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Innovation Strategy

Opportunity Identification

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For the last year or so, LinkedIn has been awash with fantastical claims from consultants and agencies about how the Metaverse will be worth $5tn by 2030, how NFTs will revolutionise customer engagement and how Web3 will transform e-commerce.

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The 5 traits of successful innovators

Over the past 15 years, I've had a front-row seat to the inner workings of over 500 corporate strategy and innovation teams. And here’s the surprising truth I’ve unearthed.

How to eliminate corporate innovation waste

How can corporate innovation teams do more with less during times of economic hardship? We discuss how to use the three kinds of 'fit' and eliminate corporate innovation waste.

How to think like a VC and win at corporate innovation

Don’t let uncertainty stop your company from growing. We dive into how you can get your innovation efforts funded and drive profits by thinking more like a VC.

How to Build a Corporate Innovation Engine

Scaling your innovation efforts is key to driving meaningful growth. Here’s a handy framework for how to build a successful corporate innovation engine.

How to Scale New Innovation Initiatives

You’ve found, designed and validated a high-potential opportunity area, now let's get this demonstrably valuable thing into the world. We'll tell you how.

How to Test New Innovation Ideas

To understand how to experiment effectively, we have to understand why things go so wrong – usually, it’s because companies have failed to check (and kill) their assumptions.

How to Identify New Innovation Opportunities

Ready to overcome innovation inertia? We thought so. Welcome to our series on how to hunt down game-changing opportunities for your business.

The Science of Corporate Innovation

Too many innovators sit around waiting for inspiration to arrive. They’re holding out for a stroke of genius - a “eureka!” moment if you will.

The best corporate innovation books to support your strategy

From tips on kick-starting your innovation journey to methodologies for scaling your business, there’s plenty to learn from the experts.

The Biggest Innovation Opportunities For A Post-Pandemic World

The last 2 years (and beyond) have disrupted business, challenged assumptions, and accelerated change. Taking time to reimagine the future is no longer negotiable.

Minding the Gap — what corporations need to do to stay relevant

New market entrants are offering a far better experience than more established competitors, but how can these legacy organisations close the gap?

The Business Models of Tomorrow

The most dangerous thing about the single, traditional model is that it offers a sense of security when in today’s disruptive world, there’s none.

User-centred design in public services: What now and what next?

A balanced look at desirability, feasibility and viability can help us navigate the increased scope and challenge for User-centred Design in public services

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