Good innovators like to solve business crossword puzzles.
I've come to the conclusion that the core characteristic that separates companies that get innovation from those that don't is a simple word: curiosity.
Checklists are really helpful ways to remind people around how to manage complicated tasks.
Anything that has low certainty or has a lot of impact should be tested early.
You have to chip away at it and shape it to let the winning idea emerge.
I feel for today's leaders. I really do. They got to where they are by doing a series of jobs exceptionally well. And that doesn't help them at all with the challenges they now face.