Tendayi VikiCorporate Innovation Is Harder Than It LooksInnovation always looks fun from the outside. The image of Steve Jobs launching the iPhone in 2007 or the current success of OpenAI and…1d ago1d ago
Tendayi VikiThe Counterintuitive Way To Win With InnovationThe way that companies win with innovation is counterintuitive. Leaders have to give up the need to win on every investment they make…Jun 21Jun 21
Tendayi VikiWhen Should An Innovator Quit Their Job?There are a number of inspiring success stories when it comes to corporate innovation. A few examples include Frito Lay’s Flamin’ Hot…Nov 6, 2023Nov 6, 2023
Tendayi VikiA Better Way To Think About Success With InnovationIn the corporate world, a lot of people feel that they should be putting their best foot forward. No one wants to admit failure. Such a…Sep 18, 20231Sep 18, 20231
Tendayi VikiIs Your Innovation Project Condemned To Succeed?The idea that any project might be condemned to succeed sounds like an oxymoron. But when it comes to innovation, the expectation that any…Mar 23, 2023Mar 23, 2023
Tendayi VikiDo Corporate Innovation Programs Produce Results?There are very few companies that lack innovation programs. Innovation programs are often bigger than innovation projects and will house…Mar 9, 2023Mar 9, 2023
Tendayi VikiThree Signs That Innovation Has Power And Legitimacy In Your CompanyA majority of leaders now view innovation as one of the top drivers of growth for their company. This means that company leaders can no…Mar 1, 2023Mar 1, 2023
Tendayi VikiIs Your CEO A World Class Innovation Leader?Without leadership support, most corporate innovation programs are dead on arrival. Grassroots movements can have some early success…Nov 28, 2022Nov 28, 2022
Tendayi VikiThe Problem With Idea CompetitionsInnovation success is, to a great extent, driven by having value propositions that resonate with customers and business models that are…Oct 24, 2022Oct 24, 2022
Tendayi VikiValue Propositions And Business Models Matter More Than TechnologyIn November 2015, Sony finally announced that it would stop selling Betamax video cassettes. By this time, its battle for dominance with…Oct 13, 2022Oct 13, 2022