All articles by Scott Kirsner - Page 5

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  Article4 Pieces of Advice for Corporates and Startups on ‘Baking the Cake’ Together

  October 6, 2021 | By Scott Kirsner

  ”From the corporate side, a lot of times, a [startup engagement] program gets started, but the people who have to do the physical work of integrating the startup’s technology view the startup as just any other vendor, and they don’t understand that it’s a three-person company,” says Ken Durand, a...
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  ArticleHow Intel Gets New Tech Ready for the Olympics

  June 29, 2021 | By Scott Kirsner

  How do you teleport two years into the future, and determine what will still seem cutting edge? That was the mandate given to the Olympic Technology Group at Intel…
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  ArticleNew Data on Design in Large Companies

  August 13, 2021 | By Scott Kirsner

  What role should design play in product and service innovation, as well as influencing overall corporate culture and process? In July 2021, we conducted a short survey to gather data and qualitative insights from corporate innovation, new product, strategy, and R&D leaders. Here’s a look at the results.
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  ArticleHas Your Organization Racked Up an Innovation Deficit?

  May 17, 2021 | By Scott Kirsner

  Has your organization racked up an innovation deficit over the past year? Check the answers that describe dynamics your organization, and get an instant assessment of where you stand.
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  ArticleBuilding the Brand of Your Innovation Team: Advice & Tactics

  May 21, 2021 | By Scott Kirsner

  How do you make sure your colleagues, and people outside the organization, are aware of your initiative and what you’re trying to achieve? Get from executives in pharma, financial services, transportation, and luxury goods
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  ArticleHow Moderna’s CDO Leverages Software & Automation for Speed

  April 13, 2021 | By Lilly Milman, Scott Kirsner

  Moderna’s Chief Digital and Operational Excellence Officer shares insights on how the company’s digital infrastructure supported the design and production of the company’s COVID-19 vaccine.
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  ArticleHow Companies Think About Innovation Budgets in 2021

  March 22, 2021 | By Kaitlin Milliken, Scott Kirsner

  In a recent virtual gathering for members of the Innovation Leader network, executives shared their approaches to budgeting and funding in 2021.
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  ArticleShould You Be on Clubhouse? 5 Benefits (and 3 Risks) for Professionals in Large Organizations

  March 16, 2021 | By Scott Kirsner

  Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Gayle King are already on the Clubhouse app. Should you be? If you work inside a big organization, there are a different set of risks to weigh…
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  VideoWhat Matters in Innovation — Feb. 12, 2021

  February 12, 2021 | By Alex Slawsby, Kaitlin Milliken, Scott Kirsner

  In this installment: the launch of a disruptive new innovation consulting firm; Clubhouse starts attracting more than just Silicon Valley cool kids; and traditional automakers playing catchup on electric vehicles.
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  ArticleCustomer Focus, Culture, and Decision-Making at Amazon and Google

  January 8, 2020 | By Scott Kirsner

  Faisal Masud has held senior roles in a range of organizations, from Staples to eBay to Amazon. He was most recently Chief Operating Officer at Wing, a drone aviation business that is part of Google. In several videos, he shares his perspective on attracting the best talent, and why a...