Tue.Feb 18, 2025

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Ten Tips to Improve your Curiosity

Destination Innovation

Image by Alexas_fotos on Pixabay 1. Ask questions: Keep asking questions, even if they seem silly or obvious. Children are always curious about the world and are always asking questions. Be more childlike. 2. Read widely: Reading is the best way to expose yourself to new ideas and perspectives. Make an effort to read books, articles, and blog posts on a variety of topics, even if you don't think you'll be interested in them.

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We Need a New Language for Change

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton If innovation (the term) is dead and we will continue to engage in innovation (the activity), how do we talk about creating meaningful change without falling back on meaningless buzzwords?

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What is Digital Innovation? Types, Tools, and Tactics for Success

Qmarkets

By 2027, global spending on digital transformation is projected to reach an astonishing $3.9 trillion (Source: Statista ). While digital transformation focuses on integrating technology into all aspects of a business, digital innovation goes a step furtherits about creating entirely new value through technology. Companies that fail to innovate digitally risk being left behind as competitors leverage new tools, business models, and strategies to drive efficiency.

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Change Marketing versus Change Communications

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Art Inteligencia In the ever-evolving landscapes of business and organizational growth, the paradigms of change management play a crucial role in steering the ship towards success. Within this realm, two concepts frequently emerge as tools to navigate turbulent waters: Change Marketing and Change Communications.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Five Ingredients of True Improvement

Rmukesh Gupta

In my last post, I wrote about the difference between Change and progress. Today, let’s talk about progress from the point of view of improvements. In one of his lectures, Peter Scholtes talks about 5 ingredients of true improvement. While his lecture is at least 30 year old, the principles he laid out still are practical and applicable to any innovation or change or improvements that we make in how we run our business.

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Recalibrate Your Strategy in China with This Framework

Harvard Business Review

This 2×2 will help your company navigate Beijing’s priorities and political sensitivities.

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Using AI to Make You a More Compassionate Leader

Harvard Business Review

These tools can’t replace human empathy, but they can help you overcome your own weaknesses and tailor responses to the needs of your team.

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Research: What Consumers Find Persuasive in Online Reviews

Harvard Business Review

An analysis of over 110,000 online reviews shows that persuasiveness depends on how frequently the item in question is likely to be purchased.

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When Activist Investors Ask for Board Seats

Harvard Business Review

How to balance preparedness, collaboration, and strategic focus.

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Should Google Stay in the Cloud Gaming Business?

Harvard Business Review

Analyzing the strategic choice between doubling down or pulling the plug.

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The Benefits of Innovation in Times of Crisis

Innovation is key to overcoming crises. This guide outlines how businesses can navigate uncertainty by adapting strategies, embracing open innovation, and strengthening resilience. Learn how to reassess business models, engage external expertise, and build a robust innovation ecosystem. Explore the three phases of crisis response—from immediate adaptation to long-term transformation—and discover how collaboration accelerates progress while reducing costs.

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The Consumer Psychology of Adopting AI

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with HBS professor Julian De Freitas about overcoming five mental obstacles.