Idea to Value

MAY 27, 2016

This has wide implications for anyone trying to develop a skill and expertise, both vitally important for coming up with and executing new ideas. At most stages in your life, if you’re committed to practice and improvement, that figure means you’ll be ahead of about half of your competition, but still be behind the other half.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

We call rapidly growing startups that have found what is commonly referred to as “product/market fit” and a viable business model a ScaleUp, because they now find themselves facing an inflection point that signals an even more daunting stage of maturity. Competition aside, both face opposing physical forces that must be overcome to win.

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Idea to Value

JULY 21, 2017

The TRIZ acronym comes from it’s original Russian name, and in English it is often referred to as a “theory of inventive problem solving” or TIPS. What it is: One of the most challenging aspects of innovation for most companies is not the generating of ideas, or the development of new innovations.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

You might notice a lack of enthusiasm among your team, increased absenteeism, and a decline in productivity and quality of work. If you observe these signs, it’s crucial to act promptly to prevent further erosion of your team’s well-being and performance. Explore further on building a positive work culture.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

It drives product and process improvements, leading to increased efficiency, competitive advantage, and customer satisfaction. This involves not only verbal encouragement but also the implementation of tangible policies and practices that empower your team to think differently and take risks.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 12, 2024

Definition of Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence refers to the capability to recognize and understand personal emotions and the emotions of others. Leaders with high emotional intelligence can inspire trust, motivate their team, and foster a positive work environment, thereby enhancing overall organizational performance.

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CMOE

JUNE 1, 2021

Being a leader of any type can be a daunting responsibility, but as you adopt a leadership mindset and incorporate a few actions into your day-to-day activities, you can be a highly effective leader who inspires team members to do their best work. Trust is pivotal to your team’s success. Sharing your leadership values with the team.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

Businesses that fail to adapt to disruptive changes risk losing their competitive edge and may eventually become obsolete. Competitive Advantage: By embracing innovation, you can differentiate your business from competitors and potentially capture a larger market share. Continuous education and training in future-relevant skills.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 29, 2018

We are increasingly facing very different competitive pressures. In most companies, we have small, dedicated innovation teams of five to 10 people trying to take on this Herculean task of growing a business through innovation. Is this good or bad for the longer-term? Dedicated Innovation Team.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 12, 2023

Organizations can create a more comprehensive and effective innovation ecosystem by utilizing building blocks as components of the innovation stack, guiding platform development using the innovation stack, and supporting the innovation stack with a platform.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

This impact is evident across various facets of business, from operational efficiency and customer experience to product development and market analysis. The ability to harness data-driven insights for decision-making is now a critical competitive advantage.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 12, 2024

Introduction to Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Emotional intelligence has become a cornerstone in the realm of leadership development, recognized for its pivotal role in enhancing a leader’s effectiveness. Change Adaptation Leaders with strong EQ can smoothly guide teams through transitions.

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Leapfrogging

JUNE 29, 2019

Whether you are trying to drive engagement within your team, make a business case to your boss, or sell a product or service to a customer, the methods that you use to influence decision makers should be tailored to the situation and the individual you are speaking with. By UpBOARD. Still want to learn more?

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Leaders with high emotional intelligence are adept at navigating the social complexities of the workplace, leading and motivating teams, and fostering an environment that is conducive to high performance. Motivation Intrinsic motivation refers to the drive to pursue goals with energy and persistence.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

For more on reshaping the executive approach, refer to our article on executive mindset transformation. Build a resilient organization that can withstand market fluctuations and competitive pressures. Additionally, to understand how to nurture this skill set among your leadership team, explore developing strategic mindset in leaders.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

For more on reshaping the executive approach, refer to our article on executive mindset transformation. Build a resilient organization that can withstand market fluctuations and competitive pressures. Additionally, to understand how to nurture this skill set among your leadership team, explore developing strategic mindset in leaders.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

By stepping away from the day-to-day operations and fostering a focused environment, your leadership team can craft innovative strategies and strengthen collaboration. It’s an opportunity for you and your executive team to step back, assess the business landscape, and align on the vision and direction of the company.

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Jeffrey Phillips

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

How will relatively stodgy companies compete when customer demands shift to expectations of interesting new products and experiences that are more like consumer goods expectations than automotive industry product development cycles? I didn't catch the reference for that statistic, but it's definitely possible in the scientific community.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Here are some indicators that your work environment may be toxic: High Turnover Rates : Frequent voluntary exits from the team can signal deep-rooted issues. Low Employee Morale : If your team seems disengaged or lacks enthusiasm, it can be a sign of a negative atmosphere.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

Executive mindset transformation refers to the process in which senior executives and leaders alter their thought patterns, approaches, and attitudes towards business challenges and opportunities. It’s about seeing the bigger picture and aligning your team with the core objectives and values of the company.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

Executive mindset transformation refers to the process in which senior executives and leaders alter their thought patterns, approaches, and attitudes towards business challenges and opportunities. It’s about seeing the bigger picture and aligning your team with the core objectives and values of the company.

