Innovation Pillows

"It's always 'Sit,' 'Stay,' 'Heel'—never 'Think,' 'Innovate,' 'Be yourself.' "

Suggestion and 'outside-the-box' suggestions.

"Og discovered fire, and Thorak invented the wheel. There's nothing left for us."

'Ms. Peters, hold all calls. I'm busy implementing yet another hastily conceived and unproven education innovation.'

"I'm starting a startup that helps other startups start up."

"I'm not doubting that it does the job well. All I'm saying is that it might be a little more than is actually necessary."

'Hey weirdo, where do you think you're going?'

'And the best thing about this electric thermal underwear is, no batteries, it's solar!'

"I like it!"

'This really is an innovative approach, but I'm afraid we can't consider it. It's never been done before.'

'Your proposal is innovative, Unfortunately we won't be able to use it because we've never tried something like this before,'

Innovation department.

'Your proposal is innovative. Unfortunately we won't be able to use it because we've never tried something like that before.'

Your proposal is bold and innovative but we are a traditional corporation. I would prefer changes like the ones we've tried before

"After fire and the wheel, it was only logical to invent the patent attorney."

'Product diversification, I like that.'

Neanderthal man's lack of curiosity doomed him to extinction.

'And here's our new and improved version.'

'I was close to a breakthrough when the grant money ran out.'

"Actually, I got some pretty good ideas when I was in the box."

'Your proposal is written with clarity and conviction. Send it up to legal for obfuscation.'

'Diversity is good, pass it down.'

"O.K., on my signal we're going to shift from pre-millennial to post-millennial thinking."

'I have an idea...let's start thinking outside the box.'

'I hope that's a carbon neutral,low voltage, eco friendly idea you're having there, Carlisle.'

Caveman turning the wheel into a bar.

To Do List: Invent Smaller Post-It Notes.

'And no more of those old fashioned ideas, Simms.'

Innovate or die.

'This is gonna sound crazy, but I've got an idea.'

'Well, SURE they'd like me to come up with bold and innovative ideas...but I've got a career to protect!'

'Kids today with all their technology.'

'It's not easy being ahead of your time.'

Tissue factory: 'Forget about softness. Tests show we could triple sales if we add pepper.'

'Ok everyone, we want fresh ideas. There's no point in reinventing the...the...errmm...'