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Does Diversity Matter?

Next meeting you attend, look around the room and ask yourself three diversity questions:

1. How diverse is this group?

2. How diverse do they behave?

3. Does diversity really make a difference?

Of course, it is politically correct (not to mention ethically appropriate) to say diversity is important. But is there any research . . . → Read More: Does Diversity Matter?

Leading Innovation – How Google Does It

The customer looked up from the computer screen, “Dave, this software module is fantastic. How did Siemens come up with it?”

“I worked with one of our recently hired programmers, Ray. He’s part of our new, innovative engineering team. They focus on bringing products to market fast.”

“OK Dave, I’ll buy from . . . → Read More: Leading Innovation – How Google Does It

Six Hollywood Secrets to Help Leaders Inspire Innovation

The best way to go through these challenging times is to grow through them. And fundamental to the recipe of organic growth is the ingredient of innovation. So, how well do you inspire innovation?

Perhaps we can learn a few lessons from Hollywood’s most successful studio, Pixar. (1) They are the creators of extraordinary . . . → Read More: Six Hollywood Secrets to Help Leaders Inspire Innovation

Ten Keys to Cultivating Creativity

A company in Connecticut recently hired an outside consulting firm to help them increase efficiency. Employees at all levels of the organization submitted more than 1,000 ideas. When one of the IT leaders finished expressing her enthusiasm for the initiative, I asked her two questions:

I. How can you cultivate a culture that supports . . . → Read More: Ten Keys to Cultivating Creativity