The most neglected part of a typical project plan is capturing the assumptions and risks.  BIG MISTAKE!! Assumptions are the things that...

“We need to be more innovative. We need our whole culture to value innovation more.”  These words have become so ingrained that they have...

“We’ll be done when we’re done.  There’s just no way around it!”  How many times have you heard this from your product development, R&D,...

Leaders are judged by the questions they ask. This is especially true when leading or sponsoring innovation projects. Without accepting...

I’ve been involved in the development of multi-year strategies for 5 companies and 3 non-profits. I’ve seen strategies that read like...

There are hundreds, maybe thousands, of books on innovation. Some describe the philosophy of innovation. Some are prescriptive: this is...