In Robert’s Rules of Innovation: a 10-Step Program for Corporate Survival, author and Innovation Speaker Robert Brands shares his 10 imperatives to nourish Innovation – the lifeblood of any company. Of Robert’s 10 imperatives, one of the most important and the most difficult to achieve is Accountability.
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First, there was pizza – round dough, with cheese, sauce, and toppings.
Then, competition arrived, and the simple pizza pie simply wasn’t enough.
Delivery companies began a string of innovations. Hand-tossed, thin-crust, “Chicago-style,” stuffed crust and “Meat Lovers” were among the pies du jour. Then one chain rolled out cheesy sticks. Another offered various desserts. Then, a line of pasta – in plain tin pans, or in bread bowls.
Most recently, the New Product Development team at Domino’s posed a remarkable innovation: It created what it called a “better” pizza. Aggressive marketing hyped its culinary research into its new taste, and the company rolled out its new pie – seemingly same as the old pie, only tastier. Continue reading “Building a better Pizza: How much can Innovation sell Pizza?” »
Companies and organizations turn to governing boards for so many critical elements these days.
Boards of Directors guide overall strategy and direction. Appointed Audit Committees pore over corporate financials and performance. HR / Compensation Committees ensure the organization’s on track with hiring and benefits that keep it competitive. Each has been formed to inform, advice and support the CEO in his or her the ethical- and policy-backed pursuit of protecting shareholder / stakeholder interests.
Yet in the Age of Sarbanes Oxley-like governance across the organization, why doesn’t innovation have such oversight? Continue reading “Innovation Governance: Adding Guidance and Essential Support” »
