The Killer Innovations Show was launched in March of 2005. Yes – that was before iTunes, or even the iPhone, ever existed. Therefore, the archive for this show goes back that far as we rarely delete any of the past shows. Your best option is to use the search feature to locate topics that are of specific interest.
Segment 1: Improv Innovation Improv comedy is one of the best examples of real-time creativity Improv Tools & Tricks for yourself Writing Describe an emotion in two minutes without using the word From a random word, write an entire story in 5 minutes Start with the first four word of a random sentence and […]
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Segment 1: Making The Innovation Pitch Make sure the idea is ready How big is the idea? Understand how decisions are made Work from their perspective Structure the pitch 5 second, 5 minute & 30 minute pitches 10/20/30 (thanks to Guy Kawasaki) Test your pitch Deliver the pitch Have a demonstration Segment 2: Killer Question […]
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Segment 1: White Space Innovations Create an innovation map to find the white space opportunities by mapping this history of your products, markets, industry or customer segments against two dimensions Vertical dimension: convenience/experience Horizontal dimension: quality By mapping the history, you will start to see the rut that you are in. Identify white space opportunities by looking for open space beyond the trend […]
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Segment 1: Tools And Tricks To Overcome Creativity Block Talking Pictures Concept Fan Drawing Brutethink Thril Problem Reversal Circle of Opportunity Segment 2: Killer Question Of The Week Redefine the problem ‘There is usually more than one-way of looking at problems. You could also define this one as ….’ ‘… but the main point of […]
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Segment 1: India, China and the Creative Economy Developed coutries need to stop focusing on the offshoreing (right-shoring) of work. Offshoring is an issue: Forrestor predicts that 3.3 million white collar jobs equalling $136 billion is wages will shift to low cost countries such as India, China and Russia by 2015 Wester Europe will loose […]
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Dateline: Hong Kong Segment 1: Innovation Gravity – Innovation success creates complacency – You you have to fight that complacenty – what I call ‘innovation gravity’ – How? – Ingnore past success – Create new challenges for yourself and your team. Don’t accept the “same as last time” objectives – If you can’t find it […]
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Dateline: Saratoga, CA Segment 1: Insane Simplicity Easy to make the simple complex Hard to make the complex simple The reasons so many teams get it wrong Teams design the product/solution for themselves rather than the customer Lack of emersion with the customer Minimal early validation Suggestions to get it right Hire an anthropologist (study […]
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Dateline: Saratoga, CA Segment 1: Brain On Auto-Pilot – The brain takes over even when the eyes are seeing something else – Example: Riding on an escalator that is broken – Make sure to turn the auto-pilot off when you are brainstorming Ignore the “voice” Ignore the “catch” or the hesitation Ignore the “editor” Ignore […]
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Segment 1: 10 Infrastructure Requirements For The Creative Economy Establish innovation friendly education system Establish a set of BOG’s (Bold Outrageous Goals) to focus research and investment Strengthen links between research and industry Encourage innovation transfer between research and industry Provide R&D tax (investment) incentive to encourage investments Nurture local & regional innovation funding Support […]
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