Idea to Value

JUNE 30, 2020

Innovation culture has long been one of the most challenging, and oft-discussed, topics in our conversations with business and innovation leaders. What is an innovation culture? The question we need start with is to actually define what an innovation culture is. Why is an innovative culture so important?

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CMOE

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

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.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

The Power of Organizational Culture Organizational culture is the bedrock upon which companies build their strategies and operational approaches. Recognizing the profound effect of culture on every aspect of your organization is the first step toward leveraging it for business success.

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

When we think of a business having a competitive advantage, we still tend to think of traditional economic moats such as a low-cost structure, economies of scale, or perhaps a more intangible moat like a strong brand. You need the ability to adapt to change, and innovate, faster. It’s simple, really.

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 17, 2023

In today's fast-paced business world, foster a culture of innovation is crucial for staying ahead of the competition. By encouraging new ideas, creative thinking, and experimentation, companies can continuously improve their products and services, streamline processes, and stay relevant in an ever-changing market.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Shaping Innovation for a Meaningful Change Following on from my initial post, “ Our Need is to Shape Innovation Dynamically, ” this post outlines the eight value-adding points that I can help build out and deliver alongside you in different delivery modules to fit your circumstances and budgets.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2022

Amid the competitive war for talent and labor shortages, now is the time for employers to step up and ensure their culture is one that focuses on employees’ experience in the world of work. What precisely do employers need to ensure their culture puts employees first and stops them from quitting? Do you listen to their views?

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

Unpacking Organizational Culture Defining Organizational Culture Organizational culture embodies the collective values, beliefs, and principles of organizational members and is a product of such factors as history, product, market, technology, strategy, type of employees, management style, and national culture.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

Strategies to Help Executives Change Mindset For senior executives to remain competitive and successful, a shift towards a more strategic mindset is often necessary. Below are strategies that can facilitate this change and enhance the strategic thinking capabilities of leaders within your organization.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

Strategies to Help Executives Change Mindset For senior executives to remain competitive and successful, a shift towards a more strategic mindset is often necessary. Below are strategies that can facilitate this change and enhance the strategic thinking capabilities of leaders within your organization.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Importance of Fostering Innovation in Leadership Defining Innovation Culture An innovation culture refers to the values, behaviors, and norms that ensure an organization not only generates new ideas but also executes them to achieve positive outcomes.

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Cris Beswick

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

While many companies proudly display values like “Innovation” and “Excellence” on their walls, few successfully translate these aspirational concepts into meaningful cultural change. ” These specific guidelines help employees navigate similar situations when they arise.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 27, 2021

Often we do not stop and think of the real differences culturally in how we want to0 engage and build relationships between the East and the West. Still, these suggested observations serve as useful generalizations and as a broad reference to refer to, that might help resolve ‘cultural differences. Focus on the individual.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Great corporate cultures are not just good for performance, but for the flourishing and engagement of the people who work in them and to deliver greater meaning and purpose. But oft overlooked is the central role that curiosity plays in crafting an organizational culture.

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Jeffrey Phillips

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

But what struck me about their work is that they also focus on culture and change management. In a time when everyone is focused on analytics, on artificial intelligence, on strategy and on mission, focusing on change and culture is almost counterintuitive, but it's probably what we should be focusing on.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 28, 2023

And while it holds the promise of transforming work and giving organizations a competitive advantage, realizing those benefits isn’t possible without a culture that embraces curiosity, failure, and learning. When paired with the capabilities of AI, this kind of culture will unlock a better future of work for everyone.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Identifying Toxic Workplace Culture Recognizing a toxic workplace culture is the first step in transforming an unhealthy work environment into a thriving one. Common Factors Contributing to Toxicity Toxic workplace cultures typically don’t emerge overnight.

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Tullio Siragusa

JULY 24, 2023

The Detriments of a Command-and-Control Culture and the Power of Design Thinking In the competitive landscape of modern business, the approach we take to leadership can make or break an organization. This incident became a cautionary tale about the importance of fostering a culture where employees feel empowered to speak up.

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Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 10, 2022

Society 2045’s Teamwork Based Innovative Work Culture. Today, many organizations have an individualistic approach to their culture and concentrate primarily on revenues and profits. What if we concentrated our efforts on creating teamwork-based cultures, whereas the focus is on enabling the collective best in each other?

