Innovation Expert Stephen Shapiro – Not All Brains Are Smart
To see how to build an efficient and effective organizational system, examine the most complex system in the body – the human brain. Neuroscience now provides us with more information about the brain than ever before. By better understanding how intelligent brains operate, we can learn how to create more intelligent organizations.
Leaner Isn’t Necessarily Better – Innovation Expert Stephen Shapiro
In their quest to hit quarterly earnings goals, companies often focus myopically on the short-term, drastically cutting headcount and overhead to stay afloat. Unfortunately, this can leave an organization malnourished, jeopardizing its long-term health. Companies should focus instead on the type of “fat” they are cutting.
Innovation Expert Stephen Shapiro – Want a High Performance Organization? Hire People You Don’t Like
Opposites don’t attract. In fact, they usually repel, leading managers to partner with like-minded proteges. The result – chronic “sameness”; a lack of creativity and innovation.