Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2022

Dealing with the loss of family and friends due to the pandemic and the mental health impact of the health crisis forced many workers to rethink their whole life vis-à-vis “work.”. This is evident in a recent report from MIT Sloan Management Review , which found more employees quitting their jobs to run away from toxic workplace culture.

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Policies Technical Review Culture Underperforming Technical Team 246

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

” The book the “Innovation Dilemma” published in 2016 was written by innovation expert Clayton Christensen suggesting even though even the most outstanding companies can do everything right–yet still lose market leadership. Is that due to it being “too risky” or the appetite for change, is less but due to what?

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Software Review Software Technical Review Innovation 211

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A speaker’s ability to captivate, engage, and inspire the audience sets the tone and leaves a lasting impression. On the other hand, an ill-suited speaker may lead to disinterest, a lack of engagement, and a negative perception of the event’s value.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Innovation Engagement Conference 100

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

I am always guilty of investing time in the potential tools, technologies and concepts that might lead to a different future that is within all of our job remits but how much, at what cost and what benefit to the jobs on hand. Is that due to it being “too risky” or the appetite for change, is less but due to what?

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Innovation Report Technical Review Software Review 225

Innov8rs

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

With many corporate startups taking inspiration from sources such as Steve Blank’s book The Lean Startup, which was never designed for the context of a large organization, are they in fact doomed to fail? “ In general we find that it takes about three years to build a fully functional capability for strategic innovation.

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Technical Review Handbook Generative AI Innovation 59

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

When any form of digitization is introduced, the expectations of the customer rise exponentially, in the expectancies of service, engagement, response, and support – this is increasingly expected to be available 24×7. This is having a more connected set of components coming from technology, built into the value proposition.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review Design 153

Idea to Value

MARCH 7, 2022

As one of the world’s top experts on innovation and growth, Rita’s work is regularly published in the Harvard Business Review. Tiffani Bova is the global growth evangelist at Salesforce and the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book GROWTH IQ: Get Smarter About the Choices that Will Make or Break Your Business. Karin Hurt.

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Planview

JANUARY 9, 2025

When Dr. Mik Kersten published Project to Product a groundbreaking book that introduced the Flow Framework just over six years ago the term product operating model was relatively new. More companies not just tech are adopting a set of structures and practices best suited to delivering value in this way.

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Software Review Technical Review Project Report 69

Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Understanding intelligent failure In her new book “ The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well “, Professor Amy Edmondson (who you may remember from her groundbreaking work on Psychological Safety in teams) outlines her research into how not all failure is bad. You’re not just engaging in random action.”

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Underperforming Technical Team Project Technical Review Resources 216

Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 2, 2021

In large part, this is due to a tradition of compartmentalized disciplines in academia, where the social scientists have pushed a quantitative, value-neutral approach to study these systems in the misguided pursuit of establishing concrete laws similar to the laws of nature.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A focus on innovation helps companies to adapt to rapidly changing markets, embrace new technologies, and stay ahead of the competition. The right speaker will not only understand the latest trends in innovation but also possess the qualities of a good keynote speaker , such as the ability to inspire and engage a corporate audience.

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Technical Review Innovation Trends Engagement 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 17, 2024

They aim to enlighten teams on the importance of a positive culture and its impact on productivity, employee engagement, and overall business outcomes. Engaging Presentation Style The ability to capture and maintain an audience’s attention is an essential quality of a great keynote speaker.

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Collaboration Technical Review Team Building Culture 100

Jeffrey Phillips

MAY 23, 2023

First is artificial intelligence, ML and ChatGPT and all of the new technology that will make people obsolete. New technologies and new services require new marketing and sales channels and messages, new support structures, new payment mechanisms. The interwoven layers of technology will create new jobs.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review ChatGPT Technology 120

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 19, 2023

We can mix and match different emerging or established innovation approaches but sometimes miss valuable points and due to this lack of “being connected up” we lose flexibility, sometimes meaning and miss some of the potential value as the parts are not as well interlinked or dynamic; we screen out more than we add-in.

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Technical Review Software Review Innovation Design 130

Rmukesh Gupta

JANUARY 30, 2018

Name of the book: The Three Box Solution: A Simple Framework for leading innovation. Author of the book: Vijay Govindarajan. This is a book about how to lead innovation in an organisation. As he rightly says in his book, easy to remember doesn’t mean easy to implement. Publisher: HBR Press.

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Planview

AUGUST 22, 2024

We review projects each quarter to determine if they remain a priority and if they’re delivering the expected ROI. Engage: Create a feedback loop and involve people in the change. Despite tech advances, people and strong relationships remain central to adaptable project management. Where do you see opportunity?

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Project Resources Management Technical Review 69

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 5, 2016

Recently I was asked to complete a review of digital transformation, to gauge where it presently is, to take a look at the leading emerging practices and ‘professional ‘wisdom’ and turn these insights into a report due out before the end of the year. It needs very hands-on engagement throughout the whole process.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Roadmap Agile Engagement 100

Innovation Walk

JUNE 7, 2019

When we want to book a hotel we automatically go to our favourite online travel agency (OTA), also known as a booking portal. Sometimes there are deals on a certain hotel and you immediately book to save money. Here I share my thoughts on 2 rising travel innovators and the advantages of direct bookings.

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Technical Review Data Innovation Course 58

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

It should not only accommodate your logistical needs like space and technology but also inspire and invigorate your team. Selecting a venue that reflects the seriousness and the creativity of the strategic tasks ahead can significantly impact the engagement levels and the outcomes of your offsite.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 18, 2022

Listen to the book “Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life” by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans of Stanford University. I credit this book for helping to illuminate a path forward for me. The post How an MBA Can Launch Your Career in Business Leadership appeared first on Business and Tech. The Whitman M.B.A.

