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Mar 224 min read

"The Power of Incremental Change: How Small Steps can Lead to Big Impact for Active Learners"

The Bill Bowerman Legacy Track and Field Clinic with World Class Coach Harry Marra We had a vision of creating a quality track and field...

Jan 222 min read

Seed, scale and replicate

The approach at IncubatorU takes ideas that begin as a seed and aligns people, processes and projects to be able to scale.

Jan 74 min read

Just doing it wrong at times is the solution to getting it right

How the IncubatorU 5-Step Methodology is applied to any situation. Every year while I was leading the product creation for Nike Tennis I...

Mar 4, 20221 min read

A Vision and Dream is becoming a Reality. We still need every team member to get to the finish line!

There is nothing better than seeing the progress of a project as it begins to emerge and begin to appear like the designs, renderings and...

Mar 4, 20224 min read

Vibrant and wired communities drive new opportunities!

During the past 12 months I have seen rural communities that have brought fiber networks to their towns creating economic and educational

Mar 4, 20222 min read

Focus on what is possible

Our ability to provide a clear vision and mission to our network of coaches and partners for the benefit of these athletes

Mar 4, 20223 min read

A Track becomes a refuge for athletes as well as a community

The same home stretch that was a refuge for athletes to compete safely this summer became a refuge for many local residents

Mar 4, 20224 min read

The Athletic Department and Blue Ribbon Sports...starting young at Nike. 1978-83

I tell people I grew up with the company ( Nike) and love the experiences and relationships I gained through those formative years.

Mar 4, 20223 min read

Ask yourself how you can help... I asked at at Age 16: Do you need shoes tested?

The simplicity of the approach to reach out to see if you can help resulted with the loading up my car with 3-4 cases of prototype Nikes

Mar 4, 20223 min read

Grit, passion and the permission to dream.......

My intention is to bring inspiration and and share an approach through my experiences and stories that I can help you have your own approach

Mar 4, 20223 min read

If track spikes could talk.....Day 5 of 5!

I have to admit it has been fun for me to research some of the spikes and remember those early memories of my first few sets of spikes.

Mar 4, 20223 min read

If track spikes could talk...1973-Day 4 of 5

The sport of track and field including cross country created friendships and memories for life. I am impressed with the craftsmanship.

Mar 4, 20222 min read

If track spikes could talk...1952-Day 3 of 5

This spike saw competition in 1952-53 while my Dad was studying and working his way through Willamette University in Salem Oregon.

Mar 4, 20222 min read

If track spikes could talk...1950-Day 2 of 5

I love these spikes that have the first "brand logo" even though I am not sure what brand had the vision to design the wrap around nylon web

Mar 4, 20222 min read

If track spikes could talk...1948-Day 1 of 5

I love the history and heritage of products and want to share as I continue to go through my archives

Mar 4, 20222 min read

Nike leader's Wisdom-Timeless.....

PHK wrote this in May of 2010 at least 6 months after the layoffs and I imagine it was directed at the senior leadership at that time.

Mar 4, 20223 min read

Innovation at the Intersection

We love any opportunity that has the potential to bring a diverse group of people together to accomplish something spectacular.

Mar 4, 20221 min read

IncubatorU Media HIghlights

Michael Bergmann's Media Updates:

Mar 4, 20225 min read

Fearless Innovation Together

Perfect conditions, an electric atmosphere, and three fit and determined athletes created a magical moment for thousands of local track fans

Mar 4, 20228 min read

Team Transformation Inspired by those on the team!

I have so many stories about how an organization or team has all the tools in the world to be great but something gets in the way of that...

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