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.
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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.
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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Digital Tonto
DECEMBER 17, 2023
I mark time through books because books define the zeitgeist. They reflect not only the wisdoms being received, but the questions being asked. We go to books not only for answers, but to sharpen our own inquiry. Last year’s list featured books about Ukraine (and this year’s list includes a great one too). So perhaps […] The post The 2023 Digital Tonto Reading List 2023 first appeared on Digital Tonto.
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 [.
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.
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?
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Historically, disruption is extremely rare. Only 23 of the 568 companies included in the Fortune 500 since 1997 were under 15 years old when they entered. But right now, there are three forces converging that might transform finance and other industries. The first is the explosive growth of AI. The second is a massive migration of tech talent from big finance to big tech.
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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.
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!
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.
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.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Minimalist leaders let employees shine, put the good of the company above their own egos, and ultimately build stronger and more-innovative businesses.
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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?
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.
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.
PlanBox Innovation
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Creating an innovation approach that is as effective as it is exciting should be the focus of every innovator. As we embark on the “ corporate innovation odyssey ” that is 2024 (as Planbox CEO Ludwig Melik calls it), equipping ourselves with the right features in our innovation toolkit cannot be overstated. The innovation management landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by technological advancements like AI-enhanced self-service and emerging frameworks like ISO 56000.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 19, 2023
There is a large and growing divide in terms of who gets to work from home. Research on job postings found that remote work is far more common for higher paid roles, for roles that require more experience, for full-time work, and for roles that require more education. Managers should be aware of this divide, as it has the potential to create toxic dynamics within teams and to sap morale.
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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