Simplicity in Project Design
Image source: MLive.com I consistently talk about my 40 years in this engineering business and the friends I have made. I define “friends” as clients, competitors, colleagues, magazine editors, used equipment dealers, etc. This blog is about what I learned from one of these friends (or her father, really) about simplicity in project design. I was working with an engineering company based in Canada on a project in Saudi Arabia that also involved teams from Europe and Australia. Talk about a mix…
Accessible Running Shoes: Great Steps in Innovation
In November 2020, I wrote a blog about my two favorite topics of innovation and running I was sharing my thoughts on the new carbon fiber running shoes and how Nike’s innovation led to new and improved running shoes. Well, they are at it again. This blog will focus on their latest steps in innovation. In a recent BusinessWeek article, “How Nike Designed Hands-Free Sneakers for People With Disabilities,” we learn about a new shoe called “Go FlyEase.” This breakthrough is Nike’s attempts…
Take the Gold for Problem Solving — Olympic Style
This blog often shares perspectives on innovation and leadership, traits we see in spades during the Olympics. As this Winter Olympics unfolds in China, though, let’s discuss the awesome problem-solving skills of the Olympians and what we can apply to our own business endeavors. The performances of Olympic athletes can seem unbelievable. Part of the joy of watching the Games is seeing these amateur athletes accomplish seemingly super-human feats. As we all admire the commitment and dedication…
Aaron Rodgers: The QB & Creativity, Innovation and Evolution
With the American football (not Fußball) season coming to an end towards the playoffs, there are many articles about who will win, etc. My focus, however, is on creativity, innovation, and evolution. According to Conor Orr, in a Sports Illustrated cover story, Aaron Rodgers is the leader in all three of these. To fully appreciate Rodgers, Orr argues we need to “think of the quarterback as a species onto itself.” Consider how the positions around the QB have changed over the past 20 – 30…
Wearables & Drones for Process Safety
It has been difficult to conduct onsite business during the pandemic, but we all must adjust and innovate to meet client’s needs. Fortunately, digital technology is offering us many alternative ways to ensure process safety. In this blog, I’ll discuss what I’ve seen so far with wearable technology and drones. Wearable technologies have seen rapid growth during the pandemic. They are lightweight, safe, and cost-effective devices that can help improve operational efficiencies, speed-up…