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Collaboration requires shared space

IdeaScale

Michael Schrage is a Research Fellow at the MIT Sloan School’s Center for Digital Business. He is the author of several critically acclaimed books, including No More Teams!: Mastering the Dynamics of Creative Collaboration. The major theme of his book is that collaboration requires shared space, that collaborative thinking requires a space—be it a napkin, [.

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The critical differences in understanding Dynamic Ecosystems.

Paul Hobcraft

The need to understand Dynamic Ecosystems I believe dynamic ecosystems require a richer understanding of the characteristics, environmental factors, and critical differences that can shape the dynamism of the business system. This post highlights the essence of Dynamic Ecosystems and how they differ or provide active support for other ecosystem models, as they do have different roles to play in Ecosystem thinking and design: Characteristics of Dynamic Ecosystems: Rapid Adaptability: Characterist

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How Companies Can Support Employees Experiencing Menopause

Harvard Business Review

Demographic change, driven by decades of low birth rates and increased longevity, is remaking labor markets and economies worldwide at an astonishing pace. That means that organizations need to quickly shift how they recruit and retain employees of all ages, including by developing new policies and benefits. Organizations that take employee well-being seriously realize early on that getting ahead of conditions like menopause reduces an incredible burden on their workforce and can improve the bot

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9 of 10 Companies Requiring Employees to Return to the Office in 2024

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken Happy employees mean more engaged and productive employees. I’ve written many times that what’s happening inside an organization will be felt on the outside by customers. A good employee experience (EX) will positively impact the customer experience (CX). And of course, the opposite is true.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Understanding the Tradeoffs of the Amazon Antitrust Case

Harvard Business Review

Regulators in the United States and Europe have been taking on Big Tech, challenging what they say are the companies’ anti-competitive and predatory strategies that harm consumers and third-party users of their platforms. This article examines the FTC’s case against Amazon and explores the economic arguments in favor of and against each of the agency’s key claims.

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The US doctor shortage: a proposed solution for our national problem

Christensen Institute

Last year, I had a PCP appointment scheduled for March. At the time, I had just switched jobs, so my health insurance did not start until the next month. Rather than pay for the cost out-of-pocket, I rescheduled it. When I called the doctor’s office to reschedule, the earliest appointment was in March 2024, a year later. This was inconvenient, but I didn’t worry about it because I am someone who regularly goes to the doctor for annual checkups, is in good health, and comes from a family of medic

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Maximizing Your PMO’s Value Starts with a Mindset Shift

Planview

Elevate your Project Management Office (PMO) to become one of the most effective strategic partners in your organization. You have big plans for the new year. But how do you turn those plans into business outcomes while navigating the unexpected? It all starts with a mindset shift. Adopting a sponsor’s mindset enables the PMO to drive value across the business, even when faced with disruption and economic uncertainty.

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AI’s education impact in 2024 could be bigger than many predict 

Christensen Institute

2023 was a landmark year for AI, with tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Character.AI offering radical new ways to interact with technology. Now, as we step into 2024, let’s explore how AI might reshape education. Currently, most people see AI as a tool for enhancing traditional classroom practices—like helping write lesson plans and grade essays.

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Infectious Generosity

Rmukesh Gupta

Premise: I watched this TED talk delivered by Chris Anderson and was inspired by this. He tells a lot of stories that have sparked the imagination of people, who went on to spread a lot of joy by being generous and creative.

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Lesson from the Closing of the Belichick Era in New England

Michael Roberto

Source: ESPN Simple, but powerful, lesson from the Belichick era's closing chapter in New England: Open up your inner circle as you grow older, invite new voices inside, and keep questioning whether the formula for past success continues to apply in a changing environment.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.