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Innovation isn't just a tech team's jobโit's a leadership imperative.
In manufacturing and product development, the real competitive edge comes from knowing how to modernize ๐๐ถ๐๐ต๐ผ๐๐ losing what...

Joe Gifford
May 5, 20251 min read
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Common innovation blockers
Have you ever wondered why some companies innovate effortlessly while others struggle to get off the ground? ๐คย The truth is, the path...

Joe Gifford
Apr 30, 20251 min read
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3 easy steps to build a culture of innovation
Ever wondered why some companies seem to have an endless stream of groundbreaking ideas? ๐ก It's not magic. It's a culture of...

Joe Gifford
Apr 24, 20251 min read
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Innovation Fatigue
Years ago, at a company far, far away, I was leading a large innovation project, and we hit a wall ๐งฑ.ย Innovation fatigue had set in....

Joe Gifford
Apr 21, 20251 min read
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Why do some companies excel at innovation while others fall behind, stuck in their ways? ๐ค
In my work with businesses eager to accelerate innovation, I've noticed that many get trapped in a cycle of repetitive ideation without...

Joe Gifford
Apr 18, 20251 min read
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Innovation and cost reduction aren't just buzzwords...
โthey're the lifeblood of any thriving business. ๐กย In today's hypercompetitive landscape, businesses need to accelerate innovation not...

Joe Gifford
Apr 10, 20252 min read
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Is innovation your strategic playground, but you're struggling with cost constraints? ๐ค
Balancing innovation and cost efficiency is a challenge many face. Yet, it's precisely this balancing act that sparks the most...

Joe Gifford
Apr 7, 20252 min read
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Innovation vs. Cost
Innovation versus cost: are they mutually exclusive? ๐ค In the fast-paced business world today, many perceive innovation and cost...

Joe Gifford
Mar 20, 20251 min read
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Innovation in Water Treatment
Innovation in water treatment has a reputation for moving at a snailโs pace. But every now and then, a pushโwhether from new regulations...

Joe Gifford
Mar 17, 20251 min read
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๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ญ?๐คนโโ๏ธ
You're not alone. The dance between open innovation and patents is a classic conundrum. ๐ค But could they be the perfect pair? ๐ก This...

Joe Gifford
Mar 14, 20251 min read
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Leverage Intellectual Property
๐ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง? If not, there's...

Joe Gifford
Mar 11, 20251 min read
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Breaking out of the cycle
๐ Are you stuck in the cycle of traditional problem-solving, unable to break through with fresh ideas? Innovation isn't just about...

Joe Gifford
Mar 7, 20251 min read
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Why is innovation the ultimate competitve advantage in today's market? ๐
In a rapidly changing world, staying ahead requires more than just keeping up. It demands a proactive approach to rethinking existing...

Joe Gifford
Feb 21, 20251 min read
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Happy Anniversary: Lessons from work and marriage
26 years of marriage taught me a lot more than love and patience. โค๏ธ It taught me lessons that I carry into the workplace every day....

Joe Gifford
Feb 12, 20252 min read
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Is innovation a sprint or a marathon?
In the fast-paced world of business, innovation is often treated like a race to the finish line. But is that really the best approach?...

Joe Gifford
Feb 4, 20251 min read
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Fear can stifle innovation, but it doesn't have to!
Last night we were visited by Dr. S., and he rewrote yesterday's post. So here's another Seussian Tale for your enjoyment. Check out the...

Joe Gifford
Jan 29, 20251 min read
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Ever notice how fear can slow us down?
๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ณ๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ด๐ด๐น๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐'๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฑ...

Joe Gifford
Jan 28, 20251 min read
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How can I communicate better?
Ever sat in a meeting and thought, Do they understand the words coming out of my mouth? ๐ค You're not alone. Communication is tricky,...

Joe Gifford
Jan 22, 20251 min read
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Did you meet your business goals in 2024?
How did you do in areas of growth, innovation, profit, people? ๐ฑ Is it time to get rid of some junk? ๐๏ธย The end of the year is a time...

Joe Gifford
Jan 18, 20251 min read
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๐ฏ Navigating the Future of Manufacturing: Top Trends to Watch in 2025
As someone who's had a foot in both the corporate and startup worlds for over three decades, I've seen how rapidly manufacturing...

Joe Gifford
Jan 15, 20252 min read
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