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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 🧱. Innovation fatigue had set in....

Joe Gifford
Apr 211 min read


Why do some companies excel at innovation while others fall behind, stuck in their ways? 🤔
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 181 min read


Innovation and cost reduction aren't just buzzwords...
—they're the lifeblood of any thriving business. 💡 In today's hypercompetitive landscape, businesses need to accelerate innovation not...

Joe Gifford
Apr 102 min read


Is innovation your strategic playground, but you're struggling with cost constraints? 🤔
Balancing innovation and cost efficiency is a challenge many face. Yet, it's precisely this balancing act that sparks the most...

Joe Gifford
Apr 72 min read


Innovation vs. Cost
Innovation versus cost: are they mutually exclusive? 🤔 In the fast-paced business world today, many perceive innovation and cost...

Joe Gifford
Mar 201 min read


Innovation in Water Treatment
Innovation in water treatment has a reputation for moving at a snail’s pace. But every now and then, a push—whether from new regulations...

Joe Gifford
Mar 171 min read


𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐣𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐭?🤹♂️
You're not alone. The dance between open innovation and patents is a classic conundrum. 🤔 But could they be the perfect pair? 💡 This...

Joe Gifford
Mar 141 min read


Leverage Intellectual Property
🔍 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? If not, there's...

Joe Gifford
Mar 111 min read


Breaking out of the cycle
🚀 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 71 min read


Why is innovation the ultimate competitve advantage in today's market? 🚀
In a rapidly changing world, staying ahead requires more than just keeping up. It demands a proactive approach to rethinking existing...

Joe Gifford
Feb 211 min read


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 41 min read


Ever notice how fear can slow us down?
𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱...

Joe Gifford
Jan 281 min read


Did you meet your business goals in 2024?
How did you do in areas of growth, innovation, profit, people? 🌱 Is it time to get rid of some junk? 🗑️ The end of the year is a time...

Joe Gifford
Jan 181 min read


🎯 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 152 min read


𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 | 𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭!🎩✨
In a land oh-so busy, where techies do play, Lived a bright-eyed innovator, named Zorple McRay...

Joe Gifford
Jan 81 min read


Don't fall for flashy innovation
Innovation isn't always about flashy gadgets or the next big thing that makes headlines. ✨ It's about creating value that truly matters....

Joe Gifford
Dec 21, 20242 min read


🎯 How to Spark Sustainable Innovation in Your Company
Innovation isn't just about groundbreaking ideas; it's about creating a culture where creativity thrives alongside operational...

Joe Gifford
Dec 20, 20241 min read


Are you prioritizing the right ideas for innovation? 💡
In a world where every business is striving to innovate, not every idea deserves your time and resources. The key to successful...

Joe Gifford
Dec 17, 20241 min read


Innovation Metrics
𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬: 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬? 🚀 Every business leader strives...

Joe Gifford
Dec 11, 20241 min read


The real cost of stagnation
Every business wants to innovate, but how many know the real cost of stagnation? 🚀 In the rapidly evolving world of today, sticking to...

Joe Gifford
Nov 21, 20241 min read
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