A New Approach to Strategic Innovation
Companies typically treat their innovation projects as a portfolio, aiming for a mix of projects that collectively meet their strategic objectives. The problem, say the authors, is that portfolio
Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Energy Storage
Further innovations in storage are needed to reduce costs, increase efficiency, improve safety, and minimize environmental impacts. Wisconsin is home to several start-up companies in
Why Great Innovations Fail to Scale
Scaling innovation today demands contributions from multiple partners. Many innovations fail not because of flawed ideas but because teams and organizations struggle to collaborate across
4 Pillars of Innovation Every Organization Needs
Innovation doesn''t just come from serendipity. Leaders who nurture great ideas rely on concrete mechanisms to ensure that they see the right ideas, give them breathing room to develop,
Supercharging Innovation with “Flash Teams”
A conversation with Stanford''s Melissa Valentine about how organizations can use online labor markets and AI tools to reshape collaboration.
To Drive Innovation, Create the Conditions for Serendipity
Serendipity has led to many scientific breakthroughs. For instance, Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin while doing research on influenza. But unlike scientists, business leaders and
How to Drive Digital Innovation Without Wasting Resources
Companies are under pressure to pause digital innovation as costs rise and uncertainty grows—but holding back risks falling further behind in the age of AI and data-driven change.
When Silos Hinder Innovation—and When They Can Help
Innovation success depends on how a collective is structured, particularly its level of search dependence and goal alignment. Three main types emerge. Convergence-based collectives
Comprehensive review of energy storage systems technologies,
This paper presents a comprehensive review of the most popular energy storage systems including electrical energy storage systems, electrochemical energy storage systems, mechanical
The 4 Types of Innovation and the Problems They Solve
Innovation is, at its core, about solving problems — and there are as many ways to innovate as there are different types of problems to solve. Just like we wouldn''t rely on a single
New Research Shows How an “Idea Marketplace” Can Boost Innovation
Many companies already have the ideas they need to innovate but lack effective systems to surface and connect them. Research shows most employee ideas go unreviewed, leaving major
Innovation
Innovation Digital Article Sangeet Paul Choudary The technology can dramatically reduce the “translation” costs that keep teams, tools, and data from working together.