HYPE Innovation
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Innovation, as defined in the OECD's Oslo Manual (2018), is the introduction of a new or significantly improved product, process, marketing method, or organizational practice within business operations, reflecting the evolving landscape of modern workplaces.
Paul Hobcraft
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Innovation’s power lies in the ability to adapt, evolve, and collaborate, and our need is to make this as much of a dynamic ecosystem as possible to tackle the growing complexity and challenges we are facing today and in the future. In recent weeks, I have been deepening my thinking on innovation ecosystems and the dynamics within these that can make them different by giving them this “dynamic focus.” So, it is time to embrace the power of dynamic ecosystems – where innovation
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Innovation Excellence
DECEMBER 20, 2023
GUEST POST from Stefan Lindegaard Don’t put your leaders in boxes, but don’t ignore the signs neither. Look for traits, behaviors and action – or lack there or. Use the insight to make your leaders and executive teams – and thus your organization – even better at shaping the future. 1.
IdeaScale
DECEMBER 17, 2023
In today's fast-paced business world, foster a culture of innovation is crucial for staying ahead of the competition. By encouraging new ideas, creative thinking, and experimentation, companies can continuously improve their products and services, streamline processes, and stay relevant in an ever-changing market. Ten proven ways: Foster a culture of innovation 1.
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
CMOE
DECEMBER 21, 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, it is the perfect time to reflect on lessons we’ve learned throughout the year and plan for 2024’s uncertainties. Maybe your strategy was successful, and perhaps it didn’t pan out, but you certainly faced unexpected challenges and victories that you didn’t plan for. From industry shifts to policy changes to personal triumphs, each experience provides valuable insights, and the agility of navigating these experiences and challenges shows both the need to adapt your
Idea to Value
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Sometimes, an innovation comes around that is so simple, it makes you think “ why didn’t I think of that?” I just came across another such example from renowned innovation powerhouse 3M. They have found a way to use a principle of origami to create sheets of cardboard which fold themselves into packing material when stretched. Check out this video to find out how it works.
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IdeaScale
DECEMBER 19, 2023
In the dynamic landscape of business, embracing innovation is more than a trend; it's a strategic imperative for organizations seeking growth and investment opportunities. IdeaScale, a trailblazer in idea and innovation management software introduces an insightful quiz – "How Mature is your Innovation Program?" This innovative survey, drawing from the extensive collaboration with 4.5 million [.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Leaders often struggle to get complete, unfiltered information from the people around them. This wealth of unspoken information represents a great untapped resource for today’s leaders, and yet most remain at a loss for how to reliably access it. Common tactics for overcoming this problem, such as taking another’s perspective or reading their body language, simply aren’t sufficient.
Entrepreneur - Innovation
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Michael Seaman started a hugely successful Etsy side hustle. Now he's the co-founder and CEO of payment processing firm Swipesum. Read more about his journey.
Innovation Excellence
DECEMBER 19, 2023
GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton AI is killing Corporate Innovation. Last Friday, the brilliant minds of Scott Kirsner, Rita McGrath, and Alex Osterwalder (plus a few guest stars like me, no big deal) gathered to debate the truth of this statement.
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.
IdeaScale
DECEMBER 17, 2023
In the fast-paced world of innovation, understanding and embracing your unique innovation style can be a game-changer. IdeaScale, a leading SAAS company offers an engaging and insightful quiz titled "What is your Innovation Persona?" Through a series of thought-provoking questions, this quiz promises to unveil your innovation style by drawing parallels with famous innovators.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 22, 2023
More often than not, a firm that’s losing great employees year after year is being negatively affected by a leader’s bottleneck-style behaviors. These leaders don’t think they’re bottlenecks, but they’re often standing in the way of high-potential employees’ progress. To remove these bottlenecks in businesses, the author outlines the signs of a bottleneck leader and three strategies to delegate responsibilities and allow high-potential employees to take on more ownership: 1) Figure out who your
Christensen Institute
DECEMBER 19, 2023
At the Christensen Institute the Global Prosperity team researches how businesses, governments, and nonprofits worldwide can leverage innovation theories and frameworks to create prosperity in their communities. We started this year with ambitious goals to spread this research as far as we could in different countries and sectors, and through different institutions.
Bill Fischer
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Chaos and creativity, are often linked in the hope that out of chaos, new ideas can emerge. We believe this requires significant changes in leadership and organization.
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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?
Innovation Excellence
DECEMBER 18, 2023
GUEST POST from Greg Satell Imagine yourself as the CEO of a Dow component company in 1919. You are fully aware of the technological forces that would shape much of the 20th century, electricity and internal combustion. You may have even be an early adopter of these technologies. Still, everything seems like business as usual.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Boards are not monolithic. They often are composed of people with different kinds of personalities. This article describes six types: the narcissist, the data chaser, the deferential, the status hound, the unprepared, and the stakeholder champion. It offers tactics for influencing each.
