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Humanising agility to innovate

IdeaScale

Like many others, I invested time in isolation during the pandemic to engage in various online learning programs. As a highly credentialed coach who coaches many global Agile and SCRUM leaders in major international and local organisations, I enrolled in an Agile Coach Certification Program and enthusiastically attended all daily sessions.

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The Hidden Dangers of AI Tool Adoption: A Program Manager’s Guide

Idea to Value

I keep telling clients: just because a new AI tool is exciting, DO NOT GIVE IT ACCESS TO YOUR COMPANY DATA without proper due diligence. In the fast-paced world of business technology, AI tools promise efficiency and innovation. However, as a program management and AI specialist, I’ve witnessed a concerning trend: organizations hastily implementing AI solutions without proper security vetting.

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Turn Data into Meaningful Client Solutions with AI

Leapfrogging

Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands as a game-changer in the realm of business consulting. By incorporating AI into your practices, you can revolutionize the way you approach client solutions, making your services more effective and insightful. Embracing AI to Transform Client Solutions Introducing AI into your consulting practice can elevate the quality of your client engagements.

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How to Build Your Own AI Assistant

Harvard Business Review

If you can describe a project in plain language, you have what it takes to customize a valuable AI assistant.

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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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Forget traditional operating models when dealing in Business Ecosystems

Paul Hobcraft

Comparing Operating Models to change to Business Ecosystems Forget how you operate in traditional business models if you are considering the value and benefits of applying Ecosystem thinking and designs. You really have to think radically differently. There are significant differences in how we (can) operate and appreciate the distinctive aspects between our traditional management approach and applying Ecosystem thinking and design.

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Ambidextrous leadership: how to build future-proof business growth

IdeaScale

Greta Faccio1, Valentina Lorenzon21 Scientific consultant for innovation, St. Gallen, Switzerland.

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Turning Bold Ideas into Tangible Results

Innovation Excellence

Exclusive Interview with Robyn Bolton Innovation doesn’t happen without the right kind of leadership, it’s not all about the lightbulb moment or the idea that results.

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Two Frameworks for Balancing AI Innovation and Risk

Harvard Business Review

How to weigh these competing demands.

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Beyond the Bottom Line: Why Businesses Must Balance Profit with Social Responsibility

Tullio Siragusa

Beyond the Bottom Line: Why Businesses Must Balance Profit with Social Responsibility Success in business is often measured by revenue, market share, and quarterly growth. But what if the true measure of a companys impact goes beyond financial gains? What if businesses, at their best, are also forces for gooddriving social change, fostering human connection, and making the world better?

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FORCE FIELDS AND INNOVATION

IdeaScale

Introduction This paper relates selected multidirectional patterns of changeforce fieldsin the business environment to innovation strategy within the context of Zen philosophical principles. Three force fields are selected for brief evaluation: 1) domestic vs. global markets, 2) economic growth vs. environmental quality, and 3) entrepreneurs vs. customer base.

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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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How Consultants Can Use AI to Drive Organizational Change

Leapfrogging

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the field of business consulting. By integrating AI into your practice, you can drive organizational change and unlock a myriad of benefits for your clients. Leveraging AI for Organizational Change AI can serve as a powerful catalyst for organizational change. The technology enables you to analyze vast amounts of data, uncovering insights that traditional methods might miss.

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Leading Through Complexity and Uncertainty

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell Leaders need to make decisions and we rarely get to choose the context. Most often, we need to take action without all the facts, in a rapidly changing environment and a compressed time frame.

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Leaders Can Move Fast and Fix Things

Harvard Business Review

When tackling big problems, you don’t need to go slow—but you must take a few critical steps before sprinting.

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Women in Innovation: Pioneers, Leaders, and Changemakers

Qmarkets

Throughout history, women have made groundbreaking contributions to science, technology, business, and social progress. Yet, their achievements have often been overshadowed or attributed to others. From early computing pioneers to Nobel Prize-winning scientists, women in innovation have continually pushed boundaries, creating bold solutions that shape the world.

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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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Wait, You Can "AI" That?

Hatz AI

Our friend Conor Twomey of AI One has said the best way to see how you can use AI is to simply ask, Can I AI that? You might be surprised to find that the answer to "Can I AI that?" is usually "Yes, and here's how!

