The Secret of Innovation

"The biggest secret of innovation is that anyone can do it," says inventor, lecturer and author Scott Berkun. "By the end of this essay, you'll have all the secrets needed to do it yourself."
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Today, America.gov discusses innovation and what it means for voters and America’s presidential candidates.Bringing Ideas to Life
§ Innovation starts with an idea. But not every idea is ready for market. Some work. Some don’t. And some need to be refined. The secret of bringing an idea to life is hard work.
§ Step One: Developing Ideas
Innovation is rooted in the belief that nothing is impossible. Innovators are not content to accept the way things are. They use their imagination to make the impossible possible.
An innovator asks, “Why do we do it this way? Can I come up with a better solution?”
Anyone -- from a scientist to a young student -- might identify something to improve the world or simply make life easier. But the idea is only the first step to innovation!

One of the most common reasons organizations create collaborative portals is to create ways to leverage the collective knowledge of the organization – avoid reinventing the wheel, ensuring that “we know what we know,” and all that. Truly innovative organizations – those poised for success in the global economy – recognize the importance of extending their collaborative portal to include what I call the “extended enterprise,” which includes not just the organization, but suppliers, partners, and customers as well.