Many visitors to this blog will have encountered Simon Sinek. He is famous for the phrase ‘Start with the Why’. It would therefore seem arrogant not to take his advice. So here is the Why, How and What of my Innovation Without Tears manifesto. If you want to know more about […]
Innovation
Gartner Data & Analytics Sydney 2022 – Innovation Evangelism
Last week I was in beautiful Sydney, Australia for the Gartner Data and Analytics Conference. Here’s a quick video summary: One of the big things that struck me was the changing role of data. For the last 30 years, whenever you want to do analytics, the first step is to […]
Balancing Agility And Standardization – Innovation Evangelism
Simon Jarke is the Head of Corporate Digital Business Innovation at Freudenberg, a family-owned global technology group headquartered in Germany and founded in 1849. He recently explained how the organization has taken advantage of the latest technology advances to give business people more agility and control over their processes, without […]
The Secret To Innovation • Derek Cheshire
The secret to innovation is …. that there is no secret! There are a few things to consider but these are definitely not secret. Also, please do not believe that Innovation is the preserve of a select few, the Innovation Gurus that have sprung up everywhere. As the great Charles […]
Does Innovation Cost A Lot? • Derek Cheshire
How much is a lot? A million dollars may be a lot to some and small change to others. If you are intending to spend on Innovation then it also depends on exactly what you are buying. The word Innovation covers a multitude of activities but at the very basic […]
Culture Eats Technology For Breakfast – Innovation Evangelism
A quick Friday reminder that we have to focus on what’s important, despite all the daily complexities and challenges of technology!… All too often I see projects failing not because the technologies aren’t working, but because not enough attention has been paid to the people being displaced. For example, several […]
How Long Does Innovation Take? • Derek Cheshire
Recently I attempted to answer the question ‘how much?’ and now ‘how long?’. These are probably the two most frequent questions that I am asked, regarding innovation. If you have not already seen my article about the cost of innovation you may find it useful. The thing is, the answer […]
Becoming an Intelligent, Sustainable Enterprise with SAP – Innovation Evangelism
Here’s my new overview of SAP, our customers, and technology explaining how SAP solutions can help you become an intelligent, sustainable enterprise — and full of real-world examples of organizations like yours who have already taken the plunge. And if you’d rather not listen to all that, here’s a full […]