There are plenty of inventions, but substantially fewer true innovations. Confusing the two is commonly done as proven by our highlighted articles below.
Innovation starts inside your head. It is a way of thinking and behaving. The ability to innovate is a uniquely human skill that is in your possession but it needs to be practiced and honed and powered by the right mindset.
I have found the study of the history of innovation truly fascinating and eye-opening. It clearly shows how the concept of a lone “genius” conjuring up a unique, groundbreaking thought is actually very rare in reality.
Innovation - the execution of new ideas that provide growth and differentiation for our businesses - cannot simply be reduced to one set of iron-clad, all-encompassing rules.