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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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.

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Innovation Excellence

DECEMBER 11, 2023

GUEST POST from Greg Satell We live in a transformational age. Powerful technologies like the cloud and artificial intelligence are quickly shifting what it means to compete. Social movements like #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter are exposing decades of misdeeds and rewriting norms.

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 13, 2023

“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.” The Problem Whether a new product initiative, cost management program, performance improvement project, or other plans, if your team does not start with a visceral vision of target customer and business impacts, they will wander toward blurry targets and produce equally [.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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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.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Natural language conversations are at the foundation of how people work — historically that’s been true for how we work together, and now that’s also true for how we work with our computers. These conversations contain a lot of knowledge that LLMs will unlock — your conversation with PowerPoint, for example, can now become an amazing presentation. But conversations aren’t just about facts and data, the grounding and structure are important as well — that is what prompt engineering is.

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The truth is, in the practice of innovation, uncertainty is everywhere. Innovation is practiced by humans, who are fallible creatures. As innovators we are going to get things wrong, therefore our confidence will be temporary and intermittent - like spotty cell reception in the 1990’s. That all sounds pretty sad and defeatist but for anyone [.

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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.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Research has shown that leaders who demonstrate strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills have a significant positive impact on their organizations. Yet, these skills are hard to learn and often take years of experience and practice. This article highlights a simple negotiation strategy that leaders can start using today to make their next tricky meeting most productive.

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Innovation Excellence

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Zero Consumer Revolution GUEST POST from Shep Hyken There’s a new type of customer in town, and you need to know and understand them. McKinsey has coined the term Zero Consumer, defined as a consumer who shops across different channels, expects excellent service (including fast shipping) and sustainable products.

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 10, 2023

In today's competitive business world, it's no longer enough to rely on traditional marketing methods to grow your brand and engage with your audience. To stand out from the competition, you need to adopt innovative marketing ideas. And it can help you reach new audiences, build brand loyalty, and increase your bottom line. In this [.

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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.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 14, 2023

While the reality of work can feel especially overwhelming at the end of the year, reflection is the key to doing things differently in the year to come. Taking the time to pause and review your year increases your self-awareness and provides insights to improve. The authors present three steps to conduct your own learning “year in review.

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Innovation Excellence

DECEMBER 10, 2023

GUEST POST from David Burkus Trust is the foundation of any successful team. Without trust, team members will not feel comfortable sharing their ideas, taking risks, or admitting their mistakes. Building a culture of trust on a team is crucial for achieving better results, higher levels of engagement, and less stress.

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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

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Brunner

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Video spots for two Brunner clients — YellaWood and Vespyr — have won Graphis Advertising Awards 2024 , which recognize the world’s best creative work. We’re honored to partner with each of these brands and develop creative campaigns that resonate with their target audiences. YellaWood: Graphis Platinum and Gold Awards for ‘Beavers’ Spots Save the Heist Roasting Marshmallows Bocce Brand, Client: YellaWood , Great Southern Wood Preserving Inc.

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Entrepreneur - Innovation

DECEMBER 10, 2023

How you can use AI to save time, money, and energy across the entire spectrum of your business.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Today there’s a lot of hype around generative AI — and a lot of risk. In the face of uncertainty and inflated expectations, Gartner research has identified five forces that will keep the pressure on executives to keep learning, testing, and investing in the technology: 1) Board and CEO expectations; 2) Customer expectations; 3) Employee expectations; 4) Regulatory expectations; and 5) Investor expectations.

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Innovation Excellence

DECEMBER 12, 2023

(until you answer these 3 questions) GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton You know that customer insights are important. You spend time and money to collect customer insights. But are you using them? And by “using,” I don’t mean summarizing, synthesizing, discussing, PowerPointing, and presenting the insights.

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Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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Kainexus

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern business, staying ahead of the competition requires more than just adept management – it demands a strategic embrace of cutting-edge technology. As companies navigate the complexities of a globalized marketplace, the need for efficient, streamlined operations and continuous improvement has never been more pronounced.

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Entrepreneur - Innovation

DECEMBER 13, 2023

With continuing AI advancements, the SEO landscape forever evolves. Businesses that grasp this will cultivate the competitive edge essential in today's market.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 14, 2023

While workplace culture continues to lag behind in gender equity, the majority of men report that they overwhelmingly care about the issue. So why aren’t more of them involved, be it in company-sponsored gender diversity initiatives or in advancing gender equity in general? There are three main barriers that seem to be holding them back. For men to join in the effort toward gender equity, male organizational leaders need to acknowledge fear, address ignorance, and overcome apathy — and, just as

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Innovation Excellence

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Wow! Exciting news! From now until December 31, 2023 you can get the hardcover version of my latest best-selling book Charting Change for only $19.99 (60% off), including free shipping worldwide*! Sorry, unfortunately this sale doesn’t have a discount on the eBook.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Christensen Institute

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As the year comes to an end, and a new year begins, it brings new possibilities and opportunities for change. And as you head into 2024, you are likely evaluating your business’ priorities and goals. Looking inward is critical to assess what organizational factors need changing, tweaking, or complete overhauling. Another key component is looking outward: at your customers and customers.

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Entrepreneur - Innovation

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Discover how to create an outstanding innovation team. Dive into engaging diverse talents, nurturing a culture of collaboration and mastering patent strategy to turn your brilliant ideas into successful, protected innovations.

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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.

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Innovation Excellence

DECEMBER 13, 2023

GUEST POST from Howard Tiersky A major challenge that most large enterprises face is the lack of a true transformation vision. Most organizations have a basic vision for growth: to serve the maximum number of people, to sell the maximum amount of product, to grow different segments, or to expand in new areas.

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Planview

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Historically, companies had two approaches to deriving value from data. Some companies used a grassroots approach, where individual people and teams mined their own data stores for insights as needed. Other companies—usually larger ones—followed more of a “big-bang method,” in which the company formed a dedicated team to aggregate, prepare, and share data.

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Entrepreneur - Innovation

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Tech leaders play a pivotal role in shaping society by making value-driven choices — like these three.

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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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Kainexus

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Imagine a monthly ritual that doesn't just review performance but revolutionizes it. Monthly business reviews can redefine your approach, elevate critical metrics, and propel your organization toward unparalleled growth. The journey to peak performance starts with a commitment to regular reflection. For example, Salesforce implemented a practice of monthly business reviews to assess key performance indicators (KPIs), customer feedback, and strategic initiatives.

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Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

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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