Category Archives: leadership
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 February 6th, 2013
Marissa Meyer: Innovation and Strategy Catch-22
My latest piece of writing is now up at “Intelligent Head Quarters” – a new-ish site which focuses on business and innovation with a digital twist. Marissa Meyer, the still new leader of Yahoo! had some good news this week ...More >
by Indy Neogy on January 28th, 2013
Culture hands out a Blind Side Hit – No. 1: Unilever and Slim-Fast
This is the first in an occasional series where we record examples of companies getting caught out by cultural shifts. For readers not from the USA, a “blind side hit” is where a defender tackles from one side an quarterback ...More >
by Kate Hammer on August 24th, 2012
Looking back at the 2012 Intersection Event
KILN sponsored the Inaugural Intersection Event at Pixar HQ back in January, 2012. To rev up interest in the 2013 event (which is by-invitation, only), the Intersection team have prepared this video. We’re delighted to see KILN’s Chief Solver Gregg ...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 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
by Kate Hammer on December 7th, 2011
Fixing the Game: why innovation needs leaders thinking long-term
Shareholders, have patience. Be advocates for innovation, it’s in your long-term best interest. Keep the faith: you’ll need it. Here at KILN, we’ve been reading Steve Denning’s Forbes piece, titled “The Dumbest Idea in the World: Maximizing Shareholder Value”. We ...More >