by Doug Hall | Jul 5, 2019 | Eureka! Blog, Innovation News
Significant overall sales growth can be realized if: A) You cut your product line by as much at 50%.B) You expand your product line to service all customers. The correct answer is A, you cut your product line by as much as 50%. This has proved itself again and again...
by Doug Hall | May 2, 2019 | Eureka! Blog, Innovation News
Years ago at Procter & Gamble my team and I were trying to sort out what to do after having just gotten some horrible product testing results. Tim Feely, who I believe was a Product Development Director at the time, stopped into the meeting and told...
by Doug Hall | Apr 18, 2019 | Eureka! Blog, Innovation News
Using innovation to grow sales and profits is an accepted business concept. Actually taking action on innovations – especially big idea innovations – is scary for many. The Eureka! Ranch team has developed a new PROJECT P&L tool for helping innovators...
by Doug Hall | Apr 11, 2019 | Eureka! Blog, Innovation News
After 48 years of innovating and 33 years of consulting – I believe that the ROOT CAUSE of a lack of innovation at most companies is the lack of TRUST that leaders have in the ability of their teams to innovate successfully. This lack of trust sets off a chain...
by Doug Hall | Apr 4, 2019 | Eureka! Blog, Innovation News
A wise man taught me recently the difference between a Bartender and a Mixologist. A Mixologist is a guru who creates cocktails. The mixologist is a celebrated celebrity. A Bartender is a friend who creates connections. The bartender is a teacher,...
by Doug Hall | Mar 28, 2019 | Eureka! Blog, Innovation News
The following is my first draft of a commencement speech to a Graduate school that I’m giving in May. I’d love your ideas and advice. Family and friends this is a very special group of people. To be awarded an advanced degree requires that the candidate formally...
