I’m getting ready to head back to Shanghai for this year’s Co-Dev Asia conference, and I could not be more excited for the intense, open innovation learning that will take place. It’s a conference I am proud to chair, and I’m looking forward to the growth that will result! This year’s conference brings together a…
I’m sharing what some will tell you is one of the best motivational speeches ever. Croix Sather is a remarkable innovator who thinks outside the box and inspires many. He recently appeared on TedTalks, telling the story of his run across America, and how he was able to push through the pain and challenges of…
Packaging technologies have come a long way in the past decade. As I’ve seen with many of my clients, some of this has happened by design, and some has happened by necessity. Recently I was thumbing through Packaging Digest (this publication has just celebrated 50 years, by the way!), and came across a great article…
I can’t tell you how many loops and swirls I practiced as a youngster, but I do still use cursive handwriting even in this digital age. I have to admit though, I use penmanship less and less. But for many kids, cursive is something that they may no longer be taught. You see, handwriting is…
I’m getting ready to head to Miami next week for the Consumer Goods Technology (CGT) Growth and Innovation Forum, where I’ll be speaking and enjoying some of the most innovative thought leaders in the world. The content at this year’s CG Growth & Innovation Forum is more conceptualized than in previous years, structured specifically around Incremental Innovation…
We’ve made it more than halfway through 2013,and many magazines and websites are already touting the most innovative gadgets so far this year. Here is a “Top 5” list you may want to check out. It includes an electronic skateboard, a portable iPhone charger that fits you your wallet, and my favorite, a “Nest learning…
It’s never too early to start planning ahead, and that’s why, as chair of CoDev 2014, I’m inviting you to register early for best savings! This year’s event is: CoDev2014: Connected for Growth, where you can count on having multiple opportunities to connect informally with speakers, attendees and open innovation tool providers as you look…
I came across this fascinating interview with Adam Lowry, co-founder of Method, a company that has pioneered environmentally friendly cleaning products. He explains how his small firm is nudging large corporations toward sustainability. I thought I’d share a snippet of the story, then encourage you to read the entire article: Adam Lowry is the co-founder…
In case you missed it, FastCompany has come out with its annual list of the most innovative companies of 2013. Some of them you’ve heard of (Nike, Amazon), and others you may not have. The magazine’s guide has a distinct focus on the state of innovation in our economy, featuring the businesses whose innovations are…
Are you a recruiter or a hiring manager? Imagine being able to really get inside your job candidates’ brains to find the most suitable applicant. two middle east nations are ramping up the weeding out process. Israel’s BBR Saatchi & Saatchi IL ad agency has come up with an innovative recruitment process that puts applicants…
