Innovation HypertensionA few years ago I worked on an assignment for people with high blood pressure (hypertension) in Sweden. It’s estimated that between 25–35%…Aug 131Aug 131
Innovation (and design) mean challenging the status quoI was reminded about the status quo when listening to Michael Arena in the Friction podcast talk about innovation as he said “Challengers…Apr 29Apr 29
This book has nothing to do with design. But every designer should read it.Michael Lewis is one of my favorite authors. I’ve read almost all of his books, starting with Liar’s Poker way back when. “Moneyball”, “The…Apr 3Apr 3
Adult InnovationA while back when I was preparing an innovation workshop for a client, the client wanted to send out an email to their division inviting…Mar 15Mar 15
The ONLY short list of Innovation Tips you’ll need in 2024!!!2024 begins the way 2023 ended: with lots of people posting short lists of quick tips and tricks to jumpstart your innovation and change…Jan 15Jan 15
Sometimes you need to lead your leadersOften in my innovation work, I see employees, who sit close to the challenges and customers and weave change and innovation initiatives…Jan 101Jan 101
Seeking: Vermont EntremanuresI love reading John Walters’ posts about how Vermont State Auditor Doug Hoffer keeps calling into question the state’s incentive program to…Dec 26, 2023Dec 26, 2023
Is Innovation Management an Oxymoron?For the past few years I’ve felt buffeted by two encouraging and yet conflicting trends: on the one hand we’ve seen a rise in the…Dec 15, 20232Dec 15, 20232
Say “Yes to the Mess”I admit it: I think most “business” books are boring but that’s never stopped me from buying a lot of them only to stop reading ¼–1/3 of…Dec 6, 20232Dec 6, 20232
Published inBootcampWhat do designers do? Survey results from Sweden.During this last year I’ve worked with a local group in Stockholm The Design Leadership Community (DLC) on a survey targeting designers. In…Oct 16, 20231Oct 16, 20231