by Brant Cooper | Apr 21, 2021 | Blog post
The increased complexity and endless disruptions of the modern world brought on by the transition to the digital age means uncertainty is everywhere. All across our businesses, we face new challenges, as what used to work no longer achieves desired outcomes. The self-awareness of admitting what we don’t know is the first step toward figuring out new best practices. Fundamentally, people must act differently in the face of uncertainty. Businesses need to adopt learning strategies in order to improve, adapt, or even reinvent their execution strategies.
by Brant Cooper | Apr 8, 2021 | Blog post
The horizon model originally came from the book “The Alchemy of Growth” by Stephen Coley, Mehrdad Baghai, David White. The purpose for the model was to help businesses think about their need to develop new revenue sources over time.
by Brant Cooper | Apr 8, 2021 | Blog post
Do companies know how to innovate? Should innovation be part of an individual’s job title? Should it be in a job description? Does a company even need to innovate? Most big companies think technology when thinking about innovation, regardless of whether or not they’re technology companies. Startups are often considered to be de facto innovators, but is that the case?
by Brant Cooper | Mar 4, 2021 | Blog post, Lean Innovation
It is important to recognize the size of the changes going on in the world. In my previous post, I discussed how we are no longer in the industrial age; that fundamental structural changes are underway in all facets of society. We must embrace disruption in...
by Emily McNair | Dec 11, 2020
This immersive, 2 day workshop is designed to help you master the essentials of lean innovation to solve critical business problems during these challenging times. Join us to learn a framework for identifying new opportunities, creating bold solutions, getting them funded, and driving impact, all while working remotely. Each day consists of a three hour, remote workshop session. Check out our Detailed Agenda to learn more.
by mikekendall | Jan 30, 2020 | Blog post, Digital Transformation, Lean Innovation
We are witnessing an amazing acceleration of new products, services, and delivery methods. Many companies and even entire industries have been radically affected (think Department Stores, RIM Blackberry, Kodak, Blockbuster, and many others). There are new rules, principles, and ways of working for success in the customer-driven economy.
by Brant Cooper | May 24, 2019 | Blog post, Case Study, Leadership, Lean Innovation, Social Impact
Those who carry this vision forward and empower these dreams are the past, present, and future city leadership and employees. The vision is embodied by the residents of the city. The way a city works, the way it prioritizes and manages projects and tests new ideas, has a profound impact on all of its “customers”, influencing staff morale and residents’ reactions.
by Brant Cooper | Dec 6, 2018 | Blog post, NotCirculated, Social Impact
In this “ask me anything” style video, Heather Hiscox of our Social Impact team tackles several prominent questions on the topic of Lean Innovation in the social impact sector, and how focusing heavily on the customer can change the way these organizations drive impact.
by Brant Cooper | Oct 12, 2018 | Blog post, Lean Innovation, Lean Innovation Tools
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.
by Brant Cooper | Oct 4, 2018 | Blog post, Case Study
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.
