May, 2023

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From Quantity to Quality: Improving Your Idea-Generation Process

HYPE Innovation

Day in and day out, we’re all coming up with ideas at work and home as we go about routine tasks or during meetings and problem-solving sessions. There’s often a tendency to think that more ideas mean better results. But, typically, this isn’t the case. A focus on generating more, rather than better-quality, ideas might lead to slower decision-making and lower motivation to be creative.

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Recognizing the Building Blocks of Innovation

Paul Hobcraft

I finished my last post, “ Are we EVER going to embrace innovation? ” With the argument, we need to change the innovation narrative and significantly update the innovation approach and processes to meet today’s and tomorrow’s business challenges. I am working through what I think this should become in design and application, involving providing the key innovation building blocks as components of the innovation stack, using the innovation stack to guide platform development and the pl

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Change Management Requires a Change Mindset

Harvard Business Review

Our ability to manage change hinges on our ability to manage ourselves, including our fears and anxieties.

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Innovating in India Part 1 – The Unique Challenges

IdeaScale

A Personal Preamble I’m always amazed when I return to India at both how similar and how different it is from the US, where I now live. My family’s originally from India and I grew up there till I was 5, and then intermittently have lived and worked in India. So, in many ways, India [.

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Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to Production

Speaker: Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Executive leaders and board members are pushing their teams to adopt Generative AI to gain a competitive edge, save money, and otherwise take advantage of the promise of this new era of artificial intelligence. There's no question that it is challenging to figure out where to focus and how to advance when it’s a new field that is evolving everyday. 💡 This new webinar featuring Maher Hanafi, CTO of Betterworks, will explore a practical framework to transform Generative AI prototypes into

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Authority Bias: Why we submit to the ideas and orders of others

Idea to Value

Would you ever hurt someone intentionally? What about if someone you respected told you to do it? In some cases, people will believe almost anything someone tells them, if the person telling them appears to have the authority to do so. One of the most dangerous biases in the world might be the Authority Bias. This is the tendency to attribute greater accuracy to the opinion of an authority figure ( unrelated to its content ) and be more influenced by that opinion.

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Don’t Trust Your Feelings. They’re Often Triggers That Mislead You

Digital Tonto

The neuroscientist Antonio Damasio believes we encode experiences in our bodies as somatic markers and that our emotions often alert us to things that our brains aren’t aware of. Another researcher, Joseph Ledoux, had similar findings. He pointed out that our body reacts much faster than our mind, as when we jump out of the way of an oncoming object and only seconds later realize what happened.

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Are we EVER going to embrace innovation?

Paul Hobcraft

Why have we not embraced innovation? I will not apologize here; this will partly be a “rant” and then begin to suggest a way forward on embracing innovation fully. I was thinking of having the headline “Innovation as our eternal doom or shame” or “innovation groundhog day” Let me begin in why. I really am fed up with constantly seeing claims that “ innovation is core to our business ” and that we are “ constantly seeking fresh growth ”

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The Future of Innovation Management: Trends and Predictions

HYPE Innovation

The “secret sauce” for successful innovation lies in the way it’s managed, particularly for large corporations looking to continuously innovate in a strategic and sustainable way to stay relevant in their market.

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Innovating in India Part 2 – History of India’s Innovation Challenges

IdeaScale

In the first part of our three-part series, we discussed the unique challenges of innovating in India. In this second part, we will explore how these challenges have their origins in India's culture, history, and institutional structures. Regulatory Challenges: A Legacy of Colonialism India's regulatory environment is a legacy of its colonial past, although [.

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Seth Godin – The Song of Significance: Podcast E165

Idea to Value

In today’s episode of the Idea to Value Podcast , we speak with one of the most influential and prolific authors on the topics of marketing and creativity in the world, Seth Godin. Seth Godin is one of the fathers of online and email marketing, and has blogged every day for decades. His blog has thousands of posts, he has written over 20 bestselling books, and his views are respected around the world.

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How To Get Promoted In Product Management

Speaker: John Mansour

If you're looking to advance your career in product management, there are more options than just climbing the management ladder. Join our upcoming webinar to learn about highly rewarding career paths that don't involve management responsibilities. We'll cover both career tracks and provide tips on how to position yourself for success in the one that's right for you.

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Values Always Cost You Something. That’s What Makes Them Different From Platitudes.

Digital Tonto

Values are essential to how an enterprise honors its mission. They represent choices of what an organization will and will not do, what it rewards and what it punishes and how it defines success and failure. Perhaps most importantly, values will determine an enterprise’s relationships with other stakeholders, how it collaborates and what it can achieve.

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Is global development anti-development?

Christensen Institute

On April 25 th , 2023, I had the opportunity to present some of our work on market-creating innovations in the halls of the United States Congress. I began my remarks by telling the following story I’d heard from a minister in an East African country. The minister explained that as the COVID-19 pandemic began, leaders in the country realized they didn’t have the capacity to make facemasks and other personal protective equipment (PPEs).

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Building the innovation stack

Paul Hobcraft

Developing the innovation stack takes the view that innovation is a series of building blocks stacked on top of each other with different layers to work through. These stacks follow an established logic, such as working through idea discovery, relating to given problems, exploring solutions, and determining the final model or design and the execution delivery to achieve this.

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How to Share and Manage Knowledge for Innovation

HYPE Innovation

Knowledge sharing and innovation In the 1970s, Walker’s Wagon Wheel Tavern sealed its role in innovation history. Its name perfectly captured what took place there – like spokes on a wheel, people converged and the air was full of conversation on a Friday night. Ideas flew around, many of which crashed and burned. But some fused, became something bigger, gained momentum, and grew into new businesses.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Innovating in India Part 3 – The Way Forward

IdeaScale

In the first two parts of our three-part series, we explored the unique challenges of innovating in India (Part 1) and the origins of these challenges in the country's culture, history, and institutional structures (Part 2). In this final part, we will discuss strategies for overcoming these challenges and fostering a more innovative ecosystem in [.

