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  Strategy exploration in action

  Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 28/02/2020

  » 'When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills," goes a Chinese proverb. The winds of disruptive change are certainly blowing hard as we embark on a new decade.

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  Tracking the dimensions of change over time

  Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 10/12/2015

  » Innovation means change. Tracking and mapping political, economic, social and technological change is one of the activities you need to undertake at the beginning of a strategy innovation project. Naturally, the changes of the emerging future are grounded in the changes that are taking place at present and the changes that took place in the past.

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  Explore first, then innovate

  Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 27/11/2019

  » Are you a chief innovation officer planning projects for your company for the year ahead? Or are you a manager assigned to spearhead an innovation project in 2020? Or are you likely to be invited to take part in such a project as a team member? Whatever the case, make sure that you commit enough time to be able to produce meaningful results.

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  The 10 rules of the innovation types game (Part 2)

  Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 22/06/2017

  » Two weeks ago, I introduced a systematic scheme to organise modern innovation types on three levels: operational, value and leverage innovations. We discussed some of the main innovation types and their position in those three hierarchical levels.

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  Creative cultural change is like striving to live a healthier life

  Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 08/12/2016

  » This week I attended the Ispim (International Society of Professional Innovation Management) Innovation Summit in Kuala Lumpur. Apart from presenting a paper and running a workshop, I also was asked to moderate a panel discussion on "Creating a Culture for Innovation". While preparing for the session, I noticed an interesting similarity: creating an innovation-friendly culture in an organisation is like striving to live a healthier life.

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  Business model innovation: It's all about the money

  Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 21/07/2016

  » Last month, I presented a research paper on business model innovation at a conference of the International Society of Professional Innovation Management in Porto, Portugal. Today, let's discuss what business model innovation means and why it's valuable, then look at examples of "classic" innovative business models before exploring real-life applications.

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  Stripping innovation down to its essential core

  Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 14/04/2016

  » Confucius said: "Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated." Have you ever realised that succeeding in business in general and innovation in particular is just about three things? Today, let's take a few steps back and look at business and innovation in the most simple, essential way.

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  How to creatively plan for the new year

  Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 05/01/2017

  » Happy New Year to you! If you're a proactive person like me, then the first week of 2017 is the time to creatively plan for the new year. How can you make 2017 a successful, joyful and happy one? Here are some do's and don'ts to consider.

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  Embracing creativity in the Year of the Rooster

  Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 02/02/2017

  » Kung Hei Fat Choy, Happy Chinese New Year! Last Saturday marked the start of the Year of the Rooster, or to be more precise, the Red Fire Rooster. What creative inspirations can we draw from roosters, hens and young chickens to help us flourish in the coming 12 months?

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  Are you ready to be an entrepreneur? (Part 2)

  Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 25/09/2014

  » My last column identified five decisions you need to make when starting a new venture: Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset? Is your business idea really worth pursuing? When should you start? Should you go it alone or with partners? How to structure a partnership? Here are the other five decisions you must consider carefully to have a good chance of succeeding as an entrepreneur.

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