Digital Tonto
OCTOBER 24, 2021
The Cold War was fundamentally different from any conflict in history. It was, to be sure, less over land, blood and treasure than it was about ideas. Communist countries believed that their ideology. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
Viima
OCTOBER 26, 2021
We all know the stories of managers who far too often dismiss the ideas of their employees. When we seem to get more “no”, than “yes”, we tend to blame the leadership, or perhaps the organizational culture. But there’s more to rejected ideas than meets the eye. Indeed, in some top-down corporate cultures ideas are not valued as much as they should, and people don’t feel comfortable enough to speak up.
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CMOE
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Over the past decade, the term “company culture” has become a buzzword in the business world. Company culture defines the essence of a company, both internally and externally. In other words, your company culture answers the question, “What does my team think of my business from the inside out?” and “What do current and future customers think of the company from the outside in?
Destination Innovation
OCTOBER 24, 2021
Image by Mohamed Hassan on Pixabay. Almost everyone considers that they are open-minded and receptive to new ideas. But in reality it is very easy to fall into a rut where we cling to our own entrenched concepts of the world and subconsciously reject notions which might disturb our views. Try this quick quiz to see how you rate as regards being open minded.
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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.
Strategyzer Innovation
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Every organization needs to reinvent itself to survive over the long term. Some are in a stronger position to do this than others. There are three areas you need to consider if you want to quickly assess your company. They are leadership support, organizational design and innovation practice.
IdeaScale
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Overview : Innovators face a number of challenges, as detailed in our choose-your-own-adventure infographic , including leadership buy-in, resources, and team-building. Yet, these challenges can be overcome with the right tools and approach. Leadership. The first step in building an innovation culture in any organization is to develop the idea of innovation as a priority.
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Destination Innovation
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Image by Tumisu on Pixabay. With the Covid pandemic showing few signs of abating many teams are now working part from home and part in the office. This can be challenging for any manager. You want everyone on your team to feel engaged, motivated and set up for success. Here are some handy tips. Set Clear Objectives. Spend time agreeing with each person what outcomes you want from their work.
Kainexus
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Most leaders would agree that culture is an essential element of the success of any organization. However, in a study by the HR company, Hayes, 46% of employees cited culture as the reason they quit their job. Clearly, there is room for improvement when it comes to workplace culture. Before we get into the signs and symptoms of a dysfunctional culture, it is helpful to outline what culture does in business.
Jeffrey Phillips
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Since I am an innovation consultant, working with Fortune 500 companies to build innovation capacity, and I regularly blog on this site about innovation topics, I often have the opportunity to review new books about innovation. In the coming days I will review two books, one by an old friend (Roger Von Oech) and one by a professor at INSEAD who I have not had the pleasure of meeting.
Planview
OCTOBER 28, 2021
PMOs are in a state of transition: ever shifting to support different teams, ways of working, strategic objectives, transformation programs, priorities, and more. Managing this level of complexity and constant change requires a modern approach to PPM – one that positions the PMO to become a more strategic creator of business value. “ The Insider’s Guide to Modern PPM ” defines what this means and the competencies needed to confidently and effectively traverse the journey.
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Entrepreneur - Innovation
OCTOBER 27, 2021
If you're still early in your entrepreneurship career, it's essential to start developing an innovative mindset right away.
Kainexus
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Value stream mapping (VSM) is used to visually depict, analyze, and improve the flow of materials and information through end-to-end processes. It is an effective method of identifying waste and opportunities for error. It is used by companies who have adopted the Lean Manufacturing or Lean Sigma business methodologies, as well as by others who are practicing continuous improvement.
Innovation Excellence
OCTOBER 28, 2021
A while ago I had the opportunity to interview Greg Satell, author of the new book Cascades: How to Create a Movement that Drives Transformational Change.
ImagineNation
OCTOBER 27, 2021
In our last blog , we proposed, rather than living in a world where everyone hates to fail, why not adopt a rethink, respond, regroup, thrive pattern, and experience failure as an opportunity for change, unlearning, and re-thinking? Adopting this approach supports your human-centricity and enables you to become future-fit through developing your set of 21st-century superpowers in the face of the acute disruption of COVID-19.
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
Entrepreneur - Innovation
OCTOBER 27, 2021
After approval from the FDA's vaccine-advisory board, the option could be on the table as soon as next week.
