Phil McKinney

This week on Killer Innovations, I will discuss how to use both individual ideation and team ideation to generate disruptive ideas that will create high impact innovations.   Individual Ideation When kicking off individual ideation, you need to ensure that the mechanics are in place.   Make sure everyone has a stack of yellow sticky notes and […]

What are your criteria for deciding that an idea is worth pursuing? We all have our own set of selection criteria, the first of which is usually looking for profits. However, selecting a course of action based solely on ROI can be limiting. If you are doing something really innovative, how on earth can you […]

There is an old saying that goes something like this, “Speaking with passion but without the facts is like making a beautiful dive into an empty pool.”   As John Adam’s famously said, “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the […]

Let's talk about the pros and cons of the “Innovation Program Office”, what are some of the things you need to think about regarding the “IPO”, and will it work for you?  The concept of “IPO” still applies today, and hopefully you will have your own insight of how it can apply to what you are trying to do in the organizations you serve. http://bit.ly/2KVZMct

Magazine publishers are in the same predicament as the book-publishing and recording industries before it. How do you keep your customers believing that your content is worth paying for when there is endless free content available on the Internet? Some fashion magazines are experimenting with making their print issues feel like “must-buy” items; Bazaar and […]

So, you are about to pull together a team of eight to twelve people into a brainstorming session; do not make the mistake that 90% of us make…no area of focus.  Most teams will be given the challenge of to “quickly come up with a product idea.” The results can be predicted; poor to none when it comes to creating any form of disruptive ideas. http://bit.ly/2XEuTMZ

Do not make the mistake that 90% of us make… no area of focus. Most teams will be given the challenge of to “quickly come up with a product idea.” The results can be predicted; poor to none when it comes to creating any form of disruptive ideas.This week on The Killer Innovations Show, we will talk about four steps to better brainstorm problem statements. Listen to this week's show, subscribe... iTunes: https://apple.co/2H6xAPc Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2J3mcnW iHeartRADIO: https://ihr.fm/2Hxs7nW Other platforms: http://bit.ly/2HaUkNV *Show sponsored by Zoom Video Communications

Not all ideas are good ideas that lead to market winning innovations. Sometimes failures will happen, and we can learn from those that have gone before us in bringing innovations to market. Let's look at the worst innovation failures and see what could have been done differently. http://bit.ly/2JZ8TJI

Many people believe when it comes to innovation, you’ve either got it or you don’t.  But innovation is a skill that can be learned, practiced and perfected. One area of innovation is ideation.  Generating quality … http://bit.ly/2I8eZnJ

The view from the house this morning ... trail ridge road through rocky mountain national park is still closed because of snow. #rmnp #snow #colorado (at Rocky Mountain National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx2mndplhCt/?igshid=170qs5k71f9ow

Making hard decisions can bring the most seasoned leaders to their knees, no matter how calm they look on the outside.  The fear of a better option (FOBO) can paralyze decision-making. It is also the enemy of innovation. http://bit.ly/2VIQlPr

Ethical lapses in some tech companies have grabbed headlines in recent years.  Tech is changing daily, touching every aspect of our lives. It’s time to define the ethical boundaries of technology.  Without focus on ethics in technology, there will be huge unintended consequences. http://bit.ly/2Q5Zosd

With major shifts in the global economy, businesses need to be ready. Amid a slowdown of growth, companies that thrive are using innovation to grow the intangible economy. Steven Hill, Global Head of Innovation at KPMG, gives advice for those trying to transform their organization. http://bit.ly/2Pc07rB

By keeping the design process in-house, a company can build a sense of continuity and cohesion that links the entire family of products together in a satisfying way. Or one can outsource as needed, hiring talent for specific products and moving on once that product is complete. Neither is right or wrong. http://bit.ly/2P5v6Wh

We all have a story about how someone or something has creatively inspired us. What is your creative inspiration? How are you translating your creative inspiration into having an impact? http://bit.ly/2U8EZmZ

Your customers are going to change. It’s that simple. Don’t ever turn down a chance to be on top of that change, just because you don’t want to deal with it. And if you get pushback, push harder. http://bit.ly/2G1Dfb6

Chief Operating Officer of Next Industries Nadia Giuliani joins me from CES 2019. She shares the latest product from Next Industries: Tactigon Skin. Creating motion and gesture control was a challenge. The intricacies of the product demand constant problem-solving. http://bit.ly/2FSbZvz