The concept of humanity in the social impact sector was at the forefront of this year’s Upswell conference. In this event recap, discover how connection and empathy play a leading role in driving long-lasting and impactful change.
An overview about what leadership development means within the context of lean innovation, and seven skills all truly amazing innovation leaders must possess.
Building an internal coaching system allows organizations to scale lean innovation skills, develop a new mindset, and ignite entrepreneurial action. In this guide, discover everything you need to know about creating and scaling an internal coaching system so that you can realize your vision for growth and continuous innovation.
An exploration into the process of creating products and services that provide value by using the “Diamond Nugget” hidden within this brand new innovation tool.
The story of how non-profit SAY San Diego used Lean Innovation to break down organizational silos, improve employee retention, diversify their funding streams and create the systems and process required for vetting and implementing new initiatives without waste.
The City of Hayward, California wanted to break away from inefficient and ineffective processes for researching and launching programs, and remove organizational bottlenecks that stood in the way of serving citizens. This is their innovation transformation story.
Every organization claims that their people are their greatest asset, but just because an organization offers many perks, does not mean that innovative talent will be enticed to stick around. Learn more about how companies can build a culture that really is a competitive advantage in this post.
Without having regular customer empathy, companies miss out on collecting valuable insights from the people they are aiming to serve. This is the story of how a Norwegian media group learned to use Lean Innovation to validate new ideas.
Discover how Edmunds.com used lean innovation techniques to make their mission a reality in this case study about testing assumptions and bringing a new product to market.
Explore the ROI of innovation, the three horizons of growth, and how to get buy-in for innovation at the enterprise level in this post detailing three unique perspectives at a prestigious dinner gathering for innovation executives.
What is lean innovation? In this article, we discuss the three components that come together to make up the lean innovation methodology, the three Es of lean innovation, and three examples of enterprise companies currently using these principles to drive impact inside their organizations today.
The better you understand customers and their needs, the more likely you will be to develop a product that not only provides need-addressing utility but also resonates at an emotional level.
We hosted Eric on our April live Lean Lunch Google Hangout, who revealed some secrets to getting senior management—and then everyone else—onboard when adopting lean innovation.
Our organizations have gone digital, but our corporate structure and processes are still analog. Discover why our management techniques must also evolve in order to foster innovation.
It seems strange to use the word "customer" in social impact, but it reframes how your organization creates and delivers value for everyone.
