Global organizations are increasingly looking to reinvent themselves to match their customer’s evolving preferences. With innovation emerging as a by product of culture, technology and mindset, there are numerous strategies that can drive a disruptive mindset. What is the best path to enterprise innovation for you and your business?
Read MoreIt is no revelation that large organizations can benefit from the solutions put forward by global start-ups utilizing emerging technologies. There are many forces at play when considering a partnership between start-ups and large organizations. What are some of the more crucial barriers and how can they be overcome?
Read MoreThe growth of digital financial products and services cannot be attributed to COVID. It also cannot be attributed to the fintech platforms and their technologies. With COVID shaking up traditional interactions, who is actually driving the fintech revolution? And what is it going to look like in a post-COVID world?
Read MoreOne of the core facets of the agile methodology is the collocation of teams to ensure efficiency and encourage the sharing of ideas and resources. High performing disruptive teams of today have been disrupted when they are required more than ever. So, how can teams remain agile while working remotely?
Read MoreHuman bias is not an unknown concept. It is at the foundation of people interpreting the same information in multiple ways, driven by a range of influences. So how do these biases influence innovation and how can they be overcome?
Read MoreIt is no secret that technology is rapidly changing the global commerce environment. Companies are now being forced to create digital strategies to maintain relevance for a dynamic consumer base. What should organizations keep in mind while planning for digital transformation?
Read MoreCompanies and teams can often struggle with the implementation of innovation, particularly from a human capital perspective. In a space with blurred concepts but defined successes, how can innovators learn from Formula 1 teams, keeping everything streamlined at over 300kmph? Read on.
Read MoreInnovation is no simple feat. It is a combination of multiple facets, thought processes and components transforming into differentiation. While there are several tangible aspects of innovation within organizations across industries, it is crucial to focus on the intangible. The Human Factor.
Read MoreThe fintech revolution is here to stay. Banks are focusing more on user experience and user interfaces with digital banks gaining significant traction among global users. Though exciting, one wonders where this fintech revolution will finally culminate. Can Asia provide some inspiration for North American banking incumbents on how to stay ahead of the curve?
Read MoreInnovation emerged as an unspoken initiative that predicted what consumers wanted, pivoted how companies operated and altered the future of industries. It was fresh, it was exciting and absolutely revolutionary. Fast forward a few years, and innovation is everywhere, losing its true essence and meaning. So, stop innovating today.
Read MoreThe emergence of numerous start-up accelerators across the world has left start-up founders spoilt for choice when it comes to utilizing a program to accelerate company growth. However, all accelerators are not the same. It’s critical to consider the characteristics of each program before participating, to ensure that the time and resources spent will translate into valuable returns.
Read MoreInnovation & agile. Two terms are often heard together and even more often used interchangeably. While they can (and do) exist together, there is a fine distinction that separates them. Extremely innovative teams may churn out revolutionary ideas that may not see the light of day if disparate business units resist even the thought of change. How do you incorporate a sense of agile within your organization?
Read MoreOne of the, if not THE only, major challenges to innovation is resistance to change. This resistance is part of human culture, either organization or societal. How do you change culture before adopting innovation to ensure a healthy integration of technologies?
Read MoreThere are hundreds of innovation teams and departments operating with boots on the ground, scanning for the next big disruption or trend that could transform an entire industry. However, all teams aren’t the same. There are some that excelling at their roles in keeping their company at the forefront of innovation while there are some that well, aren’t.
Read MoreThe enterprise has forever been making investment in emerging technologies by way of the corporate venture capital, but increased industry disruption led by tech-startups has resulted in an exponential rise of corporate venture units. How do you ensure your corporate venture team is set up for success?
Read MoreIt’s exciting that the enterprise beginning to realize the power and importance to innovate not only how they do business but also how they are viewed in the eyes of customer. However, how does one get an innovative mindset to permeate through the organization?
Read MoreThe enterprise is looking to accelerate their innovation programs by following the corporate accelerator model. Accelerators are designed to help corporations identify, select and work with highly differentiated value propositions from the start-up community. What should you keep in mind while thinking about starting an accelerator?
Read MoreI recently met with a start-up founder and we touched upon the number of start-ups operating in the downtown Toronto area. He made a statement that was far more profound than I think he realized: “We’re taking Toronto back,” he said. “It’s been under the control of the large banks and other companies for far too long.”
Read MoreIt’s thrilling to see the rise of innovation teams and open innovation techniques over the past few years. The focus of corporate innovation shifts according to where technology trends are heading, with the enterprise descending upon industry changes to stay one step ahead of the curve. But, what are they really looking for?
Read MoreAgriculture employs ~50% of the Indian population. 70% of Indian farmers relying on rainwater for their crop. Supply chain inefficiencies result in the loss of an estimated $14B worth of produce annually. Farmers only take home 30% of the market price for their crops. How will Indian agri-tech change this?
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