Lundsten Consulting & Innovation
I help niche companies to growth as member of the Board, as Interim manager or as Strategic business advisor.
Category Archives: management
Are creative people less likely to become leaders?
Excerpt from the recent article “A Bias against ‘Quirky’? Why Creative People Can Lose Out on Leadership Positions” in Knowldge@Wharton. “Creativity is good — and more critical than ever in … Continue reading
Blogging Innovation & Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Basics by Jeffrey Baumgartner
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Reclaiming the Co-creation Process from the Public Sector by Frode Lundsten
Reclaiming the Co-creation Process from the Public Sector http://api.tweetmeme.com/button.js?url=http%3A//www.innovationmanagement.se/2011/01/20/reclaiming-the-co-creation-process-from-the-public-sector/&style=normal&o=http%3A//www.innovationmanagement.se/2011/01/20/reclaiming-the-co-creation-process-from-the-public-sector/%3Freplytocom%3D11575&b=1 6Share 3inShare Public sector innovation is a necessity, if we are to reduce public spending and address changing demographics. The public … Continue reading
Tilmeld dig Vækstdagen 2010, hvor vi er del af programmet
Denne workshop vil give dig værktøjerne til at få et nyt og friskt kig på organisationen, målsætningerne, ledelsesformen og kreativiteten, så du kan fortsætte vækstkursen og fastholde succesen. … Dette kan skyldes, at der ikke er opbygget de nødvendige strukturer til at fastholde og bygge videre på denne vækst, og opgaver bliver løst fra hånden til munden i en travl hverdag. … Du vil blive præsenteret for en ny tilgang til ledelse, struktur, målesystemer og kreativitet, så den fortsatte succes kan fastholdes. Der vil blive gennemgået eksempler på måleværktøjer til identificering af mangler, anvisninger på hvordan resultater kan fortolkes, og nogle af de konkrete udfordringer, du måtte sidde inde med, vil blive adresseret.
Why Diversity Can Backfire On Company Boards – Business Insight – Wall Street Journal / MIT Sloan – MIT Sloan Management Review
WHEN it comes to corporate boards and diversity, the conventional wisdom is simple: Diversity is good. When directors are too alike, the thinking goes, they look at problems—and solutions—the same way. There’s no one to challenge prevailing ideas, or to speak out on issues important to certain groups of customers and employees. [From Why Diversity Can Backfire On Company Boards - Business Insight - Wall Street Journal / MIT Sloan - MIT Sloan Management Review ]
Innovation Management or Leadership: A difference? | InnovationManagement.se
The countdown has started; the last bilateral negotiations are becoming frenzied as we approach the opening date for the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. A pattern is emerging where countries are embracing this opportunity to show leadership and managing the event as a contingency. The pattern is one of A and B teams of countries, a pattern similar to that in Danish companies investing in innovation.
Aligning strategy: Looking back at 2009
I believe most senior management would agree that 2009 will stand as the worst year in recent history. As we are preparing to close the fiscal year, we look to 2010 with caution in search for signs of optimism. However, we should not forget to look back on 2009 and reflect on how we handled the challenges of the year.
Interview til Børsen Executive
Uddrag fra artiklen, publiceret i Børsen Executive den 28. august 2009 Ny VL-gruppe har set dagens lys. Modsat praksis i de andre grupper er medlemmerne her samlet om én fælles … Continue reading
How to Implement LEAN While Retaining Creative Minds
As the crisis hits harder, a frequent response is often optimization and rationalization. Depending on the gap between the implementing organization and it’s peers, the impact on the processes varies. … Continue reading
Should Innovation Be Managed or Lead: Is There a Subtle Difference
The Art of Leadership The literature often debate on the difference between leadership and management. Both sides acknowledge that a difference exist, but have yet to reach a definite definition. … Continue reading
