“There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.” -Peter F. Drucker, Austrian-born American management consultant, educator, and author. Whether or not you feel it winding down, 2018 is gradually coming to a close. If you’re on top of your game, you know the end of the year [...]
“Originality is nothing but judicious imitation.” -Francois Voltaire, French Enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher. When you hear “R&D” you probably think: “Research & Development,” the process by which businesses large and small develop new products and services. But according to Bill Taylor for the Harvard Business Review, the “new” R&D means “rip-off and duplicate.” Are [...]
“Nothing is more dangerous than an idea when it’s the only one you have.” -Emile Chartier, Commonly known as Alain, was a French philosopher, journalist, and pacifist. “To meet complex challenges, we need creative solutions.” This phrase has been said countless times, from the Monday morning status meeting to the executive retreat. And it’s true. [...]
Once and a while, a good idea comes along. You’re sitting in traffic, shaving, staring out the window in a coffee shop, and BAM! an idea strikes you. It might be for your marketing plan, your book club, or a brand new business… suddenly it appears, shining in your mind. Sometimes you think your idea [...]
