What Bell Labs Taught Us about Innovation

What Bell Labs Taught Us about Innovation

The Idea Factory by Jon Gertner explores the innovative breakthroughs of Bell Labs, the hidden powerhouse behind the development of transistors, lasers, and mobile communication, among others. Gertner delves into the various principles that enabled the Labs' success, including inhabiting a problem-rich environment, the value of cognitive diversity, avoiding expertise and HiPPOs, experimenting with new ideas, and understanding how innovation can sow the seeds of one's own destruction. The book provides insights into what makes for successful innovation and reveals the previously unknown impact of Bell Labs on modern society.

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Resources for Your Next Design Sprint Workshop |

Resources for Your Next Design Sprint Workshop |

Discover top resources, tools, and tips for hosting a successful design sprint workshop in this article.

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Why Trends are for Suckers

Trends often fail, despite appearing promising. The S curve, the Hype Cycle, the flattening curve and the importance of value are all discussed as indicators of falsity.

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Building the Case for Change

Large corporations struggle with innovation because they are resistant to change, lack leadership support, and fail to align their innovation strategy with their corporate strategy.

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