All Things Innovation

We're already counting down the days for #FEI25! Will we see you in Boston? #Innovation #Boston #InnovationConference

Innovation was often seen as the task of a lone inventor, but that mindset has changed over the years. Rather than the solitary genius approach to innovation, today’s corporate enterprises rely on interdisciplinary ingredients to create a team. This could encompass a team from multiple departments, such as marketing, supply chain, IT, user experience and more. It builds upon strategy, diversity, even a little friction which just might enhance creativity. The ingredients might change depending on the specific innovation mission in mind, but the approach is one of open communication, collaboration and collective intelligence.

The road to #Innovation can sometimes be straight and unencumbered. But more than likely, it can also be a long and winding route, with many obstacles along the way. There are also innovation traps to avoid if possible. One such trap is the competency trap, which can impact even the most ambidextrous organizations. The competency trap is said to be the false belief that the same practice that led to past success will necessarily lead to future success. An infamous example often cited is that of Kodak, which invented the digital camera back in the 1970’s but struggled and failed to capitalize on the digital opportunity.

Throwback to our first day of #FEI24 where people gathered and shared thoughts and insights about the future of humans in innovation. From strategy & transformation, to process, to people & culture, the conversations were buzzing, and the thoughts were ideating. What were your takeaways from day one? ⭐ Didn’t make it to FEI? Here’s an opportunity to gain access to nearly 100 sessions at FEI 2024 now until December 31, 2024: http://spr.ly/6045gvL9b

One reason we continue to host FEI: Front End of Innovation in Boston is because it has been the most innovative city in the US, and perhaps the world, over the span of more than four centuries. 🌱 We not only shared our innovative ideas and thoughts onsite during the conference but also offsite at our Innovation Trail and Innovation District field trips. 🏙 📍 (Photos 1-3) Like Boston's infamous Freedom Trail, this unique innovation experience tailored to our FEI attendees was a walkable, guided tour of 21 key innovation sites, including four museums spread across South Boston. The stops included: - MIT Museum - Broad Discovery Center - Draper Laboratory 📍 (Photos 4-6) Boston’s Seaport by WS Development is the city’s new downtown—an urban waterfront neighborhood spanning 33 acres across 20 city blocks where innovation and lifestyle intersect. Our attendees met with Yanni Tsipis, SVP of Development for Seaport, for an in-depth tour of the neighborhood and learned about Boston’s thriving Innovation District. Did you attend these FEI field trips? 🏙

The race to innovate is fierce, but roadblocks can slow even the most ambitious companies. ❌ This article explores common innovation challenges and offers solutions to get you back on track. ➡️ Learn from expert insights & unlock your company's full potential: http://spr.ly/6044ggHF8 #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #InnovationRoadblocks

🎉 Congratulations to our first ever FEI: Front End of Innovation Net Zero Emissions Competition winner: Keith Crossland, CEO & Co-Founder at Carbon Negative Solutions Inc. Keith competed against eight other start-ups that help corporations achieve net-zero emissions and wow'd the judges. Cheers to a job well done!

#FEI24 feels just like yesterday! And today we're reminiscing on our first keynote / panel who kicked off day one. The CooperSurgical team discussed how they best collaborate to ensure humanity-centric innovation and which principles we should follow. 🤔 What were your personal takeaways from this keynote? Begin the conversation in the comments! 👥 Milan Ivosevic, Lisa Fawcett, Charles Smith, Seth Adler

An MIT environmental engineering undergraduate from Jamaica, Runako Gentles uses his personal story to advocate for #SustainableDevelopment to be integrated into core curriculums. He focuses on the need for institutions at the forefront of innovation, especially MIT, to integrate sustainable development into at least their undergraduate core curriculums to further bridge the gap between innovation and sustainability. Read the full article: http://spr.ly/60445jabj

As consumers, we are all living with #ClimateChange as a growing reality—and that reality is impacting our lives on a daily basis. We have heard of terms like the Paris Agreement, there is a growing focus on the eco-friendly design of products and services, and sustainability-minded programs are on the rise, from recycling to wind turbine power to more widespread emphasis on electric vehicles, for example. There is also a focus on the mission of #NetZero, or Net Zero emissions. Just what does Net Zero mean? And how is it connected to the world of innovation? http://spr.ly/60495jsLU