Insight from futurist, trends, creativity and innovation expert Jim Carroll

Thinking ketchup!

"When Heinz came out with its "upside down," ketchup bottle, Jim Carroll was amazed by the response. Not by the innovative product's effect on sales, but in the peculiar way people reacted to the bottle. As many people opted to turn the white cap up instead of leaving it pointed down as intended. And Mr. Carroll says that move is symbolic of how many people in all walks of life resist change."

I've got a couple of sessions in the next few days; this morning, for the Ontario government, focussing on e-gov trends; then two in New Brunswick looking at the future, trends and forward-thinking. Neat newspaper article here. (Adobe Acrobat)

Permanent link to this item ...posted at 06:04 AM...November 30, 2004

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Relaunched web site - weblog in progress!

We've had a new Website going up this week, and the Weblog is one of the more challenging parts. It's getting there, but in the meantime, pardon the construction!

Permanent link to this item ...posted at 08:52 AM...November 21, 2004

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"Frogs in Texas" web site

.... is up online and is here.

Permanent link to this item ...posted at 04:18 PM...November 16, 2004

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Oblio Press ...

...is my publisher.

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Does your organization use these innovation killers?

The Globe & Mail published my article on "innovation killers" today -- " ...in a world of rapid and constant change, many people still manage to think that they can get away with routine. That's why I'd suggest you undertake an "attitude inventory" during your next staff, board or executive meeting."[ Read the article ]

Permanent link to this item ...posted at 05:18 PM...November 12, 2004

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"What I Learned From Frogs in Texas" going to print today; online purchase now available

We're sending our final files to the printer in about a 1/2 hour, along with the cover. The book will be available for deliver by the end of next week.

You can now buy the book online and we will ship you one of the first copies.

Permanent link to this item ...posted at 01:18 PM...November 11, 2004

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In honor of my Dad on Remembrance Day

Here's a TV clip about a program my dad -- a WWII veteran -- was involved in just prior to his death 6 years ago. We should always remember the sacrifices they made....
Watch the video.

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	: Thinking ketchup! : Relaunched web site - weblog in progress! : "Frogs in Texas" web site : Oblio Press ... Articles: Does your organization use these innovation killers? Strategy: "What I Learned From Frogs in Texas" going to print today; online purchase now available : In honor of my Dad on Remembrance Day Thinking ketchup! "When Heinz came out with its "upside down," ketchup bottle, Jim Carroll was amazed by the response. Not by the innovative product's effect on sales, but in the peculiar way people reacted to the bottle. As many people opted to turn the white cap up instead of leaving it pointed down as intended. And Mr. Carroll says that move is symbolic of how many people in all walks of life resist change." I've got a couple of sessions in the next few days; this morning, for the Ontario government, focussing on e-gov trends; then two in New Brunswick looking at the future, trends and forward-thinking. Neat newspaper article here. (Adobe Acrobat) Permanent link to this item ...posted at 06:04 AM...November 30, 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Relaunched web site - weblog in progress! We've had a new Website going up this week, and the Weblog is one of the more challenging parts. It's getting there, but in the meantime, pardon the construction! Permanent link to this item ...posted at 08:52 AM...November 21, 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Frogs in Texas" web site .... is up online and is here. Permanent link to this item ...posted at 04:18 PM...November 16, 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oblio Press ... ...is my publisher. Permanent link to this item ...posted at 12:49 PM... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Does your organization use these innovation killers? The Globe & Mail published my article on "innovation killers" today -- " ...in a world of rapid and constant change, many people still manage to think that they can get away with routine. That's why I'd suggest you undertake an "attitude inventory" during your next staff, board or executive meeting."[ Read the article ] Permanent link to this item ...posted at 05:18 PM...November 12, 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "What I Learned From Frogs in Texas" going to print today; online purchase now available We're sending our final files to the printer in about a 1/2 hour, along with the cover. The book will be available for deliver by the end of next week. You can now buy the book online and we will ship you one of the first copies. Permanent link to this item ...posted at 01:18 PM...November 11, 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In honor of my Dad on Remembrance Day Here's a TV clip about a program my dad -- a WWII veteran -- was involved in just prior to his death 6 years ago. We should always remember the sacrifices they made.... Watch the video. Permanent link to this item ...posted at 07:52 AM... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .