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Strategy Uncertainty Map Template

Leapfrogging

What is a Strategy Uncertainty Map? Strategy Uncertainty Map: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects A Strategy Uncertainty Map is a structured framework used to assess and manage uncertainties that could impact an organizations strategic decisions. It helps businesses identify, categorize, and prioritize uncertainties based on their potential impact and likelihood, enabling them to develop adaptive strategies in dynamic environments.

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AI Agents Are Changing How People Shop. Here’s What That Means for Brands.    

Harvard Business Review

What retail companies need to know about AI agent optimization.

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Gap Analysis Framework Strategy Template

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What is Gap Analysis? Gap Analysis: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects Gap Analysis is a structured framework used to evaluate the difference between an organizations current performance and its desired future state. By identifying gaps in processes, capabilities, or outcomes , businesses can develop targeted strategies to improve efficiency, enhance competitiveness, and achieve strategic goals.

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Why Open Innovation Fails— And How to Fix It

HYPE Innovation

Open innovation the practice of purposefully managing knowledge flows between internal and external sources to drive new ideasis widely embraced. Yet, many open innovation initiatives fail to deliver meaningful results. The challenge isnt just in generating ideas; its in knowing who to collaborate with, when, and under what conditions.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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The False Dichotomy of Merit and Inclusion

Harvard Business Review

To fairly reward talent in all its forms, companies need to remove barriers that prevent people’s potential and contributions from being recognized.

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It is Okay to Feel Stuck

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski When youre stuck, its not because you dont have good ideas. And its not because youre not smart. Youre stuck because youre trying to do something difficult. Youre stuck because youre trying to triangulate on something thats not quite fully formed.

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Core Competence Analysis Strategy Template

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What is Core Competence Analysis? Core Competence Analysis: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects Core Competence Analysis is a strategic framework used to identify an organizations unique strengths that provide a competitive advantage. These core competencies are the capabilities, knowledge, processes, and assets that set a company apart from its competitors and drive long-term success.

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Smart Chatbot with Microsoft Fabric for Industrial equipment Maintenance

Acuvate

Introduction Chatbots are increasingly becoming an integral part of business operations, particularly in sectors that require real-time responses, such as the oil and gas industry. With the need to constantly monitor equipment, optimize processes, and improve maintenance schedules, leveraging AI-driven chatbots can help streamline communication and decision-making.

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Brand Evangelists Make You More Money

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Art Inteligencia It’s important to differentiate between a “brand evangelist” in a business context, and an “evangelist” in a religious context. When discussing how companies make money, we’re focusing on the business role.

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Predictive Maintenance

eZassi

Predictive Maintenance in Industry 4.0 Predictive maintenance (PdM) is revolutionizing how businesses approach equipment upkeep, particularly in industries such as Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Aerospace and Defense, Energy, and Manufacturing. By leveraging Industry 4.0 principles- such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and big data analytics- companies can predict equipment failures before they occur, reducing downtime, optimizing costs, and enhancing o

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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A Guide to Strategic Portfolio Management: Key Principles and Best Practices

Qmarkets

Every organization, regardless of size or industry, must decide where to invest its resources. From launching new products to scaling operations or improving efficiency, these decisions determine long-term success. However, without a structured approach, businesses risk spreading themselves too thin or prioritizing initiatives that dont align with their strategic goals.

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Use the STAR Interview Method to Land Your Next Job

Harvard Business Review

What it is, when to use it, and how to craft responses with clear, compelling, and memorable examples.

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The Worst British Customer Experiences of 2024

Innovation Excellence

by Braden Kelley Every year The Guardian, a newspaper in the United Kingdom (UK) looks not just at companies delivering stellar customer service, but APPALLING customer service as well. In this article we’ll look at some of the organizations they highlighted in their latest iteration and what we can learn from them.

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Transform Your Strategic Planning Process: 3 Essential Steps

Focused Momentum

Learn to transform your strategic planning process through disruption. Discover the 3 key phases that ignite strategic thinking for breakthrough results.

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Campaigns that Click: Practical Personalization Strategies to Boost ROI

Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified

Marketers know that personalization is the key to engagement—but with limited budgets and time, how do you prioritize what, where, and how to personalize? Aligning your content, campaigns, and buyer experiences requires a deep understanding of customer needs. In this new webinar with expert Jennifer Hodroge, we’ll explore how to leverage insights and customer journey mapping to build personalization strategies that deliver real impact.

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SOAR (Strengths, Opportunities, Ambitions, Results) Template

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What is SOAR Analysis? SOAR Analysis: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects SOAR Analysis is a strategic planning framework that helps organizations leverage their strengths, identify opportunities, define ambitions, and measure results to drive growth and success. Unlike traditional SWOT analysis, which focuses on both positive and negative factors , SOAR is a strengths-based approach that emphasizes what an organization does well and how it can build on those strengths.

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The Product-Driven Pillars Every Modern Bank Needs

Planview

Digital banking has redefined financial services over the last decade, with consumer preferences clearly reflecting this transformation: 91% of customers now consider online and mobile experiences a critical priority when choosing a bank. Yet the bar extends beyond merely offering digital services. While online banking capabilities attract customers from all generations especially those in the Gen Z and Millennial cohorts the delightful, seamless, and curated digital experiences secure custome

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AI’s Growing Waste Problem—and How to Solve It

Harvard Business Review

To deal with the mountains of hardware being used and discarded in the AI boom, companies need to embrace the circular economy.

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Be Better or Be Different?

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken Do you want to be better or different? Thats the question that Sally Hogshead, an amazing professional speaker who specializes in being fascinating, shared in a recent speech I had the pleasure of experiencing.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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The Evolution of Tech Transfer and Innovation is Here

Wellspring

Wellspring Worldwide is proud to announce the launch of its new IP Management Software Platform, Evolve. Evolve streamlines and automates IP for Tech Transfer Offices.

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SWOT Analysis Strategy Template

Leapfrogging

What is a SWOT Analysis? SWOT Analysis: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects SWOT Analysis is a strategic planning framework used to evaluate an organizations internal strengths and weaknesses as well as external opportunities and threats. This structured approach helps businesses identify areas where they excel, where they need improvement, and what external factors could impact success.

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Discovery Self-Survey: Idea Management

Qmarkets

Considering a new idea management program? Download this practical tool to understand your organization's current approach and capabilities, as well as your needs and requirements for a dedicated software solution.

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How Ageism Is Undermining AI Implementation

Harvard Business Review

A new survey shows that mid- and late-career workers offer unique strengths when it comes to working with AI—but that companies often overlook their potential.

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Revolutionize QA: GAPs AI-Driven Accelerators for Smarter, Faster Testing

GAP's AI-Driven QA Accelerators revolutionize software testing by automating repetitive tasks and enhancing test coverage. From generating test cases and Cypress code to AI-powered code reviews and detailed defect reports, our platform streamlines QA processes, saving time and resources. Accelerate API testing with Pytest-based cases and boost accuracy while reducing human error.

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MrBeast and the Customer Experience Audit

Innovation Excellence

by Braden Kelley There is a reason why Walmart is flipping the typical retail salary model on its head to pay managers in stores MORE than some managers at its corporate headquarters. The stores pay for the HQ, not the other way around!

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Building Community and Connection in Business with Jennifer Bradbury

The Bliss Business Podcast

Businesses today have a responsibility to do more than just sellthey have the power to create real impact in their communities. But how do companies move beyond transactions to build meaningful relationships with employees, customers, and the world around them? Join us on The Bliss Business Podcast as we welcome Jennifer Bradbury , a corporate social responsibility leader with over 20 years of experience helping brands turn purpose into impact through philanthropy, social initiatives, and commun

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Unlocking R&D Excellence: How AI is Transforming Innovation Management

innosabi Innovation Insights

Innovation is the heartbeat of R&D teams. In an increasingly competitive landscape, the ability to leverage data-driven insights and AI-powered tools can mean the difference between stagnation and breakthroughs. But what role does AI play in research and development, and how can organizations harness its potential while maintaining a strong strategic direction?

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How to Ensure Long-Term Sustainability of Operational Excellence Efforts

Kainexus

Operational Excellence (OpEx) is not a one-time initiativeits an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, efficiency, and high performance. While many organizations successfully launch Operational Excellence programs, sustaining them over the long term remains a significant challenge. Without a structured approach and the right tools, efforts can stall, leading to lost momentum and diminishing returns.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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How to Protect Your Company from Consultant Espionage

Harvard Business Review

When you allow an external expert to see company secrets, it can help boost innovation—but leave you vulnerable to information leakage.

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3 Keys to Improving Leadership Skills

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from David Burkus Great leaders arent born, theyre made. While its tempting to look at stories of great leaders and just assume theyre received some divine or genetic gift that turned them into exemplars, the truth is much more nuanced.

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Mindfulness in the Workplace with Faisal Hoque

The Bliss Business Podcast

The most successful leaders arent just focused on strategy and executionthey cultivate mindfulness to enhance clarity, resilience, and decision-making. Join us on The Bliss Business Podcast as we welcome Faisal Hoque , entrepreneur, best-selling author, and thought leader, for a conversation on Mindfulness in the Workplace. In this episode, well explore: How mindfulness fuels leadership, innovation, and sustainable success The connection between awareness and better decision-making How to embed

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Stuck Solving the Wrong Problems? Here’s What Top Leaders Do Instead

Daniel Burrus

What is the biggest problem you’re facing right now? Is it limited resources? A competitive threat? Internal inefficiency? If your first instinct is to dive in and fix it, you’re not alone. Leaders are often measured by their ability to solve problems quickly. But here’s the thing: not all problems are worth solving. Many challenges are rooted in outdated assumptions and processes that no longer serve your future goals, taking up time and resources better spent elsewhere.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.