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Who Is Going to Regulate AI?

Harvard Business Review

As the world reckons with the impact of powerful new AI systems, governments are jostling to lead the regulatory charge — and shape how this technology will grow.

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5 Simple Rules That Will Make You A Powerful Communicator

Digital Tonto

Sometimes the hardest thing is merely to make yourself understood. Things that change the world, or even a small part of it, always arrive out of context because, by definition, the world hasn’t changed yet. That’s why innovators need to be great communicators, because an idea that doesn’t gain traction is an idea that fails. That’s easier said than done.

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How lithium can jumpstart Latin American economies

Christensen Institute

Three Latin American countries–Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia–account for approximately 61% of the world’s identified lithium resources, notes Eduardo Porter, in his most recent Bloomberg opinion column. An essential component in lithium-ion batteries, these countries have a unique opportunity to jumpstart their advancement to high-income economies in the next decade.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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The Uplifting Wisdom of Fred Smith

CorporateIntel

I recently enjoyed the privilege of participating in a small group online discussion with Frederick W, Smith , the founder and longtime CEO of Federal Express. Imagine being at the helm of a global disruptor like FedEx for an uncanny five decades. Think someone like that might have a few things to say about the life and times of business, society, and learning?

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How to combine offline and online ideation

HYPE Innovation

Ideas can emerge anywhere: at meetings, through informal conversations, during hackathons, and, in the digital space, via emails, notes, or calls. But how do you combine online (digital) and offline (in-person) ideation and organize ideas in a single centralized space to ensure that you don’t lose any of them, no matter where they originate?

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What is innovation in business: The Ultimate Guide to Staying Ahead of the Game

IdeaScale

Innovation is the lifeblood of business. It's what keeps companies ahead of the curve, and it's what enables them to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market. But what is innovation in business, and how can it be used to stay ahead of the game? In this ultimate guide, we'll explore the ins and outs [.

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AI Can Be Both Accurate and Transparent

Harvard Business Review

Historically, tech leaders have assumed that the better a human can understand an algorithm, the less accurate it will be. But is there always a tradeoff?

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Summer Reading List: 11 Books That Will Help You Navigate the New Age Of AI

Digital Tonto

It’s hard to believe that summer is already here. Where I live, outside of Philadelphia, the nights in May have been pretty cold, so I’m still trying to get used to the idea that the time for backyard barbecues and hanging out by the pool has already arrived. Still, summer is by far my favorite […] The post Summer Reading List: 11 Books That Will Help You Navigate the New Age Of AI first appeared on Digital Tonto.

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Exploring, innovating and settling the new frontier of Space

IdeaSpies

Many of the inventors, researchers, entrepreneurs and government officials who are planning on exploring, innovating and s (Feed generated with FetchRSS )

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Is Amazon Clinic an Innovator Worth Watching?

Christensen Institute

Today’s guest post comes from Kevin Ball, an Administrative Fellow at Geisinger Health System. Since his dad first introduced Christensen’s theories to him years ago, Kevin set his sights on applying those theories to the problems within the health care industry. Below, he applies our six-question test for disruptive potential to Amazon Clinic. Whenever Amazon makes another health care acquisition, there is buzz about it in the industry.

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From Quantity to Quality: Improving Your Idea-Generation Process

HYPE Innovation

Day in and day out, we’re all coming up with ideas at work and home as we go about routine tasks or during meetings and problem-solving sessions. There’s often a tendency to think that more ideas mean better results. But, typically, this isn’t the case. A focus on generating more, rather than better-quality, ideas might lead to slower decision-making and lower motivation to be creative.

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How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting

Speaker: Jamie Eagan

As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”. We’ll deep-dive into why digitalization is no longer a choice, but a necessity for finance departments to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment touching on: 2024 trends for the Office of

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10 Mind-Blowing Examples of Innovative Products That Will Leave You Speechless

IdeaScale

Innovation is the key to success in today's fast-paced and ever-changing world. As technology continues to advance, the possibilities for new and innovative products are endless. From self-driving cars to smart homes, innovative products are changing the way we live, work, and play. In this article, we'll explore 10 mind-blowing examples of innovative products that [.

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Jira and Acclaim Products: complementary product management tools

Sopheon

Managing a product is no easy feat — it involves juggling a wide range of tasks, from planning and tracking to executing and releasing. Jira and Acclaim Products are two complementary product management tools that product managers use to help them complete these tasks.

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Creating a Culture of Innovation: Strategies for Fostering Creativity in Your Team

helloFUTURE

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re part of a forward-thinking organization or an enterprising startup that’s ready to make waves in your industry. You’ve probably heard the term “culture of innovation” thrown around in countless meetings, and it’s likely that you’ve pondered how to instill this within your own team.

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AI Can Replace (Some) Jobs — But It Can't Replace Human Connection. Here's Why.

Entrepreneur - Innovation

Artificial intelligence is proving to be a capable assistant in countless workplaces. But when it comes to leadership, there's just no alternative for good communication other than human touch.

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Implementing Intelligent Document Processing Solutions: Why It Works

See how companies like yours are tackling some of today’s most common business problems using AI-assisted automation for document processing. Manually capturing, extracting, and processing data within documents is a costly and outdated practice that’s holding your company back. IDP takes document processing to a whole new level so you can understand and use your data more effectively than ever before.