If your organization is like most, chances are new challenges require new ways of doing things. I’m hosting a free webinar in a few weeks to show you how you can meet those challenges. Culture change is critical, but far from easy. This was the case for Holy Family Memorial (HFM) health network. Healthcare is…
What are some of the top trends in the health care realm in 2017? Imagine immunotherapy that helps kids beat cancer without chemo, or stents that harmlessly dissolve when their work is done. These are some of the innovations Cleveland Clinic says will enhance healing and change healthcare in the coming year: Topping the 11th…
Are you ready for an ever-changing innovation landscape in the months ahead? 2017 promises to be full of new opportunities to learn from one another. As our Innovationedge team prepares to reflect on this holiday season, we wish all of you glad tidings and a New Year of big ideas and striving for success! One…
There’s no doubt that our world is changing rapidly, and innovators are striving to stay ahead of the curve. How does one lead in a way that keeps up with change – and anticipate what’s coming? My friend Robert Tucker has some thoughts about this, in his new article, Why You Need a Personal Innovation…
Here’s an innovative transportation idea from France that employs fancy footwork in a team concept: The Human Powered Gym. It’s a floating gym on water. The idea comes from Carlo Ratti Associati, showing the world how human energy can power vehicles in the future. The 65-foot floating gym would be powered only by its occupants,…
What is blockchain, you may ask? 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…
With safety and coolness in mind, a company called Everysight is developing GPS-enabled “Raptor” smart glasses, designed for cyclists looking for data like speed, distance, heart rate, time, and turn-by-turn navigation in their line of sight. The glasses feature voice control and an interface that allows cyclists to use swipe gestures to turn on features without…
I’ve teamed up once again with Management Roundtable Inc., to offer an incredible free webcast detailing how one health care network completely reshaped its culture to become more innovative. Healthcare is in a seismic transition period, changing from a volume-based to a value-based system of care. In order to create more value and secure their…
The figures from Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2016 are in, and overall the numbers are good. Black Friday shoppers boosted a new sales record of $3.34 billion. Shoppers also continued to track retailers’ Cyber Monday discounts, and the result is another record-breaking high number of sales and dollars spent. Sales on Cyber Monday increased…
There are a growing number of products and devices designed to improve the health of those who are sedentary. Those who have desk jobs or have disabilities and must sit for long periods of time can face health risks. A few years ago, the Mayo Clinic began certifying products and services that facilitate, measure or…
