Lent is the Christian season of 40 days when we are meant to abstain in order to prepare for Easter.
Advance Your Career by Becoming an Innovator at Work
When times are tough most people focus on the downturn and the dangers it poses rather than on the opportunity for innovation.
When times are tough most people focus on the downturn and the dangers it poses rather than on the opportunity for innovation.
The Three Innovations That Shaped World War I
The timing of the war was unfortunate, as these technologies were developed before effective offensive options like tanks and airplanes.
The timing of the war was unfortunate, as these technologies were developed before effective offensive options like tanks and airplanes.
An American Innovator in London – Harry Selfridge
He launched many promotional initiatives which became industry standards.
He launched many promotional initiatives which became industry standards.
Innovative Ideas Which Were Just Too Radical
Semmelweis proposed that doctors should wash their hands to prevent the spread of disease, particularly puerperal fever.
Semmelweis proposed that doctors should wash their hands to prevent the spread of disease, particularly puerperal fever.
Does Open Innovation Lead to Faster Growth?
A study by Andy Cosh and Joanne Jin Zhang of the UK Innovation Research centre set out to examine how companies were using open innovation.
A study by Andy Cosh and Joanne Jin Zhang of the UK Innovation Research centre set out to examine how companies were using open innovation.
Use Technology to Reach Your Customer in a New Way
What existing technology could be used to bypass the distribution network in your business?
What existing technology could be used to bypass the distribution network in your business?
Tips for Managers With Staff Working From Home
With the Covid pandemic showing few signs of abating many teams are now working part from home and part in the office.
With the Covid pandemic showing few signs of abating many teams are now working part from home and part in the office.
The Unconventional Lies Beyond the Conventional
In his stimulating and provocative book, Four Thousand Weeks, Oliver Burkeman gives this advice – originality lies on the far side of unoriginality.
In his stimulating and provocative book, Four Thousand Weeks, Oliver Burkeman gives this advice – originality lies on the far side of unoriginality.
If Your Organization Were an Animal, What Animal Would It Be?
Here is a short management meeting icebreaker that leads to an instant assessment of some of the good points and improvement areas for your organization.
Here is a short management meeting icebreaker that leads to an instant assessment of some of the good points and improvement areas for your organization.
Improve your Finances With These Five Tips
Turn your clutter into cash. Think about part-time or freelance work.
Turn your clutter into cash. Think about part-time or freelance work.
Thank Heavens for Leaders Who Can Change Their Minds
Confirmation bias leads to overconfidence in personal beliefs despite contrary evidence.
Confirmation bias leads to overconfidence in personal beliefs despite contrary evidence.
Remove the Pump Handle. Find the Root Cause.
In August 1854, there was a deadly outbreak of cholera in the Soho district of central London.
In August 1854, there was a deadly outbreak of cholera in the Soho district of central London.
How Facebook Misses Out on Talent
There are pervasive myths that older people are stuck in their ways, lack creativity and dynamism and cannot cope with new technology.
There are pervasive myths that older people are stuck in their ways, lack creativity and dynamism and cannot cope with new technology.
Too Much Precaution Deters Innovation
The intentions of the principle are good – to prevent another thalidomide tragedy.
The intentions of the principle are good – to prevent another thalidomide tragedy.
Thirty Ways to Develop Your Lateral Thinking
Lateral thinking is a skill that can be developed and nurtured over time.
Lateral thinking is a skill that can be developed and nurtured over time.