Innovation Insights
by Stephen Shapiro
I recently delivered a speech for a client who held their retreat in a remote location several hours away from the nearest airport. Another client wanted me to speak at their innovation conference the following morning, but my travel schedule
Summary of Tip 8 (of 40) from Best Practices Are Stupid. There’s No Such Thing as a Know-It-All The late great Will Rogers once said, “There is nothing so stupid as an educated man if you get him off the
What is your most used travel item that costs less than $5? When I ask people this question, I hear ideas ranging from ear plugs and eye shades to nail files and a travel-sized screwdriver kit. Mine is a $1
Two years ago today – October 18, 2022 – I sat on a park bench overlooking a river. I was reflecting on what was next for my business. It was a calm and peaceful day. As it turns out, that
We just released a new version of the online Personality Poker® game. If you’ve not played it before, definitely check it out. In 30 seconds, you will learn how you contribute to a team, how you might detract from a
Summary of Tip 7 (of 40) from Best Practices Are Stupid. The Goldilocks Principle Today, we delve into a simple yet critical aspect of problem framing: The Goldilocks Principle. When attempting to solve a problem, we often frame it either
The Kindle version of Best Practices Are Stupid is now available for order on Amazon. And I guess it’s currently pretty popular in Canada. It hit the best-seller list and was the #1 Hot New Release in the Management Sciences
The Kindle version of Best Practices Are Stupid is now available for order on Amazon. Today is the 12th anniversary of the book’s original publication. Today marks the formal release of the updated e-book edition. The paperback version will be
Penn Jillette (of Penn & Teller) has some brilliant advice on how they develop their act. “(We) knock around ideas. We are not in any way supportive. As soon as the germ of an idea comes up, the other person
Summary of Tip 6 (of 40) from Best Practices Are Stupid. The Difference Between a Pipeline and a Sewer is what Flows Through It With tip 6 (of 40), we move into the “process” portion of the Best Practices Are
How do you summarize a 40,000-word, 200+ page book into one page? When the book was originally released, Sacha Chua created this wonderful infographic that summarizes each of the tips. Although a few of the names have changed in the
After 16 months of waiting, the USPTO has finally approved my FAST Innovation® trademark. FAST Innovation is more than a buzzword. It stands for the four key steps of the innovation process I have been using for over a decade:
Summary of Tip 5 (of 40) from Best Practices Are Stupid. Expertise Is the Enemy of Innovation Today’s tip is about finding breakthrough solutions. My perspective is that our past experiences can limit our ability to see new and different
Summary of Tip 4 (of 40) from Best Practices Are Stupid. Don’t Think Outside the Box; Find a Better Box This tip is the reason I wrote the book Invisible Solutions. The concept is so important yet overlooked. Leaders often
Summary of Tip 3 (of 40) from Best Practices Are Stupid. Asking for Ideas is a Bad Idea This is a favorite of mine and one that so many organizations get wrong. Companies often seek innovation by soliciting ideas from
Summary of Tip 2 (of 40) from Best Practices Are Stupid. How Can You Avoid Becoming a One-Hit Wonder? Lipps Inc, The Sugar Hill Gang, and Haddaway, known for hits like Funky Town and What is Love, exemplify “one-hit wonders.”
We are about 40 days away from the relaunch of Best Practices Are Stupid: 40 Ways to Out-Innovate the Competition. Therefore, each day leading up to its publication, I will share highlights from one of the tips. So let’s start
September 29th, I will be re-releasing my award-winning book, “Best Practices Are Stupid.” This updated version includes new chapters, commentary on all 40 tips, and more. Stay tuned!
We live in a world of clickbait and hyperbole. Although this might catch someone’s initial interest, it may have a negative long-term impact on your customer. Equally, businesses have been told to shoot for creativity, but often this only leads
I was recently interviewed by Roche for a two-part series about innovation in healthcare. Interview #1 – Create a Culture of Innovation: The primary focus of this interview was on how to create a culture of innovation. My definition of
I was recently interviewed by Trusted Magazine. They asked me four questions about my career: How could you describe your career path in a few words? What was your most challenging experience and has it changed your mindset? Based on
Although I have six published books under my belt, there is always something new to learn. In the past, I would write the manuscript and then have the publisher complete the editing, layout, and cover design. After that, the book
For the past few years, organizations have been reactively responding to disruptions caused by the pandemic. This has led to another pandemic, one of perpetual pivoting. Organizations have been spinning in circles, dissipating energy, causing confusion, and burning out employees.
Combining the digital and physical worlds enhances both. Let’s get phygital is not a song by Olivia Newton-John. It is about how your organization can leverage the blending of the physical and digital worlds. For most of history, we were
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