Digital Tonto
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Bent Flyvbjerg, author of How Big Things Get Done, frequently highlights the planning fallacy as a key reason why projects go awry. We tend to trust too much in our plans, often underestimating setbacks and complications. This issue becomes even more pronounced in change initiatives, where the change itself can provoke resistance, creating additional obstacles that slow progress.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
When you’re planning for a vacation, it is essential to hand over work efficiently. Begin by notifying colleagues and clients of your absence well in advance, ideally four to six weeks ahead. It is good practice to find a colleague to act as your backup at least a month in advance. Then, create a detailed handover document, listing current project status, pending tasks, and instructions for what they’d need to take care of while you’re away.
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HYPE Innovation
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Launching an innovation management system does not have to be guesswork, and it is simpler than most organizations think. Unlike routine processes, innovation thrives on continuous change. Waiting until you can get it totally right misses the point. Innovation is not a destination; it is a mindset. This means getting started is easy, and you can continuously iterate to explore, improve, and enhance.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Many leaders today are stretched beyond capacity, and in that state, feelings of resentment can readily emerge and take hold. Whether you’re already feeling resentful or just starting to feel the tinges of this emotion, try these five strategies to safeguard your and your team’s well-being and performance: pinpoint the source, step outside yourself, focus on solutions, communicate constructively, and let go.
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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?
Leapfrogging
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Getting the executive team and board of directors to work together like a well-oiled machine? That’s the secret sauce for any business aiming to hit it big. Importance of Strategic Alignment When the exec team and board are on the same page, it’s like a symphony: everyone knows their part, and everything runs smoothly. Clear alignment means: Everyone sings the same tune People take charge and know who’s doing what Resources get used wisely with no waste Strategic Alignment Bene
Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski If you want to have an IoT (Internet of Things) program, you’ve got to connect your products. If you want to build trust, give without getting. If you need someone with experience in manufacturing automation, hire a pro.
Business Innovation Brief brings together the best content for business innovation and strategy professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Tullio Siragusa
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Critical Habits of High Performers in the New Normal: A Blueprint for Sustainable Success Where the lines between personal and professional life blur, the question of high performance has become more relevant than ever. How do individuals and organizations not only achieve but sustain excellence in this “new normal”? Mark Cunningham, founder of The Achieve Institute, shared insights on The Bliss Business Podcast that offer a timely and profound answer to this question.
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 31, 2024
As much as we wish we could, we can’t eliminate uncertainty in the world. But we can control how we respond to it, and one of the ways that we can respond is to help create workplaces where people feel seen, supported, and able to contribute meaningfully. This article includes a curated list of HBR articles and podcast episodes to help you manage yourself, your team, and your organization when you’re consumed with what’s happening outside of work.
Leapfrogging
OCTOBER 30, 2024
You want smooth sailing for your organization, right? Well, when your bigwigs and board members see eye to eye, magic happens. They’re all geared up to steer the company toward those lofty goals. This means smarter decisions, more inventive ideas, and plans that actually get you somewhere. When everyone’s in sync, they’re pushing the dance floor in the same direction.
Innovation Excellence
OCTOBER 31, 2024
GUEST POST from Shep Hyken There’s good news for those who fly the friendly skies. The experience is getting better. If you think about it, airlines have a simple product experience. It’s a plane that moves people. Safety is the number one priority. Beyond that, get the passengers to the destination on time.
Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin
As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.
Innov8rs
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Innov8rs | Don’t look at the size of the opportunity - focus on strategic fit to select the right innovation ideas for your business. Can innovation in an established organization be compared to innovation in a startup? As David Rogers, author and Columbia Business School professor, noted in his recent Innov8rs session, both of these setups are something of a double-edged sword, with benefits and drawbacks.
CMOE
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Supervisors in manufacturing fill a critical role that influences both the productivity and the culture of a plant. However, the transition from line worker to supervisor can be fraught with challenges that many companies fail to adequately address. This gap can lead to decreased performance, team discord, and high turnover. To prevent this, it’s crucial to recognize the unique demands of the role and focus on developing supervisors in a thoughtful and structured way.
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Uncertainty around AI takes different shapes and forms, but we can boil it down to three main categories that every manager should consider: state, effect and response uncertainty. State uncertainty occurs when managers lack sufficient information to predict market trends and changes. Managers experiencing this type of uncertainty face challenges in understanding AI’s current capabilities and potential developments.
Leapfrogging
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The synergy between your executive team and the board is like a well-choreographed dance; it’s all about moving together in harmony towards shared goals. When these groups communicate effectively, dream big together, and align their strategies, it’s magic. This teamwork utilizes everyone’s talents to push the organization onward and upward.
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Innovation Excellence
OCTOBER 30, 2024
GUEST POST from Stefan Lindegaard In the infographic below from Justin Mecham you’ll see a comprehensive overview that serves as a source of inspiration for leading change. Regarding this, I have a question for you: Which three aspects of this overview do you find most compelling, and why?
