Innovation

Forget the Consumer Internet of Things: IIOT is Where It’s Really At

Billionaire publisher Malcolm Forbes coined the saying, “He who dies with the most toys wins.” And upon his death, Forbes certainly had a lot of toys. But in 2016, not all consumers agree with that…

Why the “Why” is Important

As sales people, we know the “why” is very important in probing our customers. “Why do they feel this way? Why do you do things this way? Why is this is a problem? Why wouldn’t…

Visualizations for Infrastructure Projects

Typically, a 3D visualization of a water main doesn’t inspire awe and amazement. It’s not exactly a thing of beauty like, say, a model of Moscow’s Saint Basil’s Cathedral, India’s Taj Mahal, or San Francisco’s…

4 Initiatives to Hone a Business Innovation Mindset

Why do a few entrepreneurs, like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk, seem to come up with all the real innovations, while the majority of business leaders seem stuck in the rut of linear thinking? I…

Does Your Innovation Engine Need a Tune Up?

Today I had three separate conversations with: A startup that was running out of cash; A mid-sized, 50-year-old business looking to reinvent itself; and A Fortune 2000 with seemingly unlimited resources that has worked for years…

3 Trends Changing the Future of Infrastructure Investment

The world wants more infrastructure—a lot more. Whichever forecast you read, the numbers are staggering. By 2020, China will have completed installation of 31,000 miles of high-speed rail networks. By 2030, homes will need to be built…

How Small Business Can Beat the Global Megacorporations

Looking for a good small business idea that could turn into a big business idea? If you are, I think we’re living in extremely exciting times and I say this because it’s clear to me…

Creativity and Clutter: Friends or Enemies?

Does clutter affect creativity? I can give you quotes that say it does, and research that says it doesn’t. There’s lots of anecdotal evidence for either side. What do you think? My own experience goes…

3 Ways to Keep Your Business on the Brink of Innovation

One thing I have learned about growing a business through my own experience co-founding a nontraditional marketing agency is that it’s crucial to always keep thinking of new ways to be creative and innovative. No matter…

5 Essential Tips for Developing a New Product

As a small-business owner, one thing you don’t lack for is ideas—they’re the key to your success, and you probably wouldn’t have struck out on your own without a surplus of creativity. Yet aside from…

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