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An innovation strategy can be the difference between an organisation that peaks then flounders and an iconic organisation with sustained growth and longevity. To demonstrate, here’s a story of two candle-making companies, one with an innovation strategy and one without.
Ever heard the catch cry ‘come to me with a solution and not a problem? Here we explore why the opposite should be true…
The Future of Work is here. So why are we using the language of the past, to describe new ways of working?
Innovation has become a major factor in determining organisations' longevity and success. That's where an innovation strategy comes into play, it is the where, what, how and who of innovation. Having, knowing and using your innovation strategy puts you at the helm of the boat.
Your purpose is the rudder that keeps your organisation on course. It's your strategic starting point that helps you filter what you shouldn't do and focus on what you should. With a clear purpose you can transcend technologies and prevent disruption, change markets and gain a competitive advantage.
If you work in or own a business, then Amazon will change the life of the people (customers, colleagues, stakeholders) around you. This is because Amazon does a few things very, very well and sooner or later, these people will expect the same from you.
Here are three examples of how the 'Amazon Effect' will have side-effects for every Australian.
Strategy in innovation can be done in two ways: You can play not to lose. And you can play to win. Which way are you playing?
Hollywood movies like 'Horrible Bosses' and the TV series 'The Office' have captured the topic of toxic workplace culture with hilarity. Most of us "get it" because we've experienced a workplace culture fail, from the extreme of a boss to be feared to the life-sapping office vibe. We discuss the role Design Thinking can play in curing these unhealthy cultures and building better businesses.
Increasing customer intimacy is one of the most common goals of the 21st Century business. Are Co-creators the secret?
2016 is likely to go down as one of the most significant 12 months in politics of the 21st century, however, these events also mark an opportunity for a new kind of leadership in politics and business alike. The peoples' voices have not been heard, so now it's time to learn to listen. Andrew Jones' discusses how a Design Thinking approach has the potential to provide the solution.
In times of trouble or mounting pressure many people turn to advisors for help, but what happens when those you trust most are on the brink of disruption? We look at what future thinking advisors are achieving and some of the opportunities that lie ahead for this industry.
Start-ups may be what's hot in the media and political agendas at the moment, but there's another economy growing opportunity we all need to paying attention to, and that's the scale-up. In this blog we discuss how the scale-up is essential to shaping a more vibrant and progressive economy.
Speed is important when it comes to innovation but it's not the be all and end all. We explore why in this blog and how success in fact lies more in the fine art of good-timing!
Hint: It’s not a fear of Mexican food! Ever felt like the world is moving just that little bit too fast for you? Well, you're not alone...this feeling; fearing the pace of change has actually been given a name: 'Tachophobia'. In this blog, we explore this concept; looking at where, how and why it has been evident throughout innovation history...
The Australian Government's Innovation Statement a.k.a 'The Ideas Boom' has finally been released. Here we discuss what it really means for business and what your business should be doing to make the most of it?
The speed and rate of change has never been higher. In the history of the human race, we have never had so much access to information, knowledge, customers and new markets as we do today. How businesses look at the ongoing escalation of change and the responses they make are more crucial than ever before...
Are you sick of the word Innovation? You're not alone. Innovation, the buzzword of the naughties is currently facing some backlash and it's time to set the record straight. Co-Founder of G2, Andrew Jones, gets to the bottom of the backlash and provides good reason why the sun has not set and is unlikely to do so... ever.
How do you know if a great idea will turn into a great innovation? Do you leave it to gut instinct or apply some hard and fast rules?
He'd hate to be wrong but this boy knows nothing about how to hold a good brainstorm...!
