by Kevin Dwinnell | May 16, 2014 | Blog, Intrapreneurship
I was fascinated by the term “intrapreneurship” when I first read about it in the 90s (the term was actually coined in the 80s, but I’m generally late to the party). Here was the promise. Build a business but limit the risk. Wow, that sounded great....
by brooke | May 9, 2014 | Blog, Entrepreneurship, Innovation
There are several things to look at when considering how to evaluate an innovative idea. My focus today is more on how well the idea and the idea owner fit with the entrepreneur’s motivations and expectations. Get it Is it a business concept that you “get”? Are you...
by Kevin Dwinnell | May 2, 2014 | Blog, Innovation
Innovation portfolio management is a foundational element for companies looking at new opportunities to grow their business. If you’re leading a company’s growth initiatives through investment in new ideas, there are five critical questions you need to...
by Kevin Dwinnell | Apr 25, 2014 | Blog, Lean Startup
The lean startup movement owes much to its older sibling – lean manufacturing. I find it helpful to revisit that history for lessons and inspiration on being lean. Recently, on a “get back to basics” exercise, I reacquainted myself with various lean...
by rmcmanus | Apr 18, 2014 | Blog, Intrapreneurship
Intrapreneurial innovation can benefit from involving a member from the sales team at every stage of the Innovation Value Chain (IVC). Involving sales in the innovation development process starts with sourcing ideas and utilizing a salesperson’s skillset for...
by Kevin Dwinnell | Apr 11, 2014 | Blog, Innovation
I’ve had discussions around whether efficiency is at odds with innovation. The discussions are typically along of the lines of cost-cutting measures and continuous improvement are employed to drive bottom line revenue rather than investment in blue-sky...
