Tag Archives: knowledge pull

Stimulate Grand Challenge innovation by clear problem framing

People love a grand challenge.  Nothing gets our creative juices flowing more than a tough well-framed problem. Grand challenges work because they: Excite the imagination, stimulate innovative, out-of-the-box thinking. Attract many contributors. Attract diverse contributors, both domain experts and outsiders … Continue reading

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Decision: Research Strategy

Some of you may work in the very early stages of investigating science or translating science into new and useful technologies that create the value engine for new products.  Although most of my clients through the years have taken relatively … Continue reading

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Knowledge pull

We live an increasingly knowledge-centric world.  Every year products get smarter; but those who use them – NOT SO MUCH. I think decision patterns will be the next great leap ahead in both smarter products and smarter users.   Once a … Continue reading

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Decisions make it visible

I’m amazed at the power of a well-framed, clearly-stated decision to shine the light on a murky issue.  I’m reminded of Proverbs 20:5, “A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water, but a man of understanding draws … Continue reading

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