innovation

How Technology is Changing the Role of Librarians

The most significant historical change in the library field was the introduction of stacks in the early 20th century. The prominent structures used to house and protect tomes are a familiar sight for library patrons. For many, the idea of entering a library without seeing an immense collection of books is unthinkable. Despite this, a New York public library attempted to do just that. However, the engineers tasked with planning the project immediately opposed the concept, opting for a renovation that would leave a significant portion of the book collection on-site.

Ideascale2021-12-15T07:06:15-08:00June 21st, 2018|Categories: Organization & Culture|Tags: industry innovation, innovation, librarian, library, Technology|

5 Top Careers for Innovative Problem-Solvers

For some, problem-solving comes naturally, and others most develop the skill. In any case, there are some careers that are especially suited for people who enjoy managing people, events and things to create positive outcomes. These professionals are highly skilled at using information and knowledge to resolve issues and engineer solutions. Certain fields require just this kind of heightened skill in problem resolution, and they reward professionals who are up for the task handsomely.

Ideascale2021-12-15T07:02:41-08:00June 7th, 2018|Categories: Strategies|Tags: career building, careers, Creativity, innovation, innovative people, innovators, management, Problem Solving, professional development|

How to Keep Up With Constantly Changing Technology

Technology is a double-edged sword. On the brighter side, we have ever-changing and improving features because of the rapid evolution of technology. On the other hand, this very pace of technology and the rate at which it is getting updated can cause both developers and users to be left out and outdated if they do not keep up.

Ideascale2021-12-14T16:00:58-08:00May 25th, 2018|Categories: Organization & Culture|Tags: cost savings, Go, innovation, Jaca, Python, Software Development, Technology, trends|

Strengthening Your Intra- and Inter-Department Partnership – The Welcome Side Effect of Design Thinking

Imagine a world where customer service, procurement, marketing, finance, operations, human resources, and sales can truly help each other and work together, instead of stepping on each others’ toes and pointing fingers. A world where all parts of the organizations work together with a shared sense of purpose, no matter how different their cultures, processes, and systems, have been in the past.

Ideascale2021-12-14T16:00:04-08:00May 23rd, 2018|Categories: Strategies|Tags: Collaboration, Communication, cross-communication, customer engagement, customer service, design thinking, engagement, in-depth article, incentives, innovation, innovation metrics, innovation team, leadership, listening, metrics, partnership, rewards, Success|

Want to Drive Innovation? Talk to Your Customers

The customer is always right. The timeless aphorism holds truer now than it ever did before, as the customer truly drives the ever-changing trends and shapes the industry, with companies battling each other to stay relevant in the hearts and minds of their devoted audience.

Ideascale2021-12-14T15:59:36-08:00May 22nd, 2018|Categories: Strategies|Tags: Collaboration, customer engagement, data, Employee Engagement, employees, feedback, incentives, industry innovation, innovation, innovation community, insights, listening, Open Innovation, strategic innovation, trends|

Blockchain: The Innovation Healthcare Needs Most

In a world constantly changed by the digital transformation, one industry consistently lags behind all the rest: healthcare. For those within the field, it is open knowledge that while other industries are quick to adopt and implement novel technologies, in healthcare the change comes slowly.

Ideascale2021-12-14T15:57:31-08:00May 15th, 2018|Categories: Strategies|Tags: accuracy, big data, Blockchain, Collaboration, efficiency, EHR, electronic health records, electronic medical records, gatekeeper, healthcare, healthcare innovation, industry innovation, innovation, record keeping, Technology|

The Future of Database Technology

Disruptive database technologies have mandated retailers to innovate to keep up with market trends and competition. While this may seem costly, it's the only way businesses can stay relevant. Project managers are expecting a higher return and lower costs on technology projects.

