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Article Using Lean Startup to Prioritize New Ideas at Ericsson
June 24, 2016 | By Steven Melendez
“We have way more ideas than we can possibly implement,” says Ken Durand, the head of Ericsson’s Atlanta Idea Factory. Durand shares how his team learned to prioritize.
Article General Electric Exec Discusses Open Innovation
September 21, 2015 | By Steven Melendez
While many big companies utter the words “open innovation” with trepidation, getting bogged down in discussions about who will own what, GE has been racing ahead.
Article How Customer Interactions Guide Innovation at Toolmaker Snap-on
December 14, 2015 | By Steven Melendez
Bennett Brenton explains how the company gathers input from its franchisees and end-users to shape new products. Includes slides and audio...
Article How GE uses Crowdfunding to Test New Ideas
November 23, 2015 | By Steven Melendez
The story of the Opal ice maker shows how a large organization leveraged crowdfunding to get a concept to consumers fast.
Article At MetLife, Supporting Innovation While Avoiding the ‘Danger Zone’
December 4, 2015 | By Steven Melendez
MetLife’s Chief Innovation Officer shares his approach to supporting innovation at the insurance company — and also on how to avoid the “danger zone” of innovation.