IdeaScale
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Attention all leaders: you need to take care of yourself right now. We need strong leaders. They help us grow and remove obstacles on our path to success. They do this well because they are confident, resilient and inspiring. But it’s you don’t see right now that is cause for concern. Leaders are silently struggling … Continued. The post Leadership in a Pandemic appeared first on IdeaScale.
IdeaScale
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Innovation is a must in the ever-changing company landscape. Looking for inspiration? Apply these four innovation in business examples to your organization. Companies of all sizes are causing disruption. Recent innovation in business research reveals that 88% of Fortune 500 companies active from 1955-2017 no longer hold this status. Some have gone bankrupt while others have merged … Continued.
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Idea to Value
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Common pitfalls inventors face when trying to make a great idea real are the reasons why so many great inventions do not reach the world stage, get outpaced or just fail before having a chance to get utilised. In order to help everyday inventors to avoid experiencing the most common pitfalls, I have collected some of them in this article. Many studies have been carried out by different groups coming to different top 10 or top 20 reasons why startups fail, which are, without any doubt worth readi
Destination Innovation
OCTOBER 18, 2020
Thomas Sullivan was a tea merchant in New York. In 1908 he despatched to customers samples of tea leaves in small silken sachets for them to try. Some people thought that the sachets were to be used like metal infusers. Customers were supposed to empty out the contents but instead they put the whole bag into the teapot and then added hot water. Sullivan heard back that the customers were happy with this new arrangement so he designed teabags for large scale 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
Digital Tonto
OCTOBER 18, 2020
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IdeaScale
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Innovation is an essential business asset. No matter the industry, creating the right culture allows you to seize opportunities as they arise. Companies need an innovation strategy for designing an employee experience that promotes creativity. Gallup research reveals 52% of workers said they are given time to innovate at work. The IdeaScale innovation platform provides this type … Continued.
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Jeffrey Phillips
OCTOBER 21, 2020
In a way, I'm kind of glad that fewer people are talking about the idea of things "getting back to normal". The part of me that craves consistency and safety wants to go back to the way things were - more predictable, less fraught with problems and challenges like COVID. The innovator and entrepreneur in me craves change, but in a good way - change that I create, change that makes things better.
Board of Innovation
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Learn about the four key factors of brilliant innovation – and the balancing act to combine them. Here are some hands-on tips and tricks. The post How to hit the innovation sweet spot and why it’s not all that straightforward appeared first on Board of Innovation.
InnovationManagement
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Nearly all executives believe the long-term success of their business depends on the flow, testing, and development of new ideas. One of the problems is the old belief in the “creative genius” – that creativity and innovation belongs to a talented few and not to everyone. The post How Does Diversity and Inclusion Impact Innovation? appeared first on InnovationManagement.
Daniel Burrus
OCTOBER 21, 2020
The world has never experienced as much uncertainty as it has today. The global pandemic has disrupted business, government, healthcare, and education on a global level. This extreme disruption is far more than institutional. It’s been personal, disrupting how we all live, work, and play. . At the same time, because businesses and organizations of all sizes were forced to change, technological innovation has been accelerating beyond exponential levels, jumping ahead five and, in some cases, ten
Speaker: Jason Tanner
While growth of software-enabled solutions generates momentum, growth alone is not enough to ensure sustainability. The probability of success dramatically improves with early planning for profitability. A sustainable business model contains a system of interrelated choices made not once but over time. Join this webinar for an iterative approach to ensuring solution, economic and relationship sustainability.
Strategyzer Innovation
OCTOBER 18, 2020
In a recent workshop we hosted with close to 100 participants, we asked participants “what organisational problems, obstacles, and risks are preventing you from successfully testing business ideas”? One of the biggest pains iterated by most participants was the lack of time. Most corporate innovation teams we work with are often from multiple disciplines, building and testing an idea on top of their existing workload.
Innovation in Practice
OCTOBER 18, 2020
We live in a world of change. Just look around you, everything is changing. But today, I’m going to talk about another level of change that you probably don’t recognize though you actually experience, virtually every day. . It’s the underlying pattern for creativity technique called Attribute Dependency. This is the fifth technique of the Systematic Inventive Thinking or SIT method. .
InnovationTraining.org
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Reviewing innovation metrics and KPIs to apply for design thinking stages. In this article, we take a look at creating simple design thinking metrics or KPIs that may be applied to your scenario. From the perspective of an innovation facilitator or design thinking coach , it can be useful to think about the behaviors you’d like to see participants adapt and the metrics that would help quantify that adoption.
Innovation Leader
OCTOBER 20, 2020
In this Master Class, Ashish Basuray of PreScouter discusses five megatrends, including digital twins, third-wave AI, smart materials, and more.
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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?
Kainexus
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Even before the pandemic, most American workers felt that they were being forced into wasteful or even counterproductive meetings regularly. According to a study by Korn Ferry , 51% of professionals reported that spending too much time in meetings and on calls distracts them from making an impact at work to some extent. Another 16% said that it was true to a great extent.
