Innovation Relies on a Foundation of Learning and Reinvention
“In a world of change, the learners shall inherit the earth, while the learned shall find themselves perfectly suited for a world that no longer exists.” ― Eric Hoffer, American moral and social...
Neuroplasticity, Unconscious Bias and Innovation
Innovation needs fertile ground to prosper, but organizations sometimes have difficulty figuring out the characteristics of the environment that fosters innovation. Here’s a hint: It’s not bean bag chairs and ping...
Unconventional Methods for Driving Innovation
Almost every company and organization values innovation, but few of them know where innovation truly comes from. Innovation doesn’t require a genius of mythic proportions, but it does require a catalyst....
QAD Adaptive ERP 2019 Boosts Operational Efficiency and User Productivity
QAD is pleased to announce the availability of QAD Adaptive ERP 2019, the latest version of QAD’s flagship ERP solution that includes the Adaptive User Experience (UX) and the QAD Enterprise...
History of Companies and Industries Listed on the S&P 500
In business, change is inevitable, and those that fail to adapt and innovate are often doomed to failure. One of the best ways to observe this concept is by tracking changes...
Small Yet Mighty Thoughts on Innovation
Companies often believe that innovation must encompass sweeping changes to product lines or methods, but the Oxford American Dictionary defines it as “changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods,...
Looking for Disruptive Innovation in All the Wrong Places
Many companies focus their innovation efforts on big ideas, thinking they will disrupt their industry. Others focus on adding more and more features to existing products until they have achieved functional...
The Link Between Innovation and Reward
Most companies understand that they must consistently innovate or be left behind by their competitors, but many don't understand how to reward those who make time for innovation. While most companies...
An Adaptive UX is Imperative for Manufacturing ERP Selection
The ways in which an enterprise software solution looks, feels and works for a user is increasingly crucial. Now that users have been influenced by their consumer experiences with innovative and...
Multitasking or Innovation? Choose One.
In many companies, people who conspicuously and consistently multitask are often considered to be among the hardest workers. It may very well be true that they work hard, but it's only...