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On Demand Webcast Building, Scaling & “Unbossing” Innovation at Novartis’ Genesis Labs
January 28, 2021
Ian Hunt and Aimee Reynolds of Novartis’ Genesis Labs share insights on developing an effective innovation ecosystem that ensures that the best ideas bubble up to the top.
Article Twenty Observations on Innovation in the US Dept. of Defense
January 26, 2021
It’s harder to innovate in the government than in the private sector — that’s just the way it is — but it can be done. For those leaders and innovators who work inside the DoD system, here are some observations…
Article Member Spotlight: Tandi LeFranc, Pacific Life
January 25, 2021 | By Lilly Milman
Tandi LeFranc is the Director of Business Strategy Acceleration at Pacific Life. We spoke with Tandi as part of our IL Member Spotlight series, which profiles our members.
Article Mastercard’s Chief Sustainability Officer on Getting Customers to Go Green
January 20, 2021 | By Kaitlin Milliken
Kristina Kloberdanz, Chief Sustainability Officer at Mastercard, discusses programs and partnerships that encourage cardholders to make more sustainable choices…
Article Why Tapping Into Employee Insights is a Business Imperative
January 19, 2021
Organizations need to rely more and more on those employee insights, not least because employees know where the opportunities are.
Article CES 2021: Samsung, Google & Lucasfilm on Business Shifts
January 15, 2021 | By Kaitlin Milliken
Executives at Samsung, Google, and Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light and Magic talk about business shifts they expect to endure in 2021.
Article Member Spotlight: Heather Wishart-Smith, Jacobs
January 14, 2021 | By Lilly Milman
Heather Wishart-Smith is the SVP of Technology and Innovation at Jacobs. We sat down with Heather as part of our IL Member Spotlight series.
Article Three Takeaways from Best Buy CEO Corie Barry’s CES Keynote
January 13, 2021 | By Lilly Milman
Within six months of starting her new position, Best Buy CEO Corie Barry had to lead her team through the disruptions of COVID-19. Find out how…
Article Five Snacking Trends that Guide Innovation at Hostess
January 12, 2021 | By Kaitlin Milliken
Hostess Brands’ new Vice President of Growth and Innovation, Tina Lambert, shares five trends in snacking and how Hostess measures success…
Article How JetBlue Pivoted Its ‘Digital 2020’ Program In Its Final Year
January 11, 2021 | By Lilly Milman
When JetBlue launched a four-year digital transformation program called “Digital 2020” in 2016, no one expected the pressures of a pandemic in its final year.
Article How The Washington Post Created Tools to Cover Elections in 2020
January 7, 2021 | By Lilly Milman
In order to accurately cover an election pivotal to the country’s history, The Washington Post spent a year testing an election mapping tool and built a lead locator. Here’s how they did it.
Article Stop Innovation Superhero Syndrome
January 6, 2021 | By Alex Slawsby
Corporate innovators should avoid falling prey to “Superhero Syndrome,” argues Alex Slawsby, a former innovation director in the aerospace industry. Instead, they should think more like football scouts or orchestra leaders. ”As an innovation leader, you need to be involved in identifying people throughout the organization that can help you achieve something...
Article How Reliant Energy and Google are Addressing a More Competitive Market
January 5, 2021 | By Lilly Milman
Utility companies typically aren’t known for innovation. But Texas-based Reliant, a subsidiary of NRG Energy, and partner Google are forging a new path…
Article How Activision Blizzard is Growing its Audience Beyond Hard-Core Gamers
January 4, 2021 | By Lilly Milman
Ken Wee, Chief Strategy Officer of Activision Blizzard, shares insights on esports, the company’s focus on its biggest franchises, investing in mobile games, free-to-play offerings, and more.
Article Member Spotlight: Steven Rader, NASA
December 29, 2020 | By Lilly Milman
Steven Rader is the Deputy Director of the Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation at NASA. We sat down with Steven as part of our IL Member Spotlight series.
Video Making Transformation Happen at DBS, Charles Schwab
December 28, 2020 | By Kaitlin Milliken
Leaders from DBS and Charles Schwab discuss how their industries are pivoting to meet new needs during the pandemic…
Video Video: 2020 in Innovation
December 23, 2020 | By Kaitlin Milliken
Here’s a quick look at the most significant events of the year — and how innovators rose to meet the challenges they presented.
Article Merriam-Webster CDO on Getting the Digital Skeptics Onboard
December 22, 2020 | By Lilly Milman
Merriam-Webster’s Chief Digital Officer Lisa Schneider shares insights on avoiding digital fatigue and getting a traditional company on board with a large-scale digital transformation.
Article 7 of the Best Tools for Bringing Serendipity Back
December 21, 2020 | By Scott Kirsner
One thing is painfully absent from the work-from-anywhere era: serendipity. We’ve been testing out tools that support serendipity this year. These are seven of the best.
On Demand Webcast Go for Launch: Alyce, Aryballe & Owl Labs
December 18, 2020
Three startups demo their products, including an artificial intelligence powered gifting platform, a 360 degree meeting video camera, and odor sensors.