5 risks that SME owners should be managing in a systematic manner
By Staff Writer 5 August 2015Owners and managers at start-ups, small companies and mid-sized enterprises can no longer have a cavalier attitude to risk management. Because government, banks and corporate customers recognise how vital they are to the economy... FULL STORY >
The Innovation Series: The Power of the Employee – Part 3
By Staff Writer 4 August 2015Previously in the Innovation Series, we discussed what employee innovation is, and gave some tips on how to successfully implement an employee innovation drive within an organisation. This article will look at how to reward employees... FULL STORY >
Innovation Series: The Power of the Employee - Part 2
By Staff Writer 31 July 2015Last week, as part of the Innovation Series, we looked at Employee Innovation – what it is, and why it is beneficial to large organisations. We also touched on some examples from Google and Adobe. As promised, in this article we will... FULL STORY >
SA Innovation Summit Hackathon - Help us find solutions to early learning challenges
By Staff Writer 30 July 2015To add to the already exciting lineup of the SA Innovation Summit, we are hosting a 24-hour hackathon from 15:00 on Friday, 28 August 2015 to 15:00 on Saturday, 29 August 2015 at the Cape Town Stadium in Green... FULL STORY >
Relevant innovation at an executive level is key to competitive differentiation
By Staff Writer 27 July 2015In a world where products and services have become increasingly commoditised, organisations are faced with the challenge of finding a competitive edge to gain and maintain market share. FULL STORY >
Innovation Series: The Power of the Employee
By Staff Writer 24 July 2015When developing an innovation strategy, there is a tendency to focus exclusively on the thinking of dedicated innovation leaders or teams. By having this narrow focus, the greatest innovative potential within an organisation is ignored: its... FULL STORY >
Innovation Series: How to maintain Innovation Longevity
By Staff Writer 21 July 2015Today’s article will step away from the present and into the future to answer an important question: How do I keep innovation alive once it’s established? FULL STORY >
GSK and Save the Children launch 2015 call for developing country healthcare innovations to reduce child deaths
By Staff Writer 21 July 2015GSK and Save the Children today announced the launch of their third annual $1 million Healthcare Innovation Award that rewards innovations in healthcare that have helped to reduce... FULL STORY >
Innovation Series: Innovation Teams - What you need to know
By Staff Writer 13 July 2015The innovation team is possibly the most important element to get right, but often can represent the greatest challenge to an ambidextrous organisation. Here are some ideas to get the ball rolling. FULL STORY >
Innovation Series: The Leader leading Innovation
By Staff Writer 3 July 2015Good innovation is driven forward by good leaders. Here are six trademarks of good innovation leaders. FULL STORY >
Innovation Series: The NB Innovation Strategy
By Staff Writer 30 June 2015A previous article in the TechSmart Innovation Series talked about practical actions to create an innovation ‘engine’ for your organisation. Today we will be looking at the planning orientated part ─ innovation strategy, a crucial aspect of... FULL STORY >
Innovation Series: Taking the first Steps to quality Innovation
By Staff Writer 26 June 2015In the next article in our Innovation Series, we look at where to start when considering an innovation programme for your company. FULL STORY >
Gibson Innovations outlines ambition for SA as music lifestyle product provider
By Staff Writer 23 June 2015Formerly Philips' audio division, then acquired by Gibson Inc., now Gibson Innovations has outlined its plans for SA, with a number of Philips products being first to land locally. FULL STORY >
Innovation Series: Making Innovation Investment Count
By Staff Writer 23 June 2015Innovation in the organisational environment will only be sustainable if it is focused on a systematic, result driven approach. Innocentrix looks at factors that can contribute to innovation longevity and better innovation results. FULL STORY >
Dell Innovation Day report back Part 2
By Ryan Noik 19 June 2015One particularly inspiring one on one interview at Dell’s Innovation Day in Copenhagen, and amongst the highlights of the event, delved into the nuances of innovation itself. FULL STORY >
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