People-Sized Solutions for Planet-Sized Problems.

People-Sized Solutions for Planet-Sized Problems.

Innovation efforts aimed too big from the start are destined to fail. Instead, the next big thing will be a collection of small things that satisfy the needs of people on a very local scale. Bill Ford's Go Detroit Challenge exemplified this people-centric approach to problem-solving. It's time to recognize the value of small, personalized solutions that work for individuals and small groups. New business models and a new people and planet-centric mindset are needed to make a bigger difference.

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Idea management can help businesses overcome feedback fatigue, the bystander effect, and distant management, and reap significant benefits like increased employee morale, better cost-cutting opportunities, and new products or services.

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How Do You Define INNOVATIVENESS? Getting it Wrong Could Cost You

Innovativeness is crucial for business growth, but many struggle with maintaining an innovative culture. This article provides a practical definition of innovativeness and how to apply it to sales and business growth.

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The LAB: Innovating an Aquarium Using S.I.T. (February 2010)

The LAB: Innovating an Aquarium Using S.I.T. (February 2010)

Graduate student Janette Douglas invented five unique aquarium concepts using the corporate innovation method S.I.T, including plant-only tanks and self-regulating temperature.

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