Tag Archives: Innovation Management

What Can Dancing Teach Us About Innovation?

(This post originally appeared on Innovation Excellence) It’s remarkable how many different things can teach us about innovation: historic figures, such as Thomas Edison; outdoor activities, such as skateboarding; sports events, such as sailing competition The America’s Cup; consumer products, such as iPhone 5s and Spanx. And … Continue reading

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On Cash and Praise: How We Reward Innovation

(This post originally appeared on Forward Metrics) A good friend of mine works for a high-tech company in Massachusetts. Recently, the company’s new CEO, an avid fitness buff, has introduced an initiative: every employee who’d spend certain number of hours per … Continue reading

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