Innovation Management with Jobs-to-be-done “ People don’t want a 1/4 inch drill; they want a 1/4 inch hole “. This famous quote by Theodore Levitt in 1962 shifted the focus of innovation from the products themselves to the jobs that customers are trying to accomplish, transforming the way companies think about product development.

Innovation and brand growth are vital to long-term business success, especially in a competitive global market. In our recent interview, Yasushi Kusume, Innovation & Creative Manager at IKEA of Sweden AB and an author, shared his insights on how companies can foster innovation and build stronger emotional connections with their customers. Drawing from nearly 40 years of experience in product design and brand management, Yasushi discusses several key concepts, including the Th

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