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The Strengths and Weaknesses that Set Founders Apart

Harvard Business Review

Comparing data from 50 founder CEOs and 58 non-founder CEOs reveals the real differences between “founder mode” and “manager mode.

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Change Leaders Must Anticipate and Overcome Resistance

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell When Barry Libenson arrived at Experian as Global CIO in 2015, he devoted his first few months to speaking with customers. Everywhere he went he heard the same thing: they wanted access to real-time data.

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How Do I Handle It When I Disagree with My Boss’s Decisions?

Harvard Business Review

A leader on the fast track must learn how to align with leadership decisions while staying true to himself.

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Harmonizing Teams is Key to a Strong Collaborative Culture

Leapfrogging

A collaborative business culture is all about an environment where people and groups willingly share knowledge, bounce around ideas, and swap resources to hit shared targets. This vibe pushes open chats, respect all around, and a team effort in tackling issues. In this setup, folks feel like they’re making a mark with their own viewpoints and skills, which cranks up creativity and efficiency.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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What a Woman in the White House Could Mean for Us

Harvard Business Review

The promise and challenge of representation.

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Innovation Ecosystems need you to engage and openly embrace?

Paul Hobcraft

Why engage in changing to Innovation Ecosystems Following on from my last two posts related to recognizing the importance of Innovation Ecosystems we need to ask what makes these dynamic, interconnected and engaging, from a diverse groups perspective? An innovation ecosystem becomes impactful and particularly effective in driving growth and value creation because it aims to leverage the collective strengths of its diverse participants to drive continuous innovation economic growth and societal p

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Leveraging Industrial DevOps: Insights from Dr. Suzette Johnson and Robin Yeman 

Planview

What if a simple shift in your operating model could lead to significantly higher returns and improved operating margins for cyber-physical systems? In the latest Mik + One podcast, Dr. Mik Kersten, Chief Technology Officer at Planview, sat down with Dr. Suzette Johnson and Robin Yeman to discuss their groundbreaking work on Industrial DevOps and its potential to revolutionize the development of cyber-physical systems.

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Align Your Team and Culture for Growth

Innovators Alliance

Many of us have heard or even lamented that the “soft stuff is hard”; but what does this mean and what are the implications for organizations interested in growth? First off, admission is often a good first step. Yes, that soft stuff is indeed hard as heck for a couple of reasons: One: “soft” means intangible or even invisible which makes it hard to put your finger on, or quantify; Two: “soft” stuff is largely connected to people and culture dynamics The inconvenient truth is that the soft stuff

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Using Listening Posts to Improve Your Brand’s CX

BrainZooming

Improving your brands customer experience (CX) demands incorporating diverse data beyond traditional surveys and feedback forms. Listening posts are one avenue to accomplish that.

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Three Skills We Need to Continue to Improve for Life

Rmukesh Gupta

Premise There are three things that we need to continue to work and improve as leaders, in order to continue to be an effective leader. These are fundamental in our evolution as a leader and true irrespective of where in the leadership ladder you are at. Believe What we believe have a significant impact on how and what we think is possible. The belief systems are usually sub-conscious in nature and most leaders are not aware of their own beliefs and how they affect our thinking and actions.

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Revolutionize QA: GAPs AI-Driven Accelerators for Smarter, Faster Testing

GAP's AI-Driven QA Accelerators revolutionize software testing by automating repetitive tasks and enhancing test coverage. From generating test cases and Cypress code to AI-powered code reviews and detailed defect reports, our platform streamlines QA processes, saving time and resources. Accelerate API testing with Pytest-based cases and boost accuracy while reducing human error.

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AI-Enhanced Technology Scouting – Customers

Qmarkets

Join us as we showcase the power of our new and improved Q-scout technology scouting software. With the launch of our AI-enhanced startup research, you can now easily manage a process to commercialize solutions and technologies from a network of over 500K startups from across the globe.

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AI Adoption in the Workplace: Key Findings from Gallup’s Latest Study

Carla Johnson

October 22, 2024 In November 2022, OpenAI launched ChatGPT, ushering a new era almost as big as Taylor Swift. Since then, corporate investment in AI has rivaled Swiftie ticket sales, mostly because they want to get more work done faster.

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What Price Success?

Destination Innovation

We are encouraged to strive for success and if we if achieve some level of success we are encouraged to try for even more. But great success often comes with a cost. Pressure, anxiety and depression can be the companions of attainment. Liam Payne took part in the TV show, Britain’s got Talent at the age of 14. He was chosen to join a freshly created boy band, One Direction, which went on to worldwide chart success and huge media focus.

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How to Master Conflict Resolution

Harvard Business Review

Learning to navigate conflicts is not really a choice in today’s organizations. It’s an imperative. In this article, the author explains what conflict resolution is, why it’s an essential skill, and how to approach the conflict-resolution process. She offers four steps: 1) Try to see the situation from the other person’s point of view; 2) Pinpoint what the conflict is really about; 3) Think about your primary goal; and 4) Decide how to proceed.

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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Creating a Dynamic Team Collaboration Culture

Leapfrogging

Imagine a workplace where folks actually work together —wild concept, right? Team collaboration culture is just that: a place where sharing ideas, supporting each other, and aiming for the same goals are the norm. Picture open chats, respect popping up all over, and teamwork turning solo tasks into group symphonies. Here, everyone pools their strengths, and guess what?

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Business Strategy How-to Guide: Develop, Implement, Evaluate

CMOE

In today’s perpetually shifting and disruptive business climate, having a formalized business strategy is essential for long-term success. A well-crafted strategy not only helps navigate challenges but also seizes opportunities for growth and innovation. In this comprehensive guide, CMOE delves into the multifaceted nature of business strategy, from its foundational principles to its practical implementation.

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Thrive Together: Cultivating Collaborative Corporate Culture

Leapfrogging

Hey, let’s face it: teamwork makes the dream work. If you’re running the show and want to turn that dream into reality, understanding why getting folks to work together is a game-changer is your first step. Why Teamwork is Your Best Friend In a world where everyone’s connected, getting your team to work together isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s everything, really.

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Empowerment Through Unity: The Path to Collaboration

Leapfrogging

If you want to boost your team’s mojo and see some real improvements, it’s all about getting the crew to work together. A solid team vibe leads to better results and keeps everyone feeling like they’re part of something bigger. Benefits of a Collaborative Team Culture Getting everyone on the same page ain’t just about good karma. It brings serious perks that can shake things up in your business.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment 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 ever