Who We Are
InnovationNetwork’s purpose is to support a vibrant global economy by
helping individuals and businesses to thrive and grow through innovation. And,
because innovation is about creating the future, by helping those in our network
to develop core competencies in product and service innovation, we believe that
all business and industry advance.
When IN was founded in the early 90s, little information was available about
innovation—even the definition was hazy. So our focus was to provide
ways for people to share information, methodologies and experiences in the then-emerging
field. People around the world, from organizations large and small, public and
private, have shared stories and information at our meetings, virtual and real.
Over the past 15 years, thousands of people from hundreds of organizations in
dozens of countries have participated in action learning processes: our InnovationConvergence
conferences, our in-depth program InnovationUniversity, as well as other events
and workshops.
Our interactions and experiences have resulted in tools such as the InnovationDNA,
a framework for thinking about innovation, the Survey
of People-Practices in Innovation, an innovation climate assessment that
helps companies know where to start to build their competencies, the InnovationWizard,
a turn-key, innovation website filled with information, idea stimulators and
mini-workshops that can be linked to an organization’s intranet, and a
host of other “gear” for stimulating growth through innovation.
Innovators and their champions tend to be optimistic and future-oriented. They
believe that the “buck starts here,” and that they can contribute
to a better, brighter tomorrow for everyone. We are proud to be part of
this dynamic group and to play a role in making innovation a key competency in
organizations around the world.
If you are just getting started on your innovation journey, please feel free
to contact us.
The Leaders of InnovationNetwork
 Ruth Ann Hattori, Co-Founder—Energy, passion and searching for "new
and better" characterize Ruth Ann's daily diet. Having cut her teeth in
the fashion industry, she thrives on the new and different. The speed and excitement
of innovation drew her to this work, but it's the people that keep her here. "People
will shock you with their genius if you let them pursue their passions," she
says. "Create the environment for synergy, and you'll see magic happen." Click
here for more on Ruth Ann. Email: staff@InnovationNetwork.Biz
 Dana Whitney Wolcott, Director—New solutions new technologies
and win-win scenarios driven by curiosity and passion for new ideas would describe
Dana and his approach to taking on life’s challenges--be it a new business,
a clever product or a novel way to attack the 2-3 zone in his next basketball
game. If it’s fresh, cool and done with outstanding design quality, Dana
would be intrigued and ready to buy in. Click
here for more on Dana.
Email: staff@InnovationNetwork.Biz
 Joyce Wycoff, Co-Founder emeritus—Joyce is a die-hard optimist
who believes in the proverbial better way. She was once called the “epicenter
of innovation” by Doug Hall because she truly created a hub for the study
of innovation. We thank Joyce for her tireless devotion to the education
of innovators all over the world. And, we hope she’ll drop in on
us from time to time…just to stir the idea pot! Click
here for more on Joyce.
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