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the explorer

You are not afraid of unexplored fields and are curious on how to step up your game. You benefit every team because you help discover ideas that no-one else would.

About explorers

An example of the "Explorer" type is Vasco da Gama, the first person to sail around the Cape of Good Hope and all the way to India.

His curiousity and fearlessness guided him to always explore new horizons. A hands-on mindset is what will support your innovation journey.

Keep a positive attitude like da Gama!

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Even an explorer needs inspiration. You said you preferred content, so we've picked some that you might like based on your quiz answers.

Conceptboard

Conceptboard

Increase productivity and efficiency in your innovation process across physical locations, through this virtual collaboration workplace.

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3 TOOLS TO FOSTER EMPLOYEE DRIVEN INNOVATION

3 TOOLS TO FOSTER EMPLOYEE DRIVEN INNOVATION

Here are three tools your company can use to facilitate employee-driven innovation in your organisation.

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ISS Art Startup Guide

ISS Art Startup Guide

Use this startup guide for making a breakthrough pitch deck and a speech and building relationships with investors to get money.

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Validated Ideas

Validated Ideas

Get validated business ideas once a week including information on the business plan.

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Yambla

Yambla

Yambla helps you discover and execute the best ideas in your company.

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Brainstorm cards

Brainstorm cards

Board of Innovations corporate ideation game, with 52 triggers to generate new business ideas.

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Organic Ideation Tool

Organic Ideation Tool

An Organic Idea Creation Tool Inspired from Startup School

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Research Guides: Innovation in the UN: Quick Guide

Research Guides: Innovation in the UN: Quick Guide

A preliminary list of online resources on innovation methodology, theory and United Nations discussions that may instigate new approaches based on evidence and lessons learnt.

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Yoomap

Yoomap

Yoomap is the only player offering a complete software suite to manage your entire innovation process with 3 complementary solutions.

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QUIZ: WHICH CITY IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

QUIZ: WHICH CITY IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Cities are like people. They live, they breathe, they grow. They reinvent themselves. Which city are you?

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Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life

Alchemy: HOW DOES MAGIC HAPPEN? The Ogilvy advertising legend--’one of the leading minds in the world of branding’ (NPR)--explores the art and science of conjuring irresistible products and ideas.

Innovation in the Face of Crisis

Five takeaways for cities to embrace in the months to come as we deal with COVID-19 response and recovery, and ultimately seek to rebuild local economies.

Innovation Sucks!: Time to Think Differently

This book challenges some of the ‘ingrained truths’ of innovation and suggests a different approach.

Innovation Sucks!: Time to Think Differently

This book challenges some of the ‘ingrained truths’ of innovation and suggests a different approach.

CORPORATE INNOVATION: STRATEGIES FOR LEVERAGING ECOSYSTEMS

ONLINE SHORT COURSE. Harness opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Experiencing Design: The Innovator’s Journey

Ultimately, innovators need to be someone new to create something new. This book shows you how to use design thinking to make this happen.

Why Your Innovation Process is a Recipe for Failure - InnovationManagement

Having a process for the front end of innovation is necessary but not sufficient. It also requires proper levels of funding, and a governance structure to support it.

The Innovation of Innovation

The path to innovation is paved with seven questions. Bill O’Connor, Founder of the Innovation Genome Project, shows us how these questions have been used.

Less Overthinking More Innovation

Overthinking, or thinking too much, frequently causes issues that weren’t there to begin with. The real question is why? And, maybe more importantly, how do we avoid it?

Things That Go: Sometimes Invention Moves You

This story is part of a series from GE that explores Unexpected Inventions and the subtle geniuses who discover something new by seeing the…

Managing ideas at scale

Idea management is an essential innovation process — especially in large, complex organizations. In order to streamline and accelerate…

Outcome-Driven Innovation: JTBD Theory in Practice

Outcome-Driven Innovation is a process that helps companies bring products to market more successfully. ODI starts with understanding what customers need, which makes marketing more effective.

Innovation Isn’t About Ideas

It’s about solving problems and doing hard things first. Everyone has to find their own path.

The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time

From the cofounder of Square, an inspiring and entertaining account of what it means to be a true entrepreneur and what it takes to build a resilient, world-changing company

8 Reasons Why Innovation Is Critical To Business Today

This blog brings out some reasons as to why innovation is critical to businesses in the current era.

Innovation: Connecting the World

Connectivity drives human progress. We explore how today’s innovative technologies provide new ways to connect and collaborate, and to advance global civilisation.

