Innovation Methodologies

Innovating from Within: The 10 x 10 Laws

What Are the Do’s and Dont’s When Digitally Twinning Your Innovation Hub?

A Model for Measuring Corporate Innovation Programs

How is Team Management Changing?

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Book Excerpt: The Catalyst’s Guide to Working Well

Innovating from Within: The 10 x 10 Laws
What Are the Do’s and Dont’s When Digitally Twinning Your Innovation Hub?
A Model for Measuring Corporate Innovation Programs
How is Team Management Changing?
Book Excerpt: The Catalyst’s Guide to Working Well

It’s hard to change the way large companies operate — from sourcing and developing ideas to launching them into the market — without bringing in new approaches. We don’t advocate the use of any particular innovation methodology; rather, we report on how companies are applying them and the results that they’re achieving. We also interview leading teachers and proponents of various methodologies.

Our coverage of innovation methodologies has included approaches like design thinking, lean startup, frugal innovation, the dual operating system, and the business model canvas, among others. One place to start is with our report on how the lean startup methodology is being applied in large organizations.

Articles & Case Studies

How Do R&D Organizations Need to Adapt?

Technology and the necessary skills needed to succeed are changing faster than our traditional organizational models can keep up — especially in our R&D organizations.

How Ocean Spray Launched Three New Brands During a Pandemic

Ocean Spray is pivoting to health and wellness. Chief Innovation Officer Rizal Hamdallah explains how they launched three new brands amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

Our August Coverage on Reimagining Innovation

We’ve gathered the best pieces of recent advice we’ve been given by innovators in our live show, report, and other online coverage.

Johnson & Johnson Exec on COVID-19 and Inequality

Michal Preminger explains how the innovation teams at Johnson & Johnson are working to find solutions for both COVID-19 and racism…

How One Innovation Leader Grew His Team During COVID-19

One innovator from Stanley Black & Decker shares insights on how COVID-19 has impacted his innovation strategy in 2020 and how his team has managed to secure key wins during the pandemic.

Book Excerpt: Think Like a Privateer, Not a Pirate

Steve Jobs once said that it’s better to be a pirate than to join the Navy. Pirates refer to startups that churn out innovative ideas. Jobs likens large organizations to the bureaucratic Navy.

Research Report

Making Lean Startup Work

Our 83-page downloadable report is filled with advice, case studies, articles, interviews, and results from our recent survey of Innovation Leader members on lean startup deployment.

Audio & Video Resources

The New Paths to Competitive Advantage

As part of our recent Impact conference, Karim Lakhani and Navi Radjou discussed their latest ideas about the future of innovation and how they can be applied in large organizations.

Tips for Planning & Launching A Winning Program

Jill Longman, Innovation Committee Co-Chair at Med-IQ, covers how to plan and manage the successful launch of an enterprise-wide innovation program.

Digital & Business Model Transformation at Rosetta Stone

Matthew Hulett, President of Language at the company, discusses how Rosetta Stone pivoted from a physical product to a subscription service…

Innovation Solutions Showcase 2020

At our Solutions Showcase in September 2020, five of Innovation Leader’s strategic partners shared how their organizations help address the challenges of 2020.

Visual Thinking: How To Draw Your Ideas

The first step of turning ideas into reality is to visualize and draw them out. Dave Gray shares drawing tips that innovators can use to communicate their visions.

Knowers & Learners: Different Psychologies

In our “Knowers and Learners” workshop, Dan Seewald explains the different mindsets that separates these types of thinkers, pulling from concepts in psychology.

Upgrade Online Meetings: Virtual Whiteboarding

The final exercise from our “Upgrade Your Online Meetings” workshop teaches particpants how to make the most of the whiteboarding software Mural, and gives suggestions for redesiging work. Watch the video above for a detailed explanation from session leader Suzi Hamill, former Head of Design Thinking at Fidelity Investments.

Upgrading Online Meetings: Doodling to Communicate

This exercise from our “Upgrade Your Online Meetings” workshop asks participants to reflect on how they have adapted to working remotely during COVID-19. In order to share there stories, she asks that attendees draw their experience. Watch the video above for a detailed explanation from session leader Suzi Hamill, former ...

What Object Represents How You Work?

This exercise from our “Upgrade Your Online Meetings” workshop encourages participants to break out of the box and find a new format for facilitating online meetings. Watch the video above for a detailed explanation from session leader Suzi Hamill, former Head of Design Thinking at Fidelity Investments.

Upgrade Online Meetings: Why Do We Meet?

Exercise Length: 5 minutes

Re-Designing Your Virtual Meetings

If you’re suddenly spending the entire day convening with colleagues in Zoom, Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting, or another meetings platform, you already know the challenges of making them feel engaging and productive. As a host, how can you create the context for everyone to contribute, rather than tuning out or multi-tasking?

Navigating Priority Changes: Ranking Initiatives

The second exercise from our “Navigating Priority Changes at Your Company” workshop presents a two-by-two that helps teams rank their priorities. Watch the video above for a detailed explanation from session leader Brant Cooper.

Navigating Priority Changes: C-Suite Zoom

This exercise from our “Navigating Priority Changes at Your Company” workshop describes how to create a stronger connection to your senior leadership.