Innovation

In my previous blogs in this series, I shared the key aspects of the Innovation Funding Board (IFB) concept—from guiding principles and stakeholder roles to the innovation process itself.  In closing, we’ll look at some final process and cultural considerations to address before implementing an IFB.…

In my previous blog in this series, I shared the key components needed for an Innovation Funding Board (IFB) to function effectively, including the importance of establishing what success will look like at the outset. Now, I’ll break down the innovation process itself—and the key stages needed to ta…

In my previous blog in this series, we discussed the guiding principles for implementing a successful Innovation Funding Board (IFB). In this blog, we’ll look more closely at the actual components needed for it to function effectively within an organization. As with many initiatives of this nature,…

Speech control of drones and robots is so popular these days that a simple Google search reveals about 14 million results on the topic. However, many of these projects are meant for hands-on technical people as opposed to business or operational folks interested mainly in outcomes. Wait no more. Cis…

An Innovation Funding Board (IFB) can play an effective role in reducing innovation-related struggles. In my second blog on this topic, I share key principles and questions to consider before putting an IFB in place. But first, it’s important to establish a little more clearly what an IFB is and whe…

Our Innovation Centre in Australia, Perth, recently had the opportunity to host a hackathon, exploring safety and productivity solutions for heavy vehicles. Launched in December by the state’s Transport and Innovation Minister, Bill Marmion, the hackathon was held as part of the government’s commitm…

I began this series on building the Internet of Things (IoT) about four months ago with a promise to unpack the hype and dig deep into the real factors you’ll need to consider on your road to IoT success. Along the way, I’ve shared insights I’ve gained over the past decade or so from working with th…

The phrase “innovate or die” gets thrown around a lot these days, but building the capability for effective innovation takes far more than just a clever strategy or even great ideas. It requires a culture that embraces creativity, smart risking-taking, and experimentation. Fortunately, there are ple…

Any time is a good time to take a fresh look at your business–and technology–initiatives. So why not now? It’s the perfect opportunity for innovation and renewal, getting existing projects back on track and defining your IT resolutions. To get you going, I’ve identified four technology commitments…