What do Big Ideas, LEGO, Science, and a Sense of Wonder have in Common?

Posted to blog Maddock Douglas Innovation Engine on January 14, 2010 11:17 AM

Sony (Europe) has taken on some innovative consulting partners lately—and they’re all between the ages of 10 and 13. Team Lego Guards is the winner of the research project portion of 2008’s FIRST Lego League... More »

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Curiosity: The Heart of Innovation

Posted to blog Maddock Douglas Innovation Engine on February 8, 2010 9:40 AM

[Blogger’s note: Before getting into the subject of curiosity, I’d like to clear up a misusage of the words discover and uncover that I often see and hear in our industry. To discover means to... More »

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Last Post: February 10, 2010 11:49 AM by Jim Campbell

Is Innovation Harder for Financial Services Pros? Tip: Questions are cool

Posted to blog Maddock Douglas Innovation Engine on January 21, 2010 10:32 AM

To raise your hand during class and ask a question between grades K-12 is a dangerous proposition for many kids. Asking means you dont know something. Not knowing something exposes weakness. Exposing weakness among kids... More »

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Tapping Your Sixth Sense For Fun and Profit

Posted to blog Maddock Douglas Innovation Engine on March 16, 2010 8:49 AM

At Maddock Douglas, one of the most important attributes we value in our employees is their sense of wonder . This is our "sixth sense". It is defined by one’s curiosity (not one’s ability to... More »

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