Imagine a factory of the future. A “smart factory.” 2020 is only three short years away, but already some are looking to a future that most likely will be enabled by augmented reality, predictive analytics, and perhaps things we haven’t imagined yet. I thought this article about a day in the life of the factory…
I am pleased to announce my contribution to a new book titled, Orchestrating Sustainable Innovation: A Symphony in Sound Bytes. I am excited to share my learnings and strategies for Open Innovation through partnerships that many consider “out-of-the-box.” The authors, Marilyn J. Blocker, MSM, MBA, Megan Mitchell, and Andrea Zintz, Ph.D., invited innovators to write…
If blackchain is a word that is new to you, check out my previous reports here, here and here. “In a nutshell, blockchains — or “mutual distributed ledgers,” as they are sometimes called — are simply self-governing, tamper-free, online databases that nobody owns, yet everybody can trust,” says Alistair Dabbs over at Ensia. He recently shared how…
My friend Robert Tucker has penned a great article about how innovators can thrive in a changing world, by learning to master six critical skills. His article was first published at Forbes, and I am sharing an excerpt here with a link to the article: You don’t need a crystal ball to see that the…
I want to share with you an open invitation to join me at the Texas Open Innovation Conference in March! Check out this video welcome message by Christina Robinson, Chief Strategy Officer – Research & Innovation, LSC-University Park: The event is March 28 and 29 in Houston. You can expect: 200+ attendees 20+ sessions and…
Water shortages around the world impacts billions of people. For those who depend on rainfall for their daily nourishment, a lack of water means famine and thirst. Rice production – a staple in many developing nations – takes a lot of water: 1000-3000 liters just to produce one kilo of rice. But in Egypt, innovators…
Complimentary Live Webinar Wednesday, March 1, 2017 11am -12 noon EST I am pleased to join once again with Management Roundtable to present this excellent free webinar. Companies everywhere are seeking ways to increase the speed of innovation, grow their businesses faster, and do so without too much risk, money, or company resources. One approach…
I’m always amazed by the ideas innovators can glean from nature. It’s called biomimicry, and some of our brightest new technologies are being enhanced by animals and plants. (See my blog post on this here) Case in point, spiders. Scientists studying the threads spun by brown recluse spiders: have learned that these web threads are…
Here is an activity tracking product that is trying to disrupt its way into the wearable wristband market: a ring for your finger! The Motiv Ring Activity + Sleep Tracker monitors your sleep and fitness, including steps, calories and distance. It also has an optical heart rate sensor. The developers say the battery life lasts…
A blockchain is a data structure that makes it possible to create a digital ledger of transactions and share it among a distributed network of computers. It uses cryptography to allow each participant on the network to manipulate the ledger in a secure way without the need for a central authority. I’ve written more about…
