Blog
In these posts I try and challenge, stretch and inspire new ideas & conversations.
The 4 leadership approaches to innovation *
My research suggests that leaders adopt one of 4 approaches to innovation. In this blog I outline each of these and the pros and cons of each one.
How to facilitate a Third Horizon Revenue Growth session
Most leaders are caught up in the day-to-day demands of their job yet they also need to plan for the future. The Third Horizon framework provides a way to balance the present with the opportunities of the future. Here’s how.
Six tips to stop your next strategy day being a useless bore*
Every leadership team holds their annual planning or strategy days. Here’s how to make the most of yours.
A simple tool for creating out of the box ideas *
To create an out of the box idea you need to know what the box is. Then you can stretch and break free of these self-limiting boundaries. Here is how to do it.
Why do most new products fail? *
According to some research up to 95% of all new consumer products fail. This post explores why this is the case and what to do about improving our success rate.
Free ebook on innovation
Most leaders want more innovation but don’t know how to do it. This free ebook contains 36 tips on innovation based on my 15 years working in this space. Learn what works and what does not.
9 steps to an awesome Brainstorming session
Here are 9 design steps to consider in planning your next brainstorming session. I have found that these will ensure your next session is productive and enjoyable.
What does the ideal front end innovation process look like?
More and more leaders are realizing that innovation success requires both a front-end and a back end to work. Here’s some thoughts on what the ideal front end might look like.
Is this a better way to measure employee engagement?
Measuring employee engagement is an important leadership activity. But perhaps the once-off, survey type measurement devices should be revisited. Here’s another alternative.