Comments on: Getting In The Innovation Groove http://frogblog.biz/2009/07/21/getting-in-the-innovation-grove/ Jump In, The Water's Fine Wed, 16 May 2012 15:49:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Scenario Planning As A Spur To Entreprenurial Thinking | Frog Blog http://frogblog.biz/2009/07/21/getting-in-the-innovation-grove/comment-page-1/#comment-2300 Scenario Planning As A Spur To Entreprenurial Thinking | Frog Blog Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:41:07 +0000 http://frogblog.biz/?p=1416#comment-2300 [...] a different way of stroking innovative fires within a company from more individualized efforts like Google’s 80/20 rule. It encourages teamwork, a philosophy of opportunity detection, a working structure for dealing [...] [...] a different way of stroking innovative fires within a company from more individualized efforts like Google’s 80/20 rule. It encourages teamwork, a philosophy of opportunity detection, a working structure for dealing [...]

]]> By: Andrew http://frogblog.biz/2009/07/21/getting-in-the-innovation-grove/comment-page-1/#comment-723 Andrew Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:53:56 +0000 http://frogblog.biz/?p=1416#comment-723 Fred, Thanks, my travels are going well - last weekend I went to a mud festival! .-= Andrew´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.goodhonestdollar.com/why-i-empathize-with-tobacco-litigants" rel="nofollow">Why I empathize with tobacco litigants</a> =-. Fred,

Thanks, my travels are going well – last weekend I went to a mud festival!
.-= Andrew´s last blog ..Why I empathize with tobacco litigants =-.

]]> By: Fred H. Schlegel http://frogblog.biz/2009/07/21/getting-in-the-innovation-grove/comment-page-1/#comment-721 Fred H. Schlegel Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:10:16 +0000 http://frogblog.biz/?p=1416#comment-721 Hi Terry, Rampant sounds so much more positive than Rabid, but I know what you mean. Janice Cartier wrote about an 'art studio in a ziplock' she works with to force her into a smaller selection of tools. The limitation actually frees her up to explore certain materials more in depth. Part of the problem with many decisions is that there is more than one right answer. Deciding between to 'rights' is much more difficult that seeing a clear 'right/wrong.' On the topic of innovation - glad to see the link works through to your new site. It's been a while since I could get there. Hi Terry,

Rampant sounds so much more positive than Rabid, but I know what you mean. Janice Cartier wrote about an ‘art studio in a ziplock’ she works with to force her into a smaller selection of tools. The limitation actually frees her up to explore certain materials more in depth. Part of the problem with many decisions is that there is more than one right answer. Deciding between to ‘rights’ is much more difficult that seeing a clear ‘right/wrong.’

On the topic of innovation – glad to see the link works through to your new site. It’s been a while since I could get there.

]]> By: Fred H. Schlegel http://frogblog.biz/2009/07/21/getting-in-the-innovation-grove/comment-page-1/#comment-720 Fred H. Schlegel Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:04:24 +0000 http://frogblog.biz/?p=1416#comment-720 Hi Kay, I believe one impact of the current recession is a determined effort by retailers to reduce the number of brands and selection they stock, which I'm sure will in many places provide the significant cost benefits you mention. Hi Kay,
I believe one impact of the current recession is a determined effort by retailers to reduce the number of brands and selection they stock, which I’m sure will in many places provide the significant cost benefits you mention.

]]> By: Fred H. Schlegel http://frogblog.biz/2009/07/21/getting-in-the-innovation-grove/comment-page-1/#comment-719 Fred H. Schlegel Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:59:01 +0000 http://frogblog.biz/?p=1416#comment-719 Hi Richard, Reminds me of how disruptive multi-tasking can be to getting a thought down on paper. Too many shiny things keep me distracted all day long. I can think of a number of ways such a universal effort can backfire, but have to admire management putting weight behind their innovation philosophy. Hi Richard,
Reminds me of how disruptive multi-tasking can be to getting a thought down on paper. Too many shiny things keep me distracted all day long. I can think of a number of ways such a universal effort can backfire, but have to admire management putting weight behind their innovation philosophy.

]]> By: Fred H. Schlegel http://frogblog.biz/2009/07/21/getting-in-the-innovation-grove/comment-page-1/#comment-718 Fred H. Schlegel Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:52:43 +0000 http://frogblog.biz/?p=1416#comment-718 It's hard not to pursue an idea if you have no idea of where you are going. Hope your travels are going well Andrew! It’s hard not to pursue an idea if you have no idea of where you are going. Hope your travels are going well Andrew!

