Tue.Apr 23, 2024

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The great miscalculation–and exit–of multinationals in Africa… again

Christensen Institute

Deja vu. In 2015, many multinational companies exited Africa. Nestle cut staff across 21 countries and Barclays, Coca-Cola, Cadbury, Eveready, and SABMiller retreated from different African markets they once believed had promise. The allure of Africa, particularly the widely referenced Africa rising narrative, was fading. The reasons the multinationals cited were all too familiar: failing or inexistent infrastructure, smaller than expected consumer market, struggling institutions, and corruption

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Preventing Ransomware Attacks at Scale

Harvard Business Review

Designing software that’s resilient against the most common cyberattacks is possible — and significantly more cost effective than dealing with the fallout of a hack.

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Predicting Unintended Consequences

Innovation Excellence

The 93% Rule GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton Unintended consequences often catch us off guard despite their predictability. The moment they occur, we gasp in shock, shake our heads, and look at each other in wide-eyed horror at this thing that just happened that we could never ever ever have anticipated.

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How Burnout Became Normal — and How to Push Back Against It

Harvard Business Review

Slowly but steadily, while we’ve been preoccupied with trying to meet demands that outstrip our resources, grappling with unfair treatment, or watching our working hours encroach upon our downtime, burnout has become the new baseline in many work environments. From the 40% of Gen Z workers who believe burnout is an inevitable part of success, to executives who believe high-pressure, “trial-by-fire” assignments are a required rite of passage, to toxic hustle culture that pushes busyness as a badg

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Innovation Management Trends In The Future | Sopheon

Sopheon

With the introduction of generative AI (GenAI), organizations are trying to find the best way to use the technology to support InnovationOps initiatives. In bringing together a company’s culture, ways of working, people and products, companies can operationalize innovation and bring every team member together under an overarching goal. With the help of GenAI, companies will support an InnovationOps ideology more seamlessly and innovate at scale more easily.

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Feeling Unmotivated? Here’s How to Get Out of the Rut

Harvard Business Review

A conversation Harvard Business School’s Boris Groysberg and Robin Abrahams on shifting your mindset and energy at work.

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Reaching New Heights: Empowering Self-Actualization at Work

The Bliss Business Podcast

New Episode Alert | Empowering Self-Actualization at Work Join us for a transformative discussion on the future of business—where helping employees achieve self-actualization is as crucial as maximizing profits. In today's episode, hosted by Stephen Sakach alongside Tullio Siragusa and Ash Maher, we discuss how businesses can climb Maslow's hierarchy of needs and foster an environment that supports personal and professional growth.

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Brunner, HIRI Partner to Offer Marketing, Industry Solutions 

Brunner

Home Improvement Research Institute Picks Brunner for New Strategic Partner Program Navigating the ups and (unfortunate) downs of the home and building products industry is part of our DNA here at Brunner. We keep our finger on the pulse of trends and shifting conditions, particularly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, to help our clients anticipate and adapt to market changes.

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Amazon in Seattle: The Role of Business in Causing and Solving a Housing Crisis

Harvard Business Review

What role should business play in solving societal issues that it helps to create?

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The NFL Draft: Are Teams Getting Better at Selecting Talent?

Michael Roberto

On Thursday, we will have the NFL Draft in which each team selects college players. The draft has become a major television event, and an entire industry of analysts, scouts, and analytics gurus has emerged to flood the airwaves with "expert" commentary. Teams have invested heavily in their scouting departments, and the assessment tools and analytics they use to select players are allegedly far more advanced than they were decades ago.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Celebrating Books on the World Book and Copyright Day 2024

Rmukesh Gupta

This post shares a list of the books that had the most influence on the authors thinking about business and leadership.

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Incremental Vs. Radical Innovation: Which One Is Right for You?

Carla Johnson

April 23, 2024 Picture this: You’re at the innovation crossroads, where the destiny of your business hangs in the balance. Every organization walks this path, each with its own mix of challenges and opportunities. The million-dollar question: incremental vs. radical innovation? Your road to success lies in mastering the art of blending these two approaches.