Monthly Archives: January 2009

More on Failure

Posted on January 27, 2009 by binnur

I talked about failing and importance of failing in innovation process before. Check out these articles from Scott Berkun and ZenHabits on the topic as well. Failure: the secret to success (Honda & race cars) from Scott Berkun; Why You … Continue reading →

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Research Study: Impact of Corporate Culture on Innovation

Posted on January 23, 2009 by binnur

Authors Gerard J. Tellis, Jaideep C. Prabhu and Rajesh K. Chandy recently published a research paper, Radical Innovation Across Nations: The Preeminence of Corporate Culture in the American Marketing Association’s Journal of Marketing (requires paid subscription or purchase). Alternatively, try a … Continue reading →

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The Missing Link: Transparency in Customer Relations

Posted on January 20, 2009 by binnur

This is a personal story and a reflection on the separation that exists between a company’s online and physical retail stores. Given current economic conditions, companies have to be more customer focused and look to continuously integrate many facets of … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Speed Up AND Reduce Cost

Posted on January 13, 2009 by binnur

“In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” Dwight D. Eisenhower I don’t know about you, but I constantly feel as if I am running out of time, or maybe that time … Continue reading →

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