Idea to Value
AUGUST 10, 2022
Curiosity has long been linked to being more creative. Along with being open to new experiences , being curious makes it more likely that you discover new and interesting knowledge which can then be combined in a creative way. A 2019 meta-analysis of 2,692 individuals showed that there was a strong positive link between being more curious and being more creative.
CMOE
AUGUST 11, 2022
In the latest 2021 Training Industry Report , conducted by Training Magazine, results indicated that U.S. training expenditures rose nearly 12 percent to $92.3 billion in 2020-2021. While this increase can be attributed to various factors, it seems safe to conclude that corporations find value in offering their employees learning and development opportunities and are willing to pay a pretty penny for it.
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Paul Hobcraft
AUGUST 8, 2022
Business contagion requires different innovative responses. We are presently facing a profound set of changes in the conditions that businesses operate within in the immediate years ahead, that of the fear of business contagion; these will need a different set of innovation shifts and responses to counter this and seize new opportunities. Over two posts, I want to lay out the underlying concerns (here) and the new dynamics we can deploy by changing how we undertake innovation as my second post.
Jeffrey Phillips
AUGUST 12, 2022
In what is probably one of the most revered books among innovators, Edward De Bono wrote about six "thinking" hats. The point of his book is to recognize and acknowledge that many people, either intentionally or often unintentionally, play roles or "wear hats" that represent a specific point of view. De Bono identified six perspectives or "hats" that people wear.
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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.
Digital Tonto
AUGUST 7, 2022
When I started this blog back in 2009, the world was a very different place. First, and perhaps most obvious, we used to come up with brand names for our blogs instead of just using our real names. Social media was just becoming a thing and there was still debate about whether digital media was […]. The post Happy 13th Birthday Digital Tonto! first appeared on Digital Tonto.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 9, 2022
A star AI researcher was forced out of Google when she raised concerns about bias in the company’s large language models. Now tech companies must rethink their AI ethics.
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Qmarkets
AUGUST 12, 2022
Ideas are vital to innovation. They are the seeds from which every innovation grows. When it comes to overseeing an idea management program involving thousands of employees or customers, it is crucial that the process is structured in a way that helps participants to generate the best ideas. In this blog, we highlight eight techniques for idea generation in business that will help your idea management participants to reach their creative potential.
Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 12, 2022
GUEST POST from Shep Hyken In a recent article, Why Employees Stay, I shared seven reasons why employees would want to continue working for a company. No. 5 on the list was that the company offers career growth and promotes from within. Let’s unpack that one, as it seems to be a top reason some […].
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 10, 2022
Companies need a more holistic approach to developing talent.
Sopheon
AUGUST 11, 2022
What would a new product development process look like during the prehistoric invention of fire? Let’s take a closer look. The post Innovation time machine: Putting primitive fire making through a new product development process appeared first on Sopheon.
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Planview
AUGUST 11, 2022
Picture this: you have accepted a job offer from your dream company. It is your first day and you are excited yet nervous to start your new journey. You have a ton of questions before you can even get started, but who do you direct your questions to? The People Team (also known as Human Resources), of course! The People team handles everything from hiring and recruiting, to compensation and benefits, to training and development.
Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 9, 2022
GUEST POST from Soren Kaplan Hiring good people is tough. Retaining your best talent can be equally challenging. In today’s disruptive world, competitive advantage relies as much on people as it does technology. So, how do you objectively know which people are your all-stars, especially in a bigger organization? And not just the best talent today, but the best […].
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 10, 2022
Not everyone is naturally empathic, but it’s a critical leadership skill.
Cascade Strategy
AUGUST 8, 2022
Stakeholder Theory Overview. Milton Friedman is one of the most famous economists of all time. He put forward a theory (among many others) that companies are ultimately beholden to just one stakeholder - their shareholders.
