While in Japan last week, I had the opportunity to ride the bullet train three times - and, even waited to go back to Tokyo from Mt. Fuji to see it whiz past since you cannot see it in action in Tokyo as a terminal station - simply amazing [...]
If you are already in a product development cycle, take a step back to think about whether you think achieving 30% of total sales within 3 years is feasible.
How can we be innovative and use what we have in new ways to create success?
I cannot tell you how people I've seen who have had a profound impact - with followers throughout the company - who were not in a direct leadership role.
Are you creative and cooperative? It might come in quite handy when trying to solve a "work problem" you've had for quite a while (or even think of an innovative new approach) if you emptied your mind to see what new ideas came to you.
What are you doing to attract new customers, employees and other partners during your low season?
If you are not an executive, ask about your company's IP. Learn about what makes your company different.
The key to innovation is to support experimentation. If you are a leader, give your people time this week to try new ideas.
No one will innovate if they are afraid of being hit over the head if they make a mistake.
The Inland Empire Innovation Awards celebrate inventive manufacturers. Participate by March 15 for a chance to be recognized.
