Mon.Jan 29, 2024

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Has Business Transformation Become Obsolete?

Harvard Business Review

In today’s world, business transformation has morphed from a one-time special project to a never-ending series of transformations — the majority of which will fail. With a future full of changes, challenges, and surprises, leaders need a new approach. Forward-thinking organizations are focusing on regeneration — developing a long-term vision and a series of unified actions to more harmoniously link business operations and performance and create lasting value.

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Transformation is a Journey Not a Destination

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell When Mohandas Gandhi was a young lawyer he was so shy that he couldn’t even bring himself to speak in an open courtroom. He was also impulsive and had a nasty temper.

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How Curiosity Can Make Your Meetings — and Team — Better

Harvard Business Review

Do you find meetings with your team disintegrate into dysfunction and chaos, resulting in ineffective decision-making, inadequate solutions, and team members — including yourself — with deflated morale? “Team” is a misnomer for these bodies; “group” is more accurate. Group members are accountable to the boss but not to each other; they often work in individual silos, oblivious to the bigger picture.

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By Breaking Down Resistance to Business Ecosystems, we embrace them.

Paul Hobcraft

Breaking down Resistance to Business Ecosystems Resistance to Business Ecosystems does need to be broken down and addressed to realize the power of Ecosystem thinking and Design and its growing value to Enterprises. So why are we not doing this today? Adopting any business ecosystem-centric approach involves a significant shift in mindset, culture, and organizational structures.

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The Evolving Retailer's Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto

Fulfilment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfilment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for everyd

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The Role of Mindfulness and Well-being in Enhancing Leadership and Productivity

Tullio Siragusa

The Role of Mindfulness and Well-being in Enhancing Leadership and Productivity In an era where the velocity of change is unprecedented, leadership demands more than just strategic acumen and technical prowess. It calls for an inner resilience, a clarity of mind, and a commitment to personal and collective well-being. “The cultivation of mindfulness and a focus on holistic well-being have emerged as cornerstone practices for leaders seeking not just to navigate but to thrive in this dynamic lan

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I Wrote a Book!

Mills-Scofield

For years, many of my clients, founders I’ve advised, and mentees have asked me to write a book; it took one of them to push me to do it*. So, I wrote a book , Value Proposition: Positioning for Success , on continually creating, testing, and building compelling value propositions that meet or exceed real customers’ real needs. You’ll learn about some famous and not-so-famous successes and flops, highlighting obvious and not-so-obvious causes and solutions.

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Prioritizing People: The Essentials of Servant Leadership for Leaders

CMOE

In a time when organizations are lucky if their employees stay longer than a year before leaving to chase a raise, it’s critically important to show people where they fit and why they matter. According to Boston Consulting Group, 28% of employees are planning to leave their organizations within the next year. To help curb turnover and retain talent, leaders need to prioritize employee engagement and show team members how essential they are to the overall success of the organization—and servant l

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Ecosystem Innovation: The Scouting & Ideation Growth Lab of Magna Powertrain – Video

Qmarkets

An energizing and actionable session about the mindsets and techniques leveraged by some of the most prolific innovators in the world. Download now for invaluable tips and real-world examples about applying creativity to drive growth and elevate performance, from Platypus Labs CEO and co-founder Kaiser Yang.

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The Kyte Baby CEO Apologizes: Could the Apology Do More Harm Than Good?

Michael Roberto

Source: [link] CNN's Ramishah Maruf reported this week about the severe backlash that occurred recently for a children's clothing brand with a cult-like following. Kyte Baby is one of several popular brands of bamboo fiber clothing for kids. These brands market their clothing as better for children's skin. According to Kyte Baby's website, "Bamboo is, simply, the Goldilocks of fabrics—not too hot, not too cold.

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