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Five Things Most Managers Don’t Know About Innovation

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell Every business knows it needs to innovate. What isn’t so clear is how to go about it. There is no shortage of pundits, blogs and conferences that preach the gospel of agility, disruptive innovation, open innovation, lean startups or whatever else is currently in vogue. It can all be overwhelming.

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Here’s Why It’s So Hard To Change A Culture

Digital Tonto

My friend Stephen Shapiro argues that best practices are stupid. It’s not that he believes they can’t be useful, in fact in areas of low-competence they can be very helpful in helping a team get up to speed. Yet Steve’s point is that you can’t separate a practice from its context. Copying Netflix’s Culture Deck or Amazon’s six-page memo is unlikely to improve your performance if you don’t develop the norms and rituals to support them.

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I Sent a Survey to AI, and the Results were Brilliant… and Dangerous

IdeaScale

AI is everywhere: in our workplaces, homes, schools, art galleries, concert halls, and even neighborhood coffee shops. We can’t seem to escape it. Some hope it will unlock our full potential and usher in an era of creativity, prosperity, and peace. Others worry it will eventually replace us.

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Research: How to Build Consensus Around a New Idea

Harvard Business Review

Previous research has found that new ideas are seen as risky and are often rejected. New research suggests that this rejection can be due to people’s lack of shared criteria or reference points when evaluating a potential innovation’s value. In a new paper, the authors find that the more novel the idea, the more people differ on their perception of its value.

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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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The Art Behind Becoming a Strategic PMO Leader

Planview

Unlock the strategies to overcome key PMO hurdles—mastering resource management, driving change, and streamlining processes—with expert insight from Athena Smith, Senior Director, Portfolio Management. In this post, you’ll learn: Why Putting People at the Heart of Change Matters The Exciting Future Ahead for the PMO How AI Can Help Prioritize Impactful Work Meet Athena Smith Athena Smith hails from Georgia and is based in Atlanta.

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The Coming Leadership Confidence Crisis

Innovation Excellence

Executive Trust in Their Teams is Plummeting – Here is How to Rebuild It GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton “Trust no one. Suspect everyone.” Great advice if you’re an MI6 agent trying to uncover a spy at the height of the Cold War.

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Finding Joy as a Manager — Even on Bad Days

Harvard Business Review

When work and life are overwhelming, it can be difficult to reclaim a sense of joy at work. Research has shown the benefits of incorporating joy, hope, and optimism into the workplace to combat burnout and improve well-being. The author recommends four strategies to reconnect with joy at work on your toughest days: 1) Find your why: Reconnect with your passion and purpose by aligning your work with what brings you joy, what you are good at, and what the world needs. 2) Embrace a beginner’s minds

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What are the universal challenges faced by the Energy sector – applying Partner Ecosystems thinking.

Innovating4Energy

Applying Partner Ecosystem Thinking into the Energy Sector In my l ast post I took six of what I feel are the most significant issues: that I believe require Partner Ecosystem thinking and design. Within the Energy business, to make the enormous changes required in the transitions from fossil fuel to renewables we simply cannot “go it alone”, we need collaborations across all of the parts of energy from power generation, utilization, transmission and distribution, storage and consump

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Aligning Leadership Goals with Customer Service Excellence

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken My friend Sterling Hawkins just wrote a great article about the tension between the leadership of a company and the salesforce. Hawkins reports the president of a Fortune 500 company told him, “Tension between the salesforce and leadership is normal. One is always bargaining with the other for more.

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Innovators Alliance Welcomes Pulsion as a new Growth Partner

Innovators Alliance

Innovators Alliance is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Pulsion ; a leader in growth marketing through SEO, SEM, SMM, and a wide range of other digital marketing techniques. Last year’s IA Member Survey highlighted that growth marketing was of particular importance for Innovators Alliance members, and we are confident that this partnership with Pulsion will deliver new value for members, including new virtual learning opportunities, and a focus on the digital marketing areas that are

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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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Can AI Deliver Fully Automated Factories?

Harvard Business Review

In the foreseeable future, technology will cease to be a bottleneck for lights-out transformations, which dramatically reduce the need for human workers inside factories. As technology improves, the decision to pursue this goal will primarily depend on the factory’s economic considerations. Manufacturers that embrace automation and demonstrate agility in overhauling their operational strategies will be best positioned to capitalize on this wave.

