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Article AIG and John Hancock Execs Talk Startups, Sensors & More
December 16, 2016 | By Kelsey Alpaio
AIG and John Hancock execs discuss how insurance companies can innovate in the face of regulatory oversight, privacy concerns, and the status quo.
Article How Fintech Firm Fiserv is Refining Its Accelerator for 2017
December 13, 2016 | By Scott Kirsner
In 2016, five startups participated in the accelerator's first cycle. Matthew Wilcox, SVP of Marketing Strategy and Innovation, shares what is changing in round two.
On Demand Live Call How Innovation and R&D Can ‘Increase Awesome’
December 12, 2016
Kevin Parsons of Northrop Grumman shared how his innovation group is influencing the culture and bringing business units into its process.
Article These Are the Things That Kill Innovation Initiatives
December 6, 2016
We compiled this list, with input from current and former innovation executives, as well as consultants who have watched programs coalesce and (occasionally) disband.
Article Philadelphia 76ers Innovation Lab, Offering Hands-On Help to Startups
December 1, 2016 | By Kelsey Alpaio
The new lab is open to hosting early-stage consumer product companies and some B2B concepts — not just sports or fitness-related startups. Find out more…
Article How ESPN is Using Data to Call the Plays
November 29, 2016 | By Patricia Riedman Yeager
George Leimer, VP of Fantasy Sports and Premium Products at ESPN, discusses how the sports network is working to build a data and metrics-oriented culture.
Article Google and XPRIZE Execs on Enabling Big Breakthroughs
November 23, 2016 | By Scott Kirsner
Google X executive Hans Peter Brøndmo and XPRIZE CEO Marcus Shingles give their insights from a session held at the inaugural Harvest Summit.
Article MIT’s Eric von Hippel Looks at the Rise of Consumers as Innovators
November 22, 2016 | By Scott Kirsner
Eric von Hippel, a professor at MIT and economist who has studied open innovation since the 1980s, explores the phenomenon of consumers as innovators.
On Demand Live Call Company Culture Through Grassroots Innovation
November 15, 2016
Christopher Bailey of ExxonMobil, discusses operationally-focused innovation and how ExxonMobil promotes innovation through its Grassroots Innovation Forum.
Article The ‘Jobs Roadmap’ & Honing in on Customer Insights
November 14, 2016 | By Kelsey Alpaio
Stephen Wunker, a protégé of Clayton Christensen, explains his “jobs framework” and gives insight into his book. Read an excerpt here…
Article How the Innovation Champions Program Works at Vodafone
November 9, 2016
Vodafone's Jerry Spann and Ashoka's Sarah Jefferson lay out the key principles for Vodafone's global innovation champions program and the benefits of the approach.
Article From the Teach-In: Participants Share Favorite Innovation Books
November 8, 2016
At our Teach-In gathering in Boston, we asked participants to share some of their favorite books on innovation. Here are a few of their recommendations…
Article From the Teach-In: Innovation Tips from Our Participants
November 7, 2016 | By Scott Kirsner
At our Teach-In gathering, we asked participants to share a piece of advice about doing new things in established companies on a Post-It. Get insights here...
On Demand Live Call How EY Launched an Innovation Program
November 4, 2016
Jeff Saviano, who runs innovation inside EY’s tax practice for the Americas, shares advice and insights on launching innovation programs.
Article At Intuit and Amazon, Addressing the Customer’s ‘Job to Be Done’
November 1, 2016 | By Scott Kirsner
Authors of Competing Against Luck: The Story of Innovation and Customer Choice share an excerpt on how Intuit and Amazon determine whether they’re on the right track.
Article Siemens on Finding the Best Startups & Sparking Collaborations
October 31, 2016 | By Patricia Riedman Yeager
Through the Frontier Partner Program, startups enter a low-commitment relationship in exchange for free Siemens software and mentorship.
Article Members Recommend Best Options for Online Innovation Training
October 25, 2016 | By Scott Kirsner
A members in financial services asked about delivering online innovation education to a global workforce. Here are the options that others recommended considering…
Article How Macy’s Could Set Itself Up For Success, Not Just Survival
October 21, 2016 | By Mark Nitkey, Contributing Columnist and Former SVP of Innovation, Ahold
Macy’s should “go small or go home.” Mark Nitkey, formerly of Apple, Victoria’s Secret, and Ahold, explains how Macy’s should approach innovation in the Age of Amazon.
Article Programs That Connect Corporates With Startups
October 18, 2016 | By Steven Melendez
We compare the programs that serve as an interface between large companies and the startup ecosystem. See the full comparison chart here…
Article How P&G Evolved Its Innovation Studio for Broader Impact
October 17, 2016 | By Ann Brocklehurst
Procter & Gamble's Clay Street Project allows employees to foster innovation and address the problems that can prevent ideas from growing into new products...