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Innovation

Appreciative Inquiry vs. Problem Solving Orientation

Appreciative Inquiry vs. Problem Solving Orientation

“Celebrate the wins, learn from the challenges, and keep moving forward with a strengths-focused mindset.” — Unknown Appreciative Inquiry and Problem Solving offer distinct approaches, each with its own merits. Throughout my years at Microsoft, I’ve come to realize that the right orientation and perspective can make a world of difference in driving success and …

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10 Best Innovation Frameworks

10 Best Innovation Frameworks

“The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday’s logic.” — Peter Drucker Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity, not a threat, and to leverage frameworks that guide our creativity, collaboration, and strategic focus. For more than a decade at Microsoft, I have …

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Vision or Customer Focus

How To Balance Your Vision with Customer Needs

“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 …

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One-Sentence Experiments

How a List of One-Sentence Experiments Accelerates Innovation

“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 …

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What is Entrepreneurship

What is Enterpreneurship?

“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 …

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I am J.D. Meier. I help you unleash your greatest impact. Former head coach for Satya Nadella's innovation team. 25 years of Microsoft. Learn more...

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