Idea to Value

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Many startups and innovators struggle to sell their products once they launch. Often, this is because while they love the idea for the product they have come up with, it is not actually solving a problem which the user perceives in their own lives. But how is it possible that intelligent, hardworking teams can make such glaring errors? Especially when they themselves can list all of the real, tangible benefits that their innovative solution brings?

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Destination Innovation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In the fast-paced and competitive world of business, innovation is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity. Companies must continually evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of their customers, outpace competitors, and adapt to new market dynamics. One powerful method I use for generating innovative ideas is called Tri-Force Ideation. It involves focusing on three key elements: Strengths, Values, and Assumptions.

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IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Innovation has become a buzzword across various sectors, but nowhere is its impact more critical than in education. As schools and universities face rapidly evolving challenges, from the integration of new technologies to the need for personalized learning, the demand for innovative solutions has never been higher.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The modern workplace demands that executives move away from a command-and-control style and instead adopt a model based on the idea of the leader as a coach. Companies have devoted extensive resources to this effort, in the form of time-intensive training programs and expensive new technologies, but without great success. In this article, the authors draw on their experiences as behavioral scientists and propose a simpler, cheaper, and more-effective approach: Help leaders identify interactions

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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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Digital Tonto

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

It’s tough to imagine how anyone who is familiar with the evidence would ever assume that change is linear, that it is a good idea to “create a sense of urgency around change,” or that you should move quickly to publicize an early win. Yet, more often than not, that’s what otherwise smart, accomplished people set out to do. There are a few reasons that this is the case.

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Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

GUEST POST from Greg Satell “Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door,” Ralph Waldo Emerson is said to have written (he didn’t) and since that time thousands of mousetraps have been patented.

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IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept for state governments, it's becoming a critical tool in their operations. According to a recent survey by the National Association of State Technology Directors (NASTD), AI is already playing a significant role in various state functions, particularly in cybersecurity.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

You got the job offer! Now you have to decide whether or not to take it. It’s impossible to predict exactly how a job will turn out, but asking the right questions of yourself and others can give you a clearer picture of what to expect. In this article, the author shares advice from two experts and offers seven questions to ask to help you make an informed decision and to help prevent future regrets: 1) What am I overlooking?

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Ecosystems4Innovating

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Thinking through Business Ecosystems Business ecosystems have grown in real importance for me to focus upon. Alone on this site I have written around 200 plus posts that relate to ecosystems and platforms since 2016 when I started separating my innovation thinking with this business ecosystem one. Today, I have turned full circle, there is a need for merging these back but into innovation ecosystems for one and business ecosystems for the other, to explain different essential value parts.

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Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Reality Strikes Back GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton “This time feels different.” I’ve been hearing this from innovation practitioners and partners for months We’ve seen innovation resilience tested in times of economic uncertainty and geopolitical volatility. We’ve seen it flourish when markets soar and capital is abundant.

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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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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Qmarkets has always been at the forefront of AI. Now, we are injecting the full power of generative AI across our entire suite of innovation management tools. Join our product specialist Yoel Ben Nesher as he lifts the lid on these brand new AI features and demonstrates how they can be used to achieve unparalleled efficiency in your enterprise innovation program.

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IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This fall semester, Morehouse College, a prestigious historically Black college, is breaking new ground by introducing AI-driven teaching assistants in its classrooms.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Pay is a top factor employees consider when deciding between job offers. But, aside from the base salary (which of course is really important), how do you determine if the comprehensive job offer — including perks and benefits — will work for? It’s easy to focus only on your base salary when deciding on a job offer, but remember your base salary isn’t the only thing that matters.

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Rmukesh Gupta

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Premise: I read an article with the same title, written by Theodore Kinni for strategy+business (a pwc publication) and it reminded me of an blog post I had written almost a decade back about the role of leaders in absorbing pressure, to allow their teams to perform at their best. (the original post here). In the post, he shares the components of the Pressure Equation, originally attributed to Dane Jensen, CEO of performance consulting firm Third Factor and author of the new book The Power of Pr

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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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Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken I was talking to a friend the other day. He purchased an expensive new car just eight months ago. Unfortunately, the car turned out to be a “lemon,” and he has taken it back to the dealer multiple times for various problems.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Qmarkets has always been at the forefront of AI. Now, we are injecting the full power of generative AI across our entire suite of innovation management tools. Join our product specialist Yoel Ben Nesher as he lifts the lid on these brand new AI features and demonstrates how they can be used to achieve unparalleled efficiency in your enterprise innovation program.

