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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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4 Steps That Can Optimize Your Sales Process

Harvard Business Review

Closing a sale is the result of earlier actions such as customer discovery, lead qualification, and performance management. Framework IT improved its sales process by better qualifying prospects, understanding key stakeholders, and promoting its differentiators, leading to increased deal sizes and customer satisfaction. In this way, proactive customer selection and lead qualification are crucial for driving profitable growth and maintaining a competitive edge.

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Collaborative Innovation in Education: The Role of Innovation Management Software

IdeaScale

Collaboration and innovation are more critical than ever. As schools and universities strive to meet the evolving needs of students, they must find ways to harness the collective creativity of their communities. This is where innovation management software plays a pivotal role, enabling institutions to foster collaboration and drive meaningful change.

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It’s Time to Unbundle ESG

Harvard Business Review

ESG is at an inflection point. It has come to represent a broad and inchoate aspiration for what business should be doing beyond maximizing shareholder value. With ESG advocates on the defensive, business leaders need a new roadmap to determine which factors to incorporate into their business strategies and operations – and their political advocacy – and how they will communicate this to their stakeholders.

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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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The Hidden Cost of Waiting

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski If you want to do a task, but you don’t have what you need, that’s waiting for a support resource. If you need a tool, but you don’t have it, you wait for a tool.

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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 Purpose of a Team Leader: 7 Roles and Responsibilities

CMOE

Team leaders wield significant influence over team performance. Whether they’re leading small, specialized teams or overseeing large-scale operations, today’s leaders must navigate a complex array of responsibilities that can vary dramatically based on the scope of their role. Beyond simple oversight, team leaders must effectively adapt their approach to meet the needs of their team as they work to achieve organizational objectives.

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Coping with the Chasm

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Geoffrey A. Moore I’ve been talking about crossing the chasm incessantly for over thirty years, and I’m not likely to stop, but it does beg the question, how should you operate when you are in the chasm?

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We need to change the story on the Energy Ecosystem

Innovating4Energy

I find Mind Maps as a great tool to think, record and review my thoughts. Within a recent evaluation of my positioning in contributing to the energy transition I drew up a series of approaches to undertaking changing the Energy Ecosystem. We need to build out the bigger Energy Ecosystem story. In my opinion , the burning need is to recast Energy into a new Energy Ecosystem.

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7 Hidden Internal Innovation Sources (With Examples)

innosabi Innovation Insights

Companies often get caught up chasing the latest trends, hoping the next big thing will give them an edge. But here’s the secret: the seeds of groundbreaking ideas might already be growing within your own walls. We’re talking about internal innovation sources – the kind that springs from your people, processes, and existing knowledge. […] Der Beitrag 7 Hidden Internal Innovation Sources (With Examples) erschien zuerst auf innosabi.

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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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BE PLANET FRIENDLY USE RENEWABLE ENERGY AND GO GREEN

ImagineNation

Let’s Think of the future as a giant, bold leap towards something better – and what’s better than saving some green while going green with renewable energy? The race is on to keep pace with the latest trends and be the trendsetter. And guess what? Moving your business into the renewable energy lane isn’t just smart—it’s an absolute must if we’re going to thrive in a world tightening up on resources.

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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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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 Nurture Innovation in the Workplace

Qmarkets

Companies that embrace workplace innovation are better equipped to adapt, grow, and outperform their rivals. However, fostering innovation isn’t just about coming up with new ideas. It requires a structured approach to encourage creativity, experimentation, and collaboration across teams. To thrive, organizations need to adopt proven methodologies that nurture a culture of innovation.

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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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Innovating with Your Ecosystem and Managing Your Startup Portfolio

innosabi Innovation Insights

During the deep dive sessions of innosabi connect, our annual customer meeting, innosabi’s Customer Success Managers and customers work together on best practices for current topics. One of this year’s focus was “Innovate with your ecosystem and manage your Startup portfolio”. Why Innovate with Your Ecosystem? An innovation ecosystem is a dynamic network of companies, […] Der Beitrag Innovating with Your Ecosystem and Managing Your Startup Portfolio erschien zuerst auf innosabi.

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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 the Next Generation of Managers Is Using Gen AI

Harvard Business Review

A study of 200 MBA students found 40% use these tools every day. Here’s what they’re doing — and how companies can make use of their experience.

