Use Leading and Lagging Indicators to Drive Your Business Forward
You get what you measure, so make sure you’re tracking the right things. I’ve seen a lot of organizations create…
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5 Innovation Lessons from the Backstory of OpenTable.com
In 1998, Chuck Templeton started a company called EasyEats.com. I went to high school with Chuck. We discussed the business…
Use “Calculated Optimism” for More Strategic Decisions
Harvard Research Suggests Pessimism Is Bad for Business. Replace pessimism with “calculated optimism” for better decision-making. Research from Harvard University…
Use Intuition for Innovation Just Like Apple and Target
‘Unconscious thinking’ helps you analyze data so you make the best decisions. I get asked a lot about how much…
How to See Your Hidden Assumptions
Successful strategy and innovation are about how fast you can become aware of your assumptions. When it comes to strategy…
Use the S-Curve Mapping Tool to Speed Up Innovation Processes in Your Business
For nearly three decades, I have worked with business leaders to help them drive innovation within their businesses by creating…
How Amazon Execs use a 4-Step Innovation Process Template to Create Breakthrough Products
Amazon’s unique approach to innovation helps teams “work backwards” to create breakthroughs The best business strategies focus on meeting and exceeding…
6 Ways to Create Innovation Culture with Virtual Tools
Culture is a key success factor for every team and organization. Shape it to get more innovation, even from your…
This Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Template Drives Business Success
Management guru Peter Drucker once said, “What’s measured improves.” So true. You get what you measure when it comes to business…
How Coronavirus is Disrupting the $250 Billion Consulting Sector
The consulting industry was already being disrupted before the coronavirus. Now the disruption is accelerating. If you work with consultants or have…