Category Archives: company culture
by Indy Neogy on February 11th, 2013
Moises Norena, GDI at Whirlpool, Interviewed by Gregg Fraley
Interesting interview by KILN’s Chief Solver with Moises Norena, Global Director of Innovation at Whirlpool, published at intelligentHQ. Topics covered include: the difference between innovation theory and practice getting everyone on the same page by defining innovation metrics – balancing ...More >
by Indy Neogy on January 15th, 2013
Destructive intelligence
We have over years of developing analytical intelligence in business accidentally created a focus on destructive intelligence. What is destructive intelligence? The problem lies in this quote from Yes, Prime Minister: “Many people have the power to stop things happening ...More >
by Us on November 2nd, 2012
Seeking a highly effective accelerant for business results?
Invest in creativity and innovation training. Here’s why: The mandate to innovate is meaningless if people don’t have the capabilities needed to do creative innovation work. It’s that simple. The good news is: these capabilities can be fostered in the ...More >
by Gregg Fraley on October 31st, 2012
Creative Problem Solving training improves team efficiency
Creative Problem Solving (CPS, Osborn-Parnes) training makes an immediate and lasting impact on team productivity. If people don’t understand the basis of individual and organisational creativity, innovation will be hit or miss. “Organic” problem solving is generally inefficient. First, without ...More >
by Kate Hammer on July 25th, 2012
StoryFORMs’ StoryFORM
I’ve been excited and (to be honest) touched by people’s responses to StoryFORMs. Here’s a snapshot of the highlights: Launching StoryFORMs 1) StoryFORMs first showing was at City University’s Innovation, Creativity and Leadership Day (#ICLCity2012) last month. A creative industries ...More >
by Kate Hammer on July 20th, 2012
Sharing StoryFORMs at Shoppers Insights
Yesterday, I had the good fortune to close a terrific day of conversations big and small here at Shoppers Insights. This is an annual conference hosted by the Institute of International Research. People come in the hundreds for up to ...More >
by Gregg Fraley on July 11th, 2012
If Steve Jobs Worked For You, You’d Probably Fire Him
There is a great deal being said and written about the late, great, Steve Jobs. He was a remarkable innovation leader — and a complex personality. Apple’s tagline of “Think Different” could easily be applied to its charismatic leader. Folks ...More >
by kilnadmin on May 9th, 2012
Watch Change Culture by Doing: An Innovation Management Webinar designed by KILN featuring leaders from HP, SCA and United Healthcare Group
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Pivot
There was a lively discussion behind the scenes at last week’s webinar on fostering an innovation culture. KILN’s Chief Solver Gregg Fraley moderated a discussion panel that include Bengt Järrenhult. Bengt’s use of the term pivot sparked conversation amongst participants ...More >
by kilnadmin on May 4th, 2012
Baseball, brains & brands: cool topics for a hot summer’s day
Kate’s heading to the Windy City for IIR’s Shoppers Insights The Institute for International Research has invited KILN’s chief storyteller Kate Hammer to deliver a keynote at the forthcoming Shoppers Insights conference in Chicago in July 2012. The day opens ...More >