All articles by Scott Cohen

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  Research ReportInnovation Software Survey Results: Who’s Using What?

  May 2, 2016 | By Scott Cohen

  We analyze the results of our Q1 survey of 115 innovation executives, which explored how they're using innovation software — and what software they're using...
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  ArticleMehmood Khan on Remaking R&D at PepsiCo & Sustainability

  July 31, 2017 | By Scott Cohen

  PepsiCo Vice Chairman Mehmood Khan talks about the links between sustainability and innovation; bringing in new skill sets into R&D; the challenge of measuring progress; and more.
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  ArticleGeneral Mills Shares Learnings on Open Innovation

  February 25, 2014 | By Scott Cohen

  Mike Helser, head of the General Mills Worldwide Innovation Network, shares what the consumer packaged goods company has learned from its open innovation experiences. 
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  ArticleLessons from Reliant on Setting Goals

  March 18, 2014 | By Scott Cohen

  Director of Innovation Scott Burns takes us inside the annual goal-setting process at Reliant Energy, part of the $8.4 billion electricity giant NRG Energy Inc...
• ArticleLessons from Marriott on Rapid Prototyping, Co-Creation

  April 28, 2014 | By Scott Cohen

  Brian King of Marriott takes you into “The Underground,” Marriott’s innovation lab, to see how rapid-prototyping works there, and offers lessons for replicating the process.
• ArticleInnovation Metrics in Lingerie

  July 18, 2013 | By Scott Cohen

  Nicolas Petitjean talks about DBApparel Group's "extra light" structure for managing innovation, his budget, and the challenge of creating a true culture of innovation.
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  ArticleSurvey Results: How Does Your Organization Stack Up?

  September 17, 2013 | By Scott Cohen

  We asked innovation executives about the innovation function at their organizations. Results cover topics like metrics, reporting to the board, and internal versus external focus.
• ArticleHow to Define the Innovation Portfolio

  September 27, 2015 | By Scott Cohen

  “Do you…have any best practices related to defining what should be included/left out [in projects], how they should be categorized or grouped, etc.? Get answers…”
• Q&AKicking Off Training Initiatives on Innovation

  August 24, 2015 | By Scott Cohen

  “We’re in the process of starting an educational / training initiative around innovation, and could use some guidance on where to start…”
• Q&AQ&A: Employee Engagement Issues

  April 21, 2015 | By Scott Cohen

  “We’ve been working to instill a culture of risk-taking and innovation, and are butting up against employee engagement issues.”