Most folks know me for my messaging work. But I have an innovation management background too. For me, the two are closely linked: Both should have a specific audience, be centered on the value proposition, and offer proof.
Check out this collection of tips, observations, and stories I shared on LinkedIn in 2024:
Innovation Management
Inspiration may strike in the form of an idea. But innovation doesn’t just happen. It takes effort, resources, and decisions. These posts discuss managing innovation teams, tools, and culture to drive new value for the organization.
Different types of innovation
Innovation maturity map
Elegant design in B2B
Tips: When you have a great idea for work
Spring Equinox - balanced innovation
Innovation Challenges
Want to improve your innovation program and outcomes? Recognize and address common challenges faced by innovators and innovation teams:
Scattershot Innovation (Emergent Strategy)
Commoditization (Least Popular Innovation Post of 2024!)
Corporate Antibodies to Innovation
Innovation Theater
Middle Managers are trapped
Program Chaos (amoeba ball)
Lack of Definition
Not enough ideas
Incremental ideas
Wrong ideas
Ideas don't advance
Sharing the Amazing Innovators I Know
I know some really smart people. If you’re interested in Innovation, I encourage you to connect with or follow them on LinkedIn. Or let me know if you want an introduction.
Mark Alley
Nick Braley
Dan Brown
Al Guidry
Luke Hohmann (Top 5 Most Popular Post)
Mike Maddock
Ryan Sanders (Top 5 Most Popular Post)
Dave Zappa
Lessons Learned from Historic Innovation & Innovators
We can learn a lot from past innovators and projects. Here are a few I discussed in 2024:
Paris exposition opens… Eiffel Tower as centerpiece
Panama Canal opens (1914)
Hoover (Boulder) Dam dedicated by FDR (1935)
President's Day (Top 5 Most Popular Post)
Thomas Jefferson's Birthday
Henry Ford's Birthday
Other Innovation Stuff
Innovation stuff that doesn’t fit neatly in the other categories.
Deliberate Consulting's 7th Birthday (Top 5 Most Popular Post)
SalesValidate: Interesting start up
BevLedge (Travel product review) (Top 5 Most Popular Post)
Looking for More?
Connect with or Follow me on LinkedIn.
Check out the Deliberate Innovation website.
Contact me.
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