Who Invented the Computer?
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Do you know who invented the computer? Most people don’t – I’m not even sure that there is an answer to that question. The fact that we don’t know tells us a lot about how innovation actually works.
The Secret is That There is No Secret
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Here’s the secret to innovation: there are no secrets. The only way to get better at innovating is to do the work – get better at experimenting.
Change: Simple, but Not Easy
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Often, seeing the way forward is simple. But making the needed is not easy. Here are some thoughts on how to do this more successfully.
We Only Need Innovation on Two Occasions
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An innovation quip.
Living With Fear
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What Do You Stand For?
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Despite what we keep hearing, physical retail isn’t dead. The key to thriving is by standing for something – having a purpose.
Making Your Own Space for Creativity
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Creating space in your head for creativity is an important part of innovation – I hope that these resources will help you clear that space, and do great work!
Can Big Firms Pivot?
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Can large firms pivot? There are examples of firms that have, but not a lot of them. It’s a challenging process in the best of times, but they often try to do it in a crisis, which is even tougher. Your best strategy is to start experimenting now.
We’re Not Risk-Averse, We’re Variance-Averse
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When people say that their organisations are risk-averse, often they actually mean that they are variance-averse. This causes problems over the long-term, but experimenting and innovation can help you avoid these problems.
You Should Start a Blog Right Now
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You should start a blog right now. It will help both you and others learn, and it will help you build a skill.
Ask Better Questions, Do More Stuff, and Think About Maps?
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The innovation posts that caught my attention this week highlight the importance of asking better questions, and using an experimental approach to improve our innovation skills.
Writers Write, and Innovators Innovate
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Should “innovation” only be used to refer to big, world-changing ideas? No. This is actually a dangerous approach to innovating. The biggest hurdle is actually getting started – it’s more important to put effort into that.