A measurement of future performance; forecast trends within an economy, industry, or a company.
Self organizing teams can spontaneously and intuitively organize to tackle complex problems. Rather than relying on the traditional formal structure, these teams naturally come together with varied skills, perspectives, and expertise to effectively address a challenge or opportunity.
Investors are the people or companies that spend their money in return for a share in a business.
Usability - The ease of use and learnability of a human-made object such as a tool or device.
To effectively execute innovation and develop successful products, companies must conceptualize the product, engineer/architect it, enable user interaction, and design the customer experience. The Outcome-Driven Innovation process enables companies to use Jobs-to-be-Done Theory to conceptualize products that meet customer needs.
Startups have a special relationship with innovation, but it is a risky business. Here are some innovation tips for startups including research, evaluation, pitching, establishing a culture of innovation, scheduling time for innovation, and embracing technology.
Overcoming creative blocks can be frustrating and time-consuming. Woody Bendle suggests using a creative thinking exercise called "What Would Scooby Do?" to break through the creative funk with fun and innovative ideas.
