I help leaders change the world!
“If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” — Henry Ford The job of an innovator is never done. There are always problems to solve, challenges to overcome, and new value to create. And when it comes to building game-changing products or solutions, should you build what you want …
“A list is only a list, but used wisely, it can be a map to innovation.” — Simon Sinek Innovation is essential for growth and success in today’s rapidly changing world, but finding the right path to innovation can be a challenge. As someone who has worked across different parts of Microsoft, I’ve observed that …
“A successful entrepreneur is someone who is willing to take risks, has a clear vision, and works tirelessly to turn that vision into a reality.” — Richard Branson As someone who has spent over 20 years at Microsoft, I have had the unique opportunity to work on a number of startups within the company, as …
“Foresight is anything we do prior to strategic planning.” — Peter Bishop, professional futurist (futurologist) Strategic foresight is a systematic approach to anticipating and planning for the future, combining analysis of probable, possible, and preferable futures. Strategic foresight is a disciplined approach to exploring and anticipating the future, enabling individuals and organizations to better navigate …
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” — Albert Einstein As someone who has spent over 20 years leading innovation and helping teams innovate at Microsoft, I can tell you that unlocking your imagination is key to generating innovative ideas. One strategy that has consistently worked for me is the Disney Creative Strategy, a framework used by …