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IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Table of Contents In today's digital landscape, user engagement has become a critical factor for businesses looking to build strong, lasting relationships with their audiences. Whether you're running an online platform, a mobile app, or a website, keeping your users engaged is key to driving growth and fostering brand loyalty.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

There are instances when, as a newer professional, you might have more experience in certain areas than your manager. This could be a deeper understanding of the technologies you grew up, some innovations in your field, or even foundational leadership skills that you’d like to share. There are ways to communicate your knowledge with your superiors while maintaining humility and a collaborative mindset.

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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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Planview

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Product teams face the intricate challenge of aligning with organizational strategic goals while delivering high-quality products within tight deadlines. Successfully navigating this landscape requires a precise balance between maintaining a clear focus on overarching visions and executing meticulously throughout the product development lifecycle. Leveraging the right tools and frameworks becomes a paramount necessity to bridge this critical gap between vision and execution.

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Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

GUEST POST from Stefan Lindegaard What does it mean to have a mindset? How does it shape your actions, and those of the people you interact with? Is it steadfast, or does it evolve? Could it perhaps be a fusion of elements?

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The Bliss Business Podcast

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

We're excited to have Christopher Fox , Founder of Ideas-Led Growth , join us on The Bliss Business Podcast for an insightful discussion on the power of communication and connection in the business world. Christopher is the mastermind behind the GRACE method—a groundbreaking approach designed to infuse business strategies with empathy, ethical leadership, and purposeful growth.

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IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The business environment is always changing. New technologies emerge, customer expectations shift, and unforeseen events like market crashes or global pandemics can reshape entire industries overnight. In this environment, the ability to adapt and innovate is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity for survival.

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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.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Job interviews can be daunting. In this video, author Amy Gallo culls advice from top experts in the field and shares strategic tips on how best to prepare, what to do, and what to say so that you can make a great impression in your next interview. She also offers advice on what to do if you notice your interviewer losing interest or you’ve stumbled over some answers.

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Mike Shipulski

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

When things don’t go as planned, recognize the Universe doesn’t care about your plan. When the going gets tough, the Universe is telling you something. You just don’t know what it’s telling you. When in doubt, do the next right thing. That’s how the Universe rolls. If you don’t like how it’s going, change your situation or change your expectations.

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Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski The best gifts are the ones that demonstrate to the recipients that you understand them. You understand what they want; you understand their size (I’m and men’s large); you understand their favorite color; you know what they already have; you know what they’re missing, and you know what they need.

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Focused Momentum

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Strategic thinking skills are in demand, and no wonder. The complexity within which we operate demands that many strategic decisions be made in real-time - closer to the action. Long gone are the days when teams could set performance metrics annually. Today, individual contributors, as well as teams, must balance changing conditions and ever-shortening cycles as they monitor performance against goals.

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Speaker: Jamie Bernard

Success in product management goes beyond delivering great features - it’s about achieving measurable financial outcomes that resonate across the organization. By connecting your product’s journey with the company’s financial success, you’ll ensure that every feature, release, and innovation contributes to the bottom line, driving both customer satisfaction and business growth.

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The Bliss Business Podcast

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Can AI truly enhance customer experience with empathy? In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa dive into the fascinating intersection of AI and customer experience personalization. Discover how AI can not only meet but exceed customer expectations by creating empathetic connections at scale. Episode Highlights: + Explore the four stages of the emotional customer journey and how AI can navigate them with empathy. + Understand the potential of AI to automa

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

AI assistants are transforming sales by acting as digital coaches, analysts, and advisors to salespeople. They analyze sales pitches and provide personalized feedback, helping salespeople refine their communication and engagement strategies. By leveraging AI’s analytical and verbal-visual capabilities, companies can drive customer engagement, increase conversion rates, and enhance overall sales performance.

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Rmukesh Gupta

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Earlier today, I finished watching 5 seasons of the TV Series – “The Rookie” on Netflix and learnt a lot about leadership from the series. For those of you, who have not heard about the series, here is how it is described on Wikipedia: The Rookie is an American police procedural television series created by Alexi Hawley for ABC. It follows John Nolan, a man in his forties, who becomes the oldest rookie at the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

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Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

GUEST POST from David Burkus In a world of growing complexity and seemingly constant crisis, we need great leaders more than ever. But when you look at the stories in the press or check the staggering numbers of burnout and disengagement in surveys, it seems like fewer and fewer leaders are rising to the challenge.

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