Monthly Archives: February 2007

Six Sigma and Innovation?

Here is a great article from Business Week on how Six Sigma and Innovation are complimentary in driving bottom line results. The article sites the following results from one study of 35 attempts at breakthrough innovation: “Ambidextrous [Six Sigma + … Continue reading

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Happy Entrepreneurship Week!

Hey, it’s Entrepreneurship Week here in the USA. I guess there are events and activities going on all over the country to celebrate this cornerstone of our country and economy. “EntrepreneurshipWeek USA will be a collection of thousands of activities, … Continue reading

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The Plight of a Creative Soul

Here is a great story about Brenda Johima – a visual artist, photographer and a business woman in Comox Valley, BC. She talks about being shy in a previous life; when getting up in front of a crowd and speaking … Continue reading

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Middleburry College to Push Innovation Curriculum

Middleburry College to Push Innovation Curriculum What? A liberal arts college located in west-central Vermont pushing innovation! That’s right. According to a few directors from the college: “The goal of the new initiative is to develop an environment in which … Continue reading

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Tips on Trendspotting and Innovation

This is a snapshop of an upcoming book by Jeremy Gutsche on the art of watching trends, identifying winners and innovation culture. The list mainly focuses on the trend hunting and ideation side, and Jeremy admits that he will focus … Continue reading

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