]]> By: Fred H. Schlegel http://frogblog.biz/2009/07/21/getting-in-the-innovation-grove/comment-page-1/#comment-716 Fred H. Schlegel Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:49:15 +0000 http://frogblog.biz/?p=1416#comment-716 Hi JD, "Without the assumptions, we often learned a lot but didn’t know what we learned" is a great way of putting the reminder of how much we need to measure against objectives of some sort, no matter what we are trying to do. Would love to see more of your take on innovation over at your blog. A lot of what you talk about certainly inspires it. Hi JD,
“Without the assumptions, we often learned a lot but didn’t know what we learned” is a great way of putting the reminder of how much we need to measure against objectives of some sort, no matter what we are trying to do. Would love to see more of your take on innovation over at your blog. A lot of what you talk about certainly inspires it.

]]> By: Terry Heath http://frogblog.biz/2009/07/21/getting-in-the-innovation-grove/comment-page-1/#comment-715 Terry Heath Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:47:40 +0000 http://frogblog.biz/?p=1416#comment-715 I like the phrase, "rabid innovation." It's a close cousin to my own "rampant creativity" and I know both of them too well. You're right, there has to be a logical method for saying both yes and no to a new idea. Myself, I have a hard time saying no to them; because I'm thinking each might be the next "good answer," none of them get the chance to prove if they are or not. I realize that isn't the application you're making, but it works for me. It's difficult to say no to innovation. .-= Terry Heath´s last blog ..<a href="http://engagingwords.com/five-writing-tips-to-engage-readers/" rel="nofollow">Five Writing Tips to Engage Readers</a> =-. I like the phrase, “rabid innovation.” It’s a close cousin to my own “rampant creativity” and I know both of them too well. You’re right, there has to be a logical method for saying both yes and no to a new idea. Myself, I have a hard time saying no to them; because I’m thinking each might be the next “good answer,” none of them get the chance to prove if they are or not. I realize that isn’t the application you’re making, but it works for me. It’s difficult to say no to innovation.
.-= Terry Heath´s last blog ..Five Writing Tips to Engage Readers =-.

]]> By: kay plantes http://frogblog.biz/2009/07/21/getting-in-the-innovation-grove/comment-page-1/#comment-713 kay plantes Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:30:56 +0000 http://frogblog.biz/?p=1416#comment-713 Studies have show that when a firm with a lot of line extensions (think toothpaste or brownie mixes) reduces its range, it's profitability increases. Why? Lower costs as more volume goes over fewer components and second, consumers do not turn away from the brand, frustrated by not knowing which line extension is best for them. I always turn to marketing when I think of innovation. Marketing as its core is creating value for customer in ways that build profitability for your firm. A good test for any supposed innovation. Have a good day, Kay .-= kay plantes´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.plantescompany.com/blog/external-change-forces/the-root-cause-of-our-economic-mess-is-commoditization/" rel="nofollow">The Root Cause of Our Economic Mess Is Commoditization</a> =-. Studies have show that when a firm with a lot of line extensions (think toothpaste or brownie mixes) reduces its range, it’s profitability increases. Why? Lower costs as more volume goes over fewer components and second, consumers do not turn away from the brand, frustrated by not knowing which line extension is best for them. I always turn to marketing when I think of innovation. Marketing as its core is creating value for customer in ways that build profitability for your firm. A good test for any supposed innovation. Have a good day, Kay
.-= kay plantes´s last blog ..The Root Cause of Our Economic Mess Is Commoditization =-.

]]> By: Richard Reeve http://frogblog.biz/2009/07/21/getting-in-the-innovation-grove/comment-page-1/#comment-710 Richard Reeve Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:36:08 +0000 http://frogblog.biz/?p=1416#comment-710 I wonder if the innovator can find it in the 80/20 model. My mind has trouble thinking it can be anything short of all or nothing. Yes chores still need to be done, etc. etc. etc... but anytime I've fallen into that grove (not as worn as your album I'll admit), it's been more like a seizure than sipping lemonade while playing with Popsicle sticks. .-= Richard Reeve´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/catskillcottageseed/tjwr/~3/d6RbJMjkp3E/" rel="nofollow">…if it looks you in the eye and you look back</a> =-. I wonder if the innovator can find it in the 80/20 model. My mind has trouble thinking it can be anything short of all or nothing. Yes chores still need to be done, etc. etc. etc… but anytime I’ve fallen into that grove (not as worn as your album I’ll admit), it’s been more like a seizure than sipping lemonade while playing with Popsicle sticks.
.-= Richard Reeve´s last blog ..…if it looks you in the eye and you look back =-.

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