One of the biggest quandaries in innovation is the discrepancy between our hopes and desires on one side and the real outcomes on the other. Often the result does not match the expectations. What’s the reason for that?
Category: science & technology
On leadership
Innovation is an investment. Considerable resources are put aside, often for a long time, in hopes of some dividend at a later stage. This entails risk, and that requires leadership to deal with.
Science – A great innovation
What makes a great innovation? It should certainly generate value for society. That is, for many, many people. It should also have a lasting impact. And maybe, in retrospect, it could have changed the course of history? Now that's a tall order. Examples, please.
Does innovation need science?
Let's talk about science. But not from the perspective of what science is. Rather, let's look at the demand side: What roles does science play in innovation? Does innovation need science at all?
“Technological innovation” is redundant …
When talking about innovation you've surely seen fierce discussion over how much the engineers contributed, how much the sales people, how much the administrators, and so on. Today I'll argue that every innovation is technological, and that there are no other 'kinds of' innovation.
understanding innovation 