The Innovation Minute #13: The Goldilocks Principle

Today we discuss The Goldilocks Principle. This is a method for asking better questions by avoiding ones that are too “hard” or too “soft” and looking for those that are “just right.” We are in the “Ask” portion of the FAST Innovation Model (Focus, Ask, Shift, Test) Be sure to watch the previous videos! Transcription: […]

The Innovation Minute #12: Avoid Overly Specific Questions

Today we look at the Exxon Valdez oil spill.  For decades scientists could not find a way to extract the oil/water mixture from the icy waters of Prince William Sound in Alaska. But when the question was changed, a two-decade old problem was solved within weeks. Be sure to watch the previous videos! Transcription: In […]

The Innovation Minute #11: Asking Better Questions

Today we move to the “Ask” part of my FAST Innovation Model (Focus, Ask, Shift, Test). In this installment we explore a well-known challenge and one unsuccessful method used to solve it. This method is one that is common inside of organizations…and it rarely works. Be sure to watch the previous videos! Transcription: Today, we […]

The Innovation Minute #10: The Pace of Change and Differentiators

Today’s Innovation Minute… In the first video I introduced the FAST Innovation model: Focus, Ask, Shift, Test Then I introduced the 5 D’s of Differentiation. In a previous video I introduced this framework: Today I discuss how to make sure your investments in differentiating capabilities don’t become core in your industry too quickly. Be sure […]

The Innovation Minute #9: Target Investments on Differentiators

Today’s Innovation Minute… In the first video I introduced the FAST Innovation model: Focus, Ask, Shift, Test Then I introduced the 5 D’s of Differentiation. In the last video I introduced this framework: Today I discuss how to shift your investments from core (and support) to differentiating as a way of increasing innovation ROI. Be […]

The Innovation Minute #8: Disseminate Your Differentiator

Today’s Innovation Minute… In the first video I introduced the FAST Innovation model: Focus, Ask, Shift, Test Then I introduced the 5 D’s of Differentiation. Today I discuss the final D of Differentiation – Disseminated. Use this framework while watching the video as it helps bring the concepts to life: Be sure to watch the […]

The Innovation Minute #7: Being Desirable

Today’s Innovation Minute… In the first video I introduced the FAST Innovation model: Focus, Ask, Shift, Test Then I introduced the 5 D’s of Differentiation. Today I discuss the 4th D of Differentiation – Desirable. Be sure to watch the previous videos!   Transcription: In the previous videos, I talked about why you innovate where […]

The Innovation Minute #6: Being Disruption-Proof

Today’s Innovation Minute… In the first video I introduced the FAST Innovation model: Focus, Ask, Shift, Test Then I introduced the 5 D’s of Differentiation. Today I discuss the 3rd D of Differentiation – Disruption-Proof. Be sure to watch the previous videos! Transcription: In the last videos, I talked about why you need to innovate […]

The Innovation Minute #5: Being Defensible

Today’s Innovation Minute… In the first video I introduced the FAST Innovation model: Focus, Ask, Shift, Test Then I introduced the 5 D’s of Differentiation. Today I discuss the 2nd D of Differentiation – Defensible. Be sure to watch the previous videos!   Transcription: In the earlier videos, I talked about how you need to […]

The Innovation Minute #4: Being Distinctive

Today’s Innovation Minute: The 1st of the 5 D’s of differentiation – Distinctive Be sure to watch the previous videos! Transcription: In the last video, I talked about the five Ds of differentiation. Today I want to talk about the first D, which is being distinctive. The key to being distinctive is that you do […]