Nicholas D. Evans

Contributing writer

Nicholas D. Evans is the Chief Innovation Officer at WGI, a national design and professional services firm. He is the founder of Thinkers360, the world’s premier B2B thought leader and influencer marketplace as well as Innovators360.

Articles by Nicholas D. Evans

5 tips for building your innovation ecosystem
Managing Innovation & Disruptive Technology

5 tips for building your innovation ecosystem

If it’s innovation you’re after, look beyond the brand names. Chances are, they’re not as innovative as you may think.
By Nicholas D. Evans May 17, 2022
10 CIO resolutions for 2022
Managing Innovation & Disruptive Technology

10 CIO resolutions for 2022

Is advancing your career on your personal to-do list for the new year? Let these ideas be your guide.
By Nicholas D. Evans January 17, 2022
10 strategic tech trends for the infrastructure industry in 2022
Managing Innovation & Disruptive Technology

10 strategic tech trends for the infrastructure industry in 2022

The time has come for digital transformation in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Here are 10 technology trends that will shape the future of infrastructure.
By Nicholas D. Evans November 24, 2021
Managing Innovation & Disruptive Technology

3 tips for combatting not-invented-here syndrome

Company culture and internal politics can block ideas at any time as they make their perilous journey from concept to value. These techniques will help you knock down those barriers to innovation.
By Nicholas D. Evans September 14, 2021
Managing Innovation & Disruptive Technology

16 traits of a world class chief innovation officer

Your innovation program, and the role of the CINO, is too important to leave to chance. Make sure whoever holds the top innovation job has these essential qualities.
By Nicholas D. Evans April 5, 2021
9 best practices for better innovation
Managing Innovation & Disruptive Technology

9 best practices for better innovation

Following these steps for prioritizing ideas will help you seize the most promising opportunities.
By Nicholas D. Evans October 30, 2020
Building enterprise agility
Managing Innovation & Disruptive Technology

Building enterprise agility

Why and how to foster this key capability in your organization
By Nicholas D. Evans September 7, 2020
3 steps to developing a risk response advisory system
Managing Innovation & Disruptive Technology

3 steps to developing a risk response advisory system

Much like DEFCON is used in the U.S. Armed Forces to react to changing threat levels, your enterprise needs its own PANDCON to deal with changing pandemic conditions. Here's how to get started.
By Nicholas D. Evans June 23, 2020
5 ways to fast-track your next AI implementation
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5 ways to fast-track your next AI implementation

Some quick wins around this important enabling technology can further the business case for more investment in broader digital transformation and innovation initiatives.
By Nicholas D. Evans August 20, 2019
Why you don’t need a Chief [insert new tech name here] Officer
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Why you don’t need a Chief [insert new tech name here] Officer

The next time you read a call to action about the need for a new CXO role, you can apply these three steps to take a more disciplined approach to getting to grips with the technology or trend and seizing the opportunity.
By Nicholas D. Evans November 26, 2018
5 design considerations for your design thinking workshop
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5 design considerations for your design thinking workshop

The most productive ideation workshops, and those with the best customer experience, are those that have a unique DNA comprised of strategy, people, process, technology and which have been refined and optimized over years of experience.
By Nicholas D. Evans August 27, 2018