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
Phil McKinney
AUGUST 8, 2022
Just as a car can be driven more smoothly and efficiently when the driver doesn't have to think about each action, so can our lives run more smoothly when some tasks are done automatically. For example, if you've ever ridden in a car with someone learning to drive, you know it's not a very smooth […].
Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 8, 2022
GUEST POST from Greg Satell “I hate consensus,” legendary Silicon Valley coach Bill Campbell used to growl. The problem, as the authors explain in the book, Trillion Dollar Coach, wasn’t that he didn’t want people to get along, but that an easy consensus often leads to groupthink and inferior decisions. It’s often just easier to […].
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 9, 2022
Understanding your style will help you identify which biases that may get in your way.
Christensen Institute
AUGUST 9, 2022
The article, “ Latin America’s Vicious Circle is a Warning to the West ”, claims that Latin America is stuck in a development trap, citing lack of opportunities for educated youth, corrupt and unstable governments, and not enough innovation. This developmental trap is leading to the fall of democracies, and the rise of autocracies, and the problem, as the article states, is “not just that democracies devolve into dictatorships, but that Latin America drifts away from the orbit of the West”.
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.
Kainexus
AUGUST 9, 2022
Hoshin Kanri , also known as Policy Deployment, is the Lean approach for ensuring that an organization's strategic goals are driving process and action at every level. Hoshin Kanri translates from Japanese to English as "direction setting" or "management compass." It is a seven-step process incorporated into strategic planning, during which goals are communicated and operationalized through the company.
Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 10, 2022
GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton Many years ago, Clay Christensen visited his firm where I was a partner and told us a story*. “I imagine the day I die and present myself at the entrance to Heaven,” he said. “The Lord will show me around, and the beauty and majesty will overcome me. Eventually, I […].
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 11, 2022
A manager’s guide to staying together when your team is often apart.
ITONICS
AUGUST 12, 2022
Y ou have a list of super-relevant trends and technologies for your business but not yet an efficient way to select the most strategically valuable ones? In this blog, you’ll learn about the power of cross-functional collaboration in trend and technology evaluation and how to improve knowledge exchange between different experts or teams.
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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.
Tullio Siragusa
AUGUST 8, 2022
Turning Reverse Engineering of Business Goals into Strategies. A lot of learning can come from reverse-engineering many things. In business it can be a creative process on how to bring about new change, and innovation. Tech Backstage interviewed Jason Jepson to learn more about reverse engineering. We talk about reverse-engineering outcomes into strategy, building and positioning for technology, and the ins and outs of storytelling.
Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 11, 2022
GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski If when you write your monthly report no one responds with a question of clarification or constructive comment, this may be a sign your organization places little value on your report and the work it stands for. If someone sends a thank you email and do not mention something specific […].
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 12, 2022
Four strategies to balance short- and long-term success.
Planview
AUGUST 12, 2022
The way we work and organize is changing. And so is the mindset around productivity and team structure. In the traditional project-centered model, companies are organized around tasks, with each group focused on one element of a project. But greater emphasis is being placed on moving from project to product, which focuses on enabling teams to become end-to-end experts.
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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?
Fehmida Kapadia
AUGUST 12, 2022
Genius is created, not born. The right geographical, cultural, and economic environments can create an ecosystem that facilitates innovation and creativity. This was illustrated amply in Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers The Story of Success where he demonstrates that certain eras, situations and geographies created the right environments allowing people to flourish.
Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 7, 2022
GUEST POST from Arlen Meyers, M.D. Entrepreneurship is the pursuit of opportunity under VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) conditions with the goal of creating user/stakeholder defined value through the deployment of innovation using a VAST business model. Intrapreneurs are employees trying to act like entrepreneurs within their organizations or non-profits.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 8, 2022
Lessons from the field of organization development.
Entrepreneur - Innovation
AUGUST 12, 2022
The innovation in the sustainable footwear industry has undergone a lot of changes over these years and the current trends speak for casual sneakers and canvas shoes, which are made with recycled rubber soles, upcycled products and sustainable or eco-friendly materials.
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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