Automated Innovation

Automated Innovation

Can machines innovate like humans? No, according to Hubert L. Dreyfus, unless we can overcome the limitations of artificial intelligence. While machines can break down products and services into their components and apply innovation templates, they can't find novel and beneficial aspects of abstract solutions. But humans could become more systematic and logical when innovating by perfecting the use of innovation tools and processes. Instead of making computers more human-like, we could make humans more computer-like in their approach to innovation.

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Measuring Innovation, Part 2/3: The Criteria for a Good Innovation Index

Measuring Innovation, Part 2/3: The Criteria for a Good Innovation Index

Innovation metrics are essential for measuring and improving innovation. A good innovation metric should be comprehensive, feasible, actionable, timely, comparative, and allow setting targets.

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Significant Shift in the Innovation Consulting World?

Significant Shift in the Innovation Consulting World?

Innovation consulting firm Innosight has been acquired by Huron for $100 million. While Innosight has been focusing on strategic innovation, Huron specializes in healthcare, education, and life sciences.

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Innovation Intelligence – 4 Thinking Tools for Innovators

Effective innovators need a range of thinking skills, styles, and processes that help them generate ideas and turn them into useful innovations. These can be broken down into four interconnected parts: IQ, ESI (emotional and social intelligence), AQ (agile intelligence), and CQ (creative intelligence).

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