Last week, five proposals were presented to promote innovation in public administration. Below, five additional proposals are outlined in the same direction: Transparency and accountability: Proactively publishing information about public…

Innovation in public administration is essential to improve efficiency, transparency, and the quality of services offered to citizens. This article aims to share key elements for fostering innovation in the…

On November 12th, I attended a fascinating event about robotics in the HORECA sector (hospitality, restaurants, and catering), organized by the Fundació BIT. It was an eye-opening experience, highlighting how…

Innovation management is a constantly evolving field that demands an adaptable, change-ready mindset. With technologies advancing rapidly and consumer expectations transforming, organizations must prepare for an innovation environment that is…

To close this series of strategies aimed at identifying future trends in innovation, we will explore five additional strategies, which I find interesting to build a solid and resilient approach…

In this second installment, we propose six more key strategies to identify future trends in innovation. These techniques complement those seen in the previous post and provide us with additional…

In the dynamic world of innovation, anticipating the future is essential. Innovation is not just a reactive process; it requires proactivity and a vision that anticipates changes. In this first…

In a world increasingly driven by technology and innovation, ethical issues have taken a central role in the conversation about the future. The impact of innovation is not limited to…

In today’s era, sustainability has ceased to be an option and has become an unavoidable necessity. Companies, governments, and organizations not only need to innovate to improve efficiency or profitability…

The innovation process is exciting, but the true test for many companies comes when they must scale those innovations. How do we ensure that a product, idea, or innovative process…

Last week, I was contacted via LinkedIn by a recruitment person from a large multinational hotel company with headquarters in Mallorca, because based on my profile they thought that I…

The path to innovation does not always have to be traveled alone. Open innovation, defined in 2004 within the technological sphere, presents itself as a revolutionary approach that allows organizations…

This is a different, more personal post, in which I share an interview that combines some insight into my motherhood, something about innovation and something about how I use artificial…

In today’s dynamic business environment, an organization’s ability to innovate doesn’t just depend on having good ideas or investing in technology; it’s also crucial to have a culture that fosters…

Companies need more than just good ideas: they require a structure that allows them to manage, evaluate, and develop those ideas efficiently. This is where innovation management software comes into…

o assess whether innovation efforts generate the expected value, it is crucial to measure their performance effectively. How can we ensure that our innovation initiatives are truly driving growth and…

Technology foresight conducts long-term analyses to predict future technological developments and prepare for them: would Swiss watch manufacturers have faced the fate they did if they had foresight into the…

Environmental surveillance involves observing the economic, social, and regulatory environment to anticipate changes that could affect the innovation strategy. It is a fundamental practice for any company that seeks to…

Technological surveillance is an essential practice for any company that wants to stay competitive and at the forefront of its sector. It involves continuously observing and learning from the technological…

Knowledge management is a crucial element in any innovation strategy. The ability to capture, organize, and use both internal and external knowledge can make a difference in learning as innovation…

Closing an innovation project effectively is as crucial as its planning and execution. The closing process not only marks the end of an effort, but also lays the foundation for…

In any innovation project, in my experience, effective communication is a fundamental pillar that can determine the success or failure of the collaborative effort. The very nature of innovation implies…

Innovation projects are inherently complex and require meticulous management to ensure their success. Proper tracking of these projects is essential to staying on track, identifying issues early, and adjusting strategies…

In my experience, innovation projects are often complex, requiring the integration of multiple disciplines, knowledge and perspectives. In this context, effective collaboration becomes a critical factor to achieve the proposed…

Innovating is essential to maintaining any organization’s time competitiveness, but funding is often needed to bring ideas to reality. Below are the most common ways to finance innovation projects. Internal…

When we talk about innovation, we think about improving and creating new things. But how do we do this within an organization? Here is a step-by-step guide. Internal evaluationLet’s start…

I write here some references to theories about Innovation that seem relevant to me, not for historical reasons, but because I use each of these theories depending on the context…

Though Oslo Manual only identifies four types of innovation (product, process, organization and commercialization) here are several types of innovation, each with its relevance to various industries. Understanding these types…

The challenge of defining innovation is a problem that often comes up and that I like to revisit from time to time since, how could I support my clients effectively…

On 4/10/24, the call for the granting of aid to finance innovative/projects through cooperation was published in the BOIB with the aim of searching, implementing and digitizing sustainable innovative solutions…

We recently presented the new Strategic Plan of the College of Industrial Engineers of the Balearic Islands. This strategic plan begins by offering a detailed vision of the economic, social…

Until April 22, 2024, IDI aid can be requested in the form of consulting checks. We defined this program as it is now in my time as manager of the…

In recent years, I have participated in defining the strategy of various organizations: an audiovisual cluster, a chemical cluster, a research institute, a public company, different businesses… and recently also…

The first project that arrived in this new stage is a request from MIA University, an online university based in Barcelona, and there are a total of 12 30-minute videos…

Little by little we are putting together the pieces of this new professional stage of mine. After 4 years as managing director of the Institut d’Innovació Empresarial de les Illes…

Lately, many regions in Europe are developing Science, Technology and Innovation Plans in order to promote innovation in their bases. These plans are long term (4 to 7 years) and…

Due to the project I am working on now, I was looking for innovation promotion initiatives in several regions, that might be considered of reference for some islands like ours,…

Many people think that innovating only has to do with inspiration, creativity and good ideas. But Innovation has a lot more to do with hard work, systematization, and ability to…

As far as I have experienced, Innovation cannot be successful without being structured as a Project. Companies can develop their day-to-day activities in a fuctional way, this is, each department…

Back from a long vacation period now it’s time to update last InnoBalears information, and this includes gaining the Ateneu de Maó price on tourism research last july. The price…

Lately I’ve had some meetings where a well-situated bussiness man asked me what is really Innovation and how could we talk about Innovation in a tangible way. Innovation is a…

As most people know, Spain has traditionally been the third touristic destination in the world (it was the second last year) after USA and France, which theoretically implies certain industry…

On September 18-19, 2003 took place in Lugano, Switzerland, the most interesting conference on Innovation and Tourism I found out till now.I found it through Nathan Rosenberg, one of these…

Basing on a comment heard from one of the most important investigators in Spain I discovered Rolf Jensen and his Dream Society. The comment was a question: how are the…