Our Work
The Past is Full of Frameworks and Models Architected to Get Things Done.
The Future Requires New Models and Frameworks.
NEPTUNE Builds the Human Architects Who Will Create How New Things Get Done.
What We Mean by Architects
An architect of new things, a 1%er or 1%er team, uses the seven NEPTUNE capabilities in collaboration with AI to design what doesn't exist yet in your business. To create the tomorrow's best practices and tomorrow's way of doing your business.
The Data. 11.6M Case Studies
30+ years of systematic innovation research across every industry. Not theories. Actual data on what worked and what didn't.
The Pattern. Only 2% (Actually) Succeeded
The vast majority failed. But the 2% that succeeded all had something in common.
The Analysis. Seven Meta-Capabilities Identified
Not skills training. Not creativity training. Not a huge budget.
Seven capabilities that ensured a winning outcome.
The Framework. NEPTUNE Was Found.
Navigator. Empath. Plate Spinner. Transcender. Umbrella. Ninja. Elephant. The capabilities framework for getting new things done in the AI era.
The Researchers
NEPTUNE emerged from 30+ years of Systematic Innovation research (Darrell Mann) combined with 25+ years of leadership experience (Shana Finnegan).
THE 1%ERS PODCAST: HOW NEW THINGS GET DONE
What's top of mind for every senior leader: How is my company going to do new things in the future with AI? Darrell and Shana discuss a new case every week and apply the context of 1%ers. A "how to" apply the NEPTUNE framework discussion.
The 1%ERS: HOW NEW THINGS GET DONE BOOK
The definitive guide to building the seven capabilities that separate successful innovation from the 98% that fails. Research, frameworks, and practical application for leaders navigating the AI era.
THE NEPTUNE ASSESSMENT
Which of the seven capabilities do you possess? Which need development? Discover your personal NEPTUNE profile and identify the capabilities that will determine your effectiveness navigating the unknown. The assessment is geared to senior leaders in strategic roles. The assessment is not timed so feel free to investigate the choices in answers.