Destination Innovation
MARCH 18, 2024
Image by Stefan Keller on Pixabay Lateral thinking involves looking at things in different ways from everyone else. It means coming at the situation from the side rather than head on. It comprises thinking unconventional, heretical thoughts that challenge existing norms and the status quo. Here are thirty ways to foster your lateral thinking: Embrace Curiosity: Stay curious as you go through life.
Sopheon
MARCH 20, 2024
Innovation is often described as “something different that creates value.” And while “creating value” might sound great, it’s the “something different” that we often struggle with. Humans don’t like change. We might say we do. But “different” is unknown. It’s unfamiliar. And it’s uncomfortable. It requires us to change in some way, whether we're changing our attitudes, our processes, or our current ways of thinking.
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IdeaScale
MARCH 21, 2024
"Where" is as important as who, what and when. We take it as obvious that we think in our head, that the brain is the organ in which thought occurs. [i] But what is now obvious was once obscure. The ancients thought that we think with our heart. Even Aristotle got it wrong.
Paul Hobcraft
MARCH 20, 2024
Combining Ecosystems, technology and GenAI to unlock innovation The concepts of ecosystem innovation and generative AI has arrived at the point where we need to question workflows have the real poential openness has become central to our process of thinking and development building. Innovation does need reinventing as a discovery process. Radically different ways of capturing, extracting, and delivering value are emerging.
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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
MARCH 17, 2024
A simple truth about status games is that we all play them, whether we are aware of it or not. It is our drive for status that helps us form and signal identity, figure out who we are in relation to others and derive a sense of meaning about our existence, whether that meaning is rooted in achievement, care for those around us or our ability to enforce our will on others.
Harvard Business Review
MARCH 22, 2024
Remote work offers many benefits, but the lack of community – compared to in-person environments – can cause some workers to feel isolated and lonely. These feelings can impact job performance, sometimes significantly. This article will share four evidence-based strategies that leaders and managers can use to build community in their remote teams. These strategies include reflecting on what’s working for your team, recognizing your team in a meaningful way, providing support for career developme
Business Innovation Brief brings together the best content for business innovation and strategy professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
IdeaScale
MARCH 22, 2024
What is Government Innovation? Government innovation is defined as the process of introducing new ideas, approaches, technologies, or practices to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, responsiveness, and outcomes of government services, policies, and operations.
Leapfrogging
MARCH 19, 2024
The Evolution of Innovation Management Innovation management has undergone significant transformation over the years. From its inception to the current state, the processes governing the development of new products and services have continuously evolved to incorporate new methodologies and technologies. Traditional Phases and Gates Processes Traditionally, the phases and gates model has been a cornerstone in structuring innovation management.
Harvard Business Review
MARCH 22, 2024
Leaders who take a hard, holistic look across their cost base will find opportunities to reposition their companies for future growth. But they must act boldly and decisively to achieve a competitive cost position. In this article, the authors discuss five critical actions that CEOs and other executives can take to tackle cost challenges. Collectively, these measures help organizations sustain efficiency and redirect resources to invest in innovation, promote growth, and capture value.
Innovation Excellence
MARCH 22, 2024
GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski Technical risk – Will it work? Market risk – Will they buy it? Emotional risk – Will people laugh at your crazy idea? Technical risk – Test it in the lab. Market risk – Test it with the customer. Emotional risk – Try it with a friend.
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GAP's AI-Driven QA Accelerators revolutionize software testing by automating repetitive tasks and enhancing test coverage. From generating test cases and Cypress code to AI-powered code reviews and detailed defect reports, our platform streamlines QA processes, saving time and resources. Accelerate API testing with Pytest-based cases and boost accuracy while reducing human error.
IdeaScale
MARCH 22, 2024
What is Citizen Engagement? Citizen engagement is defined as the active involvement of individuals in the decision-making processes, activities, and affairs that affect their lives, communities, and society as a whole.
Faisal Hoque
MARCH 19, 2024
Detachment is not about disconnecting from the world; it's about finding inner peace amidst chaos, and embracing change with grace.
Harvard Business Review
MARCH 22, 2024
The authors worked with 15 organizations and over 7,000 employees to experiment with ways to increase internal career development opportunities and prove promotion isn’t the only way people can advance. They found that when organizations enable ways to progress that go beyond promotion, it unlocks the flow of talent, skills, and strengths. Employees gain opportunities to grow, develop in different directions, and increase their career resilience.
Innovation Excellence
MARCH 21, 2024
GUEST POST from Shep Hyken I experienced something worth sharing recently, and we can take at least three lessons from it. I’m always looking for good customer service stories that teach or remind us about creating an amazing customer experience.
