Alan, Hope all is well down in SF. There is a host of applications that I think also ought to be considered. Apache, MySQL, Linux to name a few. All...
Stuff involving opensource always have these factions of people, each wanting to pull things in a different direction. You'll see this "history" embedded in...
Alan, I think that one can make a distinction between specific open source projects such as Mozilla, Apache, Eclipse etc. and the application of open source...
Hi, While specific to the UK Telco industry, this article does raise some good general points. It's clear that innovation must be a focal point for companies...
Allow me to introduce myself relative to your inquiry. I, too, have background in product management (25 yrs), primarily in software, and had my first real...
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In my presentation at Austin InnoTech this week, I argued that public networks with Big Broadband (not DSL & Cable) enable innovation and economic development...
Hello, While the author talks a lot about innovation in search technology (e.g. Google Desktop Search etc.), he makes a lot of good points about innovation in...
That is a great article - for repeating things that seem so hard to sink in to many (most ?) technologists and engineers. And that lack of focus on acceptance...
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Nov 9, 2004 7:50 pm
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Recent issue of Fortune has an interesting section on Innovation. www.fortune.com ( you may need to have a subcription to view some the stories online) ...
Some good forward looking points about innovation, nanotechnology, a truly connected world etc. But one good point that few people that talk about is the...
Hi, Was wondering what good books anyone could recommend for the rest of the group. I haven't read all of these, but some notable books in this area are: ...
"You Have to be a Little Crazy" - Barry Moltz "Cluetrain Manifesto" - Searles, et al http://www.cluetrain.com (still a valuable classic) "Organization...
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... Hash: SHA1 ... Here's a couple of books that are very good if not great on topics that address things that, while not specifically focused on product ...
... My reading recommendations are posted at http://www.productmarketing.com/books/. Two great ones on innovation are "The Art of Innovation" by Tom Kelly and...
Hi, Here's a little something to do during your next product planning meeting at work. Kind of like "buzz word bingo". Basically, how many "tired" phrases such...
Interesting article from the latest issue of Fast Company. Focus is on W.L. Gore & Associates. No, not a law firm, but the makers of, among other things, that...
Hello, No singular category for this, but I wanted to point you to this book and PBS miniseries. Talks about inventors and innovators that helped shape the US....
Hi, Since it's been rather quiet on this group lately, I'm wondering if anyone, ideally those who have not yet posted, would like to post what they want to get...
I joined the group to provide, explore and discuss innovation processes and methods. Innovation for individuals, groups, organizations. ... From: Saeed Khan...
Chris, Thanks. Is the group meeting your expectations? If not, any suggestions on how to meet those expectations? Saeed ... __________________________________ ...
Hello all: As you probably know, the Toronto Product Managemant Association (http://www.tpma.ca) will be examining the build/buy/outsource decision from a...
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Nov 17, 2004 4:25 pm
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Saeed - the group is definitely getting me motivated on innovation. I see a tendency for people to find common ground in what works. I'm curious about the...
Chris, Thanks for the reply. Note: changed the category of the subject. Can you explain more about what you mean by "why things that appear so contradictory...
Innovation in digital economies depends on sharing knowledge, so telecommunications infrastructure is just as vital as transportation systems were in the past,...
I worked on a projects where "big requirements upfront" worked just as well as XP for the same group of people. I'm beginning to notice stuff like this more...
Just wanted to share a snippet from an interesting article I found: THE INCUMBENT'S CURSE? INCUMBENCY, SIZE, AND RADICAL PRODUCT INNOVATION , By: Chandy,...
On November 30th the Toronto Product Management Asscociation will be hosting a panel discussion entitled "Product Managers working with Development." I'll be...
