Rich NadwornyThis book has nothing to do with design. But every designer should read it.Michael Lewis is one of my favorite authors. I’ve read almost all of his books, starting with Liar’s Poker way back when. “Moneyball”, “The…4 min read·Apr 3, 2024----
Rich NadwornyAdult InnovationA while back when I was preparing an innovation workshop for a client, the client wanted to send out an email to their division inviting…3 min read·Mar 15, 2024----
Rich NadwornyThe ONLY short list of Innovation Tips you’ll need in 2024!!!2024 begins the way 2023 ended: with lots of people posting short lists of quick tips and tricks to jumpstart your innovation and change…2 min read·Jan 15, 2024----
Rich NadwornySometimes you need to lead your leadersOften in my innovation work, I see employees, who sit close to the challenges and customers and weave change and innovation initiatives…5 min read·Jan 10, 2024--1--1
Rich NadwornySeeking: Vermont EntremanuresI love reading John Walters’ posts about how Vermont State Auditor Doug Hoffer keeps calling into question the state’s incentive program to…5 min read·Dec 26, 2023----
Rich NadwornyIs Innovation Management an Oxymoron?For the past few years I’ve felt buffeted by two encouraging and yet conflicting trends: on the one hand we’ve seen a rise in the…4 min read·Dec 15, 2023--2--2
Rich NadwornySay “Yes to the Mess”I admit it: I think most “business” books are boring but that’s never stopped me from buying a lot of them only to stop reading ¼–1/3 of…5 min read·Dec 6, 2023--2--2
Rich NadwornyinBootcampWhat do designers do? Survey results from Sweden.During this last year I’ve worked with a local group in Stockholm The Design Leadership Community (DLC) on a survey targeting designers. In…7 min read·Oct 16, 2023--1--1
Rich NadwornyStop Selling Design and Innovation as “Fun”I’ve notice a trend among consultants and organizations promoting design and innovation. They seem to have a need to pitch it as “fun” —…5 min read·Oct 4, 2023--3--3
Rich NadwornyinBootcampIdeation and AIA recent study published in the Wall Street Journal by Wharton professors Christian Terwiesch and Karl Ulrich tested whether MBA students…3 min read·Sep 11, 2023--3--3