Joseph Bohm (December 20, 1917 – October 27, 1992) was an American-born quantum physicist who made significant contributions in the fields of theoretical physics, philosophy and neuropsychology, and to the Manhattan Project. Jiddu Krishnamurti (May 12, 1895–February 17, 1986) was a well known writer...

Now apply the following criteria to determine if you can make a persuasive case for the innovation. 1. Compelling  Do you have a clear purpose and vision?  What will happen if you do not innovate? 2. Credible  Is your innovation based on solid data?  Do you have historical examples and trends? 3....

An avid student of the GoInnovate! System, he recently gave a talk at the Howe School of Technology Management in which he brings together his view on the “Pathway to Innovation.” (j.emert@infineum.com)   The drive to innovation as a source of growth and competitiveness is prompting company...

A Culture of Innovation in the Family Business   One of the reasons so many family businesses fail to transition from one generation to the next is they do not pay sufficient attention to innovation in their business, industry and marketplace. Although innovation drives the early years of the family...

For the past 200 years we have been thinking, and consequently acting, with a machine-like mentality. During the Industrial Revolution, we began to see the company as a machine. We believed that an organization, like a “good” machine, could be controlled, and it should do what the owners...

Breaking down. Often has a negative connotation. However, in learning how to innovate breaking down might just be your ticket to the next big idea. Disaggregation: to separate into componet parts and processess (emphasis added). How this helps you with the next big idea.  It helped Apple launch the...

Founded in 1994, Los Angeles-based NorthStar Moving Corporation has redefined the moving industry as the first to offer eco-luxury moving services, elevating basic moving and storage services to a new unparalleled level of customer service, customized care, and environmental consciousness. Company Highlights “A+”...

It may sound like an oxymoron but learning to focus your strategic thinking may be the difference between adequate and outstanding personal performance.   To excel as an innovator, start by looking at your own thinking. I recently read a short interview with Bill Gates in Fortune magazine where he...

As business leaders know - competition is out there. But do we always really know just exactly who or what our true competition is. In “The Contrarian Effect” by Michael Port and Elizabeth Marshall an interesting example is shared: By offering low-cost fares, frequent flights, and fast, friendly...