Innovation Champions

We ran across a cool article today pointing out the failings of big
business to innovate properly. We agree. This article focuses in on
the champion being a key drvier in the innovation process. In fact
the article sites that SRI has a policy of 'no champion, no project,
no kidding.'

http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=193400710

The article does not address opening innovation up to external
sources. We view that as a key in our work with Fortune 500 clients.
Read more on that at http://www.mercurytechlabs.com/consulting.html.