Idea to Value

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Sometimes, an innovation comes around that is so simple, it makes you think “ why didn’t I think of that?” I just came across another such example from renowned innovation powerhouse 3M. They have found a way to use a principle of origami to create sheets of cardboard which fold themselves into packing material when stretched. Check out this video to find out how it works.

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Innovation’s power lies in the ability to adapt, evolve, and collaborate, and our need is to make this as much of a dynamic ecosystem as possible to tackle the growing complexity and challenges we are facing today and in the future. In recent weeks, I have been deepening my thinking on innovation ecosystems and the dynamics within these that can make them different by giving them this “dynamic focus.” So, it is time to embrace the power of dynamic ecosystems – where innovation

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HYPE Innovation

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Innovation, as defined in the OECD's Oslo Manual (2018), is the introduction of a new or significantly improved product, process, marketing method, or organizational practice within business operations, reflecting the evolving landscape of modern workplaces.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Boards are not monolithic. They often are composed of people with different kinds of personalities. This article describes six types: the narcissist, the data chaser, the deferential, the status hound, the unprepared, and the stakeholder champion. It offers tactics for influencing each.

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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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Innovation Excellence

DECEMBER 20, 2023

GUEST POST from Stefan Lindegaard Don’t put your leaders in boxes, but don’t ignore the signs neither. Look for traits, behaviors and action – or lack there or. Use the insight to make your leaders and executive teams – and thus your organization – even better at shaping the future. 1.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As the manager, your job is to rally your team members and inspire them for the year ahead. But what if your business isn’t doing well? How can you objectively assess individual performance? And how can you balance realistic expectations for the future while also fostering a sense of leaderly optimism? In this article, the author outlines strategies for how to conduct a motivating performance review when business is down.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2023

AI pioneer and entrepreneur Andrew Ng discusses what organizations have learned about generative AI in the last year.

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Innovators Alliance

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As recommended by IA Members One of the most valuable elements of Innovators Alliance (IA), and something that sets our membership apart from other CEO Networking groups like TEC, YPO, and CEO Global is the fact that Innovators Alliance is the only peer-to-peer membership that is specifically for entrepreneurs. The knowledge and experience of the IA network of entrepreneurs is tremendously valuable, and something that will continue to inspire and sustain the membership.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In one company, managers were able to reduce gendered descriptions of employee traits and behaviors — but not how they valued and rewarded them.

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Brunner

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Using data and research can uncover customer insights that can drive growth and change how you see your business A true customer insight can transform your brand. Just ask Victoria Lozano. She’s executive vice president of marketing at Crayola, a brand whose products have long been considered to be for kids. Lozano shared the story at this fall’s ANA Masters of Marketing conference of how Crayola identified a key audience insight that has helped the company unlock sales to an entirely new

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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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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2023

If you’re trying to grow a business without a lot of resources, this episode is for you.

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ITONICS

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The quest for unbiased insights is paramount in the dynamic landscape of environmental scanning. Human biases, whether conscious or unconscious, can skew the interpretation of signals , potentially derailing strategic decision-making.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2023

A conversation with Jensen Huang on how to succeed in this era of accelerated change.

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