Fri.Mar 08, 2024

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I Attended an Ivy League University's Most Popular MBA Leadership Class and Learned How Steve Jobs Became a Better Leader in 10 Minutes

Entrepreneur - Innovation

Hitendra Wadhwa teaches Columbia University's most popular MBA leadership and success course. In one session, he shared how Steve Jobs became a better leader.

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4 Questions Worth Asking on International Women’s Day

Planview

Nearly 115 years ago, Clara Zetkin set a vision: that every country, every year, would celebrate women on the same day. The group that Zetkin rallied in Copenhagen then — about 100 passionate women from 17 countries — has grown exponentially. In fact, International Women’s Day (IWD) is now an official holiday in more than 25 countries, with thousands of marches, debates, concerts, and talks taking place each year.

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Why Adopting GenAI Is So Difficult

Harvard Business Review

More than a year after the launch of ChatGPT, companies are still facing the same question when they first considered the technology: How do they actually go about putting it into business use? Many companies have simply discovered that generative AI tools like LLMs, while impressive, aren’t plug and play. Companies should consider a few suggestions when thinking of whether and how to onboard these tools: 1) choose performance over novelty, 2) combine GenAI with tools like vector databases, 3) n

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How to Tell if You Are Trusted

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski When you have trust, people tell you the truth. — When you don’t have trust, people tell you what you want to hear. When you have trust, people tell you when others tell you what you want to hear.

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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

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To Decide Where to Grow Next, Pinpoint What Makes Your Company Different

Harvard Business Review

In the ever-changing world of corporate growth, the mastery of ‘strategic clarity’ has become a pivotal element for success. Companies like Costco, Salesforce, Amazon, and Patagonia demonstrate the power of understanding and capitalizing on unique market differentiators. Strategic clarity is more than operational proficiency; it’s about deeply recognizing a company’s distinctive strengths and aligning every operation with this core identity.

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Creating Innovators, Not Just Innovations

Innov8rs

Innov8rs | At Chick-fil-A, innovation is not merely a process, but a culture deeply embedded within the organization's fabric. Their approach is to develop the innovation mindset at all levels, starting with leadership and gradually influencing the entire organization. Michael McCathren, a senior innovation leader at Chick-fil-A, recently sat with Tommy Knoll, heading up Innov8rs CoLab, sharing his perspectives on cultivating an environment where innovation thrives.

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Proving the Value of Innovation: How Innovation Departments Measure Their Impact

Innov8rs

Innov8rs | Companies are increasingly focusing on quantifying the return on investment (ROI) of their innovation initiatives. In an environment where results and returns are closely scrutinized, as innovation teams we must navigate the delicate balance between pursuing long-term, transformative initiatives and delivering short-term wins that affirm their contribution to the organization's goals During a recent Innov8rs Learning Lab , Megan Kennedy, Head of Learning at Kromatic had a conversation

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How is AI transforming operations and business models?

The BMI Lab Blog

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer across industries, transforming how businesses operate. Let's delve into the numerous ways AI is reshaping business models and operations, helping organisations stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Enhanced data analytics by AI AI's role in data analytics marks a monumental shift towards handling vast datasets with precision.

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Registration is Open for This Year’s Fresh Thinking. Shared ’24. on April 18, 2024.

Innovators Alliance

Along with the warmer days and daylight ‘spring forward’ this year’s Fresh Thinking. Shared. event will happen in just a few weeks. This year’s theme – Powering Your People – promises to deliver a lively line up of keynotes, breakout sessions, and panel discussions, with innovation at the very heart of it all. This year – complimentary access to the morning session for friends, and special guests of Innovators Alliance members.

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Thought Leader and Influencer Interview with Dr. Cynthia Young, Founder & CEO, CJ Young Consulting

Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

At a Glance Dr. Cynthia Young, Founder & CEO, CJ Young Consulting Focus Areas: Project Management, Management, Business Continuity Thinkers360 In-Depth Profile & Portfolio: Dr. Cynthia Young Social Media: LinkedIn | X | Instagram Book: The Knowledge Management Memory Jogger Highlighted Content : Knowledge-Centric Culture and Lean Success , Encourage Tacit Knowledge Sharing in Industrial Organizations Thinkers360 Leaderboards: Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Careers 20

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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.

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Scaling Innovation: How Enterprise Companies Can Reach their Potential with Innovation Management Software

Qmarkets

Embracing change and fostering innovation are essential for companies aiming to thrive in today’s market. The concept of ‘scaling innovation’ has become a crucial strategy for organizations looking to transform occasional successes into a consistent, organization-wide capability. This article examines the critical role innovation management software plays in enabling enterprises to not only champion innovation but also to expand these efforts comprehensively across the entire b

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From Data to Dollars: How AI Monitoring Speeds Up Time to Revenue

ITONICS

For innovation, technology, and R&D decision-makers, the ability to translate data into actionable insights and, ultimately, revenue is paramount. This is where AI insight detection emerges as a game-changer, revolutionizing the approach to decision-making and accelerating time to revenue.

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