In a recent post, I shared a reference implementation of an innovation funnel built on the Continuous Innovation Framework and cautioned that while funnels are powerful visualization tools, they have their limitations. The biggest limitation is sub-funnel optimization which, in this case, is one of the leading causes for Innovation Theater. The Problem With Funnels Real and meaningful funnels…
Eliminating waste is the fundamental principle of lean thinking. As defined by Womak/Jones in their book “Lean Thinking” (a must-read): Waste is any human activity which absorbs resources but creates no value. Of all resources, there is no resource more valuable than time. Time is more valuable than money. While money can fluctuate up or down, time…
There’s never been a better time to act on your “big idea”. And this manifesto will show you how. 1. Entrepreneurs Are Everywhere While we may look different and speak different languages, the world is flatter than it’s ever been. We are living through a global entrepreneurial renaissance that can be witnessed in the worldwide explosion of…