Innov8rs
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Innov8rs | ROI, AI, ESG and more. At The Innovator’s Handbook 2024 Launch Event last year December, we invited several thought leaders and experts to share their predictions for what would happen in the world of corporate innovation in 2024, in short 8-min talks. The year did fly by… and much has happened. So with 2025 already in its final quarter, we checked in with some of the guests, asking how their prediction played out.
Tullio Siragusa
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Breaking Free from the Chains of Force: Why the Future of Work Requires Radical Change The future of work is upon us, and it’s clear that the traditional systems we’ve clung to for so long are no longer sufficient. In a recent Bliss Business Podcast episode, Jose Leal, co-founder of Radical World, shared his perspective on why work models of the past are collapsing under the weight of their own dysfunction.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
A new report suggests that not only are the experiences of women under 30 similar to those of women 50 and older — in some ways, they’re worse.
Speaker: Paul Heller
Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro
Leapfrogging
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Creating a game plan that gels with your leadership team and board of directors spells success. Here, we talk about why getting everyone on the same wavelength is a big deal and what can tip the scales when you’re plotting your business strategy. The Importance of Being on the Same Page Getting your leadership team and board of directors singing the same tune is like finding the secret ingredient in a recipe.
Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
GUEST POST from David Burkus It’s often said by teams that “diversity is our strength.” We take for granted the idea that diverse teams bring more lived experiences, ideas, and solutions to the table. When asked, “How does diversity affect teamwork?
innosabi Innovation Insights
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
There are primarily four types of innovation, each offering unique benefits to businesses. In this comprehensive overview, we’ll explore these four types in detail: Incremental Innovation: The foundation of continuous improvement. Disruptive Innovation: Challenging the status quo and creating new markets. Adjacent Innovation: Expanding into related markets or industries.
Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
At a Glance Timothy Hughes, Co-Founder and CEO, DLA Ignite Focus Areas : Social, Sales, Personal Branding, Marketing Thinkers360 In-Depth Profile & Portfolio: Timothy (Tim) Hughes Social Media: LinkedIn | X Books: Social Selling: Techniques to Influence Buyers and Changemakers Highlighted Content : Why you’re letting revenue slip through your fingers on social media , #TimTalk – Inform, inspire interview tips unpacked with Kim Chandler McDonald.
Speaker: Aindra Misra, Senior Manager, Product Management (Data, ML, and Cloud Infrastructure) at BILL
Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the critical intersection of data privacy and AI governance. In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, building robust governance frameworks is essential to fostering innovation while staying compliant with regulations. Our expert speaker, Aindra Misra, will guide you through best practices for ensuring data protection while leveraging AI capabilities.
Leapfrogging
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Getting your executive teams and boards to march in sync is kinda like making sure the band plays the same tune—crucial for your organization to hit the high notes. This alignment ensures that everyone’s clear on the company’s mission, vision, and game plan. When you’ve got the strategy straight, you’re all set to steer resources efficiently towards your goals.
Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
GUEST POST from Greg Satell The Cold War was fundamentally different from any conflict in history. It was, to be sure, less over land, blood and treasure than it was about ideas. Communist countries believed that their ideology would prevail. They were wrong. The Berlin Wall fell and capitalism, it seemed, was triumphant.
Planview
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The business world is caught up in a whirlwind of change. How your enterprise responds to that change can determine whether your organization is an industry leader or another company stuck in the middle of the pack. That’s because a defining trait of best-in-class organizations is their ability to quickly pivot in the face of changing market conditions, emerging and disruptive technology, and shifting customer demands.
ImagineNation
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
Scaling your business is an excellent way to raise revenue and build a lasting brand, but it can be tricky, right? You can make it a little easier for yourself by doing the following: 1. Get Your Finances Sorted Scaling means spending—on inventory, marketing, team expansion, or maybe a fancy new office (if that’s your thing). To make it work, you need to keep a close watch on your cash flow.
Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight
As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
An analysis of 18 years of data on user behavior and its moderation reveals that the failure stems from five common misconceptions about toxicity.
Yet2
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Words by Carlos Pichardo Today, industries are harnessing breakthrough technologies allowing previously untapped kinds of waste to be transformed into valuable resources. Waste repurposing isn’t new. What’s new are the technologies converting complex and unconventional byproducts—think non-recyclable plastics, agricultural remnants like shells, and even CO₂ emissions—into sustainable materials and ingredients essential to production.
Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Lessons from a Leaked Document GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton In the often murky world of corporate communication, a leaked MrBeast document has emerged as a beacon of clarity. Far from being your typical vague, jargon-filled memo, this onboarding document is a crystal-clear recipe for success that’s as refreshing as it is rare.
Innovation 360 Group
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
November 25, 13:00 - 14:00 CET The post Using AI to Enhance Social Media Impact – Session 1 of 4 appeared first on Innovation360.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
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