IdeaScale
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Innovation is the key to staying ahead of the competition, creating new value, and solving the world’s biggest challenges. But how can you start your innovation journey and ensure success? In this blog post, I will share with you five strategies that can help you unleash your creative potential and achieve your innovation goals. 1. [.
Paul Hobcraft
DECEMBER 1, 2023
I had a most enjoyable and rewarding conversation last week on Innovation and Ecosystem design. It was partly through this conversation with Margot Nijkamp-Diesfeld and Rick Wielens of the Eco System Thinking Institute (ESTI), based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, that we got into the subject of creating different workshop concepts to stimulate those attending and draw out their greater awareness.
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Digital Tonto
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Discussions about change tend to gravitate to one of two poles: Either change has to come from the top or it has to be grass roots. As I explain in Cascades, transformation isn’t top-down or bottom-up, but happens from side-to-side. You can find the entire spectrum—from active support to active resistance—at every level. The answer doesn’t lie in any specific strategy or initiative, but in how people are able to internalize the need for change and transfer ideas through social bonds.
Idea to Value
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Are you the sort of person who procrastinates? Who always seems to put off starting work on something and is easily distracted? While this procrastination may be a significant problem for being productive, and the resulting time pressure can be bad for creativity , there may be some instances when it can be beneficial. According to new research from Shin and Grant (2021) , a moderate degree of procrastination may actually be beneficial for your creativity.
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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?
HYPE Innovation
DECEMBER 28, 2023
The launch of ChatGPT, Midjourney, and DALL-E has put artificial intelligence (AI) firmly in the spotlight. Yet AI is nothing new, and these applications are just the tip of the iceberg. AI has been present in our daily lives for many years, with social media algorithms, chatbots, and the Waze application just a few examples.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Today we have more data than ever before, yet marketers still struggle to understand their customers. That’s because today’s marketers have mistaken information for intimacy. The author, who ran strategy for Wieden+Kennedy, describes an ethnographic research campaign his team conducted on behalf of McDonald’s. They produced a cultural bible of sorts that chronicled a series of beliefs, artifacts, behavioral rituals, and language that constitute the McDonald’s fandom.
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Paul Hobcraft
DECEMBER 26, 2023
As we close out the year, I have been looking back and recognizing the transformation concept for innovation, which has been central to my work and, more importantly, moving forward in where I go in my innovating focus in 2024. Here is the story as I look back at 2023 …… Once upon a time, in a world driven by innovation, there was a transformative concept known as the Integrated Framework for Innovation Ecosystems.
Digital Tonto
DECEMBER 3, 2023
When I lived in Poland, a common aphorism advised that “life is cruel, and full of traps.” From an American perspective, the aphorism can be a bit of a culture shock. We tend to believe in the power of positivity, the American dream and the can-do spirit. Negativity can be seen as something worse than a weakness, both an indulgence and a privation at the same time.
Idea to Value
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Sometimes, an innovation comes around that is so simple, it makes you think “ why didn’t I think of that?” I just came across another such example from renowned innovation powerhouse 3M. They have found a way to use a principle of origami to create sheets of cardboard which fold themselves into packing material when stretched. Check out this video to find out how it works.
HYPE Innovation
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Innovation, as defined in the OECD's Oslo Manual (2018), is the introduction of a new or significantly improved product, process, marketing method, or organizational practice within business operations, reflecting the evolving landscape of modern workplaces.
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.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Becoming a great leader is a journey of continuous learning and growth. It’s a process — one that thrives on embracing challenges, seeking feedback, fostering connections, and cultivating understanding. In this article, the author outlines the eight most essential leadership qualities, according to Harvard Business School professor Linda Hill, one of the world’s top experts on leadership.
IdeaScale
DECEMBER 24, 2023
As a creative professional, you know how challenging it can be to come up with fresh and innovative ideas on a regular basis. Whether you're a writer, designer, marketer, or entrepreneur, idea generation is a crucial part of your job. However, sometimes, you might find yourself stuck in a creative rut, struggling to come up [.
Paul Hobcraft
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Understanding the sensory and cognitive abilities of innovators Following on from my first post on building an Innovator’s Sensory profile, the combination of various cognitive, emotional and environmental factors heightens our awareness, so I needed to explore this further in this post. I wanted to build out some thinking based on the question, “Can we unlock the innovator’s potential through understanding their sensory and cognitive abilities?
Digital Tonto
DECEMBER 24, 2023
My friend Stephen Shapiro does not like New Year’s Resolutions. “According to our study, only 8% of Americans say they always achieve their New Year’s resolutions,” he writes. “The way it seems to work now, setting a New Year’s Resolution is a recipe for defeat. It has come to be one of the nation’s most […] The post Top Posts Of 2023 first appeared on Digital Tonto.
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Idea to Value
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Does something need to be completely original in order to be creative ? How can you prove if something is original or not? After all, if something which I produce is not original, is it not just a waste of time putting in time and effort creating it? This is a challenge which can petrify many people, and prevent them from trying to produce anything creative.
