Continuous Learning, using LinkedIn Learning and other on-line tools to maximize your down time value.

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.

What makes a good manager?

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?

TED: Draw Toast! (Creative Problem Solving)

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)

TED: Manage for collective creativity

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

Books to read: Sticky Wisdom: How to Start a Creative Revolution at Work

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

Books to read:The Innovator’s Prescription: A Disruptive Solution for Health Care

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

Books to read: The Innovator’s Dilemma

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

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