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Leadership Technical Review Industry Case Study 130

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

A new book by Silicon Valley tech veteran and innovation advocate Ann Mei Chang, Lean Impact: How to Innovate for Radically Greater Social Good explores the unique challenges that can deter social innovation. Will they demand it, stay engaged, and recommend it to their friends and family? Principle 2: Start Small.

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Technical Review LEAN Innovation Social Innovation 100

Phil McKinney

AUGUST 3, 2023

When people engage in these activities, their brains release dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and satisfaction. This loop can be compared to other forms of addiction, such as gambling, where the person engages in a behavior that provides a temporary sense of pleasure but ultimately causes harm.

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Technical Review Video Exercises Technology 85

Daniel Burrus

JANUARY 4, 2018

I have been publishing a list of top trends since 1983, as well as speaking and writing about their future impact, and if you have read any of my seven books or thousands of articles over the decades, you know they have been highly accurate. Each is growing at an increasingly exponential rate.

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Gregg Fraley

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Digital Technology Remains An Unharvested Field. The potential, much of it, lays in digital technology. The combination, the mash-up, of digital technology applied to challenges could lead to the innovation that saves you. The pandemic shifted many of our businesses towards digital technologies.

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Roadmap Technical Review Technology Innovation Processes 98

Leapfrogging

MAY 2, 2024

Audience Engagement : A speaker’s ability to connect with the audience is crucial. Look for engaging speakers who can captivate your team’s attention and leave a lasting impression. Feedback from Previous Engagements : Gather feedback from other event organizers on the speaker’s performance and impact on their teams.

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Team Building Underperforming Technical Team Engagement Collaboration 100

InnovationTraining.org

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Design more innovative innovation meetings that boost creativity and strengthen engagement. Far too often, engaging and innovative meetings are rare and fall short of accomplishing their goals. The top innovative companies in the world know that hosting effective, engaging meetings makes all the difference. Agile Stand-Up.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Focus Areas: HealthTech, Health and Wellness, Emerging Technology. Additionally, she has authored books on Digital Health available on Amazon. in Health Information Management at Iran University of Medical Sciences, holding a Master’s degree in Health Information Technology.

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Technical Review Management Conference Generative AI 52

Planview

JULY 30, 2024

Technology companies want to deliver products better and faster, but as it is, demand often exceeds capacity, visibility is limited, rework is too common, and investments lack focus. Spear in a recent book: Wiring the Winning Organization: Liberating Our Collective Greatness through Slowification, Simplification, and Amplification.

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Technical Review CTO Learning Case Study 52

Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

Scenario Approach Outcome Market Shifts Adjust business model Stay competitive Technological Advancements Incorporate new tech Streamline operations Regulatory Changes Update compliance strategies Avoid legal pitfalls Developing a Growth Mindset A growth mindset is fundamental to executive mindset transformation.

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Strategic Thinking Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Training 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

Scenario Approach Outcome Market Shifts Adjust business model Stay competitive Technological Advancements Incorporate new tech Streamline operations Regulatory Changes Update compliance strategies Avoid legal pitfalls Developing a Growth Mindset A growth mindset is fundamental to executive mindset transformation.

Strategic Thinking 100

Strategic Thinking Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Training 100

Boxes and Arrows

OCTOBER 7, 2014

From my own discipline of technical communication and my own program seated at East Carolina University , I’m responsible for doing research, teaching, and service work that is recognizable as a contribution to the field of technical communication as well as to mid-size, doctoral-granting, state university. Why is this important?

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Industry Learning Technical Review Course 86

BrainZooming

APRIL 21, 2017

United Airlines is at the forefront of recent business and general news due to having forcibly removed a passenger from a partner airline flight. With United, a Wall Street Journal Story reports the company cultivates a “rules-based culture where its 85,000 employees are reluctant to make choices not in the ‘book.’”.

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Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Technical Review 72

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 29, 2015

In recent years our innovation understanding and its management have significantly changed, due to numerous factors that have been happening. These have been advances in technology, methodology or design- thinking and we do need to stop and think about how we could do ‘things’ differently by asking “what is possible?

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Technical Review Innovation Design LEAN 100

mjvinnovation

MAY 13, 2019

Read on to understand what Exponential Growth is, how you can use technology to scale your business at exponential rates and more! Canadian Salim Ismail – serial entrepreneur, angel investor, author, speaker and technology strategist – coined the term Exponential Organization in his eponymous book.

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Technical Review Technology Artificial Inteligence Collaboration 45

Qmarkets

JULY 12, 2024

These workshops have gained popularity due to their accessibility and flexibility. Challenges : Engagement : Maintaining participant focus and interaction can be difficult in a virtual environment. Technical Issues : Connectivity problems and varying levels of digital proficiency can hinder the process. The Best of Both Worlds?

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Ideation Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review 52

CMOE

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The Extraordinary Business Book Club. Engaging Leader. Book recommendations for leaders. The Host: Kim Scott, the author of the book Radical Candor , with Russ Laraway, co-founder of Candor, Inc. Best Episodes: The first episode , in which Kim and Russ explain the key points and practical steps from the book.

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Management Leadership Software Review Technical Review 93

Cris Beswick

JULY 10, 2024

Having written several books over the past decade and contributed small snippets of thought leadership or entire chapters to over a dozen other books, I still return to the book I wrote with Derek Bishop and Jo Geraghty of Culture Consultancy fame. While writing the book, we distinguished between invention and innovation.

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System How To Culture of Innovation Roadmap 59