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Design Thinking & Innovation Program Management – Not So Strange Bedfellows

Ieasha Taitano

Reading Time: 3 minutesOver the last few years I have seen design thinking tools used in all types of situations – as a management philosophy, an operational plan and a way to implement a “sexier” version of continuous improvement. Now design thinking is... Read more

Characteristics & Secrets of RockStar Innovation Program Managers

Gretchen Hoffman

Reading Time: 3 minutesManaging Corporate Innovation Programs is not easy and finding the right people who can lead the innovation initiative to success is not easy. It takes a unique set of skills to be a RockStar Innovation Leader. Just what kinds of skills does an... Read more

Getting Started with Corporate Innovation – Expert Panelists Tell All!

Gretchen Hoffman

Reading Time: 3 minutesBusinesses that are innovating regularly (and well) are the envy of those who know innovation is important, but not how to “get there.” A host of challenges can stand in the way – not least of which is a lack of understanding of the... Read more

Get Great Engagement with Your Innovation Program. Kaiser Does.

Gretchen Hoffman

It’s never easy to build internal buy-in around something new in an enterprise. And that difficulty is compounded when there’s an air of uncertainty around the how, when and why the ‘new something’ is being done. Innovation programs feel the brunt of this resistance,... Read more

Selling Innovation Internally, Regardless of Your Audience

Gretchen Hoffman

Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you missed our extremely informative Google Hangout this week on Selling Innovation Management Inside Your Enterprise we have highlights to help you sort out your internal sales pitch. First, a quick hat tip to our panelists who all work at... Read more

Overcoming Innovation Program Anxiety: Program Sponsors’ Creed – Role & Responsibilities

Gretchen Hoffman

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhether your company has been innovating all along, or is just getting started with making innovation an intentional focus, there’s one fact that holds true: you can’t accomplish anything without dedicated support for both your overarching... Read more