When looking for inspiration in innovation, 19th century opera may not be the most obvious place to look for it. However, apart from it being worth for the music, there are indeed hidden gems that can teach us something about innovation. The scene I would like to refer to is Richard Wagner‘s Siegfried, first act, […]
Innovation is often referred to as the quest for the Holy Grail. R&D departments of small and large companies around the world are looking for it at any time. But many brave people before have done so. This is the story of a young knight who set out to free maidens and conquer the world. […]
Radical innovation is a very popular term in technology. Many dream of breakthrough innovation that puts them in a radically favorable market position with huge rewards. Even more favorable are the promises of consultants. However, successful radical innovation is very rarely observed. Does it exist at all? A brilliant description of a radical innovation was […]
We have all heard the story of the digger, let’s call him Jonathan, who is digging a hole in the ground with his shovel. A friendly helper asks him why he doesn’t use an excavator. Jonathan grumbly replies: ‘I don’t have time to do that, I have to dig here’. The readers quickly agree that […]