Open Innovation
Grow a Small Business | 3 MIN READ
Last month I talked about how AI can help you solve open innovation challenges as a research assistant and brainstorming partner. But there’s a dark side to AI in open innovation. While using AI more extensively in your solving activities might be tempting, this can be a big risk.  3 Risks of Using AI in…
Grow a Small Business | 2 MIN READ
Used in the right ways, AI can be a huge help to any open innovation solver who is looking to get more out of the experience. Used as a productivity hack, including AI in your solving activities can: Make you much more efficient Streamline the solving process Help uncover new angles that you wouldn’t have…
Grow a Small Business | 3 MIN READ
Stepping into the world of open innovation can be a novel experience, even for seasoned independent professionals. Success in this arena requires high levels of creativity, along with patience and the ability to roll with rejection. Top open innovation solvers have learned a lot on the way to success. Many have found that they need…
Grow a Small Business | 4 MIN READ
If you have the characteristics of a successful open innovation solver, this world of solution crowdsourcing could be just the ticket. In addition to taking on new and exciting challenges, your participation (and winning solutions) can help you get noticed by potential employers, network with other solvers for business opportunities, and further establish your credentials…
Manage a Small Business | 2 MIN READ
Adding open innovation to your independent business might seem daunting if you are just starting down that path. It can even be scary. While you may be an expert in your field, brilliant at writing winning proposals, and have mad marketing skills, open innovation solving requires that and more. With all your professional accomplishments, stepping…
Grow a Small Business | 3 MIN READ
The world of open innovation is ready for more solvers to join in. If you have wondered if this is a world where you can be successful, here are some of the attributes that can lead to wins. With input directly from some of the top solvers in open innovation, they break into two categories:…
Grow a Small Business | 3 MIN READ
As an independent professional, being an open innovation solver can be fulfilling. It helps create a new revenue stream and the satisfaction of contributing to a company’s strategic direction.  You know how to write a winning proposal and you understand the importance of cultivating a good relationship with a client or prospect. This means…
Workforce Management | 3 MIN READ
Innovation is requisite for successful competition. But even as enterprises recognize the need to innovate to stay relevant in continuously evolving markets, their intellectual capital is in danger of draining away due to factors like these:Â Layoffs. Over 3,150 US companies announced layoffs in 2022. As of the first quarter of 2023, over 972 firms…
Workforce Management | 3 MIN READ
Innovation is a critical part of any firm’s strategy. From continuous improvement initiatives to go-to-market tactics to rebranding and beyond, a company must evolve in the right direction to compete successfully. Achieving sustained innovation has been a leadership quest for many years, with mixed results. As the traditional system of secrecy and locked doors that…
Workforce Management | 5 MIN READ
Open innovation can help companies solve problems that would otherwise remain left behind by any department. Whether implemented at a large or small company, crowdsourcing can help thrust productivity forward. It is important to use problem-solvers who are naturally curious, confident lifelong learners. After selecting problem solvers, a company can learn from the solutions provided….
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