All articles by Scott Kirsner - Page 5

Article How Innovators Can Prepare for Tough Times
December 1, 2022 | By Scott Kirsner
To help you plan for (and survive) challenging times, we sought advice from seven people who have guided innovation, insights, and incubation groups through difficult stretches, at companies like Starbucks, Whirlpool, Intel, and Levi Strauss & Co. What can you be doing to put yourself and your team in the...
Article Assessment: How Sophisticated is Your Startup Engagement Strategy?
July 9, 2022 | By Scott Kirsner
Are you ready to engage with the startup ecosystem? How comprehensive is your startup strategy? Answer these 15 questions to find out.
Article Lightweight Engagement & Connecting with the Outside World
October 29, 2015 | By Scott Kirsner
What’s lightweight? Things that can generate results in six months, with a minimum of funding. Lightweight is a kayak you can build yourself; heavyweight is a cruise liner.
Article Becoming ‘Startup Friendly,’ Advice From Entrepreneurs
March 28, 2016 | By Scott Kirsner
InnoLead’s Scott Kirsner recently led a session on how companies collaborate with startups. Find out what you can do to become more “startup friendly.”
Article Has Your Organization Racked Up an Innovation Deficit?
May 17, 2021 | By Scott Kirsner
Has your organization racked up an innovation deficit over the past year? Check the answers that describe dynamics your organization, and get an instant assessment of where you stand.
Article What’s the Level of Innovation Urgency at Your Organization?
June 28, 2022 | By Scott Kirsner
How much urgency is there around innovation at your company? Check the answers that describe your organization, and get an instant assessment of where you stand.
Article H&M’s CTO on Scaling Innovation, Privacy, and Thinking Like a VC
December 16, 2022 | By Meghan Hall, Scott Kirsner
H&M Group's Chief Technology Officer, Alan Boehme, shares how the company is moving forward in creating customer experiences; addresses his thoughts on acting like a venture capitalist inside a corporation; and gives advice on creating aligned incentives.
Article Sustaining, Disruptive, Blue Sky: How Microsoft Invests in Research
April 8, 2015 | By Scott Kirsner
On a Field Study visit to Microsoft Research, Peter Lee showed one of those slides that had everyone in the group suddenly reaching for their phones to snap a picture.
Article Alaska Airlines’ Lean Startup Test in Airport Lounges
March 4, 2015 | By Scott Kirsner
Two members of the airline’s Customer Innovation R&D team discuss a recent test of a new system aimed at delivering a more personalized travel experience.
Article How Britain’s Metro Bank Created a ‘Lighthouse Identity’
September 6, 2016 | By Scott Kirsner
Fast Company co-founder Bill Taylor discusses his book, Simply Brilliant: How Great Organizations do Ordinary Things in Extraordinary Ways. Read the excerpt…