‎The Innovation Show: Pirates In The Navy with Tendayi Viki

For innovators inside established companies, making a distinction between being a pirate and joining the navy is a fallacy. We have to figure out a way to become pirates in the navy!

Challenging the Innovation Paradigm

Innovation is almost always seen as a ’good thing’. Challenging the Innovation Paradigm is a critical analysis of the innovation frenzy and contemporary innovation research.

Walt Disney Imagineering Innovation Showcase Disney Parks

Walt Disney Imagineering was selected as one of Fast Company’s 2021 Best Workplaces for Innovators.

Principles of Innovation: Getting Rid of Yesterday

Peter Drucker observed too many organizations devote resources to preserving the past instead of ’creating tomorrow.’

‎The Innovation Show: Eat, Sleep, Innovate with Scott D. Anthony

The central argument in today’s book is that the world’s biggest untapped source of energy isn’t the wind, water, or sun. It is inside existing organisations.

The entrepreneurial state : debunking public vs. private sector myths

The Entrepreneurial State: debunking public vs. private sector myths stirred up much-needed debate about the role of the state in fostering long-run innovation led economic growth.

Beginner’s Guide to Idea Management - Wazoku

Why do we need ideas? A strong purpose or a clear goal should be a powerful trigger for the generation of new ideas.

Science, Technology, Innovation: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

This session addresses the watershed moments in the field of Science in India, the role of innovation and research and the path forward for India in the world of Science.

Innovation in Real Places

A challenge to prevailing ideas about innovation and a guide to identifying the best growth strategy for your community.

‎The Innovation Show: Move Fast. Break Stuff. Burn Out.

Innovators. Changemakers. Entrepreneurs. Intrapreneurs. Catalysts. One of these things is not like the other.

Growth Secrets Digital Marketing Course

Online Digital Marketing Course: High Energy Engaging Growth-Hacking and Digital Marketing Masterclass: 119 Modules and 8 Hours of Instruction

Innovation is not enough: climates for initiative and psychological safety, process innovations, and firm performance

This paper contributes to the discussion on contingencies of process innovations by focusing on and introducing organizational-level constructs of climate for initiative and psychological safety.

Innovation is Not Efficient Simon Sinek

Innovation is seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and it is important we are not walking away even though we’ve fallen a few times.

‎The Innovation Show: Indistractable

We are living through a crisis of distraction. Plans get sidetracked, friends are ignored, work never seems to get done. Why does it feel like we’re distracting our lives away?

Business Model Innovation

How can business model innovation drive organizational growth, reinvigorate a lagging core, or defend against disruption? Learn about business model innovation consulting.

The innovation formula : the 14 science-based keys for creating a culture where innovation thrives.

A practical guide to innovation strategies based on fact, not feeling The Innovation Formula delivers strategies for building a culture where innovation can thrive, based on scientific research.

Innovation Assessment Personality Test

Determine your unique strengths and how to accelerate them.

The surprising habits of original thinkers Adam Grant

How do creative people come up with great ideas? Listen in on Adam Grant’s TED talk.

‎The Innovation Show: Reinvent the Way You Work and Change the Future

A shaper is someone who becomes energised by work. They lead deeper and more fulfilling lives because what they do every day serves them and the greater good.

I.VW-HSG Next Level Insurance Innovation in the Age of Data

The course consists of 8 modules, combining the latest in academic foundational thinking with practical examples from insurtech leaders and insurance executives and thought leaders.

What is government innovation?

Everyone’s talking about it — here, we break down what public sector innovation really means

Here’s Why Innovation Is Not What You Think

The business landscape is changing faster than ever before. So, how do you keep up? Through innovation! In this episode we sit down with Brett Hagler, CEO and co-founder of New Story.

The Essence of Innovation: 5 Principles

By learning these key principles of innovation, leaders and organizations can stay focused on the essence of innovation and building a supportive culture.

‎The Innovation Show: Choosing Courage

Have you ever wanted to disagree with your boss? Listen in on the everyday guide to being brave at work.

Business innovation is more productive than product innovation

The biggest problem with product innovation is that most of it can be imitated and improved, their potential may be limited, or they may be highly risky because their potential is unproven.

‎The Innovation Show: Cascades in Practice with Greg Satell on Apple Podcasts

Creating true change is never easy. Most startups don’t survive. Most community groups never get beyond small local actions. Learn how to create a movement that drives transformational change.

The Four Lenses of Innovation: A Power Tool for Creative Thinking

Ever wonder where big, breakthrough ideas come from? Author Rowan Gibson identifies four key business perspectives that will enable you to discover groundbreaking opportunities for innovation.

