How Are Those 2019 Resolutions Coming Along?

by Lisa Bodell for ForbesWomen Every January, business owners across the world swear that they’ll devote more time and effort to innovating in the coming year. Most of those leaders have sighed and succumbed to business-as-usual by April. To make innovation truly sustainable, it must be a priority at every level of your organization. Leadership must publicly celebrate both innovation success and failure […]

Transform Office Pains Into Gains In 30 Minutes Or Less

by Lisa Bodell for ForbesWomen To better understand and anticipate customer needs, companies like P&G pour millions of dollars every year into ethnographic research. But what if you need insights and don’t have that kind of budget? Try a DIY technique called From Pain To Gain, which helps companies understand the issues and obstacles around a given product or service.It’s […]

All Ice-Breaking, Zero Eye-Rolling

by Lisa Bodell for ForbesWomen A bad icebreaker can feel as awkward as the first day of middle school. A good one can start a friendship or a partnership, and build trust and cooperation across an office or entire org.To kick off an annual meeting, a conference, or even a team huddle, lean on a tried-and-tested icebreaker. From breaking […]