“AI readiness” is dumb
Let go of the cloying but destructive drug of "getting ready for AI". You can....
For leadersA collection of 17 posts
Guiding rules and (over time) more sophisticated ways to lead innovation teams and manage portfolios
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[Leadership laws] The law of the learning curve
Great innovation leaders make learning curves acceptable and get teams up those curves fast...
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[Leadership laws] The law of the frying pan and the fire
You don't get the time you need to de-risk ventures. Plan for it!...
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[Leadership laws] The law of Goldilocks
Don't wait for "perfect" on important innovation decisions: 40 - 70% certain is the best you can seek....
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[Leadership laws] The law of hope with teeth
Remember the critical human job that we do before all the heady "official" innovation work: Relieve client panic....
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[Leadership laws] The law of the quest for enlightenment
Make learning your team's be-all, end-all. Do it for all you do, not just for tactical research and testing work....