Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 31, 2023

To get ahead in the business world, it’s not enough to think stategically. You also have to effectively communicate those ideas. There are several ways to do this, including elevating the conversation to focus on the big picture and broader context, being forward-looking in your comments, anticipating the effects of potential decisions, connecting disparate concepts, simplifying complex issues, using metaphors and analogies, stimultating dialogue with questions, showing you are informed, activel

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Kainexus

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In a recent podcast episode, Mark Graban and Greg Jacobson engage in a lively conversation on topics such as habit science, the upcoming conference sessions they will be participating in, their shared admiration for the Lean Leadership Podcast, and advice for those starting out in Lean Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Too many statements of corporate values are generic business cliches. Is it any wonder few employees can actually remember them? To fix that, companies should write core values that stand apart, using literary techniques (such as alliteration or rhyme), short and simple phrases, or unusual words that will stick in employees’ memories.

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PlanBox Innovation

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Unifying the PMO and Innovation Team through ISO 56001 to Move the Business Forward. The business universe is ever-expanding, and any organization not moving forward risks being sucked into the black hole of stagnation. Oh, the horror! Indeed, in this age of relentless change, the last thing any enterprise wants is a free-falling portfolio of innovative projects.

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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

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A key part of your job as project leader is to keep your team motivated and on track when things start to go sideways. In this article, the author outlines practical strategies to try if you need to boost your team’s morale: 1) Re-establish or re-define the project purpose, goals, and vision. 2) Involve the team in trouble-shooting and defining the path forward. 3) Help remove obstacles. 4) Understand what motivates different team members. 5) Connect regularly as a team. 6) Celebrate small wins

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InnovationManagement

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Innovation is often glamorized by the bookends of sourcing promising ideas like colorful post-it notes or highlighting the final polished product we see in the store. Stories of the unglamorous hard work required to bridge the gap between “I have an idea” to its realization are often not shared. Generative AI will undoubtedly play [.] The post How to Use Generative AI to Turn Your Insights into Investable Ideas (Part 1) appeared first on InnovationManagement.

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Entrepreneur - Innovation

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Walmart is spending $9 billion to renovate 1,400 stores. More than 100 are reopening on Friday. Take a look at the new store designs, here.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Governments are coming out with new laws and regulations aimed at containing the risks posed by generative AI. They won’t work because they won’t be able to overcome three obstacles. A better approach is to regulate the development processes used to develop generative AI and to embed laws within software systems.

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InnovationManagement

OCTOBER 31, 2023

This article builds on our previous write-up (part 1) where we demonstrated how to transform your initial thinking into a compelling value proposition. We showed how you can increase your chances for approval and funding by using generative AI and CO-STAR to accomplish this critical first step in ideation and complete it almost instantaneously. [.] The post How to Use Generative AI to Turn Your Insights into Investable Ideas (Part 2) appeared first on InnovationManagement.

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Innovation Excellence

OCTOBER 31, 2023

GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton “Lego’s Latest Effort to Avoid Oil-Based Plastic Hits Brick Wall” – WSJ “Lego axes plans to make bricks from recycled bottles” – BBC “Lego ditches oil-free brick in sustainability setback” – The Financial Times Recently, LEGO found itself doing the Walk of Atonement (see video below) after announcing to The Financial Times that […]

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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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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A conversation with HBS professor Raffaella Sadun on shifting the mindset around reskilling.

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InnovationManagement

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Innovation is often glamorized by the bookends of sourcing promising ideas like colorful post-it notes or highlighting the final polished product we see in the store. Stories of the unglamorous hard work required to bridge the gap between “I have an idea” to its realization are often not shared. Generative AI will undoubtedly play [.] The post How to Use Generative AI to Turn Your Insights into Investable Ideas (Part 1) appeared first on InnovationManagement.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Sponsor content from Paylocity.

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Brunner

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Dairyland Insurance is a leading provider of auto and motorcycle insurance products in the U.S. as part of the Sentry Insurance Group. The brand wanted to build awareness and generate leads and sought out a strong agency partner to help support those objectives. We are thrilled to share that after a thorough search process, Dairyland has picked Brunner as its agency of record.

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Planview

OCTOBER 31, 2023

From decades of gradual developments to today’s groundswell of breakthroughs, AI has metamorphosed from a futuristic idea to a fundamental business tool. For businesses caught in the present moment, the question is no longer about “if” but “how” to integrate AI into the fabric of their strategies. In this post, we’ll dive into Planview’s AI journey, showcasing how AI isn’t just a tool, but a game-changing ally.

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