Early tribes, on whatever continent, collaborated. They knew and accepted who was good at each task needed for the community to survive. Sounds like “specialization” you say? Well, there is a huge difference. Modern managers learned to draw organization charts which basically separate specialties...

There is a common misconception that innovation consists primarily of an inspirational event where the idea or concept is created followed by the perspiration necessary to implement the idea in the marketplace. In reality, bringing a successful new product or process to market requires a sequence of...

Michael Mendizza One entrepreneur’s passion for Play, the state of optimum learning and performance, highlights its role in creativity and innovation. Michael Mendizza is a documentary filmmaker, author, and educator. He’s the founder of Touch the Future, a nonprofit learning design center, and CEO...

THE FOUNDATION – what innovation is and why it is important “The countries, the towns and the businesses that can grow through innovation are those that are going to be competitive and standing tall in 5, 10, 15, 20 years. For those that fall behind, it’s going to be tough getting back in the race,...