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[Quote] I wish I were a better man
Settling on the vision or purpose for innovation work is deceptively treacherous. Here is why....
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Posts about achieving "Sane Ops" even amid great change and chaos.
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[Case study] Why psychology makes "must do purposes" your only option
"Must-do purposes" help innovators overcome not just rational resistance but the Goodwin Curve too....
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[Quote] Power without purpose
Above almost all else, innovation leaders must find a meaningful, stable "must-do purpose" for their work....
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[Leadership laws] The innovation law of now or never
Innovative products/ services must start to add value to your org soon (~6 – 18 months)....
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[Leadership laws] The innovation law of the Babel fish
You are only done scoping work when everyone involved downstream could – barely – understand what you are talking about....
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[Quote] A lousy process
Are you CERTAIN your team's craft is amazing? It's worth the effort to make sure....