Category Archives: innovation

Myth busted (3): Union Sundown proved to be right

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

This is the third in a series ‘Myth Busted’, see also: dylan left-hander dylan writing in Vernilya

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David versus Goliath: disruptive technologies

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

This mind map was co-created with Petra Iuliano Why did Kodak had to file for bankruptcy? Why is Apple, originally started as a computer industry, able to disrupt almost any branch of industry (from music, books to television)? Remember the … Continue reading →

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Ishikawa fish bone mind map

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

Mind Map © Hans Buskes Kaoru Ishikawa developed a cause and effect diagram which became known as the Ishikawa fishbone diagram. Ishikawa used it in quality improvement as an easy and visual tool to pinpoint root problems. In my opinion … Continue reading →

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Take snapshots while innovating

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

Why do many great innovations fail? Is it possible to prevent failure by using the Business Model Canvas? I don’t think so. I made this mind map after reading The wide lens (you can read the introduction and first chapter … Continue reading →

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Lehrer’s book on creativity stumbles over Like a rolling stone

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

As a consultant and admirer of Dylan I had two reasons to buy Jonah Lehrer’s book on creativity (Imagine, I will not write about the outrageous price of the e-book, € 17.99). I am utterly disappointed. Lehrer sloppily cites scientific … Continue reading →

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A better structured business model canvas

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

Mindmap © Hans Buskes

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Connecting…..things

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

This is hot. The Internet of Things (IoT). In 2020 an estimated 50 billions things will be connected. Will it lead us to a more sustainable world? Or will it bring more risks? Input is welcomed and will be incorporated … Continue reading →

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Thinking outside the box? Or just rename it

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

Thinking outside the box? Great, but sometimes all you have to do  is to rename the box… The story behind the mind map, a meeting of minds written by Niall Daly Clearing Space a UK-based consultancy developed an approach and … Continue reading →

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Making graphs using mindmap software

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

Mindmap © Hans Buskes It is very easy to draw graphs using mind map software like iMindmap. Even the spikes in a graph are easily and quickly drawn.

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Innovation the easy way: find the bugs first

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

Mindmap © Hans Buskes Dave Stewart has a clever approach to innovation in his book The business playground. “Another approach to innovation  to see what needs to be changed about a product, service or situation, is to think about the … Continue reading →

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