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Innovation’s Underdogs: The Creative Economy’s Quiet Revolution

IdeaScale

In the colorful world of the creative economy—a place where art, smarts, and new ideas mix together—something pretty exciting is happening. It's not just about painting or music anymore; this world stretches into advertising, designing everything from websites to buildings, changing the story of what jobs are important.

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Research: Why People Really Buy Upcycled Products

Harvard Business Review

Researchers who analyzed consumer feedback from Etsy discovered that what consumers value most about upcycled products is not their sustainability but their creativity. Their findings offer some guidelines for companies who hope to design and successfully market upcycled products: 1) Designers should consider using components from other industries to enhance the appeal of their products and encourage cross-industry collaboration; 2) Product designers and managers should identify new uses for pro

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Yes: Underpaid, under-the-table work is an innovation problem

Christensen Institute

During a recent trip to a low-income country, I met a young man whose story may be similar to one many of us have previously heard. Orphaned at a young age, he didn’t finish school and started working as a child. Unfortunately, as he got older, work opportunities in his small hometown ran out, so he had to move to a larger city in search of work. Despite the circumstances he was excited to reach the city, but upon moving, he found that employers wouldn’t hire him without a school diploma.

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Next Generation Leadership Traits and Characteristics

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Stefan Lindegaard What are the traits and characteristics for a new generation of leaders, those who will shape the future in this sea of uncertainty? To me, this is more about mindset than age.

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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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Calculating the Six Hidden Costs of Waste in Software Development 

Planview

Nothing frustrates software developers more than working hard on something that never ends up providing value. Whether because of changing priorities, miscommunication among teams, or other blockers, the hidden cost of waste can significantly impact productivity and bottom lines. The challenge lies not just in recognizing the presence of waste but in identifying exactly where resources are being inefficiently utilized.

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Overcoming the Innovation Paradox: Three key reasons why Large Organisations Struggle to Stay Ahead

Cris Beswick

In the modern business world, where disruption is the norm and change is relentless, the ability to continuously drive innovation-led growth has become the ultimate competitive advantage. Yet, for many large, established organisations, the pursuit of building innovation capability and embedding it into organisational culture remains an elusive and often frustrating endeavour.

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You Need Attention Before You Can Sell

Innovators Alliance

When I was selling cars in my early twenties, I was one of four salespeople at our dealership. We took turns meeting new customers who arrived at the dealership. However, because I was the junior guy, most often customers already knew a salesperson, and I received very few leads daily. Frustrated, I asked the dealer principal how I could find more. “Well, for one thing, you could start going neighbourhood to neighbourhood, knocking on doors.

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What Drives Successful Innovation? An Open Letter to Innovators

Yet2

Words by Carlos Pichardo I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy. – Rabindranath Tagore Recently, yet2 was chosen to be a Power Connector for the E-SCRAP Prize Challenge hosted by the U.S Department of Energy. With electronic waste being the fastest-growing waste stream, efforts to curb their harm are crucial.

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Storytelling and Leadership

Rmukesh Gupta

As leaders, one of our primary responsibility is to share ideas and our vision in a manner that those we lead can not only remember in full but also be able to spread it further as and when required. The best way to do so is through the medium of stories. Over the next few posts, we will explore the kinds of stories we need to be able to tell and on the art and science of storytelling and how we can get better at it.

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The IA Intrapreneur Program: A Peer-to-peer Community for Emerging Leaders

Innovators Alliance

For 25 years, Innovators Alliance has been a peer-to-peer community for entrepreneurs who are committed to doing things differently. As a not-for-profit, IA has the privilege of investing all revenues back into the membership, providing a great mechanism for testing new ideas and providing more growth opportunities – both personal and professional.

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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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Securing Our Digital Future: The Critical Need for Cybersecurity

Daniel Burrus

Imagine starting a multimillion-dollar company only to have it crumble due to cybercrime. This isn’t a plot from a thriller movie—it’s a harsh reality many face. Cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, leveraging the very tools meant to simplify our lives to exploit vulnerabilities. From phishing scams that mimic trusted contacts to ransomware attacks that can shut down entire supply chains, no one is immune.

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New Beginnings at 60

Stephen Shapiro

I saw Leonid & Friends perform their musical magic this past Saturday night. If you are unfamiliar with them, they are a world-famous Russian band that performs the music of Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire, Ides of March, Tower of Power, Steely Dan, Lighthouse, and others. The timing of this concert was perfect as my 60th birthday is around the corner.

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Lessons from Amazon’s Early Growth Strategy

Harvard Business Review

If you’re interested in strategies for scaling start-ups, this episode is for you.

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Starting New at 60

Stephen Shapiro

I saw Leonid & Friends perform their musical magic this past Saturday night. If you are unfamiliar with them, they are a world-famous Russian band that performs the music of Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire, Ides of March, Tower of Power, Steely Dan, Lighthouse, and others. The timing of this concert was perfect as my 60th birthday is around the corner.

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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!