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Using Generative AI to Drive Corporate Impact

TechEmpower Innovation

Generative AI is revolutionizing how corporations operate by enhancing efficiency and innovation across various functions. Focusing on generative AI applications in a select few corporate functions can contribute to a significant portion of the technology's overall impact. Key Functions with High Impact Generative AI is revolutionizing sales by enabling dynamic pricing and personalized customer interactions, boosting conversion rates and customer satisfaction.

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Unleash the Power: Driving Innovation in Executive Teams with Experiential Intelligence

Leapfrogging

Introduction to Experiential Intelligence in Executive Teams Understanding Experiential Intelligence In today’s competitive business landscape, it’s important to recognize that the traditional metrics of intelligence such as IQ or even EQ (Emotional Intelligence) are no longer sufficient on their own. Instead, a more holistic approach to leadership intelligence is required—one that includes Experiential Intelligence (XQ).

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Is Imagination really more important than knowldge?

IdeaScale

How does imagination catalyze collective innovation and unleash corporate vitality - and is imagination, like we are led to believe that Albert Einstein famously said - is more important than knowledge? When I did my research, I discovered that Albert Einstein provided us with an additional context to this famous quote “Imagination is more important [.

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Creating Innovators, Not Just Innovations

Innov8rs

Innov8rs | At Chick-fil-A, innovation is not merely a process, but a culture deeply embedded within the organization's fabric. Their approach is to develop the innovation mindset at all levels, starting with leadership and gradually influencing the entire organization. Michael McCathren, a senior innovation leader at Chick-fil-A, recently sat with Tommy Knoll, heading up Innov8rs CoLab, sharing his perspectives on cultivating an environment where innovation thrives.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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?

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Innovation Lessons from One of the Greatest Olympic Moments: The CO-STAR Method for Developing Idea Champions

IdeaScale

The lighting of the Olympic torch in Paris will usher in a new wave of heroes. Their stories will be part of sports history, and hopefully a few will achieve the transformative power of Dick Fosbury's high jump revolution. An unknown high schooler in the early 1960s, Fosbury soared to Olympic gold in 1968, defying [.

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Should we step into the realm of Business Ecosystem Collaborations?

Paul Hobcraft

Exploring Complexities of Business Ecosystem Collaborations Why should “we” step into the realm of ecosystem collaborations? What does one organization give away and has to overcome in constraints and organizational barriers that form part of those lingering concerns regarding embracing Business Ecosystems? The question always starts with “ do I not give away more than I have as an individual entity ?

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Put Marketing at the Core of Your Growth Strategy

Harvard Business Review

Companies that make the decision to put marketing at the core of their growth strategy outperform the competition, according to McKinsey research. Specifically, both B2C and B2B companies who view branding and advertising as a top two growth strategy are twice as likely to see revenue growth of 5% or more than those that don’t (67% to 33%). Yet their research also showed that few CEOs recognize the potential for marketing as a growth accelerator.

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Is Imagination really more important than knowledge?

IdeaScale

How does imagination catalyze collective innovation and unleash corporate vitality - and is imagination, like we are led to believe that Albert Einstein famously said - is more important than knowledge?

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Why you need a faster, more nimble culture

Jeffrey Phillips

I wrote a piece last week introducing the idea that change is strategic, and that strategy should consider change competency as a core competency. Change is happening so quickly and from so many different directions and dimensions that companies cannot create strategy without also preparing for and being ready to change. Companies cannot build static strategies that stretch over 3 or 5 years.

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Driving Success: How to Lead High Performance Leadership Teams with Psychological Safety & Experiential Intelligence

Leapfrogging

Introduction to High Performance Leadership Teams Defining High Performance Leadership Teams High performance leadership teams are those that not only achieve outstanding results but also sustain these levels of success over time. Such teams are characterized by their ability to effectively collaborate, adapt swiftly to change, and consistently exceed expectations.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

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.

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When You Have to Make a Strategic Decision Without Much Data

Harvard Business Review

One big challenge that leaders have when figuring out how or where their companies can grow is that a dearth of data about future problems and opportunities. In these situations, there are three techniques that leaders can employ to develop insights: look at customers and startups for signs of change, experience new technologies rather than just read about them, and practice “associative thinking,” which means connect two seemingly disparate concepts to develop a novel idea.

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The Ultimate Guide to Discover the Hidden Secrets of the Diffusion Process in Marketing

IdeaScale

The diffusion process in marketing refers to the spread of a product or service throughout a market or population. Understanding the diffusion process is crucial for any marketer who wants to create an effective marketing strategy. In this ultimate guide, we will discuss the hidden secrets of the diffusion process in marketing. What is the [.

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I Attended an Ivy League University's Most Popular MBA Leadership Class and Learned How Steve Jobs Became a Better Leader in 10 Minutes

Entrepreneur - Innovation

Hitendra Wadhwa teaches Columbia University's most popular MBA leadership and success course. In one session, he shared how Steve Jobs became a better leader.

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Revolutionize Your Team: Creating Psychology Safety with Experiential Intelligence

Leapfrogging

Introduction to High Performing Teams High-performing teams are the engines of innovation and success in any organization. They outperform their peers in productivity, creativity, and overall results. But what distinguishes these teams from the rest? Two critical elements are psychological safety and experiential intelligence. Defining Psychological Safety and Experiential Intelligence Psychological safety is a shared belief held by members of a team that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

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How to Succeed When You’re Not the Boss’s Favorite

Harvard Business Review

Staying positive and motivated is tough when your boss has a clear favorite. When you feel like you’re not favored, you may hesitate to proactively communicate with your boss, worrying that you might be a bother and worsen your relationship or that your attempts will be futile. However, a passive approach will result in missed opportunities for growth, clarification, and relationship-building.

