Help the Victims of Typhoon Haiyan
Soon we will be joining with our family and friends to give thanks for the many blessings we have received. I’m sure that as we do so, many of us will reflect on those who are suffering the effects …
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Unconscious Assumptions, the Strategic Thinking Enemy
Fill-in-the-blank: Every day, Sara sneezes when the company dog walks by. Therefore, Sara is allergic to __________________. Based on the given information, your answer was probably dogs. Thinking that it was a dog is an example of using an assumption …
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Five Important Innovation Lessons from Zombies
Luckily, none of the Barnes & Conti staff can report ever seeing a Zombie in person. But, from what we gathered after watching movies like World War Z, Planet Terror, and Zombieland, they are perfect examples for effectively managing innovations. …
Control Your Life: Break-Away from Default Choices
Whether at work or at home, each day we are confronted with choices that will change the course of our lives. Often, the choices we make are by default. You buy a new system because “I am used to it.” …
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Lead a Culture of Innovation
Fast Company listed Nike as the #1 Most Innovative Company in 2013, #FCMOSTINNOVATIVE . Their article takes note of of the wonderful and innovative products that Nike has recently developed and highlights the company’s strong economic growth. But, what was particularly interesting …