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People Probably Like You More Than You Think

Harvard Business Review

Do people understand the impressions they make on others or do their anxieties lead them to assume the worst? Across nearly 10 years of research and tens of thousands of observations, the authors have come to this answer: people underestimate how much others like them, and this bias has important implications for how people work together.

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Embrace Your Disgruntled Customers

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Howard Tiersky Every day, businesses find themselves faced with unhappy customers; if you’re like most people, you might feel apprehension when an unhappy customer requests a meeting with you.

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Pro Sports Has a Piracy Problem

Harvard Business Review

Piracy poses a growing challenge to all sorts of digital media and entertainment companies, but it’s particularly acute for companies that own the rights to sports broadcasts, because efforts to shut down pirated broadcasts often take longer than the broadcasts actually last. New research suggests, however, that there are effective ways to discourage the use of pirated broadcasts and boost payment for legal ones.

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Customer Interview Webinar: Leading A Succesful Program

Qmarkets

Hear from our clients from a leading global software company as they share key learnings about how to lead an enterprise innovation program successfully. Drawing on their own experience of launching and running Qmarkets platform, you'll discover a wealth of best practices and insights to guide you to innovation success at your own organization.

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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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Nudging Employees to Make More Sustainable Choices

Harvard Business Review

Decarbonization efforts across various sectors have affected the car industry tremendously — especially sports car manufacturers. At Porsche, efforts such as the development of the electric Taycan in 2019 have begun to disrupt a “petrol head” culture enamored with the Porsche’s traditional, distinctive flat-six engine. The company itself has endeavored to encourage “employee sustainable behaviors,” such as the voluntary adoption of electric vehicles for employees eligible for company cars.

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Future-Proofing Energy: Innovative Solutions for the World’s Growing Needs

Daniel Burrus

The world population today is a little less than 8 billion people, and this number will only increase in the coming years — A definite Hard Trend future certainty. It is estimated by industry experts that by the year 2050, the population will reach around 9.7 billion people. Along with this increase in population comes an increased demand for basic human necessities, such as food, clean water, clothing, and shelter.

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How to Unlock Flow Visibility and Predictability Using a Value Stream Management Solution

Planview

In the fast-paced world of business today, one thing is clear: leaders want results, and they want them fast. They’re constantly seeking ways to deliver more, faster, and at a lower cost, all while maintaining high quality. This drive for efficiency and effectiveness is the foundation of modern business strategy. In this blog post, we’ll delve into how to maximize value within the first 12 months of using a value stream management (VSM) solution.

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Shifting Your Focus from Short-Term Efficiency to Long-Term Resilience

Harvard Business Review

There are downsides to pursuing efficiency at all costs.

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How Can Spatial Computing Make Industrial Development More Intuitive and Seamless?

Entrepreneur - Innovation

It's about improving the customer experience by combining virtual reality and physical reality.

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Getting Board Members on Board: The Role of the CIO in AI Strategy - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM ALTERYX

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor content from Alteryx.

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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.

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New Subtitle for PIVOTAL

Stephen Shapiro

As we got one step closer to the publication of my seventh book, we decided at the last minute that we needed a new subtitle. The old one, “Mastering Depth in an Era of Perpetual Pivoting,” was confusing and too hard to say. Try saying “perpetual pivoting” ten times without spitting on someone! Over the past several months, I have heard the same message from many clients: How can we increase predictability when everything seems so unpredictable?

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The Innovator’s Guide to Harnessing ISO 56007 for Innovation Excellence

PlanBox Innovation

This article originally appeared on Forbes. Recognizing the pivotal role that ideas play in driving innovation, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced ISO 56007 guidance on tools and methods for managing opportunities and ideas. This standard serves as a comprehensive guide to managing innovation opportunities and ideas.

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New Website Coming Soon!

Stephen Shapiro

No changes will be made to this website for the next couple of weeks. Why? We are launching a new website later this month or early March. We are still putting the finishing touches on it. Here is a sneak preview of the “hero” section… The post New Website Coming Soon! appeared first on Stephen Shapiro.

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Future-Fit Frontier: A Guide to Unlocking Transformative Innovation

PlanBox Innovation

This article originally appeared on Innovation Leader. The traditional “slow and steady wins the race” approach prevailed until the new millennium. But then the pace of change accelerated, particularly after the pandemic compressed a decade of transformation into a single year. Just as the dust settled, artificial intelligence (AI) emerged, demanding swift comprehension due to its pervasive applications in daily work and the potential to reshape entire markets and industries.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

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Considering the design of the Energy Ecosystem

Innovating4Energy

Designing the Energy Transition with Ecosystem Thinking and Design By fostering greater collaboration and co-creation within the Energy Industry, it is becoming crucial to consider Ecosystems in design and thinking. Ecosystems designed well are robust for navigating the complex landscape of any Energy transition. The Energy transition we are all facing has such high levels of complexity and challenge.

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Innovating at Amdocs – Webinar

Qmarkets

Discover Magna Powertrain’s groundbreaking approach to technological innovation in this exclusive recording from the 2023 Innovation Roundtable Summit in Copenhagen.

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Board of Innovation

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