HYPE Innovation
JANUARY 19, 2024
Throughout history, various technologies have led to the acceleration of breakthroughs in the industry. For example, the telescope improved astronomy, while using a microscope led to innovations within biology. Artificial intelligence has the potential to act in the same way.
Idea to Value
JANUARY 15, 2024
A few weeks ago, I saw an article in Fast Company about the layoffs at IDEO , one of the world’s most respected Design Thinking firms. In fact, IDEO was one of the pioneers of Design Thinking back in the late 1970s, but the process of using Design Thinking as part of innovation work really exploded in the 1990s and 2000s. The rise of Design Thinking and IDEO Back then, Design Thinking was seen as a way to incorporate more human insights into the innovation process, which often struggled wh
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Paul Hobcraft
JANUARY 13, 2024
Building Resilient Business Ecosystems As I begin my outline of the Hierarchy of Ecosystem needs, I believe it is essential to place this appropriately into the context of why. Ecosystems have emerged as powerful catalysts for driving transformative change and fostering collaborative solutions in today’s complex and interconnected business landscape.
IdeaScale
JANUARY 19, 2024
Innovation is a term that has been used in various contexts and has different meanings for different people. It can be defined as the process of creating something new or improving an existing product, service, or process. However, the definition of innovation can vary depending on the industry, organization, or individual. For example, innovation in [.
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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?
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 19, 2024
No long-term partnership — personal or professional — is without challenges. Getting key issues on the table in a timely way and having open, direct, and respectful conversations can reduce frustrations and facilitate needed change. In this article, the authors outline seven steps to take if your business partnership has gotten rocky.
Digital Tonto
JANUARY 14, 2024
Today, the truth can seem like nothing more than a preference. We pick a side, form a group identity and set out to prove our worth by supporting the party line. In our quest for status, we try to top those around us, leading to a purity spiral in which everyone competes to see who can be the most true to the cause. Yet truth is more than opinion. Facts are falsifiable.
Business Innovation Brief brings together the best content for business innovation and strategy professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
IdeaScale
JANUARY 15, 2024
Artificial intelligence is disrupting every industry today and the retail industry is no exception. In the years to come, the retail sector is going to experience significant changes. The retail industry is one of the largest industries in United States by workforce. According to the USA Bureau of Labor Statistics, the retail industry comprises of [.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 17, 2024
“Digital academies” are among the most successful approaches to closing the digital skills gap. These initiatives are specific to the company’s culture and narrative, are highly experiential and considerate of organizational team dynamics, and reach across the enterprise. Using DuPont’s digital academy as a model, companies should design their own internal upskilling programs to serve broad employee segments, include experiential elements, encourage continuous engagement, and prioritize flexibil
Daniel Burrus
JANUARY 17, 2024
You only have two options when it comes to the future of technology in marketing: First, which is unfortunately appealing to many, you can hunker down, sticking to the old marketing tactics to drive sales. In doing so, you decide to let others deal with advancements in digital technology while you sit on the sidelines and see what happens. This strategy seems safe because others are taking the risks, not you.
Innovation Excellence
JANUARY 14, 2024
by Braden Kelley There are so many different tools that customer experience (CX) professionals can use to identify improvement possibilities, that it can be quite overwhelming. Because CX is a human-centered discipline, it doesn’t require a lot of fancy software to do it well.
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.
IdeaScale
JANUARY 14, 2024
If you're looking for ways to make your brand stand out from the competition, it's time to get creative with your promotional strategies. Innovative promotional ideas can help you capture the attention of your target audience and leave a lasting impression. In this blog post, we'll explore seven unique and effective promotional ideas to set [.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 19, 2024
Demand for intelligence vendors is substantial and increasing. In 2022, global cyber threat intelligence was estimated to be a $4.93 billion industry, and U.S. security services was a whopping $48.1 billion. Geopolitical and security risk intelligence is an unquantified but essential and rapidly growing part of the story. But how do you know whether an intelligence vendor aligns with your company’s needs, risk tolerance, and ethics?
Kainexus
JANUARY 16, 2024
The term "Gemba" comes from Japanese and is widely used in various industries, particularly in lean manufacturing practices (or lean in other settings). "Gemba" (現場)—sometimes spelled "Genba"—translates to "the real place" or "the actual place" in English. In the manufacturing context, it refers to the place where value is created, where the actual work happens, such as the shop floor or production line.
Innovation Excellence
JANUARY 15, 2024
You Also Have To Survive Victory GUEST POST from Greg Satell In early 2004, Viacom announced it would spin off Blockbuster Video, leaving CEO John Antioco master of his own fate.
