How to approach your open innovation strategy

How to approach your open innovation strategy

Open innovation is not just about collaborations between large companies and startups, but about leveraging partnerships at different points in the innovation process. B2Bs should consider open innovation strategies to expand potential collaborations and boost innovation agendas. A proper innovation strategy requires understanding your own business strengths and weaknesses, identifying the right questions to ask potential partners, and employing a flexible plan that can adapt to changing circumstances. Customization is key, as every partnership should be unique to maximize success. Innovation strategies also help address potential future obstacles and pivot around challenges based on validated facts. Overall, innovation strategies are necessary to stay up-to-date in a rapidly evolving market and unlock the power of collaboration.

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Lessons From Silicon Valley

A team of innovators from the UAE government went on a discovery trip to Silicon Valley and San Francisco to learn about the highly dynamic innovation environment there. Here are the 5 key take-aways our group of innovators gained.

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The LAB: Innovating Social Media Apps with SIT (August 2012)

The LAB: Innovating Social Media Apps with SIT (August 2012)

Learn how the SIT innovation method can be applied to social media apps for brand building and discover non-obvious applications for creating new, innovative services.

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4 Key Actions for Getting your Goals in a Row

Setting goals is crucial for workplace performance as they motivate, give staying power, help focus on priorities, and build confidence. Ensure your professional goals align with your company’s goals and strategy, track them against a measurable baseline, and motivate through mentoring, not just incentives.

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