Swiss Innovation

As a result of their innovative strength, Swiss companies have been competing successfully against international rivals in a range of industries for decades.

Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die

Made to Stick shows us the vital principles of winning ideas—and tells us how we can apply these rules to making our own message.

Boost your Innovation Skills with Hands-On Training - Innovation in Action Program

Gain a comprehensive toolbox for innovation breakthroughs and build your entrepreneurial skills.

A compendium of innovation methods

Each section gives a simple introduction to the method and describes Nesta’s work in relation to it. In each case we have also provided a link to further relevant resources.

More than just luck: Innovation in humanitarian action ALNAP

This report presents the synthesised findings from 15 case studies to define and understand what successful innovation looks like in the humanitarian sector.

UN deputy chief: Innovation is ’docking station’ for SDGs

Leading innovators from major global corporations interacted with UN Member States on how emerging technologies can transform efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Research Guides: Innovation in the UN: Quick Guide

A preliminary list of online resources on innovation methodology, theory and United Nations discussions that may instigate new approaches based on evidence and lessons learnt.

Everyday Chaos with David Weinberger

The innovation show hosts David Weinberger, author of ’Everyday Chaos’, a book about technology, complexity, and how to grasp opportunities in chaos.

St. Gallen Innovation Culture Navigator Self Assessment

Complete a brief self-check and get a detailed profile of your own innovation culture! You can compare yourself to our large benchmark data set.

FastTrack Online Design Thinking

This fast-paced course is the perfect introduction to the Design Thinking essentials. In just five live online sessions you’ll be equipped with all the foundational knowledge.

New Perspectives on Innovation

The IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director, Geoffrey Okamoto, joins three young innovators for a panel discussion celebrating innovation on #InternationalYouthDay.

The Imagination Machine with Martin Reeves

Imagination is needed now more than ever. Since competitive advantage is increasingly short-lived, companies are constantly faced by the risk of stagnation.

South Korea Leads World in Innovation as U.S. Exits Top Ten

South Korea returned to first place in the latest Bloomberg Innovation Index, while the U.S. dropped out of a top 10 that features a cluster of European countries.

4 Reasons Why You Need To Focus On Innovation

Look at the reasons innovations is so important, and you will have a better understanding of why you need to innovate every chance you get.

60 Leaders on Innovation

Get your free copy of the ’60 Leaders on innovation’ e-book - a unique collection of thought leadership and actionable insights on innovation.

The Innovation Ultimatum with The Bald Futurist: Steve Brown

The innovation ultimatum is both a call to innovate for survival in a rapidly evolving competitive environment, and a moral imperative to use these six technologies to have a positive impact.

Wondering about getting a job at SpaceX? Elon Musk says innovation is the main criterion

SpaceX prides itself on innovation, and, for its chief executive officer, that apparently extends to the interview process itself.

Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching

This Journal publishes multidisciplinary papers on innovation in language learning and teaching exploring new approaches from a learner-centered perspective.

Finding the right idea

A collection of the best resources for founders from Idea to Seed.

Unlearn with Barry O’Reilly

Barry O’Reilly shares how the Cycle of Unlearning is a new way of thinking and a new way of leading organisations in every industry. It’s not difficult to learn more.

INNOVATION SERIES: ROGER ESPEJO, CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER AT WEDGE GLOBAL

Roger Espejo is the Chief Innovation Officer responsible for collaborative design, development and delivery of a future-focused vision for Wedge Global.

Idea Generation Process: The Various Approaches to Gathering Implementing Employee Ideas

Employee ideas are the backbone of any corporate innovation initiative, and therefore a strong idea generation process that can be scaled across your organization is key.

Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products

While some products immediately gain traction, others struggle to keep customers satisfied. Why is that? Hooked explains how to build products that customers love.

Brainstorm sessions are great. But what comes next is what really matters

What happens after a productive brainstorming session depends on how you organize, develop, and prioritize all those ideas. This innovation strategist has a 7-point action plan.

Sopheon

Sopheon Corporation offers software and services for enterprise innovation management.

Innovation Conference Halmstad University

September 23 (online). The focus of the conference is small and medium-sized cities and the development, challenges and opportunities of the smart cities.

Exploring the Psyches of Chief Innovation Officers at CSAA and PA Consulting

The Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer at CSAA, explores how she approaches the insurance company’s innovation pipeline, the metrics that matter, and disruption in the insurance space.

