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Resource Nike: Attack from Left Field
October 29, 2014
Slide deck from a fun internal Nike event called “Attack from Left Field,” which includes disruption exercises for a number of the company’s industries as well as an agenda. Key question: “Could a competitor attack from left field and take ownership of the athlete in the future?”
Resource Medtronic: Innovation Workshop Agenda
October 29, 2014
The agenda for a one-and-a-half day innovation workshop at the medical device maker, including sessions on journey mapping, problem statements, and concept refinements.
Resource Marsh & McLennan: Innovation Performance Review Worksheet
October 29, 2014
A worksheet that evaluates an innovation team member on concepts such as project work, “outside-in perspective,” idea generation, and more. From the New York-based company that operates businesses in insurance brokerage, risk management, reinsurance services, talent management, investment advisory, and management consulting.
Resource Local Corp.: Innovation KPI Matrix
October 29, 2014
A single slide that covers the online media company’s framework for Key Performance Indicators in taking ideas from concept to market.
Resource Intel: Work Practices Innovation Menu
October 29, 2014
A fun, one-page “menu” of questions, activities, and thought-provoking ideas to inspire innovation at the company.
Resource Intel: Employee Handbook
October 29, 2014
This unique employee handbook for the semiconductor giant is called “Freelance Nation,” and discusses the company’s culture around the concepts of freedom and flexibility.
Resource Goodyear: Process Framework for Customer Centered Innovation
October 29, 2014
A one-page look at the processes and skill sets required to spur innovation at the tire manufacturer.
Resource Goodyear: Business Model Innovation
October 29, 2014
A one-page chart showing the process for business model innovation at the venerable tire and rubber company.
Resource Gap Inc.: Mindspark Briefing
October 29, 2014
A colorful and action-oriented step-by-step look at The Gap’s innovation “brand,” called Mindspark. From the presentation: “Mindspark is a force for change; moving global brands and their strategic partners on the road from fuzzy to fruition to breakthroughs in innovation strategy, business process improvement and culture transformation.”
Resource ExxonMobil: Innovation Playbook
October 29, 2014
A detailed progress update on the energy company’s innovation strategy for its “#innovation team” within the company’s technology and architecture group. Includes info on tools, metrics, and how ideas proceed through the development pipeline.
Resource ETS: Design Thinking Approach
October 29, 2014
A two-page overview of the educational testing firm’s Design Thinking approach and a look at the goals of the company in developing new products and services.
Resource EY: Internal Innovation Briefing
October 29, 2014
A short update outlining the processes and goals behind the professional services firm’s innovation movement.
Resource DTS: Innovation Process and Agile Methodology
October 29, 2014
An overview and timeline of the audio company’s products and a review of their innovation process and “agile methodology.”
Resource Clorox: Evolution of Design Thinking
October 29, 2014
A five-page document outlining the evolution of the design thinking framework at Clorox, along with questions to ask during the process and the concept of “connective thinking.”
Resource Citi Ventures: Director Innovation Network Job Description
October 29, 2014
A job description for a director position on Citi Ventures’ Innovation Network team, which is charged with supporting and accelerating the work at Citi’s innovation labs.
Resource Axel Springer: Product Innovation Strategy
October 29, 2014
An overview of the digital classified business and innovation strategies of the German company Axel Springer, one of the largest digital publishing firms in Europe.
Resource Associated Press: Cloud First Framework
October 29, 2014
A very detailed framework from the news organizatio for determining whether a solution is suitable for the cloud, and then a step-by-step overview of migrating to the cloud.
Resource Templates and Processes for Internal Crowdsourcing
October 29, 2014
Examples of idea submission templates and crowdsourcing processes from a large global company with 30,000 employees.
Resource Adobe: Innovation Scorecard
October 20, 2014
Scorecard for ideas proposed as part of Adobe’s internal Kickbox Innovation Workshops. Considers factors like customer value, company fit, and risk level. Good, clear definitions of things like “addressable market size” and “fit with brand.”
Resource GE Appliances: FirstBuild Co-Creation Initiative
October 8, 2014
A look at the co-creation strategy known as 1B or “firstbuild” at GE Appliances. Includes idea-filtering processes, product innovation strategies, compensation rewards, and more.

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