Ideascale2021-12-14T15:57:03-08:00May 9th, 2018|Categories: Strategies|Tags: analytics, Competition, data analytics, database, database platforms, database technology, digital innovation, information management, innovation, metrics, relevancy|

5 Innovative Technologies of the 21st Century

The researchers and engineers of the 21st century have produced marvels such as personalized hover boards, self-driving cars and, of course, the societally pervasive smartphone. While the devices are commonplace now, just a decade and a half ago they were unfathomable.

Ideascale2021-12-14T15:56:36-08:00May 8th, 2018|Categories: Organization & Culture|Tags: 3-D printing, 3D printing, bluetooth, fiber optics, innovation, self driving cars, smart phones, social media, Technology|

Why Innovation is the Key to Improving Our Healthcare System

In the United States, American citizens receive treatments for diagnoses that at one time meant certain death, and they enjoy the longest lifespans in recorded history. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that its National Prevention Strategy centers on preventative medicine, an outcome that is greatly promoted by current legislation and technological advancement.

Ideascale2021-12-14T15:53:49-08:00April 30th, 2018|Categories: Strategies|Tags: Blockchain, cdc, data, healthcare, healthcare costs, industry innovation, innovation, insurance, medical care, medicine|

Little Ways for Companies to Save Money

Are you looking to save your business money? Cashflow is one of the major focuses for all types of businesses. You want to make as much money as possible, while also saving as much money as you can.

Ideascale2021-12-14T15:53:26-08:00April 24th, 2018|Categories: Strategies|Tags: cost savings, green innovation, innovation, money, outsourcing, productivity, sustainability, vendors|

Messy Beats Tidy

In his book, “Messy,” economist Tim Harford argues cogently that we are wrong to strive for order and tidiness because openness, adaptability and creativity are inherently messy. We should appreciate the benefits of untidiness.

Ideascale2021-12-14T15:52:25-08:00April 18th, 2018|Categories: Organization & Culture|Tags: adaptability, Creativity, diversity, games, innovation, management, Messy, order, tidiness|

5 Effective Strategies for Motivating Employees (That You May Not Have Considered)

There are literally thousands of articles on the internet giving advice on how to motivate employees — it’s not exactly the rarest of topics. However, this one is going to be a little different. I’m going to give you a list of five ways to motivate your employees that not only work, they’re also a little off the beaten path.

Ideascale2021-12-14T15:50:28-08:00April 16th, 2018|Categories: Strategies|Tags: Employee Engagement, employees, feedback, HR, innovation, leadership, management, motivation, professional development, team building|

Musings of an Apprentice: Business Thinking Meets Design Thinking to Create a Design-led company

Abstract: A perspective of a redesigned, reformed and transformed business design professional. The author shares her journey, experience, progress, and point of view on today's often discussed "design thinking or building a design-led innovation culture."

Ideascale2021-12-14T15:48:52-08:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Strategies|Tags: business development, Change Management, Communication, Creativity, critical thinking, design, design thinking, diversity, education, empathy, engineering, in-depth article, innovation, Innovation Strategy, inspiration, knowledge sharing, learning, management, mba, product management, relationships, storytelling, strategy|

Six Key Innovations Changing the World’s Future

Innovation has taken the world today by storm, leading to the development of new solutions to problems that humans have inherently faced. Since virtually every sector of life on Earth meets with some form of challenge, these innovations have touched on every aspect, including medicine, science, engineering and social life.

Ideascale2021-12-14T15:45:18-08:00April 3rd, 2018|Categories: Strategies|Tags: bimetrics, innovation, invention, LIDAR, solar cells|

Cities and Innovation: A Zen Perspective

This article applies a perspective derived from Zen philosophy to issues of life and innovation within cities. Two major, holistic realms of urban existence are identified—the socio-economic and the ecological. These two spheres do not always coexist in a state of mutually sustainable balance and urban well-being.

Ideascale2021-12-14T15:38:50-08:00March 27th, 2018|Categories: Strategies|Tags: cities, environment, holistic view, innovation, philosophy, sustainability, urban development, urban planning, Zen, Zen philosophy|