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Phil McKinney

MAY 31, 2023

On the other hand, when my match quality was high, I felt fulfilled in my role and saw results such as increased innovation impact along with team and company success. The opposite is also true: if there's poor match quality; it leads to dissatisfaction, lack of motivation, and low career success.

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Moves the Needle

AUGUST 14, 2018

Design thinking is a step above “customer development” because it takes a real human approach to getting to the root of an intrinsic problem. Many large organizations tend to stop after prototyping solutions that indicate desirability, and subsequently revert to traditional development methodologies. Competition is now global.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 6, 2018

We also know innovation involves a more abstract thinking, as we are increasingly focused on “engineering our business in new and different ways” and this becomes the new goal of providing a clear uniqueness, a real competitive edge that is purposefully designed in our innovation systems, to meet specific needs.

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Moves the Needle

JANUARY 22, 2016

In lean startup, before beginning to test solution ideas, one focuses on developing empathy through customer development interviews. Market Research and Product Silos vs. Cross-Functional Teams For starters, product and market research are usually two separate activities. They require two separate teams.

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ImagineNation

OCTOBER 7, 2023

A recent McKinsey Leading Off – Essentials for leaders and those they lead email newsletter, referred to an article “The organization of the future: Enabled by gen AI, driven by people” which stated that digitization, automation, and AI will reshape whole industries and every enterprise.

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Moves the Needle

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Co-Authored by Heather Hiscox and Amelia Klawon Get the full case study to save for your records or to show to your leadership team here: Download Case Study. Organizations must also stay relevant and competitive to vie for funder support. Board members and executive teams can also have significant power.

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Tullio Siragusa

JUNE 15, 2020

Effective leaders can have crucial impacts on not only their team members, but their company as a whole. If you look around and see that your team members have become disengaged or stagnant in their work, it may be high time to reassess and reorient your leadership strategies. Develop a Sense of Belonging.

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Moves the Needle

JANUARY 30, 2019

The digitization might be specific internal processes, tools, or operational components, or can refer to a complete revamp of a company’s products and services. But enterprise organizations have been known to exhibit “not built here” syndrome, meaning, they don’t trust solutions that weren’t developed in-house. The term is not new.

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Moves the Needle

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Download this case study to save for your records or to show to your leadership team here: Download Case Study. This disconnect leads organizations down the wrong path toward producing products and services that no one really wants , because they aren’t using evidence (data + insights) to guide their product development.

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The BMI Lab Blog

JULY 28, 2022

Learnings from sports competitions Competition in business is similar to sports competitions – there are winners and losers. It also explains why prominent firms, which have been known for their innovative products for years, suddenly lose their competitive advantage?

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Gregg Fraley

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The article I reference is in Inc. A teacher figures out where a student is, their “zone of proximal development” The teacher then scaffolds the students thinking, using various tools, to make new connections and learn. Why Innovation Sessions Have a Bad Reputation. Magazine by Jessica Stillman. Get in touch!

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Tullio Siragusa

JUNE 15, 2020

Effective leaders can have crucial impacts on not only their team members, but their company as a whole. If you look around and see that your team members have become disengaged or stagnant in their work, it may be high time to reassess and reorient your leadership strategies. Develop a Sense of Belonging.

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Innovation Excellence

MAY 4, 2020

Would that be so bad? The most successful and innovative companies did not even exist ten years ago, and they are redefining the global competitive landscape (note #3). Do you even need formal titles and classes of employees, which divide more than unite teams? These lines will be obsolete soon. Dream or nightmare? Just reality.

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BrainZooming

MARCH 3, 2017

Interacting (Networking, meeting, team building). 3 Keys to Team Building Exercises that Create Impact. 6 Ways to Enhance Competitive Intelligence from the Salesforce. Whether you are just starting your strategy or think you are well down the path, you can use this eBook to: Engage your team. Stimulate fresh thinking.

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eZassi

MARCH 28, 2019

Innovation solutions can also be particular to the innovation industry, which is tasked with partnering with companies to create a culture of innovation and help develop meaningful innovations. In this case, the term can refer to a whole suite of tools that are used to drive innovation within companies. And much more!

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Innovation Architecture

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

” The Baldrige framework makes specific reference to innovation management as a contributor to performance excellence. Applicants are required to respond to the following questions: How does your strategy development process stimulate and incorporate innovation? You cannot improve what you do not see.

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