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How Consultants Can Use AI to Identify and Mitigate Risks

Leapfrogging

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the consulting industry in remarkable ways, offering new methods to enhance your practices, methodologies, and client engagements. The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence in Consulting Artificial Intelligence is no longer a concept of the future; it’s a dynamic tool that is transforming the business consulting landscape.

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People, Time and Money

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski If you want the next job, figure out why. Theres nothing wrong with wanting the job you have. When you dont care about the next job its because you fit the one you have. A larger salary is good, but time with family is better.

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Is Incrementalism Holding Back Your AI Strategy?

Harvard Business Review

If you’re only focused on optimizing your current business model, you risk falling behind AI-first competitors.

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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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12 Innovation Quotes and their Key Lessons for Business Success

Qmarkets

Genius is often sparked by a single ideabut turning that idea into real innovation takes insight, action, and the right mindset. Some of the most influential business leaders, analysts, economists, scientists and thinkers have shared powerful lessons on what it takes to drive meaningful change. Their words offer timeless wisdom on creativity, problem-solving, and the strategies behind business success.

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The Core Distinctiveness Of Business Ecosystems

Ecosystems4Innovating

The Core Distinctiveness of Business Ecosystems The need is to recognize that Business Ecosystems do need to be distinctive to succeed. They are complex and challenge much of what and how we undergo Business today. Business Ecosystems do matter. Briefly they can transform the linear value chains we have in place today and make them more dynamic value networks.

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AI-Enhanced Organizational Change Strategies

Leapfrogging

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the field of change management, opening up new possibilities for business consultants. By integrating AI, you can streamline processes, gain deeper insights, and drive more effective organizational change. AI can analyze vast amounts of data quickly and accurately, providing valuable insights that would be impossible to achieve manually.

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FORO: The Fear of Reaching Out

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken Weve all experienced long hold times, repeating our story because we get transferred from one customer service rep to another, etc. Its an ugly customer service experience that gives many customers FORO, or the Fear of Reaching Out.

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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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Research: How Responsible AI Protects the Bottom Line

Harvard Business Review

Companies can’t afford to view ethical considerations as a luxury.

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Supply Chain Innovation: Enhancing Efficiency & Resilience

Qmarkets

Supply chains have become increasingly complex, with global networks, fluctuating demand, and rising customer expectations putting pressure on businesses to optimize their operations. Disruptionsranging from geopolitical events to raw material shortagescan have a ripple effect, making efficiency and resilience critical for long-term success. Companies that embrace supply chain innovation can reduce costs, improve agility, and enhance customer satisfaction.

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Balancing Profit and Social Responsibility with Bea Boccalandro

The Bliss Business Podcast

Can businesses truly balance financial success with social impact, or does doing good mean sacrificing growth? The future of business belongs to companies that integrate purpose into their strategy not as a side initiative, but as a key driver of success. Join us LIVE on The Bliss Business Podcast as we welcome Bea Boccalandro , purpose-driven business expert, author of Do Good at Work , and advisor to Fortune 500 companies on making social responsibility a natural part of business operations.

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Help Clients Achieve Operational Efficiency with AI

Leapfrogging

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way businesses operate, and as a business consultant, you stand to gain significantly by integrating AI into your practice. AI encompasses a wide range of technologies, from machine learning and natural language processing to data analytics and automation. By implementing AI, you can help your clients achieve operational efficiency, streamline processes, and make data-driven decisions.

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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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Digital Customer Experience Drives Bottom Line Results

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Howard Tiersky Several years ago, Jake Sorofman, from Gartner, Inc. wrote that Customer Experience is the new battleground. This has been requoted numerous times by companies including Forbes, Altimeter and, McKinsey, etc. And now it looks like FROM. Not to beat a dead horse, but are CEOs convinced?

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3 Ways Multinationals Can Invest in China–Without Damaging Their Valuation

Harvard Business Review

Strategies from Anheuser-Busch InBev, Danaher Corporation, and McDonald’s.

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3 Ways Tech Commercialization is Changing (and What It Means for Your TTO)

Sopheon

2025 will bring new opportunities (and increased pressure) to tech transfer offices. Heres how to get your TTO ready.

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AI Adoption is Accelerating: Why MSPs Must Act Now

Hatz AI

As an MSP, you have a unique advantage. Youve already explored AI, deployed it, and started learning about it. Now, the focus must shift to using itboth internally and for your customers. Those who move now will own the AI conversation in their markets. Those who hesitate will watch competitors take the lead.

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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.