Demystifying the Innovation Process: A Practical Guide for Teams
Innovation is not merely about generating ideas; it's a structured journey of creating meaningful change.
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Sep 172 min read
Back to Business: Fall Reading for Innovative Leaders
Check out these book recommendations for innovative leaders.
Aug 214 min read
Chapeau to the Olympics: An Amazing Experience!
I spent ten days this summer attending the Olympic games in Paris and am in awe of the experience.
Aug 81 min read
Discussing the Importance of Diverse Teams on the Secrets of Success Radio Show
Recently, I joined host Bill Horan on the Secrets of Success on 90.3 WHPC .
Aug 71 min read
Inside Personal Growth Podcast: Fire Up Innovation with Helene Cahen
Grateful to join Greg Voisen on his podcast, Inside Personal Grow, where we discuss the importance of innovation in corporate settings
Jul 301 min read
#TimTalk LinkedIn Live - Fire Up Your Innovation
Recently Timothy Hughes of #TimTalk welcomed me to his podcast to discuss how businesses thrive by harnessing the power of innovation.
Jun 51 min read
The Importance of Challenging Assumptions with Innovation Teams
Working with innovation teams, I often kick off the project with a "Wall of Assumptions" activity.
Jun 33 min read
My Innovative Journey
Recently, I hit 2000 LinkedIn connections, a milestone for an introverted Parisian who moved here 30 years ago with no network.
Apr 21 min read
Six Reasons To Consider an Innovation Coach
Through my work, I see people get excited about training programs and tools for creativity and innovation but struggle to maintain practice.
Mar 291 min read
Does Your Organization Need Innovation?
In today's rapidly evolving landscape, if you are not innovating in a world that is changing, your organization is unlikely to survive.
Mar 201 min read
The Business Power Hour Podcast, Hosted by Deb Krier: Innovation
I had the honor of being a guest on The Business Power Hour with Deb Krier - we discussed the value of diverse perspectives in innovation.
Feb 191 min read
Everyday MBA Podcast: Developing and Sustaining Innovation in Teams
Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with Kevin Craine of Everyday MBA Podcast about innovation in teams.
Oct 31, 20238 min read
If I Had A Hammer: Brainstorming Misunderstood
While some believe brainstorming doesn’t work, I see brainstorming is one tool (among others) in the Ideation Diverging phase
Oct 14, 20234 min read
Exploring the Relationship between Innovation and Productivity
Back in February of 2018, I had the honor of joining my colleague Janice Francisco as a guest at the joint meeting of the Conference...
Sep 28, 20233 min read
The Gift Of Feedback - An Innovative Approach
The first time I heard the expression ‘feedback is a gift” was from George Campbell, the then Director of the d.school at Stanford. It...
Sep 7, 20232 min read
How To Make Innovation Practice Stick? Get a Coach.
While people get excited about training programs for creativity and innovation, it is often challenging to maintain those skills
Aug 3, 20234 min read
Use Awareness to Tap into Kindergarten Creative
When I work with a team around improving their innovation approaches, I often ask: are you creative?
Jun 1, 20234 min read
Trends: Nine Questions that Matter to Innovative Organizations
Although these questions are universal, the answers tend to be specific to each organization, business focus and unique culture.
Apr 6, 20231 min read
Kodak: The Risk of Not Innovating
We often talk about the risk of innovating, but what about the risk of NOT innovating? If we don’t innovate, choosing to do business as...
Jan 4, 20231 min read
Are You Innovating In A Bubble?
When you innovate, you’re creating change and its human nature to resist change. Working on an innovation project may have a broad impact...
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