Web site objective. To identify management practices which, over time, create a culture encouraging innovation.

Canada Corner

  • Hubris – something to watch for! A Canadian perspective
  • Registrants to the online survey from Canada and the U.S.A. are mostly aligned in their opinion on the management practices which create a great climate for innovation.
  • Nortel – a report from the University of Ottawa.
  • Apple versus RIM.
  • Tinkering – four countries including Canada

Innovation management best practices

Data from the online survey

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Readings

    CEO manifesto for managing innovation. A focus on research and development.

    Intrapreneurs need greater recognition; Article by Harvey Schachter.

    Brain and culture mapping – similarities? Which is more of a challenge?

    India’s manufacturing sector has a long way to go.

    A tribute, to Clayton Christensen courtesy of the Globe and Mail

    Book takeaways; Click for summary.

    For fun!!
    1. Where do ideas come from by Steven Johnson?
    2. Innovation; a poem and pictures

    3. Click on Even dogs innovate. for 2.17 minutes of dog bliss!