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Leapfrogging

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Culture is a key success factor for every team and organization. We’re seeing a sea change toward remote work and how to make it more fun and effective. We’re seeing a sea change toward remote work and how to make it more fun and effective. And it’s likely your competition. Pair Up to Show Up.

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Tullio Siragusa

MAY 13, 2024

Why Focusing on Industry Expertise Over Cultural Leadership in C-Suite Hiring is a Strategic Mistake As businesses continue to evolve, the qualities sought in C-suite leaders must evolve too. The Acquirable Nature of Industry Expertise vs. The Art of Cultural Leadership Industry expertise, while valuable, is often overrated.

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Cris Beswick

MAY 8, 2024

Other industry leaders perceive innovation as the most critical catalyst for accelerating the pace of change in the current global business environment. In this era of unrelenting change and fierce competition, the ability to continuously innovate has emerged as a crucial differentiator and a prerequisite for long-term success.

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Daniel Burrus

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Why does this happen, and how can you as a leader resist the urge to benchmark against the competition? I have five tips that can put a stop to counterproductive professional benchmarking, but first, understand this: The competition isn’t really competition, as we are all on the same team in one way or another.

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CMOE

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In today’s marketplace, one of the most relevant factors in gaining a competitive advantage is probably not listed among the business-success factors you learned years ago. Leaders in the most competitive organizations today know that having a diverse workforce is critical to long-term success and profitability.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

The Age of AI and Business Strategy Understanding AI-Driven Rapid Change In the current landscape, AI-driven technologies are reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace. Artificial Intelligence is not just a tool but a revolutionary force, catalyzing fundamental changes in how businesses operate, compete, and deliver value.

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Cris Beswick

MARCH 14, 2024

In today’s business landscape, characterised by rapid technological change, evolving customer expectations, and non-traditional competitors, building the organisation-wide capability to innovate continuously is more vital than ever. At its core, Innovation is about identifying and creatively solving problems to deliver new value.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 3, 2024

The problem for many is that it does “confront” them in considering the multiple layers of what this might mean regarding changes in mindset, organization thinking, and design, rethinking trust by opening up to others outside your existing network and adapting to a new way of design and thinking. Ecosystems support agility.

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Qmarkets

JULY 31, 2023

Together, we will help businesses across Asia implement continuous improvement processes and nurture an innovation culture to drive efficiencies, build resilience and unlock growth potential. This will increase productivity, improve customer experiences, streamline workflows, and reduce costs, resulting in long-term competitive edge.

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 5, 2020

I was pondering some thoughts around the quest for growth, the demands for change, and the need to become nimble, agile, and more dynamic in what we do. We continuously want to change what we have, even when it patently does the jobs we need ‘it’ doing. Much of our quest for change is caught up in the search for new products.

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Leapfrogging

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Culture is a key success factor for every team and organization. We’re seeing a sea change toward remote work and how to make it more fun and effective. We’re seeing a sea change toward remote work and how to make it more fun and effective. And it’s likely your competition. Pair Up to Show Up.

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IdeaScale

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

You think things are changing fast? We’re just at the start of changes in technology, global competition, and geo-demographic transformations. You ain’t seen nothin’ yet.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 6, 2024

The key characteristics that give this the dynamics that are unique are Interdependence between partners Flows of knowledge, talent and capital otherwise not accessible Shared infrastructure and resources Building out a culture of collective experimentation and risk-taking.

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Jeffrey Phillips

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

This analogy aligns so well to what corporate America does when it comes to a focus on innovation - intent discovery on things that don't matter, while purposefully ignoring the factors that must change to make innovation successful. Until and unless we focus on the culture first and foremost, no firm or team will be successful at innovating.

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Innovation Excellence

AUGUST 30, 2023

Moore A quote you often hear is, “Culture eats strategy for lunch,” typically attributed to Peter Drucker (whether correctly or not). Regardless, it puts a spotlight on the power of culture to resist even the most compelling strategic narratives. GUEST POST from Geoffrey A.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 17, 2024

They can quickly respond to changes in technology, market conditions, or societal needs, making them more resilient and better equipped to sustain long-term innovation. This speed can be a critical differentiator in competitive industries. This resilience is increasingly important in a rapidly changing world.

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