Sat.Sep 19, 2020 - Fri.Sep 25, 2020

article thumbnail

5 Myths That Kill Transformation And Change

Digital Tonto

Many traditional notions about change management are not only wrong, they can actually kill a transformational effort even before it really starts. Transformation is always a journey, never a. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

Change 141
article thumbnail

Blockchain For Dummies

Innovation Excellence

By Aaron de Miranda Colaço. Blockchain. It’s so hard to understand it, and it’s so new. Our goal here is to provide a simple description, readable in 2 minutes, about what Blockchain is and what it does. Aaron and I work at qiibee, and we help set-up loyalty on the blockchain solutions for businesses and services. But, first of all, what is Blockchain?

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Why You Should Disrupt Yourself - and How I Did

Collectivecamp

I had the pleasure of interviewing Whitney Johnson, author of Disrupt Yourself, and formerly co-founder of Rose Park Advisors alongside Clayton Christensen, way back when in episode #13 of Future Squared.

article thumbnail

Podcast S4E79: Gaia Grant – the profile of highly effective innovators

Idea to Value

In today’s episode of the Idea to Value Podcast, we speak with Dr Gaia Grant, a researcher into innovation and founder of Tirian Consulting. We speak about the need for contextual ambidexterity and the profile of highly effective innovators. Topics covered in today’s episode: 00:02:30 – Gaia’s research into ambidextrous paradoxes around innovation, where leaders can think in multiple different ways. 00:07:00 – What makes up an innovation leader profile. 00:10:00 

Training 277
article thumbnail

15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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?

article thumbnail

A Conversation is the Smallest Unit of Change

Tim Kastelle

“Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself, (I am large, I contain multitudes.)” -Walt Whitman, Song of Myself. “After I used the term sympoiesis in a grasp for something other than the lures of autopoiesis, Katie King told me about M. Beth Dempster’s Master of Environmental Studies thesis written in 1998, in which she suggested the term sympoieisis for “collectively-produced systems that do not have self-defined spatial or temporal boundaries.

Change 130
article thumbnail

Bootcast Podcast With Ideascale CEO Rob Hoehn – Innovating for the Federal Government

IdeaScale

Governments will face profound challenges over the next few months and years as they address the pandemic, the economy, and demands for social progress. Innovation strategy and management are going to be fundamental to nimble thought, coordinated action, and constituent satisfaction. Ideascale CEO Rob Hoehn recently went on the BootCast from Romi Mahajan and Vivek Bhaskaran.

More Trending

article thumbnail

What Is Innovation – From Definition to Practice

Viima

While many of our regular readers are very familiar with the nuances of innovation, it’s such a difficult concept that we still come across a lot of confusion and misinformation surrounding the term in most companies – and of course the population at large. Especially in light of recent events, innovation is seemingly on everyone’s lips, so we thought it would be important to clarify what it really means.

article thumbnail

A Conversation is the Smallest Unit of Change

Tim Kastelle

“Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself, (I am large, I contain multitudes.)” -Walt Whitman, Song of Myself. “After I used the term sympoiesis in a grasp for something other than the lures of autopoiesis, Katie King told me about M. Beth Dempster’s Master of Environmental Studies thesis written in 1998, in which she suggested the term sympoieisis for “collectively-produced systems that do not have self-defined spatial or temporal boundaries.

Change 130
article thumbnail

What is Innovation Maturity and How Can It Work on Your Innovation Journey?

IdeaScale

The innovation process is constantly evolving. Companies that achieve innovation maturity demonstrate greater agility. According to an MIT Sloan Management Review and Deloitte’s fifth annual study of digital business, 81% of organizations site innovation as one of their strengths. The IdeaScale infographic on innovation maturity will pinpoint where you are on your journey.

Agile 130
article thumbnail

Teaching Yourself How to Innovate

Collectivecamp

With the current state of the economy amidst COVID-19, innovation has never been more important. In the post-pandemic market, having the ability to innovate will be crucial in seeing success, ensuring that you remain competitive, and coming out on top.

How To 98
article thumbnail

Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

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.

article thumbnail

EZ Innovation 2 – Start with The Purpose

Inspiring Next

In the business world, startups are invariably innovative, emerging out of an entrepreneur’s purpose or passion. They scale up into a business with formal structure, which then slides into the abyss of financial objectives. Unfortunately, the purpose now gets buried under some ‘mission statement’ that very few employees understand. Most of them frequently walk past… Read More » EZ Innovation 2 – Start with The Purpose.

article thumbnail

Why Did AI as a Capability Just Get More Important?

Innovation Leader

“Digital transformation of the typical company has been massively accelerated,” Harvard Professor Karim Lakhani says. “And that…is an antecedent to AI being deployed and scaled.

Company 97
article thumbnail

5 Ways for Avoiding Digital Pollution When Creating New Products

IdeaScale

Technology is an integral part of product development. Though it provides many benefits, there are also drawbacks. One potential problem is the presence of unwanted consequences. When this digital pollution becomes a problem, how can you address it? What is digital pollution? Recognizing the consequences of technological growth takes time. Companies must adapt to change … Continued.

article thumbnail

How to Trade in Weak Love for Strong Love

Tullio Siragusa

How to Trade in Weak Love for Strong Love. Every human being on this planet spends considerable time searching for love. Today is the era of speed dating, matchmaking, online dating, and every other modality you can think of. It’s no longer a question of being able to find love, the issue is more often than not finding someone to hang on to. Sometimes we are not the right person and other times we start blaming “them” or point fingers at “them” for not being able to understand us.

How To 91
article thumbnail

How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

article thumbnail

When Discovering Customer Needs, How Do You Get Beyond Survey Bias?

