Knowledge brokering is more productively viewed as a structural need than an innovation strategy, tacked onto existing functional processes. As a component of organizational structure, it can obtain the more formal attention it deserves while benefiting from the deeper understanding that other disciplines provide. [...]
Expertise in business development, turnarounds, marketing, and operational efficiency. [...]
Organizations typically leverage less than 50% of current technology. With such a powerful vehicle running at half speed, IT must remain the highest priority in increasing productivity and innovation. [...]
Creativity is not born in a boardroom or a meeting. Brainstorming is vastly over rated. There is nothing quite so laborious and ineffective as ten people sitting in front of a blank page, even if they have a goal in mind. [...]
It is remarkably easy to stifle ideas and the atmosphere required to instill a nimble, innovative culture. Beyond the natural hesitancy inherent in speaking ‘truth to power’ following is an effective way to build a culture devoid of innovation. [...]
