by Julie Austin | Nov 23, 2020 | Innovation
When you think of innovation, you might picture tech companies or startups, but innovation is just as important in more traditional industries, like convenience stores. One company that’s leading the way in this space is 7-Eleven. 7-Eleven innovation has allowed the...
by Julie Austin | Oct 28, 2020 | Innovation, Strategy
The association industry is facing a significant shift, with evolving demographics and changing member needs driving new challenges. As associations navigate these changes, they must remain adaptable and innovative to sustain growth. The Association Economic Outlook...
by Julie Austin | Aug 5, 2019 | Innovation
Experience America’s Innovative Spirit at the Henry Ford Museum Visiting the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, Michigan is like stepping into a living history of innovation and creativity. Nestled just outside Detroit, this museum isn’t...
by Julie Austin | Nov 3, 2018 | Innovation, Uncategorized
In an era where speed-to-market and innovation define competitive advantage, prototyping in research and development (R&D) has emerged as an indispensable practice. Last week, I had the privilege of delivering the innovation keynote for the James Hardie Research...
by Julie Austin | Nov 5, 2017 | Innovation, Uncategorized
Updated September 2025 If there’s one phrase that has the power to crush creativity, silence bold ideas, and stall progress in its tracks, it’s this one:“That’s the way it’s always been done.” It’s the ultimate excuse. A conversation killer. A safety blanket for...
by Julie Austin | Nov 1, 2017 | Innovation
Updated September 2025 From the paint bays of 1920s body shops to the kitchen junk drawer, Scotch® Tape is the tiny invention that changed how we fix, build, and improvise. This is the surprisingly human story of Richard Gurley Drew—and how a curious promise, a lot of...