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Entrepreneur - Innovation
JANUARY 16, 2024
The Techstars Startup Weekend will also provide a platform for participants to convert their business ideas into tangible prototypes within a 54-hour-frame.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 16, 2024
Research has established that burnout is primarily the result of psychologically hazardous factors that occur at your workplace. Not being given the resources or time you need to manage your workload, for example, or working in an environment where you have insufficient control and autonomy, are known burnout triggers. No two experiences of burnout are exactly alike, and recovery requires that you pinpoint the unique workplace conditions that are contributing to your stress.
Kainexus
JANUARY 16, 2024
In the competitive landscape of today's business world, organizations face constant pressure to deliver superior products and services while optimizing operational efficiency. Continuous process improvement (CPI) contributes to success by providing a framework for organizations to regularly evaluate and refine their processes. This leads to cost savings and improved productivity, allowing businesses to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Innovation Excellence
JANUARY 18, 2024
GUEST POST from Shep Hyken Customer service and customer experience (CX) are more than what happens after the sale. It’s not just a department to call when there is a problem. It actually begins long before a customer ever makes a purchase.
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
Tullio Siragusa
JANUARY 15, 2024
The Empathy Edge: Forging Deeper Connections in the Business World In an era where business dynamics are ever-evolving, the emergence of empathy and connection as pivotal forces is undeniable. These elements, once peripheral, have now taken center stage, redefining the essence of effective leadership and organizational success. The Heart of Leadership Gone are the days of rigid hierarchies and detached management.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 15, 2024
In the face of competitive threats, managers are tempted to do something, because being active feels better than being passive. In fact, an active pause can make the most sense. This is especially true in industries facing a big technological change, when going “all in” on a nascent technology may have larger long-term costs than benefits.
Kainexus
JANUARY 18, 2024
Continuous improvement is a systematic and ongoing process to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance of an organization, product, or process. Rooted in the philosophy of incremental progress, continuous improvement involves identifying and implementing small, ongoing changes to achieve greater productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction over time.
Innovation Excellence
JANUARY 19, 2024
GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski Best practice – a tired recipe you recycle because you think the world is static. Emergent practice – a new way to work created from whole cloth because the context is new. Worst practice – a best practice applied to a world that has changed around you.
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.
Ecosystems4Innovating
JANUARY 19, 2024
Setting the Stage Sub-Title: “ Harmony in Complexity” Hierarchy of Ecosystem Needs The Hierarchy of Ecosystem Needs is a Collaborative Set of Four Layers of Interconnected Ecosystems that reflect a unique value proposition. They can be built independently, offering substantial value in their own right, but when interconnected, create a dynamic and resilient ecosystem that drives collective prosperity and sustaining excellence.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 18, 2024
Generative AI has the potential to reinvent work, freeing us to unleash our creativity on the problems that really matter. But in order for this to happen, companies need to build people’s trust in the technology. The author, who has spent years researching trust, recommends asking four questions to assess the trustworthiness of your company’s generative AI efforts.
Christensen Institute
JANUARY 16, 2024
The data is clear: students want networks. When asked what skill they most regret not cultivating in college, nearly half of recent graduates cited networking, according to a 2020 Strada-Gallup College Alumni poll. The data is also clear that access to networks is not equally distributed: first-generation students and students of colour are much less likely than their peers to participate in networking with alumni or to talk to faculty about their career interests.
Innovation Excellence
JANUARY 17, 2024
Why is it that we need so much agility for digital transformation? The answer is simple: the speed of digital. GUEST POST from Howard Tiersky Digital moves fast. Technology is changing rapidly, and changing customer expectations. Competitors are moving rapidly, and start-ups and tech companies are going after your customers.
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.
Planview
JANUARY 17, 2024
In today’s fast-paced and dynamic world of technology, the adoption of Agile methodologies has undoubtedly transformed the landscape of how technology teams function. These Agile principles have introduced a new level of adaptability, collaboration, and responsiveness, allowing organizations to stay agile and competitive in the ever-evolving market.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 17, 2024
Learning that others’ perception of you or your work doesn’t match up with your own is unsettling, but there are steps you can take to repair it. Learning how you’re perceived can provide an opportunity for self-improvement and professional growth. When you make the effort to reflect, seek additional feedback, acknowledge missteps, learn, and reach out for support, you’ll foster a new perception that you’re committed to — and capable of — growth.
Innov8rs
JANUARY 17, 2024
Innov8rs | Whilst innovation remains a top priority for every CEO, we have again witnessed recently that when markets are uncertain and costs need to be cut, the innovation function is also amongst the first to be impacted. As a function, we’re still figuring out how we contribute to our organizations’ top and bottom line in sustainable and scalable ways.
Innovation Excellence
JANUARY 14, 2024
GUEST POST from David Burkus One of the most fascinating concepts in the study of teamwork and collaboration is the concept of collective intelligence—the idea that when teams collaborate exceptionally well, they tap into a reservoir of knowledge and abilities that exceed the sum of each individual’s capability.
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