Innovate in the Downturn – 7 Things You Must Do

Bill Gates recently said, “We are in an economic downturn but an innovation upturn.” Most people are focusing on the downturn and the dangers it poses rather than on the opportunity for innovation. Most businesses are restructuring and streamlining their operations. How can you maximize your chances in the change maelstrom? One way is to take a positive approach to change and to be seen as an innovative go-getter who… » Continue

June 12 2008 | By Paul | Tagged: agent, attitude, change, downturn, idea, innovation, recession, survive | 3 comments»

Innovate with Form and Function

Form Follows Function.

Or does it?

This phrase appealed to the common-sensible manager in me from the very first time I heard it. It seemed so pragmatic; so logical and reasonable; matter-of-fact even.

In business early on, I was taught that good managers manage good processes. While earning some of my supervisory stripes in the heyday of the Total Quality Management movement I learned how to hunt and destroy process variation like a… » Continue

August 3 2006 | By Rosa | Tagged: form, function, innovation, questions | 4 comments»