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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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Grow Big, Pay Smart: How To Unlock Efficiency In Payroll Management

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Running a small business is no small feat. Payroll management, in particular, can be one of the most time consuming and complex parts of that equation. Yet, businesses that crack the code on streamlining these processes often discover not just savings, but new avenues for growth. Our expert speakers will share actionable insights and real-world examples of how businesses have reduced overhead and improved payroll efficiency.

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4 Essential Innovation Techniques to Drive Growth

Qmarkets

Innovation within a large organization doesn’t happen by chance. It requires a deliberate approach, using structured techniques that not only generate fresh ideas but also solve complex problems and bring those ideas to life. In this article, we’ll explore several powerful innovation techniques—ranging from problem-solving frameworks and ideation methods to hackathons and structured innovation programs.

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Fostering Community Participation for Innovation Platforms

innosabi Innovation Insights

During the deep dive sessions of innosabi connect, our annual customer meeting, innosabi’s Customer Success Managers and customers work together on best practices for current topics. One of this year’s focus was “Fostering community participation: How to build and maintain a motivated crowd”. Creating a vibrant and engaged community is essential for the success […] Der Beitrag Fostering Community Participation for Innovation Platforms erschien zuerst auf innosabi.

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The Building Blocks of Connected Business Ecosystems

Ecosystems4Innovating

The Building Blocks of Business Ecosystems in thinking and design In a world where everything seems to be becoming complex, challenging or simply tough to make the necessary changes, we need to think differently. We need to collaborate and co-create and that comes from adopting the mindset of Business Ecosystems. Designing a shared strategic cooperation, recognizing everything needs or is interconnected to achieve a different market position we need to think differently.

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How to Keep Learning at Work — Even When You Feel Fried

Harvard Business Review

Continuous learning is the key to having lasting influence in your career, yet a heavy workload makes it hard to find the time. To ensure you’re creating opportunities even when you’re feeling depleted or overwhelmed, try these five strategies: 1) Challenge your beliefs about your capacity; 2) Start with topics that solve urgent problems; 3) Don’t limit yourself to formal programs; 4) Make an emotional connection to learning; and 5) Work with your brain, not against it.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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I Sent AI a Survey

Innovation Excellence

… and the Results Were Brilliant … and Dangerous GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton AI is everywhere: in our workplaces, homes, schools, art galleries, concert halls, and even neighborhood coffee shops. We can’t seem to escape it. Some hope it will unlock our full potential and usher in an era of creativity, prosperity, and peace.

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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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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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Tony White, Executive Chairman enChoice at enChoice

BPI Game Changer Interviews

It’s a great question, because it really goes to perhaps the most important aspect. I just have one word to address that question: belief. You have to find something that you buy into, believe in, and then make. So what does that belief comprise? It’s a belief that must be acceptable for the business, in terms of market innovation and acceptance, and something that your people can r.

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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.

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How Foreign Investment Is Boosting U.S. Manufacturing

Harvard Business Review

New research shows how foreign-owned factories tend to be more productive, higher paying, and more technologically advanced. Here’s how U.S. companies benefit.

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Igniting Innovation with Deep Dialogue

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Janet Sernack I have just returned from a short sabbatical in Bali, Indonesia, a place of unparalleled beauty, lushness, and deep spirituality. Bali invites and fosters opportunities for retreat, reflection, and replenishment and is a vital space for restoration and renewal.

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Zeros For Heroes: New Awards For Organizational Innovation

Bill Fischer

Organizational transformation is the new innovation frontier.

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From Meh to Marvelous: The Power of Curiosity, Creativity, and Critical Thinking

Carla Johnson

September 24, 2024 Creativity, curiosity and critical thinking walk into a bar… Sounds like the beginning of a bad pun, doesn’t it? But the truth is, this wild combination is no joke. It’s actually one of the most powerful sources of innovative thinking you could ever imagine. I’m talking Avengers-level superpower.

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Data Modeling for Direct Mail: Boosting Multi-Channel Reach and Response

Speaker: Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners

This new, thought-provoking webinar will explore how even incremental efforts and investments in your data can have a tremendous impact on your direct mail and multi-channel marketing campaign results! Industry expert Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners, will share real-life case studies and best practices from client direct mail and digital campaigns where data modeling strategies pinpointed audience members, increasing their propensity to respond – and buy.