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Step Away From Your Desk: Innovation Requires Focused Relaxation

Social media is full of posts extolling the virtues of constant work, but they’ve inspired me to think more about  the possible outcomes of #thegrind. 

Keeping Innovation Alive: The Road Ahead [Recap]

In our third roundtable webinar, NS asked business leaders compelling questions about what innovation will look like in the future.

Innovation in the New Normal Webinar Recap

In our second roundtable webinar, NS led a discussion on the challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic & what innovation in the "new normal" looks like.

Innovation is an "Infinite Game"

Smart companies understand that business competition is an "inifinite game" and the objective is to keep playing as long as possible.

PARTNER, INNOVATE, COMMERCIALIZE, DISRUPT: NS at CES 2019

Nottingham Spirk exhibited at CES for the first time in 2019, and we invited a few of our client-partners to show the world what we achieved together.

3 Tips for Perpetual Disruption and Increasing Innovation Success

Bill Nottingham shares his thoughts on how to achieve "perpetual disruption" by increasing creativity to innovate over and over again.

Technology Empowers Innovation

Nottingham Spirk was honored to be selected as a feature episode in a video series on innovative companies for Intel Corporation.

Take Risks & Rock! — What Innovators & Musicians Have in Common

At Nottingham Spirk we take a creative approach to business. And we can learn about innovation and collaboration from musicians.

Boundary Crossing with The Marvel Method

We find Vulture.com's profile of Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee and the so-called Marvel Method an intriguing glimpse into the process of innovation.

Musings: Where Do Ideas Come From? Part 3

Bill Rabbitt, Engineering Project Manager, answers the question, "Where do ideas come from?" This is the third in a series.

Your Not-To-Do List: More phrases that stifle innovation

Nottingham Spirk weighs in on seemingly innocent phrases we hear from partner-clients that dismiss new ideas and stifle their ability to innovate.

Musings: Where Do Ideas Come From? Part 2

Vikki Nowak, Nottingham Spirk's VP of Strategy, answers the question, "Where do ideas come from?" This article is the second in a series

Lessons from Google's "Moonshot Factory"

We use the Atlantic's recent article on Google X's secretive "moonshot factory" as an opportunity to comment on radical creativity.

If I Knew Now What I'll Know Then: Data-First Innovation

Data-First Innovation challenges companies to define the richest and most valuable data they would like to collect, then begin ideating.

Leadership By Design: Views from the Montgomery Summit

NS participated in the annual Montgomery Summit, and came away with some fresh insights about leadership for innovation and design.

New Year: Resolve to Innovate More in 2017

In the new year, companies can resolve to innovate, break old habits and be more productive. Here are our top suggestions to maximize innovation potential.

Connected Mobility: CES 2017 was filled with moving experiences

After attending CES 2017, our takeaway was the theme of "Connected Mobility" and the relationship between people and devices, and devices and other devices.

Disruptive Product & Business Innovation Go Hand in Hand

Learn how to overcome the obstacles in getting disruptive product innovation to market using business innovation.

Top 5 Consumer Product Innovation Trends

Nottingham Spirk looks at some recent trends in consumer product innovation and development that are likely to remain important in the foreseeable future.

Disrupt yourself before someone else does

Chief Executive Magazine reached out to Nottingham Spirk and client-partner Matco Tools for input about how to 'disrupt yourself' for growth.

SXSW Interactive: The Front End of Innovation

Nottingham Spirk visited SXSW Interactive in Austin, TX to find the front end of innovation that might debut at some future CES.

Innovation is not a thing we do on Thursday

John and Bill Nottingham talk about business innovation ideas, creativity and inspiration at Cleveland's venerable City Club.

2016 Edison Awards: Three Client Collaborations Nominated

Three products designed by product & business innovation firm Nottingham Spirk are in the running for the 2016 Edison Awards, which recognizes innovation.

MTD Named A 2015 Lowes Innovation Partner of the Year

Lowe's named MTD Products as a 2015 Innovation and Vendor Partner of the Year for the Troy-Bilt FLEX yard care system, developed with Nottingham Spirk.

Smart Business: Innovation Factory

Business innovation needs to be constant and relentless, which is why Nottingham Spirk has created a complete innovation factory. Read more.

Biomimicry is "Natural" Innovation

Biomimicry isn’t itself a product but a process, drawing on natural organisms and processes in order to spark innovation. It’s an emerging field.

The Relentless Pursuit of Information and "Insights"

User Insights, the relentless pursuit of information, even when you think you have all the answers, guides everything we do.

Innovation and Education: We need more "STEAM"

Larry Quinlan, Deloitte’s CIO officer, argues in favor of “STEAM,” in which the A stands for the arts. “It’s not enough to be technologically brilliant,”

Engineer Opportunities: Elsie's New Car

Four students upgraded a little girl’s beloved motorized mini-car. Flynn McPherson explains how the students were able to engineer opportunities.

2015 CES: Emerging Innovation

At the 2015 CES Show, we were impressed with showcases from universities like CWRU, with 9 student startups, along with other smaller companies

Taming the Unruly Reciprocating Saw

Nottingham Spirk tames the unruly reciprocating saw - faster, oil impregnated double blades dramatically reduce kickback and create smooth entry cuts.

Vertical Innovation®

Vertical Innovation is the alignment of resources and culture - possible because we’ve brought all of this under one roof in our Innovation Center.

Zurn Aquasense : Sometimes The Best Technology Is Hidden

Elevating brands above the competition through the vertical innovation process of research and delivery.

Create a Culture of Innovation

Nottingham & Spirk provide practical advice on how companies can foster a culture of innovation that engages employees and delivers compelling results.

A New Years Greeting from Nottingham Spirk

As we approach the New Year we are thankful for the many stakeholders who have made this a successful year for Nottingham Spirk

Creating Ways To Make An Impact: 70-20-10 Rule

Get more detail on how your business can follow the 70-20-10 rule.

Keep Big Ideas From Eating Your Core Business

John and Bill Nottingham of Nottingham Spirk discuss what companies need to do to create the next big ideas in this Tech Talk Podcast.

Key to Success: Innovation

Investing in innovation was key to success in order to keep their manufacturing operating at capacity.

25 Most Innovative: Urgent Rx

Urgent Rx is known for their fast-acting, over-the-counter, single-use, powder packs that treat common ailments such as headaches, allergies, and more.

Innovation Awards for Scotts Snap System

The spreader system was applauded for bearing standout graphics, encompassing colors, brand identity and clear communication of product intent.

Lawn Care Innovation With Scotts

Scotts Miracle-Gro sums up what a desirable innovation is: “When we make something easier and less time-consuming, we think we have a good innovation.”