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The Dynamic Ecosystem lies at the core of the Interconnected Business Ecosystem Model

Paul Hobcraft

The Dynamic Ecosystem lies at the Core The Concept for a Dynamic Ecosystem as the Core to the Interconnected Business Ecosystem framework has been a slower realization than I had initially recognized. In some ways this is the most important post, to date , on the extending out of the Interconnected Business Ecosystem framework. I wrote a post explaining out the shifts that have been taking place in this evolutionary process but I feel into the trap of keeping this as a linear sequence process an

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How Venture Capitalists Can Become Effective Board Members

Harvard Business Review

Serving on boards is a vital part of what venture capitalists do. VCs who succeed at this will enjoy advantages, including building their own brand, increasing deal flow, and helping the companies they invest in perform better. To navigate board rooms more successfully, follow these seven tips.

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Entrepreneurial or Start Up Ecosystems need to be added into the Integrated Business Ecosystem Frame

Paul Hobcraft

Shaping Innovation through Entrepreneurial and Start-up Ecosystems By including Start-up and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems into the Interconnected Business Framework, it becomes more comprehensive and reflective of the full spectrum of business activities. It can enable how ideas flow from innovation through entrepreneurship and into established business practices, and how larger businesses can engage with and benefit from entrepreneurial energy.

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When Should Founders Hand Over to Managers?

Destination Innovation

Founders of successful start-ups often face a critical juncture where they must decide whether to hand over responsibilities to professional managers. They will get advice from many quarters telling them that this transition is pivotal for scaling the company beyond its initial success. Founders typically possess visionary zeal and hands-on expertise in all operational areas, but as the business grows, their intense activities might become a bottleneck as nearly all major decisions come to their

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

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AI Meets Innovation: Transforming Idea Submission and Campaign Creation

IdeaScale

In today's fast-paced innovation landscape, finding new ideas and creating engaging campaigns are vital for organizations aiming to stay ahead. However, these tasks often come with their challenges. That's why Ideascale is revolutionizing the way you submit ideas and create campaigns with our AI-empowered features.

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We Need To Rethink How Competition And Collusion In An Artificially Intelligent World

Digital Tonto

Back in the Gilded Age of the 19th century, it was taken for granted that industrialists were all powerful. Men met in smoke-filled back rooms, traded information and, much like Adam Smith described, conspired against the public to raise prices and increase profits. Eventually, the public could bear no more, political pressure built, and legislation was passed to prevent collusive and predatory behavior.

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How To Cultivate Respect As A Leader

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from David Burkus Margaret Thatcher once famously quipped that “Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.” As a leader, the same could be said about respect. If you wonder if you’re team respects you, they probably don’t.

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Harnessing the Wisdom of the Crowd: Empowering Employees with IdeaScale

IdeaScale

Innovation is the lifeblood of any successful company. But in today's fast-paced business environment, it can be tough to consistently generate fresh ideas. Many companies struggle to capture the collective brilliance of their workforce. That's where idea management software like IdeaScale comes in.

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Making Innovation Part of Your Business Model

Daniel Burrus

I have said it before — your employees are your most powerful competitive advantage. I am talking about more than just their skills and expertise, though those are obviously highly advantageous as well. It is their ability to think outside of the box and bring fresh ideas to the table that fuels innovation. In today’s fast-paced marketplace, standing still is not an option.

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The Quest for Innovation Maturity: How AIM is Revolutionising Corporate Innovation

Cris Beswick

Innovation is not just a buzzword, it’s a necessity for organisational success in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. However, accurately assessing and improving innovation capabilities is a challenge faced by many companies worldwide. This global need led to the development of the Assessment for Innovation Maturity (AIM), a powerful tool designed to measure and enhance corporate innovation performance on a global scale.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

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

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Creating the Ultimate Customer Experience with AI

Innovation Excellence

Delivering Real Value the Key GUEST POST from Shep Hyken Whenever I get the chance to interview the CEO of a major CX company, I jump at the chance. I recently conducted a second interview with Alan Masarek, the CEO of Avaya, a company focused on creating customer experience solutions for large enterprises.

