Category Archives: Suggestion Box

Research Towards Innovation

Posted on January 26, 2010 by John Gabrick

A true research strategy involves a long-term approach and commitment to understanding the ways your market will change over time. Continue reading →

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Stakeholders in your Organization Have Great Ideas – Just Ask Them!

Posted on December 29, 2009 by John Gabrick

It has been said that 80% of the solutions to your company’s problems already exist in the minds of your employees. Why not ask them? Continue reading →

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It’s All About the Customer

Posted on December 28, 2009 by John Gabrick

A driving force behind innovation is the customer. How can your business adapt to their needs and provide solutions for them? Continue reading →

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Employee Involvement

Posted on December 28, 2009 by John Gabrick

Due to the financial set backs our world has been facing, many businesses have had to do more with fewer employees. Continue reading →

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Great Idea, Now What?

Posted on December 28, 2009 by John Gabrick

Now that you have a great idea, experiments can help you understand it’s viability. Continue reading →

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Innovation through Customization

Posted on October 26, 2009 by John Gabrick

The word custom when used as an adjective gives the connotation of exclusivity and that it is special. If you have something customized for you, it has a stamp on it that says that it is you. This is why … Continue reading →

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It’s All About the Customer

Posted on October 19, 2009 by John Gabrick

A driving force behind innovation is the customer. They are clearly in control of the buying and selling process. How can your business adapt to their needs and provide solutions for them? If you simply listen to your existing and … Continue reading →

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Great Idea, Now What?

Posted on October 7, 2009 by John Gabrick

It all starts with an idea. Now that you have it, what do you do with it and how will it help your business? If this idea looks like that it will be easy to implement and does not cost … Continue reading →

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Nokia

Posted on July 24, 2009 by John Gabrick

Nokia has always been one of the most interesting companies to work for, as they have always been on the forefront of mobile phone innovation. More recently, the company has set up an intranet message board, known as the Blog-hub. … Continue reading →

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Innovation: The Importance of New Ideas

Posted on July 17, 2009 by John Gabrick

For a business to be genuinely successful, they will need a certain level of ingenuity. Although this usually goes without saying, there are businesses competing with the same targeted audience and the best are rapidly evolving. There are many businesses … Continue reading →

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