Wed.Oct 25, 2023

article thumbnail

5 Questions to Get Your Project Team on the Same Page

Harvard Business Review

Projects are unique, temporary, and dynamic. At the beginning of a project, you can be proactive as you plan, schedule, source, and staff. But the process will invariably shift and become more reactive as you respond to challenges along the way. Project success ultimately depends on maintaining project team alignment from inception to completion. That can only happen when a project manager consistently realigns the team throughout the project.

Project 132
article thumbnail

BIG Ideas: How ICL Built a Billion Dollar Innovation Accelerator

Qmarkets

ICL’s story begins at the lowest point on earth. Nearly a century ago, a Siberian adventurer, engineer, and businessman named Moshe Novomeysky secured permission to establish a mining facility in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea. Over the years that followed, this venture would overcome significant obstacles and make countless breakthroughs on its journey to becoming the global innovation powerhouse known nowadays as ICL.

Ideation 105
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Is Your Job AI Resilient?

Harvard Business Review

Leading Wall Street research firm Evercore ISI, in collaboration with venture studio Visionary Future, embarked on a comprehensive study to understand the profound effects of Generative AI on businesses, the broader economy, and its integration into future workforces. They conducted an in-depth analysis of over 160 million jobs in order to produce analytical insight to help leaders navigate this change.

article thumbnail

Four Ways to Build Inclusive Teams

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from David Burkus At the core of teamwork is the need to solve problems. And when generating solutions, the more diverse a team you have, the more ideas you can generate. Sort of. The rationale behind diversity being a strength on teams is solid.

article thumbnail

Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to Production

Speaker: Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Executive leaders and board members are pushing their teams to adopt Generative AI to gain a competitive edge, save money, and otherwise take advantage of the promise of this new era of artificial intelligence. There's no question that it is challenging to figure out where to focus and how to advance when it’s a new field that is evolving everyday. 💡 This new webinar featuring Maher Hanafi, CTO of Betterworks, will explore a practical framework to transform Generative AI prototypes into

article thumbnail

Breaking Free from the Competitive Cycle: The Role of Creativity

Daniel Burrus

Creativity is a highly applicable character trait of those who find success and significance in the business world. In light of this observation, the question of whether creativity can be taught naturally arises. While it’s true that, with sufficient determination, individuals can learn almost anything, teaching your team to think creatively in any industry is contingent upon the approach.

article thumbnail

How to Bring an Outside CEO into the Family Business

Harvard Business Review

One of the challenges for a family-owned business is the transition to a non-family member as CEO — a transition most multigenerational businesses eventually face. Onboarding the new CEO is one piece of this challenge. To help make the onboarding successful, use a five-step process, consisting of one-month stages: learn, listen, observe, own, and evaluate.

How To 97

More Trending

article thumbnail

You Regret Switching Jobs. Should You Try to Go Back to Your Old One?

Harvard Business Review

If your new job isn’t turning out like you’d hoped and you’re considering “boomeranging” back to your former employer, take the time to assess how both employers line up with your needs and values. After some self-reflection and open dialogue with your new colleagues, you may find there’s hope for the new job after all. If you do decide to approach your former employer about rejoining them, prepare to make a compelling case for your return.

article thumbnail

How to Unlock the Human Side of Digital Transformation

Moves the Needle

Digital transformation has created a seismic shift that has reshaped industries, disrupted traditional business models, and left no corner of the world untouched. Imagine it as a colossal tsunami, rolling over everything in its path, reshaping the way we live and work. But, as with any wave, the real power lies beneath the surface. The Global Impact of Digital Transformation In recent years, we’ve witnessed a series of transformative events — a global pandemic, remote work becoming the norm, cyb

LEAN 40
article thumbnail

How to Disagree with Your Boss

Harvard Business Review

While just agreeing feels easier, it’s not always the best decision to make.

How To 78
article thumbnail

The Strategy Mistake Too Many Startups Make

Harvard Business Review

Before focusing on customer acquisition, focus on product development.

article thumbnail

Leading the Development of Profitable and Sustainable Products

Speaker: Jason Tanner

While growth of software-enabled solutions generates momentum, growth alone is not enough to ensure sustainability. The probability of success dramatically improves with early planning for profitability. A sustainable business model contains a system of interrelated choices made not once but over time. Join this webinar for an iterative approach to ensuring solution, economic and relationship sustainability.

article thumbnail

How Do I Bounce Back After My First Layoff?

Harvard Business Review

Take some time to process. Then start planning your next moves.