12 Enemies of Successful Innovation
By Dr. Evans Baiya | May 12, 2022
In helping businesses and leaders build their innovation abilities, I see certain traits that stifle innovation again and again.
Evans Baiya Of The Innovator’s Advantage: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Began Leading My Company
By Dr. Evans Baiya | Apr 21, 2022
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The Relationship Between Strategy + Innovation
There is a misalignment between strategy and innovation in most organizations. This stems from the belief that innovation is an accidental discovery that occurs during strategy implementation--or that strategy will magically rise up from work done on innovation initiatives. In truth, you must intentionally align strategy and innovation if you want to grow your business.
How to Strategize for Disruption
By Dr. Evans Baiya | Mar 17, 2022
The idea of creating a resilient strategy seems to come up in conversation again and again these days.
Is Communication Sabotaging Your Ability to Innovate?
By Dr. Evans Baiya | Feb 18, 2022
Avoid these four communications landmines as you navigate the stages of innovation.
5 Ways People Managers Can Become Innovation Champions
By Dr. Evans Baiya | Dec 6, 2021
How to help everyone find their role in creating innovation. Does this innovation challenge sound familiar?
How to Break the 5 Habits That Hurt Ideation
By Dr. Evans Baiya | Oct 21, 2021
Many companies find it hard to prioritize ideation. Here are five ways to break the pattern and gather a wealth of ideas for your organization.
Brainstorm Sessions Are Great. But What Comes Next is What Really Matters
By Dr. Evans Baiya | Sep 30, 2021
There is nothing quite as energizing as a well-run brainstorming session. When I work with clients on innovation projects, the Ideation stage is one of my favor
Prepare Employees to Look to the Future
By Dr. Evans Baiya | Sep 2, 2021
Without imagination, innovation stalls in the present. Futuristic thinking is a critical skill for everyone—business owners, leaders, veteran team members, an
Create a Team of Master Problem Solvers
By Dr. Evans Baiya | Aug 11, 2021
Problem-solving is an essential skill as an innovator. If problems stump your employees, how can your organization ever innovate for customers?
Help Your Employees Unleash Creativity
By Dr. Evans Baiya | Jul 15, 2021
Creativity is the cornerstone of innovation. As a leader, you want to foster imaginative thinking in your employees. The good news is that everybody has imagina
5 Steps to Build a Culture of Ideation
By Dr. Evans Baiya | Jun 24, 2021
According to a 2019 study by IdeaScale, each employee has on average $1,237 worth in unused ideas. A separate study also showed that employees come to work with