The Ansari X-Prize for development of a vehicle that could carry three people about 62 miles above the earth, twice within two weeks demonstrated the power of competition to stimulate innovation. The prize was $10 million. But there was more than money driving the effort to succeed. It cost more than $20 million (funded by Read the full article…
This morning I received an email from my friend Almaz Negash, CEO of Entwine Global, announcing that her colleague Dr. Laura Stachel, an obstetrician and founder of the volunteer organization WE CARE Solar, was one of the winners of Nicholas Kristof’s Half the Sky Contest. WE CARE “promotes safe motherhood and reduces maternal mortality in Read the full article…
This is going to be my collection of thoughts, tips, questions and references on innovation (techniques, personal barriers, group dynamics, supportive environment/corporate culture), leadership, organizations, and women leaders. For me, these are all integrally related. In particular, Womennovation is the juncture of my interests in women, innovation, organizations, and teams. (I’m preparing to do a Read the full article…