The Power of User-Led Innovations

The Power of User-Led Innovations

User-led innovations (ULIs) are solutions born out of necessity, often out of frustration with existing products. Examples include Pampers, the Maclaren buggy, and even Linux software. These innovations have two key characteristics: a high incentive to innovate and a willingness to experiment. While user innovation has always existed, public and private organizations are now beginning to tap into it for improved variety of ideas and stronger diffusion of innovation. However, there are challenges, such as capturing and sharing ideas across communities and building lasting communities for ongoing innovation. Fortunately, online platforms are now available to help harness the insights of frustrated users.

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Here's how you can engage in H1-2023

Here's how you can engage in H1-2023

Collaborate with other innovators and improve outcomes in 2023 by becoming a member of Innov8rs Community, upgrading your skills with Learning Labs, attending Innov8rs Conference, and reading The Innovator's Handbook 2023.

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Innovation Ecosystems: The future of Open Innovation

Innovation Ecosystems: The future of Open Innovation

Innovation ecosystems are becoming the future of open innovation where companies can collaborate and work with unexpected collaborators to produce creative and valuable results.

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Find Your Innovation Rheticus

Find Your Innovation Rheticus

Innovation practitioners can learn from the story of Nicolaus Copernicus and his revolutionary theory, which was published thanks to the intervention of Georg Joachim Rheticus.

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