Jazz and Innovation

What do jazz and innovation have in common? Quite a bit.
According to innovation expert, Stephen Shapiro, companies should have a structure that allows and encourages innovation similar to the simple structure of jazz compositions that encourage extensive improvisation. more...

Smart Innovations During Downturn

Smart innovations from Wal-Mart and P&G draw cost-conscious consumers. From BusinessWeek.

Tap Interim Managers

Data suggests that use of interim managers for specific projects is on the rise.
From FT.com
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Most Innovative Companies

The 50 Most Innovative Companies, according to BusinessWeek, are not reining in innovation investments.

Management Imperative

Turning Innovation Into a Continuous Process
by Bruce Temkin
Companies operate in an increasingly dynamic environment driven by shifting consumer needs, intense competition, and new enabling capabilities. The result: faster obsolescence of offerings process and business models... more

Meet an Innovator

Larry Keeley has identified 10 types of innovation, and you'd better be considering all of them. Product innovation has the lowest return on investment.
From the Business Innovation Factory website

Got a Better Letter Opener?

Staples is getting new ideas from the public for products it can brand for itself.
From the Wall Street Journal (subscription may be required)

Lights, Camera--Team!

Save costs by developing a team for specific projects, spreading out the risks and the costs. Sounds like the Innovation Applied Business Model.
From BusinessWeek

Colgate Disposable Brush

From BusinessWeek.com
No toothpaste needed.
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