INNOVATION ADVICE
Case Study of Crowd-Solving in US Government
Federation of American Scientists, August 29, 2024 – "Scaling Effective Methods Across Federal Agencies: Looking Back at the Expanded Use of Incentive Prizes between 2010 and 2020" is an extensive analysis of the variety of types of open-innovation and the results of the process for the United States Federal government. Read the full report here.
Innovate Better: Break Out of the Specialization Trap
LinkedIn, May 6, 2020 – "Range", by David Epstein, advises managers to: 1) use analogies aggressively; 2) diversify team thinking; and, 3) promote two parallel management structures. Read Harry Sangree's full book summary here.
Innovate Better: The Importance of Questions and Problem Statements
LinkedIn - April 29, 2020 – "Invisible Solutions", by Stephen M. Shapiro, advises managers to: 1) ask better questions; and, 2) focus on high-value problems. Read Harry Sangree's full book summary here.
Commentary: Revolutionary Transport Innovations Moved Humankind Ahead
FreightWaves, February 18, 2020 – The series of book reviews ends with the conclusion that transport innovation has had a huge impact on our daily lives. Read the 15 takeaways for seafreight innovation. A commentary by Harry Sangree. Read more. Or see the summary in table format.
Commentary: Three Lessons from the Building of the Transcontinental RR
FreightWaves, February 11, 2020 – The transportation of goods and people was transformed when eastern and western rails were connected in 1869. Three lessons for seafreight in a commentary by Harry Sangree. Read more.
Commentary: Panama Canal Story Shows Success Can Follow Epic Failure
FreightWaves, February 4, 2020 – What "The Path Between the Seas" teaches us about leadership and the need for a backup plan. A commentary by Harry Sangree. Read more.
Commentary: 'Longitude' Provides Timely Advice on Innovation
FreightWaves, January 28, 2020 – When the clock is ticking on a seemingly impossible R&D assignment, take a page from the story of John Harrison's determined quest to solve a maritime problem. A commentary by Harry Sangree. Read more.
Commentary: What 'The Wright Brothers' Teaches Us About Cross-Industry Pollination
FreightWaves, January 21, 2020 – "The Wright Brothers" (by David McCullough) teaches us that breakthrough innovation often needs a process of cross-industry idea-transfer and a well-designed team. This dynamic can lead to prolific progress. A commentary by Harry Sangree. Read more.
Commentary: What 'The Box' Teaches Us About Revolutionary Change
FreightWaves, January 14, 2020 – "The Box" (by Marc Levinson) teaches us that innovation spans industries – outsiders may be more successful to spot a need for a change; boldness drives change; and standards are vital. A commentary by Harry Sangree. Read more.