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Five Ways Data Supports NPD Scorecard

In mid March 2011, two jet airliners approached Washington’s Reagan National airport. Each plane’s pilot safely landed their planes.

How did they do it?

The Innovation Lottery

Sometimes it works; sometimes it doesn’t.
by Ken Westray, PE, NPDP

Open or Closed Innovation - Which Works Best?

Apple Inc. share price hits all time high of $300 in the middle of the great recession! P&G allocates 30% of its marketing budget this year to their “connect and develop” open innovation programs! How are these developments connected?
by Ken Westray, PE, NPDP

Innovation Metrics - Guidelines or Fault Lines?

Can four innovation measurements cover a wide range of industries? Maybe yes and maybe no. It’s more about what’s behind the numbers than the numbers themselves.
by Ken Westray, PE, NPDP

Book Reviews Help Innovation

Innovation inspiration is more than just luck
for the best companies

Innovation Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

The iPod was launched in October, 2001. Fortune Magazine hit the newsstands in 1930. How did these products succeed during significant economic downturns?

Concept Cars and New Product Development

Model or Distraction?

Future Innovation Trends

Six trends that may affect your business

How Closely Do You Listen to Your Customers?

Are you benefiting from their bits and pieces of innovation?


Are You the Paul Revere of Product Development?

Market Segmentation

China & New Product Development

A Great Leap Forward?

The Innovation Fork in the Road

The Big Idea or The Unmet Need?