Debra M. Amidon
About: Author and practitioner of innovation strategy and the knowledge economy; Learning from travels to 35 countries (so-far) and linking 160 experts from 60 nations - known as the E100 - featured on a Global Knowledge Leadership Map; 1st introduced the concept of 'intellectual capital' in 1987 and the concept of 'collaborative advantage' in 1991. Articles and books - including The Innovation SuperHighway - now in a dozen languages; but the prize contribution is a children's book - In Search of Innovation - translated last month into Latvian and delivered at the Baltic Dynamics Innovation Circus that drew crowds of 10,000. Our message is being well received...
Title
Founder, CEO and Chief Strategist
Organization
ENTOVATION International Ltd.
What are five keys to innovation?
Curiosity, Imagination,
Resourcefulness, Persistence and Patience in dealing with 'Kaleidoscopic Change'
What are the keys to collaboration across traditional boundaries?
Openness, Transparency, Trust, Appetite for Learning, and Treasuring Diversity
What talents or resources do you bring to this community?
Practitioner background in academic, government and industry with explicit global innovation strategy networking for the last 20 years.
Dream partnerships: Which people, organizations, or industry sectors would you or your organization most want to partner with?
I admire people who see things others may not...those who act upon their insights...those who seek to contribute to the success of others. I’m seeking leaders and organizations who can complement and leverage our global Network.