Planview
OCTOBER 27, 2021
In case you missed it, Planview’s premier customer conference was bigger and better than ever this year! The virtual event attracted almost 2,800 registrants from more than 45 countries on Sept. 21-22. On the jam-packed agenda were several presentations, customer stories, and roundtable discussions aimed at supporting Agile leaders at all levels of the organization.
Innovators Alliance
OCTOBER 27, 2021
It’s no secret that employers throughout Canada are concerned with recruitment. Indeed, the country has seen a significant labor shortage which has made employers’ lives very difficult. According to a labor shortage study by the BDC, more than half (55%) of Canadian entrepreneurs are struggling to hire the workers they need and more than a quarter (26%) are having difficulties retaining their employees.
Strategos
OCTOBER 28, 2021
As always, business is changing. Ever since the middle half of the last century, we have continued to shift our economy from agriculture -> industrial -> services. And underneath this evolution is the revolution of technology that makes it all work. These shifts have also allowed us to evolve away from “command & control” management and use more leadership techniques which are often encased in.
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
OCTOBER 25, 2021
GUEST POST from Greg Satell Scientists studying data from Mars recently found that the red planet may have oceans worth of water embedded in its crust in addition to the ice caps at its poles.
Kainexus
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Organizations turn to the Six Sigma business methodology to reduce variation, eliminate defects, and make operations more efficient and effective. One of the cornerstones of Six Sigma is the DMAIC process improvement cycle. DMAIC stands for define, measure, analyze, improve, and control.
Daniel Burrus
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Throughout the decades, singers, bands, actors, and other entertainment personalities emerged on the scene with a hit movie or a powerful song that swept both the nation and the world. Everywhere you looked, you would be hearing the performer, band, actor or actress’s name, synonymous with their song or film. However, as times changed, these entertainment personalities eventually burned out faster than they came in due to a sophomore slump of a follow-up to their viral song or movie that put the
ITONICS
OCTOBER 25, 2021
The thought of missing a great idea or simply letting an opportunity-rich concept slip through the cracks too early on in the innovation process is one that keeps innovators everywhere awake at night. Effective idea management offers a systematic and structured approach to remedy these concerns. When applied appropriately the practice of idea management works to verify and validate concepts so that those that hold the most potential are nurtured and protected.
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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
OCTOBER 27, 2021
GUEST POST from Linda Naiman According to the IBM 2010 Global CEO Study, which surveyed 1,500 Chief Executive Officers from 60 countries and 33 industries worldwide, CEOs believe that, “More than rigor, management discipline, integrity or even vision — successfully … Continue reading →
Kainexus
OCTOBER 25, 2021
When you're thinking about rolling out Strategy Deployment in your organization, it can be intimidating to know exactly where to start, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to set yourself up for success right from the beginning. I've recently written an eBook that covers these questions, as well as information about the software you need to enable Strategy Deployment, that you can download here: But I thought that today on the blog, I'd give you a sneak peek into one of the chapters of the book cove
Rmukesh Gupta
OCTOBER 24, 2021
Did you know that David Brown runs a 100m in under 11 seconds? So, what’s so special you ask? The special thing is that he is blind. He is the world’s fastest blind runner and has won two world championships and a Paralympic gold medal so far. You can watch a documentary, On | Untethered about him and his journey here. But I digress.
Michael Roberto
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Source: geeksforgeeks.org Stanford Professor Bob Sutton recently posted a link to a fascinating piece of research by Microsoft regarding the shift to remote work. The article is titled, " The effects of remote work on collaboration among information workers ," and it is authored by Longqi Yang, David Holtz, and a team of other researchers. This study examined emails, calendars, instant messages, video/audio calls and hours worked for more than 60,000 employees from December 2019 to June 2020 (co
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Innovation Excellence
OCTOBER 26, 2021
GUEST POST from Howard Tiersky Whether you’re responsible for digital transformation or just trying to improve a product, process or marketing program, coming up with ideas is almost always an important part of success.
BMNT
OCTOBER 28, 2021
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Rmukesh Gupta
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Premise In a recent post, Mike Shipulski, talks about how the core strength of a business usually also becomes the biggest weakness for that business, as it ends up consuming all of the resources to optimise its growth and starves all new ideas for resources. I recommend that you read the entire post here. I reckon that this hypothesis holds true for all of us as individuals and as leaders as well.
The BMI Lab Blog
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Newsletters have been around for many many years. Probably even for hundreds of years. With the rise of email marketing in the early 2000’s, sending news updates and other information became more common. Yet, in the past 4 to 5 years new types of online publishing platforms have appeared which made it easier for publishers to monetize their content.
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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