Innovation Economy Speech at Reuters

Dateline: New York City, NY (on September 11, 2006)

Segment 1: Speech at Reuters

Trends

Things are changing
There is a transition to a new economy

  • Industrial Economy … moved to ….
  • Knowledge/Information Economy … moving to …
  • Creative/Innovation Economy .. is coming ….

The transition will impact you business and your career

Key Enablers

Education/skilled workforce
Executive support
Culture of innovation
Innovation process
Ability to measure innovation
Innovation network

Creating a Creative Culture

Embrace your own creativity
Embrace change
Make innovation a key initiative
Deal with the “anchors” in your organization
Managers role is to clear roadblocks

The Rewards

We are ‘creative beings’
Unleash the passion of your employee