Why Suggestion Boxes Fail -- And What to Do Instead
October 28, 2026Somebody, decades ago, nailed a box to a breakroom wall, cut a slit in the top, and labeled it "Suggestions." The intention was good:...
What Happens After You Outgrow Your Suggestion Box, Spreadsheet, or Homebrew System
April 8, 2026You already know something is broken. The spreadsheet that tracked 40 improvements just fine is now a 12-tab monster maintained by a...
Hype Innovation with the Best Idea Management Software
March 29, 2022Businesses increasingly turn to idea management tools to capture, manage, measure, and reward employee recommendations for positive change....
9 Reasons Your Suggestion Box Failed
July 21, 2016Suggestion boxes are a common, but ineffective, way to engage employees in continuous improvement. They’re usually implemented with the...
5 Things to Look for When Evaluating Improvement Software
March 24, 2015Since the idea of improvement software is pretty new, it’s probably helpful to begin this blog by explaining what it is. Improvement...
Why Business Leaders are Embracing Idea Software
April 2, 2015More and more business leaders are realizing that improvement and innovation do not happen without intent. This is leading to a rise in the...
Free eBook Download! Moving Forward: From Suggestion Boxes to KaiNexus
March 24, 2015We spend a lot of time at KaiNexus talking to people about the strategies they've tried when pursuing a culture of continuous improvement....
Use Idea Software to Maximize Your Company's Creative Potential
August 28, 2015Nurture Ideas with Improvement Software
Discounting the time we sleep, we spend more than 50% of our time working. While working, many of...

