Fri.Jul 19, 2024

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How to Gracefully Decline a Networking Request

Harvard Business Review

When you’re new to the workforce, you may feel pressure to engage every possible connection. However, continuously giving your time, energy, and focus to the wrong people can add up and take away from more meaningful work. There are times when it’s to your benefit to respectfully decline a networking invitation. Here are a few red flags to look out for when deciding whether to accept a networking request: the person is primarily interested in selling you a product or service rather than building

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Overcoming Judgement

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski Judging results when things are different than our expectations. If you don’t like being judged, stop judging yourself. No one can judge you without your consent, even you. If someone judges you, that’s about them. People’s judgment of you is none of your business.

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The CEO’s Journey Is a 3-Act Play

Harvard Business Review

Instead of treating a leadership role as an unending sprint, CEOs should approach their tenure as a series of three phases. Act one requires a leader to establish legitimacy, build a top team, and begin to communicate and implement a change agenda. Act two requires revisiting many of the choices made during the earlier phase, correcting mistakes, and reenergizing the organization.

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Total Quality Management: The Key to Continuous Improvement

Qmarkets

Maintaining high-quality standards is a must for all businesses. Companies that fail to meet customer expectations for quality risk losing their market share and reputation. According to a study on the telecom industry, businesses that consistently implement robust quality management systems see significant improvements in customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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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How India Can Fix Its Employment Crisis

Harvard Business Review

Despite a roaring economy, India is in the middle of an employment crisis: In a country with the world’s largest and youngest workforce, there are very few good jobs to be had. To maintain its economic momentum through consistently high GDP growth, India needs to produce more jobs and move a greater proportion of its workforce into higher productivity sectors.

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Unlocking Business Potential with Process Improvement Software

Qmarkets

Imagine a company where every process runs smoothly, errors are minimized, and productivity is at an all-time high. This might sound like a dream, but it can be a reality with the right tools in place. Process improvement software is transforming the way businesses operate by streamlining workflows, reducing inefficiencies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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What is Open Innovation? Benefits & Best Practices

Qmarkets

The traditional approach to innovation, often termed “closed innovation,” relies heavily on internal resources and ideas to drive new developments. While this method has led to significant breakthroughs in the past, it comes with inherent limitations. Companies working in isolation may miss out on the vast pool of external knowledge and innovative ideas that could propel them forward.

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Physicians Need Better Data Management Systems to Improve Patient Care - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor content from Siemens Healthineers.

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Collaborative Innovation: Unlocking Potential and Best Practices with Innovation Management Software

Qmarkets

Collaboration has become the secret sauce behind many groundbreaking products and services. Take, for instance, the development of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Boeing utilized a global network of experts, collaborating with engineers and specialists from various companies and countries to design and build this revolutionary aircraft. This crowdsourced expertise led to significant advancements in fuel efficiency, passenger comfort, and overall performance.

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Brant Cooper In Memoriam

Moves the Needle

Our dear founder, friend, and startup guru, Brant Cooper, left us on July 18th, 2024. We are deeply saddened by his passing. Brant Cooper was a vanguard. As one of the originators of the Lean Startup movement, more than 15 years ago, he had a vision he boldly pursued through thought leadership, community engagement, and entrepreneurship. His body of work serves as an atlas for exploring bold ideas.

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

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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Boosting Business Success with Employee Suggestions for Company Improvement

Qmarkets

Imagine a company where every employee feels valued, engaged, and empowered to share their ideas for improvement. A place where the collective insights of the workforce drive innovation, efficiency, and success. This isn’t just a corporate utopia—it’s a reality for organizations that effectively leverage employee suggestions for company improvement.