We take a look at the life cycle of some of the world's most iconic brands in this infographic series...you may be surprised to find out where some ideas originated from and there are important lessons to be learned from those who ultimately failed.
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...
Bonsai trees, office yoga, desk massages, hack-a-thons, idea zones, poetry corners...we've all heard of some alternative and unique ideas for inspiring creativity within an organisation - the wacky, the questionable and those that are actually quite intriguing and plausible! What works for one organisation may not work for another but ultimately, finding ways to harness creativity is key to ensuring your organisation's culture will nurture innovation and growth . So here is a 5-point guide to get you started in establishing an effective Culture of Innovation...
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?
Perhaps you're an employee longing to see your big idea for the Company come to fruition? Or perhaps you're an employer keen to create a culture of enterprise and Innovation in your team? Either way, being able to activate some intrapreneurism is bound to kickstart the process. We've created our six top tips to help you on your way to success.
If you’ve ever googled "What is Innovation?” you’ll know that there are more than a million ways to answer that question. Unfortunately, only a handful of these definitions will actually help you achieve the holy grail that is Innovation. Here we outline the best way to define and think about Innovation, specifically for those who want to achieve it.
Ideas are wonderful things, until they start costing you money. Right? We all love a good idea, but how do we follow it through without investing large sums of cash, risking jobs and collegial respect if things don't go to plan. Being open to failure is one thing, being successful at it is another. Andrew Jones, outlines some simple tips you can implement, that take the fear out of failure and the price out of prototyping.
When you think of autonomy in your workplace, you may think of your independent workers, those people who can take their own initiative, who are trusted to “just get on with it.” When it comes to achieving a Culture of Innovation, autonomy means having an entire workforce like this…and more.
We often hear that the reason a business is flagging is because the team involved don't know how to be innovative. However, Innovation is not about natural creativity or ability, It's about having the confidence to use your existing skills differently. That's what we call Innovation Confidence, and here's 5 tips to start instilling it in your team.
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.
Stimulus for ideas can come from anywhere and sometimes from the most surprising places. In this blog, we look at five 80s TV shows from The Jetsons to Astro Boy that featured futuristic tech we now use today.
These days it seems like everything is being labelled as innovative; from food to products to people. As a result Innovation has taken on countless meanings and with multiple meanings comes multiple misconceptions. This bang on the nose guide to Innovation not only provides a clear definition for business, it also busts a few myths and confirms a few facts along the way.
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?
Nobody said innovation was going to be easy, but it certainly won’t happen if we can’t find the time to dedicate to it!
The reality is that Innovation does not require large amounts of time. In fact we find it can be achieved in 15 minutes… a day!
He'd hate to be wrong but this boy knows nothing about how to hold a good brainstorm...!