Partnerships and Alliances
EDG has assembled a remarkable network of renowned institutions and thought leaders. Our partnership programs are for organizations wanting to use strategy, design, and implementation best practices to strengthen their innovation and sustainability efforts.
Qmarkets
CIDA (Creative Industries Development Agency
Marshall Goldsmith School of Management
William McDonough
SRI International
Qmarkets
When it comes to innovation, there is special kind of magic in Silicon Valley. While it may appear that it's all about creative new ideas, the success of Silicon Valley actually comes from a highly disciplined approach for taking ideas through a series of iterations all the way to full implementation. At EDG we've had the great fortune to actively participate in this remarkable process, and find out what makes it work. With our partner Qmarkets we have developed an online innovation platform that enables everyone in the enterprise to effectively innovate – together.CIDA (Creative Industries Development Agency, UK)
Creative professionals play a particularly important role during times of profound transformation. Consider for example the preeminent role of design, and more specifically customer experience design in today’s enterprises. EDG provides to CIDA a pallet of tools and frameworks in support of its mission to develop the entrepreneurial and innovation skills of creative people.
Marshall Goldsmith School of Management
The Marshall Goldsmith School of Management at Alliant International University (a not-for-profit institution of higher education with a history distinguished by innovation) offers two programs through its San Francisco and San Diego campuses: Enduring Value and The Innovation Advantage.
William McDonough
Enduring Value: William McDonough’s Approach to Innovation and Sustainable Design is an in-depth workshop for those wanting to launch or profoundly enhance their commitment to sustainability. The workshop combines an overview of Cradle- to-Cradle design essentials with innovation best practices to produce enduring value for businesses and the planet.
SRI International: The Discipline of Innovation
EDG partners with SRI International, one of the world’s leading independent research and technology development organizations, to deliver the Discipline of Innovation, a four-day interactive workshop highlighting SRI’s Value Creation Process. This workshop is designed for executives and senior managers, research and development leaders and product developers interested in learning how to dramatically increase their organization’s potential business growth through innovation.
See also Curt Carlson’s and William W. Wilmot’s recently published book, Innovation: The 5 Disciplines for Creating What Customers Want.
EDG, SRI International and Stanford University’s Innovation Journalism Program have combined to offer Next Generation Media: Capitalizing on the Innovation Economy to media outlets around the world. The week long program is designed for executives, senior management and journalists who are looking to secure their organization’s relevance and competitive advantage in the digital era.