Daniel Burrus
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why you were born. Personally, I know I was put on this Earth to teach other business leaders and working professionals. Life is about purpose —finding your purpose and living your purpose both in your professional life and your personal life. Purpose is what gives us motivation and makes our working lives enjoyable.
Ecosystems4Innovating
DECEMBER 19, 2023
I keep being asked what Innovation Ecosystems are, why they seem slower in adoption than expected in the business environment, and how you can overcome reluctance and possible resistance to the need to change. So, I thought I would list what the role of innovation ecosystems can provide and why they are essential and offer suggestions on gaining greater identification and adoption.
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.
Innovation Excellence
DECEMBER 21, 2023
GUEST POST from Shep Hyken The title of this article may sound like a lesson in sales, but it’s much bigger than that. It’s about the entire customer experience. If a promise to provide value in the CX is built into a company’s mission and values statements, it potentially becomes part of the culture.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 21, 2023
As AI proliferates, companies are using it to offer data-driven recommendations on a wide range of activities, from whom to hire to what product a salesperson should recommend to customers. How much to rely on these data-driven recommendations should hinge on two questions: How high are the decision stakes? And how reliable is the data-driven insight?
100%Open
DECEMBER 18, 2023
In today’s competitive business environment, organisations aspire to cultivate high-performance cultures that champion team innovation, agility, and the realisation of strategic objectives. At the forefront of this transformative journey are leaders equipped with the right mindset and skills, and business schools play a pivotal role in shaping such dynamic leaders.
Tullio Siragusa
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Transforming Your Business with Bottom-Up Management: The Design Thinking Way In the ever-evolving landscape of modern business, a significant shift is occurring from traditional top-down management to a more inclusive and innovative strategy: bottom-up management. At the heart of this shift is Design Thinking, a method that empowers organizations to address complex problems with creative and human-centric solutions.
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
Innovation Excellence
DECEMBER 16, 2023
Wow! Exciting news! While supplies last you can get the hardcover version of my best-selling book Stoking Your Innovation Bonfire for only $4.96 (86% off), including free delivery in the USA from Amazon! Sorry, unfortunately Amazon doesn’t have a discount on the kindle version, which remains at $28.00, so this is quite the deal!
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Many MBA graduates consider moving internationally for their careers. But beyond the opportunities for personal and professional enrichment and the challenges of adjusting to new environments, what are the implications for their careers over the longer term — and especially for their compensation? To find out, the authors conducted a study of the career histories of MBA graduates from a leading European business school.
Innovating4Energy
DECEMBER 18, 2023
That CoP28 was an event that catches many of the basic emotions we are going through for managing the Energy transition to rapidly move towards a safer, sustainable climate and balance with nature. I was reflecting on the different parts and sought a way to describe these “emotions” as my reflection of the CoP28 event and all it means to me. The Energy Transition: Navigating a Turbulent Sea The energy transition is a complex and challenging journey, akin to navigating a turbulent sea.
Innovators Alliance
DECEMBER 20, 2023
As recommended by IA Members One of the most valuable elements of Innovators Alliance (IA), and something that sets our membership apart from other CEO Networking groups like TEC, YPO, and CEO Global is the fact that Innovators Alliance is the only peer-to-peer membership that is specifically for entrepreneurs. The knowledge and experience of the IA network of entrepreneurs is tremendously valuable, and something that will continue to inspire and sustain the membership.
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.
Innovation Excellence
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Human-Centered Change and Innovation loves making innovation insights accessible for the greater good, because we truly believe that the better our organizations get at delivering value to their stakeholders the less waste of natural resources and human resources there will be.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Many managers view strategy as a complex subject, but at its essence it boils down to three questions: Where are we now? Where do we want to go? What is a credible path to get there? To successfully use these questions to chart a course, people must be brutally honest with themselves about where they are now. Once a company understands its present situation, it can chart a path to creating a truly differentiated offering that can create economic value.
Planview
DECEMBER 19, 2023
In today’s complex software delivery landscape, achieving end-to-end visibility across the value stream is not just important; it’s urgent. It’s the linchpin for identifying bottlenecks slowing development and draining your budget. Value Stream Management (VSM) solutions shine a light on these friction points, enabling leaders to identify areas needing improvement and take quick corrective action.
Stephen Shapiro
DECEMBER 18, 2023
I’m playing around with Pictory, an AI software that generates voices from text, and then selects videos that match the text. The first version of the video was generated with no edits. I used the defaults for everything. It literally took less than one minute to create it. I uploaded a text summary of my PIVOTAL book and this is what it generated without any intervention.
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