Mon.Sep 02, 2024

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The HBR Guide to Standing Out in an Interview

Harvard Business Review

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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Three Reasons Nobody Cares About Your Ideas

Innovation Excellence

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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How to Explain Job Hopping in an Interview

Harvard Business Review

As job hopping becomes more common and less stigmatized, why do some hiring managers (and media outlets) still perpetuate the stereotype that millennial and Gen Z workers are disloyal to their organizations? When we look closely at the motivators behind job hopping, there are several factors to consider — beyond disloyalty. Since the pandemic, work-life balance, mental health, flexibility, and competitive salaries are top-of mind for young workers.

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Orchestrating Product Success: Composing Efficient Workflows with Agile Work Management Solutions

Planview

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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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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Destroyer of Dreams = Worry

Rmukesh Gupta

STOP!!! DON’T WORRY!!! No matter your situation; No matter how bad you feel; No matter how bad it might seem; don’t worry!!! Instead Do something!!! Anything!!! Anything, that can make things better; Or not!! What matters is that we believe that we have the agency to do something to make things better and exercise that agency to ACT! And NOT TO JUST WORRY!!!

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What is Adjacent Innovation in Business (Real-Life Examples)

innosabi Innovation Insights

Not too risky, not too comfortable – adjacent innovation strikes the perfect balance for businesses seeking growth. This article will explore what adjacent innovations are, how they differ from other forms of innovation, and showcase real-world examples of companies successfully leveraging their existing capabilities to unlock new markets and possibilities.

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The 5 Biggest Challenges of Enterprise Innovation and How to Overcome Them

Qmarkets

Many organizations find it challenging to turn their innovative ideas into reality. In fact, only 21% of organizations actually achieve their innovation goals, according to a recent report. This high failure rate is often due to a combination of factors that stifle creativity, slow down processes, and limit the impact of innovative efforts. While enterprises have the resources to drive significant change, they also face unique challenges that can make innovation a daunting task.