InnovationManagement
OCTOBER 23, 2020
The circumstances of 2020 have seen businesses push to increased virtual communication and online offerings. How do you compete in this new attention economy, especially with so much noise? The post The Key to Winning in the Attention Economy appeared first on InnovationManagement.
Articles from GroundControl
OCTOBER 23, 2020
This blog is the first of a series of articles of famous companies and the search for their working business model. In 2006, Spotify was founded in Stockholm by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon. The two men recognized a rising problem: illegally shared music. As a consequence, artists were earning less and less income. They […]. The post Spotify, how a startup from Sweden changed the music industry appeared first on GroundControl.
The BMI Lab Blog
OCTOBER 22, 2020
The environmental issues humanity is experiencing on the planet nowadays are unprecedented and require new innovative solutions from businesses, which have mostly been operating in a linear manner. This article will give you insights on how our ecosystems have gradually been destroyed, how these problems can be partially alleviated thanks to circular economy and what are the limitations of switching to these new business models.
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.
Kainexus
OCTOBER 22, 2020
The process you use to develop your strategic plan is as important as the plan itself. That’s why many organizations turn to the Hoshin Kanri approach, which focuses on creating a plan that takes into account both the daily management of the organization and the tactics necessary to reach those goals that will have the most significant impact. The result is a set of specific action plans and resources necessary to achieve your business breakthrough.
Yet2
OCTOBER 19, 2020
yet2 hosts a variety of open innovation (OI) portals for our clients. One primary reason companies launch OI portals is to create a single point of contact in order to protect the company from the risk of IP Contamination (but that is a story for another time). Based on our experience in managing these portals, a second key purpose of OI portals is to provide a channel for really powerful innovative ideas to find their way into the companies.
Greatest. Idea. Ever.
OCTOBER 21, 2020
I just voted. Via mail. From beautiful Sedona, Arizona. But maybe I shouldn’t have. I’ve never heard of half the people on the ballot. Never met them. Don’t know anything about them. Don’t know what they look like or what they stand for. And yet their political future and the future of the city of Scottsdale, Arizona rests in my hands.
Innovation Leader
OCTOBER 23, 2020
Three startups demo their products, which include on-demand wellness programming, virtual coffee meetups, and a way to guage customer emotions.
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
Brunner
OCTOBER 20, 2020
There’s no doubt digital experiences have been groundbreaking this year—even amidst a global pandemic. Instead of the usual COVID-19 statement, let’s take a look at what we’ve learned and where we are now. So, when it comes to an effective email strategy you’ll be able to make practical moves to improve results. Three key influential aspects of an impactful email strategy are send times, engagement, and content.
100%Open
OCTOBER 23, 2020
Associate networks are fairly common nowadays and for good reason. We have over 60 associates in our network and, without them, we simply would not be the 100%Open that stands virtually before you. A good associate usually displays the skillsets found in our Collaboration Quotient. These are empathy, flexibility, being receptive, entrepreneurial, well-networked and, of course, being a risk-taker.
CMOE
OCTOBER 20, 2020
So, you have identified a superstar employee at your organization. They started out as an exemplary beginner and were quick to grasp the expectations of their role and job responsibilities. Over time, they had no problem meeting their targets. Their managers were impressed and promoted them to a higher-level position on the team. Once again, this top performer exceeded expectations.
Tullio Siragusa
OCTOBER 19, 2020
How Buddhist Principles Can Improve Communication. Communication is the building block of relationships. This includes your self-talk and how you communicate with those around you. “How we connect with ourselves defines our behavior and bond with the people we love.“. You should enjoy the relationships you form as you move along life?—?with your partner, family members, and coworkers.
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.
Articles from GroundControl
OCTOBER 23, 2020
This blog is the first of a series of articles of famous companies and the search for their working business model. In 2006, Spotify was founded in Stockholm by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon. The two men recognized a rising problem: illegally shared music. As a consequence, artists were earning less and less income. They […]. The post Spotify, how a startup from Sweden changed the music industry appeared first on GroundControl.
Innovation 360 Group
OCTOBER 22, 2020
In the ongoing series on innovation as a source of competitive advantage PWC has published a long series of articles on what makes organizations successful when it comes to innovation. One of the major drivers of success is to have a coherent innovation strategy. Now, what is this coherent innovation […]. The post Coherent innovation strategy, the fast way to more strategic innovation management appeared first on Innovation360.
Qmarkets
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Qmarkets is pleased to announce a partnership with JL Management and Industrial Systems Ltd , a global consultancy and BI engineering company that specializes in helping enterprises boost their business by going digital. The consultancy offers people transformation systems and mentorship services for SMEs, start-ups, and scale-up companies. JL Management also provide customized solutions for clients’ including training, new process definition, turnkey system delivery, and bi-annual business heal
The BMI Lab Blog
OCTOBER 22, 2020
The environmental issues humanity is experiencing on the planet nowadays are unprecedented and require new innovative solutions from businesses, which have mostly been operating in a linear manner. This article will give you insights on how our ecosystems have gradually been destroyed, how these problems can be partially alleviated thanks to circular economy and what are the limitations of switching to these new business models.
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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.
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