Harvard Business Review

JULY 18, 2024

Instead of providing solid career opportunities, all too often companies resort to filling vacancies from outside. And when they do promote people, many employers give them “dry promotions” — more responsibility without more money. This article makes the case for revamping career development. Employers should provide more opportunities — both promotions that offer more pay and lateral moves.

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Qmarkets

JULY 18, 2024

Companies with structured innovation processes significantly outperform their peers in implementing new ideas and driving business growth. McKinsey’s findings suggest that companies fostering a strong culture of innovation excel in leveraging technology and accelerating their competitive differentiation. Structured innovation challenges play a pivotal role in this process, enabling businesses to tap into their employees’ creative potential and drive transformative results.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 18, 2024

To better understand the role that control over one’s time plays in job and life satisfaction, the authors analyzed survey data from a nationally representative sample. They found: 1) People who had greater control over their time had the highest job satisfaction and overall satisfaction with their lives, 2) Those who felt a sense of time scarcity had less satisfaction with their jobs and were less satisfied with their lives, 3) The number of hours people worked was not related to how satisfied

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Innovation Excellence

JULY 18, 2024

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken If a customer asks you to do something you haven’t done before, “No” is an easy answer. Why? Because … “We don’t do that.” “We’ve never done that.” “We don’t carry that product.” “That’s not our policy.” And more reasons – or excuses – like these.

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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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Harvard Business Review

JULY 18, 2024

Cybersecurity experts and the companies that employ need to let go of their prevention mindset and adopt one focused on resilience. A prevention mindset means doing all you can to keep the bad guys out. A resilience mindset adds a layer: while you do all you can to prevent an attack, you also work with the expectation that they still might break through your defenses and invest heavily preparing to respond and recover when the worst happens.

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Acuvate

JULY 18, 2024

When we say Robotic process automation (RPA) is one of the fastest growing technologies in the enterprise software market and one of the most widely adopted technologies among organizations, we’re NOT overstating! Let’s go over a few statistics: Gartner : RPA software revenue grew 63.1% in 2018 to $846 million, making it the fastest-growing segment of the global enterprise software market.

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Qmarkets

JULY 18, 2024

Companies that excel in the management of innovation not only stay ahead of the curve but also pave the way for sustainable growth and development. Establishing a clear innovation strategy is the first step, laying the foundation for effective innovation management. However, to truly harness the power of innovation, organizations must adopt a series of best practices that ensure the entire innovation process—from strategy and planning to execution and evaluation—is managed efficiently.

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Qmarkets

JULY 18, 2024

Technology is one of the biggest driving factors of innovation – whether it’s the steam engine that fueled the industrial revolution or the microprocessors fueling the current Generative AI boom. However, innovation isn’t confined to one area; it’s a multifaceted approach that spans various aspects of a business. Among these, technology innovation stands out as a critical component that can significantly impact a company’s competitive edge and operational efficiency

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Qmarkets

JULY 18, 2024

Navigating the path to innovation in a business setting can feel like steering a ship through uncharted waters. Each wave represents a challenge, and every calm sea an opportunity. To navigate successfully, you need the right tools and a well-coordinated crew. For businesses, innovation software serves as the modern compass, map, and crew management system combined.

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Qmarkets

JULY 18, 2024

In today’s world, where innovation is the lifeblood of success, the challenge lies not in having ideas but in generating truly transformative ones. Picture a sculptor staring at a block of marble, knowing the masterpiece is hidden within but unsure how to reveal it. This is where ideation tools come into play, acting as the chisel and hammer that shape raw thoughts into groundbreaking concepts.

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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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