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Innovation in Coffee Pods: Contrasting Market Strategies in France and the US
When I was in France this summer and went to Monoprix (one of the local supermarkets), I was struck by the coffee section.
Oct 22 min read


The Sweet Science of Paris: What French Bakeries Can Teach Us About Innovation
Walking through Paris, it’s impossible not to notice the rhythm of daily life centered around bakeries. What fascinates me most is not just the abundance, but the innovation: the way tradition coexists with creativity, and how bakeries thrive by adapting.
Aug 212 min read


CopenHill: Copenhagen's Innovative Waste-to-Energy Plant with Europe's Highest Climbing Wall and Year-Round Ski Slope
During my visit to Copenhagen, I explored CopenHill, a unique building that serves as a garbage incinerator while offering public benefits, including the highest climbing wall in Europe (85 meters) and an artificial ski slope, all set against a backdrop of a cafe perfect for enjoying the view.
Jul 241 min read


The Efficiency and Sustainability of High-Speed Rail: My TGV Journey from Paris to Avignon and the Future of Train Travel
During my summer trip to Europe, I had the opportunity to take the TGV from Paris to Avignon.Â
Jul 172 min read


The Bicycle Capital: How Copenhagen’s Streets Changed My Perspective on Urban Life and Sustainability
I went to Copenhagen for the first time, and I was surprised by the streets with no cars and everybody using their bike as their mode of transportation.
Jul 151 min read


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.
Sep 30, 20241 min read


Back to Business: Fall Reading for Innovative Leaders
Check out these book recommendations for innovative leaders.
Sep 17, 20242 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
Aug 7, 20241 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.
Jun 3, 20243 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 29, 20241 min read


Five Tips for Accelerating Product Ideation & Innovation
Recently, Authority Magazine interviewed me to discuss ways to step out of your comfort zone to ignite your creativity. Check out the recap
Feb 29, 20241 min read


New Innovation Guidebook Helps Develop Creative Solutions to Tough Challenges
Tackling today's innovation challenges demands a blend of creativity, innovation, and teamwork
Nov 7, 20233 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 31, 20238 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...
Oct 14, 20234 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
Sep 7, 20232 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.
Jun 1, 20234 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...
Apr 6, 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...
Jan 4, 20231 min read
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