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(Credit: Hydromatic Technologies Corporation)Innovation Means Putting Consumers’ Needs First
This is a long read but a good one. I think this is a great example of executive communication that reaches across management, engineers, and other individual contributors. I particularly like at the end of the interview in which Mr. Provoost explains simply how beans and innovation are connected.
My thoughts on this … well first off all, I’m anxious to see what’s new in lighting. I have seen the slow emergence of LED over the past couple of years, but nothing big at the Home Depot yet. Like everyone (and every company), I’m looking for any manner to decrease my electricity bill. I’m also encouraged with this CEO’s positive thoughts about innovating in the midst of a recession. Yes, I agree, being squeezed to optimize can drive innovation. I really like the idea of adversity being inspiration. Anyhow, give this a read and feel good about innovation and get excited about lighting.
Here’s a link to the article
Philips Lighting CEO Rudy Provoost: Innovation Means Putting Consumers’ Needs First
Published: February 20, 2008 in Knowledge@Wharton
“Spinnovation” — A new Buzzword to Laugh At
Here is another article that speaks about innovation during a recession. I like the idea of “digging” for truth in consumer needs during hard times.
Innovate in a Recession? Yes
It Can Be Done: If Anything, the Economic Downturn Creates a Unique Opportunity for Marketers
Published: February 25, 2008
Warner Bros. tests emerging tech in new facility
Warner Bros. opens a new facility to observe consumers using emerging content viewing technologies.
I think it’s kinda funny that the Warner Bros. people themselves are not trying to live on the edge. Living on the edge, myself, I see that a lot of insight can be gained by struggling with emerging technologies. Well, I hope they don’t guide themselves down the “primose path” by forcing an environment.
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Move Over Blu-Ray, Downloads on the Horizon
Blu-Ray may not be out of the woods yet. Internet downloads and “up-converting” DVD players are a threat to Blu-Ray adoption.
Here’s a link to the article
Blu-ray’s Victory Could be Short-Lived, Analysts Warn
Toshiba may have backed off with its rival HD DVD, but Internet downloads are the next challenge.
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Monday, February 25, 2008; 8:19 AM
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