All articles by Scott Kirsner

Article What Should Companies Do with All the Free Time that AI Creates?
July 17, 2026 | By Scott Kirsner
If AI software is going to take over a bevy of repetitive tasks and processes, then what should organizations be doing with the time that frees up? We talk with business school prof David Schonthal.
Article 11 AI Trends for Healthcare Heading into 2026
October 1, 2025 | By Scott Kirsner
Healthcare AI trends according to the Mayo Clinic, Oracle, UCLA Health, and a former partner at Mass General Brigham's AI and Digital Innovation Fund.
Article SharkNinja CEO on Launching 25 Products a Year, and Avoiding ‘Innovation Mediocrity’
November 5, 2025 | By Scott Kirsner
SharkNinja CEO Mark Barrocas explains how he fosters innovation at the company — and how they leverage social media as part of their marketing.
Article Inside the Innovation Process at LEGO’s Creative Play Lab
December 8, 2025 | By Scott Kirsner
Tom Donaldson, Head of the Creative Play Lab at the LEGO Group, discusses the company's culture; his belief in the importance of prototyping and "silent demos"; and how the company measures innovation.
Article These are the Finalists for InnoLead’s 2020 Impact Awards
August 18, 2020 | By Scott Kirsner
Our 2020 awards will be presented online this October, as part of the year’s biggest gathering of corporate innovators, Impact 2020. Here’s a look at which organizations made it to the finalists stage…
Article Why Innovation Can’t Happen Without Playfulness
May 13, 2026 | By Scott Kirsner
Innovation can't exist in a culture that doesn't allow for playfulness, says Piera Gelardi, author of the new book The Playful Way. Yet the environment in many workplaces today is shaped by plenty of non-playful dynamics. So what do you do?
Article Is Your Innovation Program (and Your Job) at Risk?
September 12, 2023 | By Scott Kirsner
These are challenging times for teams focused on the future, long-term R&D, and culture change within big organizations. Are there risk factors appearing in your organization that your team and your program could be under scrutiny — or getting the axe? Try this assessment.
Article Bridgers Wanted: A Skillset Companies ‘are Desperate For’
March 12, 2026 | By Scott Kirsner
Innovation at scale requires three different leadership roles, says author Linda Hill: architect, bridger, and catalyst. One is in especially high demand...
Article How Google X Works to Systematize Innovation
November 19, 2025 | By Scott Kirsner
Helen Riley of Google X talks about the organization's mission; several current projects; how they deal with failure; and their efforts to systematize innovation.
Video CarMax CIO on Shocking the System, Engaging the C-Suite, and More
July 25, 2025 | By Scott Kirsner
CarMax's CIO on moving from a project mindset to a product mindset, engaging the C-suite, and empowering teams with clear goals. Video from our 2024 Impact conference.