Wed.Dec 20, 2023

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This new recycled packing material could replace bubble wrap

Idea to Value

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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Embracing the power of dynamic ecosystems.

Paul Hobcraft

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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What’s the Right Balance Between Open Innovation and Internal Innovation?

HYPE Innovation

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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6 Kinds of Board Members — and How to Influence Them

Harvard Business Review

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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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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Eight Innovation Executive Types

Innovation Excellence

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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How to Conduct Motivating Performance Reviews When Business Is Down

Harvard Business Review

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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AI Is Transforming Businesses (with Andrew Ng)

Harvard Business Review

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

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2023 Innovation Resources Wrapped: Entrepreneurial Books, Podcasts and Tools

Innovators Alliance

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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Research: Why Gender Bias Persists, Even When Organizations Try to Curb It

Harvard Business Review

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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Masters of Marketing 2023: How a Single Customer Insight Helped Crayola Expand its Brand Focus

Brunner

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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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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How to Build a Start-Up — Without VC Funding

Harvard Business Review

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

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Beating Human Bias in Environmental Scanning with Automated Monitoring

ITONICS

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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NVIDIA’s CEO on Leading Through the A.I. Revolution

Harvard Business Review

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

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