Can developed-world corporations rely on remaining at the forefront of innovation, or is there evidence that they’re losing ground? Do developed economies offer structural advantages when it comes to the generation and development of new ideas? Why are you going to hear a lot more about Frugal Innovation? Read on…
In last month’s edition, we talked about how corporations in a post-crisis world are waking up to an operating environment that has changed forever. This month we go deeper into some of those themes: what it takes to succeed in China and India; how to influence responsible consumer behavior; using social media to reduce customer acquisition costs; ways to re-design your organization to respond to faster innovation cycles; and identifying the best balance between central and local Marketing in an increasingly global environment.
In the wake of the global economic crisis, corporations are discovering a world that has changed fundamentally from the one they used to flourish in. The new who, what, when, where, why and how of consumers, competition and markets means that the innovation environment has evolved…again.
As we enter 2012, an uncertain economic outlook dominates the business environment. We take a look at what the experts are suggesting the future might hold in the short and medium term.
As you take off for the holidays, destress and refresh your mind with some of these inspiring reads:
What makes great companies great? Who’s winning in the war for the global middle class? What is the future of big data? What social strategies work? How can we think more creatively? And how can we design breakthrough digital products and a better user experiences? It’s all in this month’s Innovation Inspiration.
This month we take a look at new ways to plan for and take advantage of opportunity, with tips from Google to Patagonia to strategy consultancies to start-up Betabrand; a preview of the coming war between Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon; and a few parting words from Steve Jobs.
This month we take a Silicon Valley view from Guest Editor Lee Shupp based in our San Francisco office, focusing on technology and innovation.
The 100 most innovative companies in the world
The lifeblood of companies everywhere, innovation is among the key priorities for CEOs. So, which corporations are likely to succeed now and in the future, and why? Here’s a sneak preview:
1. Salesforce.com
2. Amazon.com
3. Intuitive Surgical
4. Tencent Holdings
5. Apple
Read more: The world’s most innovative companies
As people take off for vacation in the Northern hemisphere, don’t forget to pack Kindles, iPads, iPhones, even old-fashioned books! Summer’s always a good time to take a fresh perspective, so have a look at our suggestions to refresh your mind.
