Revised policy on “Life is short”

Life is not necessarily short, but it goes by very fast. One minute, we’re 13, listening to a new rock record, insecurely wondering how we’ll ever manage to tell our “crush” that they mean the world to us. (later finding out it was mutual…). The next minute, that record is celebrating its 20th anniversary with [...]

Formula1 can no longer afford innovation. What?

For every problem that money can fix, a new one arrives. Formula1 racing boss, Max Mosley, is working on setting a budget cap for F1 teams to respect next year; a set limit to the amount of money they can spend on their season. This is hugely ironic, given that Formula1 is, by most accounts, the [...]

How Pixar is Creating Innovation

Last year, McKinsey Quarterly interviewed Brad Bird and asked him about creativity, innovation, team-building and management. Brad Bird has produced The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and many more animated works (including episodes of The Simpsons) Not only is his approach is extremely effective, but more importantly, Brad Bird is very well respected by his peers and gets [...]