Where Tomorrow’s Innovators Will Come From
By Lisa Bodell for ForbesWomen As a CEO and futurist in the innovation space for several decades, I constantly encounter predictions about the future. These come from experts, authors and academics who are armed with data points and connections to support their hypotheses. But the most promising prediction I’ve come across? It’s who will solve the world’s biggest problems.Very likely, it’ll […]
Simplify Your Innovation Process Into 5 Phases
by Lisa Bodell for ForbesWomen In a survey from Boston Consulting Group, 79% of executives ranked innovation as a top-three priority for their company. And yet, research suggests that most professionals are unclear about how to bring an innovative idea from concept to market. After more than 20 years in the innovation space, I’ve found that the process can be distilled into […]
Reward Programs That Actually Boost Collaboration
by Lisa Bodell for ForbesWomen Most incentive programs are designed to reward individual performance — not team accomplishments. But as research grows about the value of collaboration, it’s essential that companies find ways to incentivize and reward collaborative behaviors. Organizations like 3M, PepsiCo, and DigitalOcean already use diverse approaches to incentivize collaboration. Rewards can be financial, non-financial, experiential or […]
This Is How The Pros Innovate
by Lisa Bodell for ForbesWomen When was the last time you considered eliminating an element of your best-selling product or service? Or whether your products should be more localized to reach a specific market? Or how you could increase the frequency with which people buy your products? Even if — actually, especially if — your product is a market leader, […]
This Simple Exercise Proves Value Of Collaboration
by Lisa Bodell for ForbesWomen According to research firm McKinsey, organizations can help boost productivity by as much as 25% simply by improving internal collaboration. Animation studio Pixar already knows this. It believes so strongly in collaboration that it redesigned its headquarters to compel interactions all over the company between team members. From the bathrooms to the cafeteria, people are constantly forced […]
Stalled Brainstorm? Try This Trick
by Lisa Bodell for ForbesWomen Unproductive brainstorms: We’ve all been in ‘em—and we all wish we could get those hours of our life back. Even though studies suggest that the most creative ideas of a brainstorm happen after the first burst of ideation fizzles out, most groups give up before reaching this phase. When your own brainstorm reaches the point of painfully […]
How To Reinvent Your Products, On-Demand
by Lisa Bodell for ForbesWomen It’s pretty challenging to see any new potential in your existing products and services, but when companies do re-examine their offerings, it can lead to untapped markets and new revenue. Consider pharmaceutical company Allergan: its medicated eye drops for glaucoma were repackaged as Latisse, the cosmetic that stimulates growth in eyelashes and eyebrows. […]
The Best Innovation Lesson For Under $10
by Lisa Bodell for ForbesWomen Innovation is more than a buzzword at annual meetings or a pseudo-inspirational poster in the hallway. It’s something that people encounter every day — usually without even noticing. To get employees thinking about innovation in a more tangible way, surprise your team with an exercise known as The $10 Dollar Field Trip.Before a scheduled team […]
Org Won’t Embrace Innovation? Work Through Those Commitment Issues
In workplaces that resist innovation, this technique can win hearts and minds.
How to Find Your Next Big Partnership
by Lisa Bodell for ForbesWomen Adidas and IKEA. Dove Hair and Dunkin’ Donuts. Blue Apron and Airbnb. All of these brand mash-ups translate into wise partnerships that are mutually beneficial. By partnering with a complementary company, each was able to expand its brand reach and deepen customer insights.Like these examples, the right partnerships can offer your organization valuable […]