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Learn How Cisco Generates $79 Million in Innovation ROI

Joey Greenwald

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the current “innovate or die” climate, all companies long to achieve innovation success, but many still struggle with the “how”. Since it helps to have a working model to emulate, we sat down with Cisco Innovation... Read more

Building Innovation as Part of Your Core Long-term Strategy

Vivienne Wang

Reading Time: 5 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 gradually... Read more

Innovation Success is Born of Powerful Innovation Challenges

Gretchen Hoffman

Reading Time: 2 minutesSuccessful innovation challenges foster creativity and breed more innovation within a company – but you can’t “go through the motions.” Innovation is powerful – and you need to inject that power into your challenges. Laurent Benichou, Director... Read more

Develop The Right Innovation Management Goals

Gretchen Hoffman

Reading Time: 3 minutes Member Login Username: Password: If you’re looking ahead to ramping up innovation efforts by 2020, you’re moving too slow. But don’t worry. Our latest Google Hangout, Developing Your Innovation Program Goals in 2016, featuring... Read more

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