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The Future of OTC Healthcare

Yet2

Words by Carlos Pichardo Imagine walking into your local pharmacy with a nasty cold. As you browse the shelves for something to defeat the evil germs inside you, you notice a sleek, new device that looks right out of Men In Black. The device promises to give a diagnosis based on analyzing your symptoms, recommend the best over-the-counter (OTC) treatment, and even track your recovery—all from a device that fits in the palm of your hand.

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Why Product Operating Models Increase Success: Insights from McKinsey & Company  

Planview

What if a simple shift in your business model could lead to a higher return for shareholders and a boost in operating margins? There are significant benefits to shifting from traditional project-based approaches to a product-centric operating model. By adopting a product operating model , it can enhance profitability and efficiency for your organization.

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Research: How Should Multinational Firms Navigate Local Rules?

Harvard Business Review

When multinational firms enter new markets, they have to choose how to manage the formal and informal local rules that can vary greatly. Local institutions and rules matter, and there are clear risks for top executives at headquarters who don’t take them seriously. But constantly adapting to local practices could jeopardize a company’s ability to integrate operations across markets.

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Driving Responsible Innovation: How to Navigate AI Governance & Data Privacy

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.

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ISO56001: The Key to Future-Proofing Your Business Innovation for 2030 and Beyond

Innovation 360 Group

Innovation is now a necessity, not just a competitive advantage. By 2030, 250,000 organizations are expected to adopt ISO56001, the global standard for structured innovation management. The post ISO56001: The Key to Future-Proofing Your Business Innovation for 2030 and Beyond appeared first on Innovation360.

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Give Love and Truth to Everyone

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski If you see someone doing something that’s not quite right, you have a choice – call them on their behavior or let it go. In general, I have found it’s more effective to ignore behavior you deem unskillful if you can. If no one will get hurt, say nothing.

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Innovation Examples in the Workplace: 17 Strategies to Spark Creativity and Growth

innosabi Innovation Insights

Ever feel like your workplace could use a jolt of creativity? We’ve all been there. But what if there were simple, actionable ways to spark innovation? Well, get ready to be inspired! We’re diving deep into 17 real-world innovation examples in the workplace that can transform your company culture and drive serious growth. […] Der Beitrag Innovation Examples in the Workplace: 17 Strategies to Spark Creativity and Growth erschien zuerst auf innosabi.

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Cutting through the issues with Partner Ecosystems

Ecosystems4Innovating

Cutting through the issues to build a Partner Ecosystem Sometimes we really do limit our thinking in business. One organization wants to “own it” and through this limited view deny themselves of a diverse set of options by opening up to collaborations and co-creation. Partner ecosystems are far, far more than supply chain or purchasing agreements and can be a real catalyst for new growth opportunities, resolution to complex challenges and provide new options to build a business diffe

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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What 570 Experts Predict the Future of Work Will Look Like

Harvard Business Review

No one knows exactly what the future of work will look like, but many people have opinions. Research involving Belgian newspaper articles and experts shows that public commentators on the topic tend to fall into three buckets: optimists (largely tech entrepreneurs), skeptics (largely economists) , and pessimists (authors and journalists). So, who’s right — should the future involve accelerated progress, degrowth, or something in between?

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ISO56001: The Key to Future-Proofing Your Business Innovation for 2030 and Beyond

Innovation 360 Group

Innovation is now a necessity, not just a competitive advantage. By 2030, 250,000 organizations are expected to adopt ISO56001, the global standard for structured innovation management. The post ISO56001: The Key to Future-Proofing Your Business Innovation for 2030 and Beyond appeared first on Innovation360.

