Fast tech acquisitions can pay off, but with due diligence [ZDNet]
Securing first-mover advantage via rapid acquisitions is a high-risk move which needs a meticulous roadmap and discipline. It helps to have first-mover advantage in technology, as vendors race to gain…
Why I’m a Teacher
Preparing for the final day of teaching a business strategy course to my MBA students this year, I stopped—for what may have been the first time in my career—to really…
Greenovate! City of Curitiba, Brazil Rapid Transit System [Innovation Excellence]
Organizations still have a long way to go to to fully integrate the social web to connect to their customers. Here are some great examples, curated by Professor of Innovation,…
Got Motivation?
At school, or on the job, smarts will undoubtedly help you. But there is one element that will help you more, and it doesn’t involve the ability to create esoteric…
Problem Solving, One Marshmallow at a Time
So you have a problem. And you need a solution. Where do you start? One approach involves 20 sticks of spaghetti, tape, string, and one (just one) marshmallow. Say what?…
Connectivate! AIRBNB – Beds for Rent [Innovation Excellence]
Organizations still have a long way to go to to fully integrate the social web to connect to their customers. Here are some great examples, curated by Professor of Innovation,…