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Constructing the innovation mandate

Paul Hobcraft

So often innovation struggles to be recognized for what it is. Innovation is a critical source of future competitive advantage. It is our ability to consistently capture, build and develop new ideas within organizations or in open collaborations with others that have a direct effect on revenue growth and the ability to provide future sustainability.

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Driving Organizational Change — Without Abandoning Tradition

Harvard Business Review

To shift entrenched ways of thinking, leaders need to understand and respect where people are coming from.

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Reasons Change Management Frequently Fails

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell In 1983, McKinsey consultant Julien Phillips published a paper in the journal Human Resource Management that described an “adoption penalty” for firms that didn’t adapt to changes in the marketplace quickly enough. His ideas became McKinsey’s first change management model that it sold to clients.

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Cyber Thieves Are Getting More Creative

Harvard Business Review

They’re combining real information with tiny bits of misinformation to steal from companies and individuals.

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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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Mastering product management

Sopheon

Over the last 30 years, I have held the title of product manager, director of product management, and Chief Product Officer in different software, hardware, and services businesses. About 12 years ago, I began my martial arts journey, learning a style of kung fu called Eagle Claw. Kung fu, also known as gong fu, is a Chinese martial art that has been developed and practiced for centuries.

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Vanguard Confronts an Inconvenient Truth

Harvard Business Review

Its controversial withdrawal from a climate alliance actually clarifies the path to net zero.

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Our All-Time Favorite Episodes of Cold Call

Harvard Business Review

Cold Call is celebrating 200 episodes with a special series, including the show team’s favorite episodes from the archives.

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Building a Cognitive Knowledge Management Strategy for Global Organizations: Best Practices and Lessons Learned

Acuvate

In the rapidly evolving world of business, knowledge is the new currency. Companies that harness it effectively are the ones that thrive. Take Amazon , for example. The ecommerce retail giant utilizes data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to deliver personalized content to users, leveraging Cognitive Knowledge Management Systems (KMS) to keep its workforce prepared to take on the competition.

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How Do I Lead My Team without Strategic Direction from the Top?

Harvard Business Review

A leader must learn how he can enhance his team’s impact, despite conflicting organizational priorities.

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Value Stream Discovery – Part 2

Moves the Needle

The Value Stream Discovery Loop is a customer-centric approach to value creation. It helps businesses understand what their customers need and how they can provide value to them in an efficient, value-enhancing way. At its core, this is accomplished by looking at a customer’s lifecycle journey from their perspective. The journey can be broken down into seven states that a customer goes through: Awareness, Intrigue, Trusting, Convinced, Hopeful, Satisfied, and Passionate.

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4 HR Predictions for 2025: Supercharge Your Employee Experience with Internal Communications

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

The future of HR is here, and it's all about collaboration, innovation, and impact. Join us for a forward-thinking session where seasoned experts Miriam and Carolyn will share insights and practical strategies to help you stay ahead of evolving HR trends. Discover how to build strong partnerships with internal teams to craft a transparent, authentic, and connected workforce experience.