Flashback to CoDev 2014
I’ve been sharing some practical insights on Open Innovation that I’ve learned over the years. Many forward-thinking innovation executives are bringing their knowledge to the table as well, and from time to time I am sharing these as part of what we’re teaching at our upcoming CoDev 2015 Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. If you like…
At CoDev 2015, Ron Sharpe, an Amway Research Fellow, will discuss his organization’s journey in creating their “Discovery” process which strives to find the intersection of a known consumer need, a viable technology and a business case to create a successful product for the company. Post by InnovationEdge.
The Innovation & Growth Leadership Summit (IGL), held in Phoenix AZ, brought together a dynamic group of innovation leaders. Responsible for defining and executing growth strategies, participants shared many similar goals and challenges. Key takeaways: Differentiate by offering products that are personalized, premium, and make life better. Whether it’s multi-sensory, intelligent, or ensures health and longevity,…
Check out this video below outlining Royal DSM’s approach to Open Innovation, entitled “Proudly found elsewhere.” Royal DSM’s Vice President of Open Innovation, Robert Kirschbaum, will be presenting at CoDev 2015 to discuss the cultural changes they think are key to their success and how DSM built its Innovation Engine for Growth, which Mega Challenges…
Innovation is adapting to a new age. Companies are dealing with so many more challenges today than in the past. They are competing harder than ever to create and communicate new products and services. They are looking for ways to quickly discover and implement new ideas, and many are turning to the power of co-creation….
Have you ever stopped to think your next breakthrough product may be right under your nose? Or that ‘local’ could go very global with the right development support and customer-needs tailoring? As a proud resident of Appleton, Wisconsin, I recently took a look at the surprisingly rich history of invention and innovation in my hometown…