Urquhart (Urko) WoodHow to Differentiate and Grow with the JTBD Innovation Map (Part 2)Companies don’t adopt JTBD because it’s the “new thing.” They adopt it because it gives them the highest likelihood of achieving their…8 min read·Oct 25, 2022----
Urquhart (Urko) WoodHow to Differentiate and Grow with the JTBD Innovation Map (Part 2)Companies don’t adopt JTBD because it’s the “new thing.” They adopt it because it gives them the highest likelihood of achieving their…8 min read·Oct 18, 2022----
Urquhart (Urko) WoodToday, I would like to introduce the JTBD Innovation Map to help firms execute innovation in a more…NetJets, the fourth largest airline in the world, to create a new business-centric service for C-level executives who travel frequently for…11 min read·Oct 11, 2022----
Urquhart (Urko) WoodLead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way!“Lead, follow, or get out of the way!” (Getting out of the way is definitely not a good strategy).1 min read·Aug 11, 2022----
Urquhart (Urko) WoodInnovation is NOT inherently risky and messyIt saddens me to see so many firms fail when trying to create new and improved offerings because, in most cases, it’s unnecessary. New…3 min read·Jul 26, 2022----
Urquhart (Urko) WoodThink DifferentMost people think of innovation as a mysterious and unpredictable act of creativity. That’s why most companies fail about 75% of the time…2 min read·Apr 21, 2022----
Urquhart (Urko) WoodWhat’s the Difference Between an Innovation Process and a New Product Development Process?A good innovation process brings clarity and precision to the “fuzzy front end” so your team can consistently generate winning new product…1 min read·Jul 5, 2021----
Urquhart (Urko) WoodDebunking Myths to Drive GrowthSome people believe that the most innovative companies create customer demand with breakthrough new offerings. They say things like…3 min read·Jul 30, 2020----
Urquhart (Urko) WoodFocus is the key to successful innovationKnowing where to focus is the key to successful innovation. “Focus…means saying ‘no’ to the hundred other good ideas…You have to pick…1 min read·Jun 22, 2020----
Urquhart (Urko) WoodWhy Most Companies are Just “Flailing Faster” and What to Do About ItOver 25 million copies of the late Stephen R. Covey’s book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, have been sold. It remains a…3 min read·Jan 24, 2020----