Don’t Just Collect The Dots—Connect Them
Collecting ‘dots.’ We all do it. We read, we listen, we process and we intuitively file away pieces of information which by themselves may seem incidental. Connecting those dots is the foundation for an effective strategy.
Food-Industry Convulsion Prompts Papa John’s To Tap Another New CEO
Rob Lynch’s move from Arby’s to become CEO of Papa John’s underscored the musical-chairs nature of life at the top of America’s food chain these days.
Chicago Facility Is First Advanced-Manufacturing Institute To Have Funding Follow-On
The Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute (DMDII) by UI Labs on Goose Island in Chicago became the first advanced-manufacturing institute to get follow-on funding, thanks in part to the effectiveness of Illinois representatives on Capitol Hill.
7 Secrets of Successful Innovation
Internal innovation is a clear hallmark of successful mid-market companies. Here are some ideas on how CEOs can boost their companies’ R&D quotient.
R&D Helps Mid-Marketers More Effectively Compete
Some mid-market CEOs have found ways to successfully overcome the challenges of fostering an innovation culture and devoting resources to R&D.
What Do R&D Budgets Actually Tell Us?
Many companies tout their R&D spending as a way of expressing their commitment to innovation. But correlating R&D budgets to productive output isn’t very...