HYPE Innovation
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Customer experience has become a major differentiator for large companies. In a McKinsey survey of senior executives, 90% of respondents saw customer experience as one of the CEO’s top three priorities.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Leaders often struggle to get complete, unfiltered information from the people around them. This wealth of unspoken information represents a great untapped resource for today’s leaders, and yet most remain at a loss for how to reliably access it. Common tactics for overcoming this problem, such as taking another’s perspective or reading their body language, simply aren’t sufficient.
IdeaScale
DECEMBER 19, 2023
In the dynamic landscape of business, embracing innovation is more than a trend; it's a strategic imperative for organizations seeking growth and investment opportunities. IdeaScale, a trailblazer in idea and innovation management software introduces an insightful quiz – "How Mature is your Innovation Program?" This innovative survey, drawing from the extensive collaboration with 4.5 million [.
Speaker: Paul Heller
Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro
Paul Hobcraft
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Innovation’s power lies in the ability to adapt, evolve, and collaborate, and our need is to make this as much of a dynamic ecosystem as possible to tackle the growing complexity and challenges we are facing today and in the future. In recent weeks, I have been deepening my thinking on innovation ecosystems and the dynamics within these that can make them different by giving them this “dynamic focus.” So, it is time to embrace the power of dynamic ecosystems – where innovation
Digital Tonto
DECEMBER 17, 2023
I mark time through books because books define the zeitgeist. They reflect not only the wisdoms being received, but the questions being asked. We go to books not only for answers, but to sharpen our own inquiry. Last year’s list featured books about Ukraine (and this year’s list includes a great one too). So perhaps […] The post The 2023 Digital Tonto Reading List 2023 first appeared on Digital Tonto.
IdeaSpies
DECEMBER 4, 2023
We know our brains are wired to pay attention to bad news. But lately do you feel that your social media is just filled with negativity? Do you find yourself getting angry and upset as you scroll through your news feeds? Are you turning off the news? Well you're not alone. According to the Digital News Report Australia 2023 high interest in news has fallen to 53%.
Christensen Institute
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Microschools have become a hot topic over the last few years. Their big appeal is that they promise to do a better job catering to students’ and families’ individual needs and interests. But right now, they only serve about 2% to 4% of US students. So, could microschools eventually become the new normal in schooling? Well, let’s see what innovation theory has to say about this question.
Speaker: Aindra Misra, Senior Manager, Product Management (Data, ML, and Cloud Infrastructure) at BILL
Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the critical intersection of data privacy and AI governance. In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, building robust governance frameworks is essential to fostering innovation while staying compliant with regulations. Our expert speaker, Aindra Misra, will guide you through best practices for ensuring data protection while leveraging AI capabilities.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Our Management Tip of the Day newsletter continues to be one of HBR’s most popular newsletters. In this article, we list 10 of our favorites from 2023 — covering topics like how to get your mojo back if you’re feeling disengaged at work, questions to ask your boss in your next check-in, talking to your team about using AI, giving hard feedback, speaking with confidence when you’re put on the spot — and more.
IdeaScale
DECEMBER 17, 2023
In the fast-paced world of innovation, understanding and embracing your unique innovation style can be a game-changer. IdeaScale, a leading SAAS company offers an engaging and insightful quiz titled "What is your Innovation Persona?" Through a series of thought-provoking questions, this quiz promises to unveil your innovation style by drawing parallels with famous innovators.
Entrepreneur - Innovation
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Michael Seaman started a hugely successful Etsy side hustle. Now he's the co-founder and CEO of payment processing firm Swipesum. Read more about his journey.
Innovation Excellence
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Here’s What To Do Instead GUEST POST from Greg Satell Over 50% of startups fail (and that number goes up to 75% for venture backed startups). The same is true of about three quarters of corporate transformations, which is probably why the average lifespan on the S&P 500 continues to shrink.
Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight
As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.
Sopheon
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Innovation is something every business should be doing. It shouldn’t be done, though, without a valid why. It’s not just about coming up with great ideas. It’s about coming up with great ideas that support your wider business and product strategies and help to drive genuine growth. Without this strategic alignment, you could well find that you invest time, money and resources is a “nice to have”, when they could be invested in something else that will drive your business forward.
Christensen Institute
DECEMBER 4, 2023
It’s that time of the year when I think about one of my favorite of Professor Christensen’s books, How Will You Measure Your Life? , a book that imparts how business management theories can help us succeed not just in our entrepreneurial endeavors, but also in our everyday lives. A theory is an understanding of causality, of what causes what, and why.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 5, 2023
When executing strategy, companies typically fall into one or more of three traps: 1) They let too many people weigh in; 2)They plan a lot of activity but do not specify concrete actions; and 3) They tend not to build in accountability into execution. The result is that. lot a good strategies never take off. This article offers pointers on how to avoid the three traps.
IdeaScale
DECEMBER 17, 2023
In today's fast-paced business world, foster a culture of innovation is crucial for staying ahead of the competition. By encouraging new ideas, creative thinking, and experimentation, companies can continuously improve their products and services, streamline processes, and stay relevant in an ever-changing market. Ten proven ways: Foster a culture of innovation 1.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
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