Harvard Business Review

JULY 29, 2024

Humans have relied on generalizations forever as a mental shortcut — and a way of running a business efficiently. But just as advancements in AI are making it possible to move beyond a handful of customer personas to infinitely personalizable products and messaging, they are also revealing to us a broader world full of ever-changing unique detail. Weinberger, a technology philosopher, and Zanini, a business innovation strategist, show us four areas in which the particular is making itself known

Trends 145

Trends Leadership Strategy Strategy 145

IdeaScale

JULY 29, 2024

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is breaking new ground with the introduction of its Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine program. This innovative degree, offered through the UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine, represents a significant leap in the integration of data science, machine learning, and medicine.

Artificial Inteligence 130

Artificial Inteligence Data Learning Innovation 130

Harvard Business Review

JULY 29, 2024

While working while on vacation isn’t ideal, there may be times when projects, deadlines, or client obligations prevent you from being fully offline. While it’s not easy to balance these competing priorities, it is possible to get critical work done while enjoying some refreshing time off. The key is to do a little pre-planning, making sure to avoid a few common mistakes people make when mixing business and personal travel.

Project 145

Project Management 145

IdeaScale

JULY 29, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is making a significant push into the public sector with a $50 million initiative aimed at sparking innovation in generative AI projects. This bold move is part of AWS's continued expansion in government, emphasizing their commitment to driving technological advancement in public-sector organizations.

Generative AI 130

Generative AI Project Technology Innovation 130

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

Innovation Management

Harvard Business Review

JULY 29, 2024

As companies prepare for climate change, many overlook the critical impact on employee health from events like wildfires, extreme heat, and flooding. This oversight can lead to significant financial costs due to increased healthcare expenses, reduced productivity, and decreased labor availability. To address these risks, companies should conduct health audits, implement early-warning systems, learn from public sector practices, support mental health, and maintain transparent communication.

Change 143

Change System Learning Company 143

Innovation Excellence

JULY 29, 2024

GUEST POST from Greg Satell In the 1960s and 70s, Route 128 outside of Boston was the center of technology, but by the 1990s Silicon Valley had taken over and never looked back.

Marketing 121

Marketing Strategy Strategy Technology 121

Planview

JULY 29, 2024

Today’s professional landscape is a tapestry of new possibilities, unique challenges, and a myriad of solutions to address those challenges. In this environment, the key to success is adaptability. Organizations need solutions that can bend without breaking. Solutions that can adapt to address challenges like economic uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and new and disruptive technologies.

Competition 59

Competition Project Data Collaboration 59

Qmarkets

JULY 29, 2024

An innovation pipeline acts like the lifeline of your company’s growth, channeling fresh ideas through a structured process to transform them into market-ready products. A well-structured innovation pipeline ensures that new ideas are systematically developed, refined, and brought to market, transforming potential opportunities into tangible results.

Management 52

Management Technical Review Software Review How To 52

Michael Roberto

JULY 29, 2024

Source: Runners World Over the past year, the S&P 500 Index has risen by roughly 20%. Meanwhile, Nike's shares are down by more than 30%. Revenue growth has stalled. In February, CEO John Donahue announced major layoffs. What happened to Nike? The company has made a number of key strategic mistakes in recent years. I'd like to focus on one key blunder.

Learning 29

Learning Marketing Trends Strategy 29

Qmarkets

JULY 29, 2024

All companies are innovating in one way or another, but not all companies innovate strategically. Strategic innovation is all about proactively developing and delivering innovations that will have the biggest impact with the lowest investment. To do this, you need to take a holistic approach, harnessing the full power of your ecosystem and the tools that are available.

Innovation Programs 52

Innovation Programs Innovation Management Innovation Competition 52

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