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In the Age of AI: The Art of Questioning Becomes More Crucial than Ever for Innovators

IdeaScale

After 20 years of experience in Innovation, it has long been clear to me that a key factor in finding novel solutions to any challenge is to start by gaining a new perspective on the problem. The best way to find new answers is to first seek new questions. Questions have always been the master [.

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4 Questions Worth Asking on International Women’s Day

Planview

Nearly 115 years ago, Clara Zetkin set a vision: that every country, every year, would celebrate women on the same day. The group that Zetkin rallied in Copenhagen then — about 100 passionate women from 17 countries — has grown exponentially. In fact, International Women’s Day (IWD) is now an official holiday in more than 25 countries, with thousands of marches, debates, concerts, and talks taking place each year.

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The Future of Design Thinking: Embracing AI Tools for Success

Leapfrogging

Introduction to Design Thinking Design thinking has become a cornerstone methodology in the worlds of innovation, business strategy, and product development. This approach emphasizes a user-centric problem-solving process that is both iterative and hands-on, encouraging teams to deeply understand their users, challenge assumptions, and redefine problems in an attempt to identify alternative strategies and solutions.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

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

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When New Hires Get Paid More, Top Performers Resign First

Harvard Business Review

To attract new talent, employers often offer new hires higher wages than existing employees. But today, a combination of regulatory changes and technological advances have dramatically increased pay transparency in many sectors, making employees increasingly aware of these pay disparities. How do existing employees (and especially top performers) react to these higher-paid new hires?

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Agile Innovation Management

Innovation Excellence

Braden Kelley is a popular innovation keynote speaker creating workshops, masterclasses, webinars, tools, and training for organizations on innovation, design thinking and change management.

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Revolutionizing the Deal-Making Landscape: yet2’s 11 Deals in a Single Month

Yet2

One of the ways we measure our success is through getting our clients to a deal with the companies we scout on their behalf. Last month, yet2 broke the record for deals in a single month with 11 deals in February 2024. To Compare: Looking back at 2022 , we set a new record for deals. Compared to 2021, we increased our deal count by 60%, and compared to 2020, we saw a whopping 140% increase.

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The “hug” that America’s mothers need now

Christensen Institute

As we embark upon women’s history month, it appears 2024 is on track to be another stressful year for women in America. This isn’t a post about the recent women’s health news , but instead, about what this recent ruling continues to signify about the stressors of women’s health care and health outcomes in the US, and how we might make our current state better.

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Driving Responsible Innovation: How to Navigate AI Governance & Data Privacy

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.

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How to Interview a Candidate You Don’t Immediately Click With

Harvard Business Review

It’s often easier for interviewers to connect with candidates who have similar backgrounds, pedigrees, credentials, or perspectives. In fact, research shows that implicit bias shapes hiring managers’ perceptions of candidates in profound ways. At the same time, research also attests to the enormous benefits of diversity. As organizations experiment with new ways to attract and retain underrepresented talent, the job interview dynamic merits further attention.

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Change the World One Shared Purpose at a Time

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell In 1847, a young doctor named Ignaz Semmelweis had a major breakthrough. Working in a maternity ward, he discovered that a regime of hand washing could dramatically lower the incidence of childbed fever.

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This Data Security Consultant Explains Why Businesses Should Embrace Web3 — But Do It Cautiously

Entrepreneur - Innovation

As more companies are looking to integrate blockchain technologies into their operations and join the Web3 rally, it is important to understand how to build these applications in a secure way that will protect both customers and data infrastructures.

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Knowing the different mindsets for Business Ecosystem Thinking?

Ecosystems4Innovating

The importance of a radical mindset shift in Business Ecosystem Design What makes Business Ecosystems different in how we approach them, the answer lies in our mindset? Are our existing ways of approaching business design different and within this, how important is a radical mindshift in any Business Ecosystem thinking? Business ecosystems do need to be understood as radically different from how ‘we’ have undertaken the way we have “gone about our business” and think this

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

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.

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How to Build a Broader Network within Your Company

Harvard Business Review

Professional relationships, like all interpersonal connections, tend to form between individuals who are similar to each other. And having a fixed belief that relationships tend to develop spontaneously can inhibit one from reaching out and building diverse relationships. A study indicates that embracing a growth mindset — believing that relationships can be cultivated through effort — can pave the way for boundary spanning networks.

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How to Re-engineer the Incubation Zone

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Geoffrey A. Moore Having spent the last several years working with public companies in the tech sector who want to apply zone management principles to catching their next wave, I finally had an epiphany.

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The Symbiotic Path of Leadership and Humanity: A Journey of Vulnerability, Service, Gratitude, and Integrity

Tullio Siragusa

The Symbiotic Path of Leadership and Humanity: A Journey of Vulnerability, Service, Gratitude, and Integrity In our relentless pursuit of leadership excellence and personal growth, we often find ourselves at the crossroads of humanity and leadership, where the essence of being a better human intertwines with the qualities of being a better leader. This journey, as I’ve come to realize through transformative experiences such as the Sterling Men’s Institute weekend over a decade ago, is not just

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Proving the Value of Innovation: How Innovation Departments Measure Their Impact

Innov8rs

Innov8rs | Companies are increasingly focusing on quantifying the return on investment (ROI) of their innovation initiatives. In an environment where results and returns are closely scrutinized, as innovation teams we must navigate the delicate balance between pursuing long-term, transformative initiatives and delivering short-term wins that affirm their contribution to the organization's goals During a recent Innov8rs Learning Lab , Megan Kennedy, Head of Learning at Kromatic had a conversation

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.