InnovationManagement

When Yamaha conducts research to drive product development, they've found opportunities in previously unexplored areas of incremental change. Learn more in this podcast interview. The post When Discovering Customer Needs, How Do You Get Beyond Survey Bias? appeared first on InnovationManagement.

Survey 85
article thumbnail

Making the ROI Case for Digital Innovation Tools

Innovation Leader

Amy Kramer of Maritz Global Events shares the Executive Dashboard structure she uses to clearly communicate the value her team is creating in the current climate.

Tools 98
article thumbnail

What I Learned From Building My First 5 Apps

New Markets Advisors

I’ve been fortunate to work with some great teams over the years to bring digital solutions to market. From healthcare to education to… Continue reading on New Markets Insights ».

article thumbnail

Measuring the impact of your circular strategy

Board of Innovation

Learn what circular impact means and how you can measure it for your business! It's important to translate your strategy into tangible KPIs and measurable targets. The post Measuring the impact of your circular strategy appeared first on Board of Innovation.

article thumbnail

How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

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

article thumbnail

The Principles of Lean in Banking

Kainexus

We often get questions about whether the Lean management methodology can be applied in the financial services industry. Because of its manufacturing roots, many people assume that it doesn’t apply to banking or other services-oriented sectors. However, because banking is very process-intensive, the Lean approach can generate significant operational improvement and waste reduction.

LEAN 72
article thumbnail

#1,958 – Structural Batteries

Greatest. Idea. Ever.

Tesla’s annual stockholders meeting yesterday revealed a lot of interesting new developments for everyone’s favorite car company including the fact that they plan to deliver a $25,000 version by 2033 and a Plaid Model that can go 0-60 in 2 seconds. But the biggest news of all pertained to the car’s battery and the fact that soon it will become a part of the frame itself.

Meeting 78
article thumbnail

6 Financial Skills Every Leader Should Have

CMOE

Whether you’re a manager at your organization or an entrepreneur leading the charge for a brand new company, financial skills are crucial to your success both professionally and personally. These skills help you understand how your organization succeeds or where it falls short, enables smoother communication across departments, and ultimately drives major business decisions.

article thumbnail

The life science innovation landscape

Board of Innovation

Don’t fall into the trap of calling something innovative just because it is expensive and new. Map your innovation initiatives, discuss and reflect. The post The life science innovation landscape appeared first on Board of Innovation.

article thumbnail

Driving Responsible Innovation: How to Navigate AI Governance & Data Privacy

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.

article thumbnail

21 Tweetable Kaizen Quotes to Inspire

Kainexus

Did you now that the number of people actively using Twitter is over 270 million ? Over 50 million people have joined the social media platform in the last year. This year, it's expected that 20% of internet users in the US will be on Twitter. Needless to say, Twitter is a great way to share your ideas with the world. With over 300 billion Tweets shared since Twitter first launched, I think it's time that we get some more out there about kaizen.

75
article thumbnail

Don’t Let CPG Shifts Debilitate Growth: 3 Keys for Your Brand to Not Only Survive, but Thrive

Brunner

It’s no surprise that in today’s world, how we buy products are drastically changing. . What once was normal walking up and down your local grocery store aisle to select your favorite products now seems like a strange concept. The new norm is sitting patiently in your car, parked in the curbside pickup spot, as a retail worker loads your trunk with your new groceries that some one else hand-picked for you. .

Data 76
article thumbnail

Fixedness: Your Main Barrier to Creative Thinking

Innovation in Practice

How do you develop your creativity? As much as you want to or need to be creative, sometimes, there’s something that seems to block it. And one common barrier to creativity is this condition called fixedness. Fixedness is something we all have. We can’t get rid of it. But when you want to be creative, you have to find a way to break it. . 3 Types of Fixedness.

article thumbnail

#1,952 – Face Mask Cleaner

Greatest. Idea. Ever.

Now that Space Week is over I can get back to writing about COVID-19 related innovation which usually means writing about new types of masks. But this time I have something even better to write about: a device that cleans and sterilizes masks so that you can reuse them. Yanko Design explains: “The 0° Clean concept offers a new way to make sure your face-mask is fresh, dry, and sanitized between uses.

Design 74
article thumbnail

HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

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.

article thumbnail

Tesla: Our Next-Gen Battery Tech Will Help Create a $25,000 Electric Car

Entrepreneur - Innovation

Tesla plans on incorporating the new battery tech and manufacturing methods in 12 to 18 months with full utilization in three years.

Trends 78
article thumbnail

How to screw up the experience survery

Innovation Excellence

I recently spent a day in New York City. The weather was dreary so it was a perfect day to see a Broadway matinee. Of course, no one wants to pay those Broadway prices. Down the street from the hotel, there was a theater company so I asked the in-the-know locals at the reception desk about the best way to get discount last minute tickets to a show within walking distance without standing in the rain at the kiosk in Times Square.

How To 63
article thumbnail

Patagonia Believes We Should “Vote The A s Out”, What Issues Move Your Organization?

Bill Fischer

Organizational culture matters, but it is our fundamental beliefs about who we are and what we do that determines what our culture should be. Unless these are publicly articulated, we have no idea what an organization stands for. Effective cultures should be a bold representation of our beliefs.

Culture 66
article thumbnail

#1,954 – Wear Glasses!

Greatest. Idea. Ever.

Wearing glasses isn’t always cool or sexy. They get in the way when you’re playing sports, people just assume that you’re a nerd, and bullies have a tendency to pick on you. But it may turn out that wearing glasses can actually save your life. At least as it relates to COVID-19. Since the likelihood that you’ll get infected through your eyes may decrease if you’re wearing glasses.

Study 74
article thumbnail

How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.