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project leads work as...

Joe Gifford
Jun 27, 20251 min read
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๐๐ก Innovation vs. Tariffs โ What drives your business decisions?
As a small business leader, you're constantly navigating trade-offs. One of the biggest: ๐ Do you double down on innovation to stay...

Joe Gifford
Jun 16, 20251 min read
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Imagine a world where innovation stands still โ๏ธ
A chilling thought, right?ย After 30+ years of building and challenging ideas, Iโve seen how fear of risk can freeze even the boldest...

Joe Gifford
May 29, 20251 min read
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โจ Turning Ideas Into Impact
Ever had a spark of an idea and wondered, "Could this really change the game?"ย In the world of product development, engineering is the...

Joe Gifford
May 28, 20252 min read
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Innovation engineering isnโt a buzzword โ itโs survival ๐
If your company wants to stay relevant, you must innovate smartly.ย Hereโs how to drive product development and cut costs:ย ๐น Set Clear...

Joe Gifford
May 28, 20251 min read
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Innovation is essential
๐ Innovation isn't optionalโit's essential. In today's fast-paced market, standing still is moving backward. Here's a quick 4-step guide...

Joe Gifford
May 26, 20251 min read
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๐จ Is Your Innovation Stuck in Shallow Waters? ๐จ
Innovation thrives on genuine inclusionโnot just checking boxes. Superficial diversity efforts can hinder breakthroughs. Here is how to...

Joe Gifford
May 23, 20251 min read
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Lessons from my entrepreneurial journey
Four years ago, I embarked on an entrepreneurial journeyโan exhilarating dive into uncharted waters. Recently, a study from Columbia...

Joe Gifford
May 21, 20251 min read
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Innovation rarely comes from comfort
30 years in the industry taught me one thing:ย ๐กInnovation ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐น๐ comes from comfort.ย ย Itโs in moments of tension โ...

Joe Gifford
May 19, 20251 min read
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Innovation isn't a departmentโit's an ecosystem.
In a fast-paced world, real innovation isnโt born in silos.ย It lives where diverse ideas, collaboration, and experimentation thrive.ย ๐...

Joe Gifford
May 13, 20251 min read
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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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