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
IdeaScale
MARCH 22, 2024
In recent years, the concept of open innovation has gained traction across various sectors, including government. Open innovation refers to the practice of collaborating with external stakeholders, such as citizens, businesses, non-profit organizations, and academia, to generate and implement innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Entrepreneur - Innovation
MARCH 18, 2024
Dr. Kathrin Hamm, founder and CEO of sleep-wellness company Bearaby, wanted to find a solution for her sleeplessness — and the products on the market weren't cutting it.
Harvard Business Review
MARCH 21, 2024
More and more organizations are looking to create flatter, less hierarchical models to increase collaboration, agility, and employee empowerment. But recent research at a food processing company in Colombia outlines some stumbling blocks companies might face when trying to change their structure. Specifically, the researchers and company CEO highlight a series of structural and people dynamics leaders should look out for in their own efforts.
Innovation Excellence
MARCH 18, 2024
GUEST POST from Greg Satell I study innovators for a living. Every year, I interview dozens of men and women who’ve achieved remarkable things. For my own part, I publish about a hundred articles a year and my second book, Cascades, has sold well since coming out five years ago.
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.
IdeaScale
MARCH 22, 2024
What is Participatory Government? Participatory government, also known as participatory democracy or participatory governance, is a political system in which citizens actively participate in decision-making processes and have a direct role in shaping public policies, programs, and initiatives.
Leapfrogging
MARCH 19, 2024
The Intersection of AI and Innovation Management My journey into the realm of innovation management began as I witnessed many clients wrestling with the increasing complexity of developing new products and services. It became evident that traditional methods were no longer sufficient in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Plus, everyone wondered how AI could be leveraged as a source of process innovation in the innovation management process itself.
Harvard Business Review
MARCH 21, 2024
Although conventional wisdom suggests that companies should look for growth opportunities close to their core businesses and capabilities, the author points out that diversification can be an effective growth strategy, as long as you follow four rules: 1) focus on the business unit; 2) let the business units drive their own strategies; 3) appoint business units leaders who will act like a CEO and take initiative; and 4) foster a culture in which it is safe to take chances.
Innovation Excellence
MARCH 17, 2024
Agility is an enabler for innovation. The pace of innovation, while not easy to achieve, has become the ultimate competitive advantage as we all need to adapt quickly to evolving environments, the digital age and increasing pressing needs.
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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.
IdeaScale
MARCH 22, 2024
What is GovTech (Government Technology)? GovTech, short for Government Technology, is defined as the application of technology to improve the delivery of government services, enhance government operations, and promote citizen engagement and participation in governance.
Leapfrogging
MARCH 19, 2024
The Intersection of AI and Innovation Management Defining Innovation Management with AI Innovation management refers to the process and activities that organizations use to manage and nurture new ideas into marketable products and services. With the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), this process is undergoing a profound transformation. AI technologies are enabling a more data-driven approach to innovation management, enhancing the ability to predict trends, understand consumer behavio
Harvard Business Review
MARCH 21, 2024
Surprisingly, the EV market has stalled in recent years. Why? Because the market has reached a difficult point in the technology-adoption lifecycle. Specifically, automakers and policymakers alike can no longer make plans based on what early adopters of EVs want. Instead, if they want to boost sales and reach a much broader segment of the market, they’re going to have to cater to a different set of interests and concerns — which will probably mean offering consumers more hybrids and plug-ins as
Innovation Excellence
MARCH 20, 2024
GUEST POST from Janet Sernack We live in a world, with less stability, certainty, simplicity, and predictability, where regional conflicts, societal divisions, and civil unrest have increased globally. Simultaneously, technological-induced disruptive innovations and the climate crisis impact every aspect of our daily lives.
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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?
IdeaScale
MARCH 22, 2024
What is Civic Participation? Civic participation is defined as the active involvement of individuals in the affairs and activities of their community, society, or government.
Planview
MARCH 19, 2024
In many organizations, there are individuals whose contributions remain largely behind the scenes but are pivotal to a company’s success. One of the many people who fit that description at Planview is Elisabetta, our Director of Global Localization. Elisabetta’s role embodies the essence of “people make the difference.” As the head of a team that helps ensure our words resonate seamlessly with international audiences, Elisabetta brings people together from across the company to achieve one purpo
Harvard Business Review
MARCH 21, 2024
It’s common to experience imposter feelings when taking on a new, more senior role. That negative self-talk can feel justified when you were originally rejected from the job. But you can use this second chance as an opportunity to become a better leader. The author presents four strategies to quiet the imposter syndrome voices in your head if you weren’t the first pick for the job.
Innovation Excellence
MARCH 17, 2024
GUEST POST from Art Inteligencia Ireland, a land of rolling green hills, ancient castles, and lyrical poetry, has also been home to some of the world’s most brilliant minds. From groundbreaking inventions to revolutionary discoveries, Irish innovators have left an indelible mark on history.
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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