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Finding New Growth: The Case for Innovation by Enlargement

 

One question that occupies the minds of most executives is, “Where will our future business come from?” Although many have an intuitive sense of the right answer, few companies possess the capabilities to identify, assess, and seize major new growth opportunities in a timely fashion. Even rarer are companies that do so in a systematic, recurring way, building on the collective insights gained from both internal and external sources.

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Innovation: Measuring It to Manage It

 

“Managers are people who like order. They like forecasts to come out as planned. In fact, managers are often judged on how much order they produce. Innovation, on the other hand, is often a disorderly process. Many times, perhaps most times, innovation does not turn out as planned. As a result, there is a tension between managers and innovation.” This, as described by Lewis L. Lehro in his reflection on the early years of 3M, captures the classic dilemma of innovation management: how can creativity-driven, multi-dimensional innovation be effectively managed to produce predictable value?

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Putting Water in the Mainstream of Your Business Strategy

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All companies use water, and all companies create wastewater. Water is mission-critical for many industries, including agriculture (for irrigation), pharmaceuticals and food & beverage (as an ingredient), chemicals and mining (for process water such as cleaning and cooling), and power generation (to drive turbines). In the oil and gas industry, the water produced along with fossil fuels presents significant environmental, social, and technical challenges. This article explores how businesses can integrate water management into their strategies to address both operational needs and environmental concerns.

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