Intentional innovation and agile thinking…
I am by nature, a continuous learner. My company recently provided us with LinkedIn Learning account access, which is the former Lynda.com resource. I have found it to be a great resource for my appetite for learning new things, and a Continue reading Continuous Learning, using LinkedIn Learning and other on-line tools to maximize your down time value.
I watched a video today. Not a new one, but a powerful excerpt from an interview Charlie Rose did with Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, two men I respect greatly. Bill was giving his perspective on what he has learned Continue reading I can’t buy time
A project at Google spent time researching what defines a great manager at Google, and through that identified the top 10 traits to grow. As listed they are: Is a good coach Empowers team and does not micromanage Creates an Continue reading What makes a good manager?
Tom Wujec has a TED talk on creative problem solving using a technique he calls “drawing toast”. The idea is not new, but the packaging and approach is solid and builds on innovation thinking. I posted a video from another Continue reading TED: Draw Toast! (Creative Problem Solving)
While looking through TED for innovative thinking and approaches I can learn from, I came across this talk by Linda Hill. I encourage you to watch the full video if you have an interest in the topic and want to Continue reading TED: Manage for collective creativity
I got this book while working at Pfizer, and helping lead an innovation transformation in the consumer health division. We were looking to reboot out approach to product development and creativity in general, and as a part of that we Continue reading Books to read: Sticky Wisdom: How to Start a Creative Revolution at Work
This read is in line with the related book by the same author I also recommended titled “The Innovator’s Dilemma“. This book focuses on the healthcare industry, and besides Clayton Chritensen, includes 2 additional authors, Jerome Grossman, MD, and Jason Continue reading Books to read:The Innovator’s Prescription: A Disruptive Solution for Health Care
I first read this book many years ago and it has served as a good reference over the years, standing the test of time as a foundational work. First published in 1997 by Clayton Christensen and reprinted multiple times since, Continue reading Books to read: The Innovator’s Dilemma
This book is a recommendation from Bill Gates. He shared his list of top reads and I take note of what leaders I respect are reading. This was an excellent recommendation and one of my top books this past year. Continue reading Books to read: Factfulness
This book was a reference from Elon Musk – and after reading it, I can see why. The book was written by Nick Bostrom and is available from Amazon here if you are interested in buying it online or reading Continue reading Books to read: Superintelligence
