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Futurethink’s Innovation Tracker

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futurethink-chart.jpgEvery year, Futurethink poll a group of executives from around the world to track the pulse of innovation.

It is intended to monitor current perceptions and thoughts around innovation: what it is, who’s leading the charge, and what the key factors are that drive its success.

This year they learned that the conversation around innovation is getting more serious. People are looking at innovation less in terms of “creativity” and more in terms of business needs and delivering value. Innovation, in the end, is about delivering results….”

Go to Futurethink’s 2006 Innovation Tracker.

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March 5th, 2007 at 3:22 pm

IBM On Innovation

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This audio series is brought to you directly from the researchers at the IBM Institute for Business Value.

Comprised of 60 consultants, the Institute conducts research and analysis in 17 industries and examines five functional disciplines.

Listen in on leading-edge thinking, interviews and practical insights across a wide range of industries and business topics.

Download individual MP3 files or subscribe to the podcast feed to learn about IBM’s work produced in collaboration with industry experts, leading edge clients and their field practitioners.

Additionally, check out IdeaWatch: IBM’s monthly e-newsletter offering strategic insights and recommendations.  Sign up to receive monthly e-mail updates on their most recent papers.

Go to IBM’s Research & Innovation Podcasts.

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March 5th, 2007 at 2:40 pm

CNBC: The Business Of Innovation

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The Business of Innovation is a series of 5 one-hour programs produced by CNBC. Each program will explore a different aspect of Innovation.

Well-known current and former CEO’s and innovation experts will dissect the topic and provide guidance for viewers seeking to innovate in their own organizations.

The series is hosted by journalist Maria Bartiromo, who calls the programmes “…ground breaking in scope”.

Go to CNBC’s The Business of Innovation.

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March 5th, 2007 at 2:31 pm