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Building Competence Often More Important Than a Vision

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell In 1993, when asked about his vision for the failing company he was chosen to lead, Lou Gerstner famously said, “The last thing IBM needs right now is a vision.

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Toxic Competition in the Workplace

CMOE

Toxic Competition in the Workplace: Recognition, Prevention, and Fostering Healthier Outlooks Competition is often a helpful catalyst for innovation and productivity in the business world. However, when competition crosses the line from healthy motivation to toxic action, it can harm workplace culture and team well-being. Recognizing the difference between healthy and toxic competition in the workplace is vital to maintaining a positive environment where everyone can thrive in their roles.

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How To Drive Retail Results With Integrated Tech And UX Design

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

Navigating the complexities of e-commerce requires more than just the right technology - It demands a holistic strategy that aligns platform capabilities with customer- centric design and marketing. This webinar will provide a roadmap for building a robust e-commerce strategy, guiding you through key decisions from platform selection to creating user experiences that convert, and leverage digital marketing to reach and retail customers.

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2 Easy Steps for Developing a Customer Referral Process

BrainZooming

Customer referrals present a wonderful revenue growth source ; for some businesses, referrals are nearly the only source of new customers. Yet, referral processes, if they even exist, can be haphazard and tremendously unpredictable.

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How a Playful Mindset Can Boost Creativity on Your Team

Harvard Business Review

Integrating play into corporate culture is crucial for fostering creativity and innovation. Both research and experiments in organizations show that playful environments encourage free-flowing ideas and positive work atmospheres, leading to original solutions and a more engaged workforce. Play unlocks creative potential, shifting the brain from a busy, overworked state to a more relaxed and imaginative one.

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11 KPIs for Measuring Innovation Success

Sopheon

Innovation is the lifeblood of an organization—but it requires a great deal of time, resources, and talent, and it can be difficult to track. Enterprise R&D organizations and disruptive startups alike often run into issues when deciding how to measure innovation, especially when it comes to choosing which metrics to monitor. These organizations often have no fixed framework for innovation management to guide their efforts and decision making, and they tend to rely on a grab bag of metrics bo

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Embracing Failure is a Catalyst for Learning and Innovation

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Stefan Lindegaard “Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” – Henry Ford The Insight: Viewing failure not as a setback but as a vital part of the learning process is a transformative approach for any leader.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

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Choosing the Right Idea Collection Tool for Your Business 

Qmarkets

The ability to capture and harness innovative ideas is more crucial than ever. Every organization has untapped potential within its workforce, but without the right tools, those valuable ideas often remain hidden or overlooked. The process of gathering, organizing, and implementing ideas can be the difference between staying ahead of the curve and falling behind.

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5 Steps for Growing Expertise AND Experience as a Senior Worker

BrainZooming

We designed and facilitated an online focus group exploring how different generations’ expectations play out in the workplace. We focused specifically on what makes each generation feel heard and included. With eighty participants contributing perspectives, we had plentiful input to analyze as we identified themes.

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Why Companies Should Consolidate Tech Roles in the C-Suite

Harvard Business Review

Recently, some organizations have begun to recognize the downside of C-level proliferation and decided to consolidate senior technology and data roles. These individuals — referred to as “SuperTech” leaders — are most likely to be known as chief information officers, but they also have broad responsibility for data and technology functions, and many also have operational responsibilities within the business.

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Innovation Management: How organizations bring great ideas to life

Sopheon

Ideas can’t execute themselves. Instead, organizations create and maintain processes for capturing, validating, developing, and executing new ideas. The discipline of overseeing these processes is known as innovation management.

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Launching LLM-Based Products: From Concept to Cash in 90 Days

Speaker: Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health and Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health, is here to take us through how he guided his company's recent experience of getting from concept to launch and sales of products within 90 days. In this exclusive webinar, Christophe will cover key aspects of his journey, including: LLM Development & Quick Wins 🤖 Understand how LLMs differ from traditional software, identifying opportunities for rapid development and deployment.