Switzerland tops innovation in Europe in 2021

In 2021, Switzerland had the highest innovation score in Europe, according to a report published by the European Commission.

Wide Ideas

Idea Management Software built on Microsoft 365 - The #1 Software for Flexible Idea Management

Is Hyper-Adoption of Innovation a Competitive Advantage?

Hyper-adoption of innovation describes the propensity to adopt and adapt to innovation at a speed and skill unmatched.

Top 12 Design Thinking Courses, Certifications Training Online in 2021

We are providing here a list of best online Design Thinking courses, certifications, classes, training programs and tutorials that you can use to gain the right knowledge and skill in this area.

Igniting creativity to transform corporate culture - TEDxKyoto

Design leader Catherine Courage challenges us to drive innovation in the workplace by igniting our innate creativity from childhood.

What is the role of innovation at different stages of development?

Innovation is important at all stages of development specifically, the creation and diffusion of technologies are important for economic growth and welfare across all economies.

Overcoming Innovation Regrets

Regret is one of those emotions that can derail your future success. Learn how to move past innovation regrets to achieve success.

The nature of innovation in global value chains

This paper conceptually discusses the nature of innovation in global value chains and raises important questions that should be addressed.

Innovation in logistics: how to succeed with it

Logistics have embraced digital transformation more slowly, compared to other industries. Now is the time for innovation to happen.

Retail Innovation Conference

THE ULTIMATE ONLINE EXPERIENCE FOR THE DIGITAL-DRIVEN ERA. November 16-17, 2021. Online.

How to inspire innovation in a corporate environment

A culture of innovation can’t thrive by itself when it has to go up against the typical high-performance corporate environment. Learn how to inspire innovation.

“Innovation as a trading edge’

Trader, author and performance coach Dr Brett Steenbarger discusses how traders can get an edge by applying innovation to their trading.

What is political innovation? 11 experts share their perspective

We invited eleven innovation-driven project owners, local changemakers and best practice creators to share their views on what constitutes political innovation today.

Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture

This course is designed to help arts and culture leaders create an environment where new ideas are constantly created, shared, evaluated and the best ones are successfully put to work.

Digipreneur paradox: how to create and capture value from innovation

How to use digital economy to enhance local business, and how to be a good entrepreneur

The Corporate Innovation Canvas

This is a canvas a corporation can use to explore, organize, and, most importantly, focus their target innovation outcomes. The audience I’ve tested this with are corporations with a market cap $1B

Why Now Is the Time for “Open Innovation’

As companies struggled to adapt to the fallout of the Covid-19 crisis, many turned to open innovation

Building a Culture of Innovation with Sarah Chavarria, Chief People Officer at Delta Dental

How can organizations build a culture of innovation and effectively create buy-in for change?

Innovation in Language Learning

The 14th Edition of the International Conference Innovation in Language Learning will take place on November 11 and 12, at Grand Hotel Mediterraneo in Florence (Italy) and online.

School for the Future of Innovation in Society

The School for the Future of Innovation in Society (SFIS) is a transdisciplinary unit at the vanguard of ASU’s commitment to linking innovation to public value.

Measuring Innovation in Education

The ability to measure innovation is essential to an improvement strategy in education.

Lundbeck’s CEO on Developing Breakthrough Medications Allocating Funding

How do CEOs determine focus areas and allocate budget to RD initiatives?

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bachelor top-up program - Business Academy Aarhus

This program is perfect if you dream of working with innovation and development in an existing company, want to get a job as a project manager or work on creating your own company.

User Feedback vs. Innovation

Relying too much on feedback from customers risks hampering innovation, so what is the best balance for UX design?

The Innovation in Politics Awards

In 2021, we celebrate five years of Innovation in Politics Awards. They honour Europe’s most forward-thinking politicians and make their know-how accessible across party lines and national borders.

Creativity In The Workplace - What You Should Know

How could you improve your creativity at work? Have you ever wondered why your best ideas don’t come to you while on the job? Why is this? And, what’s needed to be resourceful in the workplace?

7 Examples of Innovation Key Takeaways

Product innovation involves creating new products or improved versions of existing products that increase and improve its use.

Innovation Inspiration is Everywhere

Fresh eyes need innovation inspiration to guide them towards that next game-changing innovation.

5 Ways Leaders Enable Innovation In Their Teams

Innovation is not dependent on the participation of high-ranking executives -- but on any employee that is a student of the business, knows their customers and their specific needs.

Achieving Success by Pivoting Your Innovation

Pivoting is better than going bankrupt.

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