A couple of weeks ago I asked if corporates really want to innovate like startups. One of the obstacles corporates have towards innovating like startups is overcoming their myopic view of competition: me-too-ism.…
Tag Archives: Innovation
Hiring and managing for brilliance
in Innovation, Leadership
Want game-changing ideas and execution? Hire misfits, weirdos, black sheep, difficult people who don’t fit into traditional roles because they are just brilliant. This isn’t a new idea, but when CEO’s say they want innovation, they don’t walk the talk by themselves; nor does human resources.
Breakthroughs need something to break through
in Innovation, Leadership
Quick, make a list of the biggest and boldest projects in your company. How many make you uncomfortable?
If none of them hit you in the gut and make you gasp for air, then you have a serious issue on your hands.
Here’s why “being uncomfortable” is a good sign that you are on the right track… …
Do corporates really want to innovate like a startup?
Here’s a good question on the Innovation Excellence LinkedIn group…
My answer is no. Here are a few reasons why:…
Delta Innovation Class: a case of making the common uncommon
The Delta Innovation Class is a unique initiative where leaders and professionals in various fields share knowledge and skills with up-and-coming innovators and doers in a mentoring program that takes place at 35,000 feet.…
As our decision making skills decline with age, how does it affect our ability to innovate?
Much like corporations become slow and stagnant, our own skills decline as we age; unless we do something about it. Nowhere is this more apparent than in decision making……
The best leaders are pattern thinkers
in Innovation, Leadership
Look at any of the top innovative businesses in the world and you will see that it is driven by an innovative leader. So I was not surprised that yesterday’s post, 5 future-proof questions to ask people in the know, resonated with you.
Jack Martin Leith commented: “Great post. Thank you Jorge. A prerequisite for someone asking those five questions is to be in a state of perpetual curiosity, and I don’t think that can be acquired. Any thoughts?”.
My answer:…