Thu.Aug 15, 2024

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ISO Innovation Standards: The Good, the Bad, and the Missing

IdeaScale

In 2020, the International Standards Organization, most famous for its Quality Management Systems standard, published ISO 56000, Innovation Management—Fundamentals and Vocabulary. Since then, ISO has released eight additional innovation standards. But is it possible to create international standards for innovation, or are we killing creativity?

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Research: How IT Can Solve Common Problems in DEI Initiatives

Harvard Business Review

The authors’ research found that three persistent problems plague DEI initiatives: They do not connect to operational or strategic goals and objectives; they do not include the rank-and-file; and they are often implemented through periodic efforts like annual diversity training that aren’t integrated into day-to-day work processes. Organizations can overcome these problems by using IT in three ways.

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The Key Customer Service Pillar

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken Megan Jones of Call Centre Helper recently interviewed me about the “Pillars of Customer Service.” In preparation, I did a Google search and asked, “What are the pillars of customer service?” There are many correct answers. In other words, there are no definitive answers.

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3 Common Archetypes of Employees Who Commit Fraud

Harvard Business Review

Fraud is estimated to be a multi-trillion-dollar problem — and this doesn’t even include undetected and unreported fraud. So how can senior leadership teams fortify their organizations against massive fraud schemes? By recognizing three archetypes of employees who commit fraud — intentional perpetrators, accidental perpetrators, and righteous perpetrators — leaders can spot red flags quickly in order to prevent future losses and reputational damage.

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

Speaker: Jay Allardyce

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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Bliss Investing with Alicia Castillo Holley, PhD

The Bliss Business Podcast

We're excited to welcome Alicia Castillo Holley, PhD, to The Bliss Business Podcast for an inspiring conversation about investing with heart and empathy. Alicia is a renowned expert in entrepreneurship and investing, known for her unique approach that combines financial acumen with a deep commitment to making a positive impact.About Alicia Castillo Holley, PhD, MBA, MSci : Alicia's journey is a testament to the power of blending purpose with profit.

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IA Chapter Chair Series – Meet Dundee Staunton

Innovators Alliance

Each Innovators Alliance chapter hosts monthly peer-to-peer member meetings which are facilitated by a professional Chapter Chair. The Chapter Chairs’ primary purpose is to ensure a supportive environment that ensures a strong collaborative environment, cultivating shared responsibility, and encouraging accountability and respect. Like all IA Chapter Chairs, Dundee Staunton , who facilitates two chapters, is passionate about innovation, growth, and development – and understands all too well, the

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