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Empowering Organizations Through Humanity Training, Empathy and Mindfulness with Lisa Brazelton

The Bliss Business Podcast

Empowering Organizations Through Humanity Training, Empathy Leadership, and Mindfulness We’re thrilled to welcome Lisa M. Brazelton to The Bliss Business Podcast for a deep dive into the transformative power of humanity training, empathy, and mindfulness in the workplace. About Lisa M. Brazelton:Lisa is a visionary leader and the Founder of The Humanized Leader, where she empowers organizations to cultivate a workplace culture rooted in empathy and mindfulness.

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What We Have Learned About Digital Transformation Thus Far

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Geoffrey A. Moore We are well into our first decade of digital transformation, with both the successes and the scars to show for it, and we can see there is a long way to go.

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Do Something

Rmukesh Gupta

Yesterday, I watched something that I thought was special. I watched Michelle Obama issue a rallying cry to Americans, “TO DO SOMETHING”, which resonated with the audience enough to get them chanting – “DO Something” You can watch her full speech here. I always wondered why is she not going after the office herself, but I guess we will see about that.

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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5 Moments That Make or Break a CEO-Board Chair Relationship

Harvard Business Review

A Spencer Stuart survey of nearly 200 directors and 30 CEOs of S&P 500 companies zeroed in on where trust is built — and where it’s lost.

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Empathy Expansion Kit: Authentic Storytelling Connecting with Customers

The Bliss Business Podcast

Authenticity isn't just a buzzword—it's a necessity. In our latest Empathy Expansion Kit episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, hosts Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa break down the art of Authentic Storytelling and its power to truly connect with your customers. Episode Highlights: + Discover why being genuine in your messaging is the cornerstone of trust and loyalty. + Learn practical tips on how to craft relatable stories that resonate with your audience’s real-life experiences. + E

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Bringing Emotional Energy and Creative Thinking to AI

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Janet Sernack The impact of disruption, hyper-connectivity, and uncertainty, coupled with the pace of change, is causing many people to feel fearful and anxious. They become defensive and reactive and ‘go under’ emotionally and ‘go inwards’ cognitively by ruminating about their past and what bad things may happen in the future.

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One Team: Creating & Improving Processes that Overlap with Other Departments

CMOE

“When you are asked if you can do a job, tell ’em, ‘Certainly I can!’ Then get busy and find out how to do it.” – Theodore Roosevelt If you’re the head of a department, no matter your title, it can be challenging to get your job done when it involves coordinating and collaborating with other departments. You’ve already figured out what you want to accomplish but getting the buy-in and cooperation of others can be difficult.

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How To Drive Retail Results With Integrated Tech And UX Design

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

Navigating the complexities of e-commerce requires more than just the right technology - It demands a holistic strategy that aligns platform capabilities with customer- centric design and marketing. This webinar will provide a roadmap for building a robust e-commerce strategy, guiding you through key decisions from platform selection to creating user experiences that convert, and leverage digital marketing to reach and retail customers.

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Research: Consumers Spend Loyalty Points and Cash Differently

Harvard Business Review

Do consumers treat loyalty points the same way that they treat traditional money? And, how do they choose to spend one versus the other? The authors of this article present research findings from their analysis of data describing over 29,000 unique loyalty points earning and spending transactions made during two recent years by 500 airline loyalty program consumers.

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Cutting-Edge Software Innovation: Current Breakthrough Disruptions in Hi-Tech

Qmarkets

In the race to stay competitive, the only constant is change—and nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of software innovation. Just a few years ago, technologies like blockchain and augmented reality were the talk of the town. Today, the frontiers of innovation have shifted dramatically, with breakthroughs like quantum computing and advanced AI poised to redefine entire industries.

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Innovation or Not – Oklahoma State Football Helmets Seek to Revolutionize NIL

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Art Inteligencia In the rapidly changing landscape of collegiate athletics, the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) revolution is creating both challenges and opportunities. Oklahoma State University (OSU) is taking a bold step to embrace this shift by introducing a unique, possibly groundbreaking concept – integrating NIL into their football helmets.

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How to Improve Innovative Thinking so That You Can Unlock Creativity in Your Workplace

innosabi Innovation Insights

Are your team’s ideas feeling a bit…stale? Has that “innovation whiteboard” become more of a dusty relic than a springboard for breakthroughs? Don’t despair – we’re about to shake things up! We’ve all been there – Those meetings where forced “brainstorming” sessions lead to more yawns than “aha!

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Launching LLM-Based Products: From Concept to Cash in 90 Days

Speaker: Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health and Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health, is here to take us through how he guided his company's recent experience of getting from concept to launch and sales of products within 90 days. In this exclusive webinar, Christophe will cover key aspects of his journey, including: LLM Development & Quick Wins 🤖 Understand how LLMs differ from traditional software, identifying opportunities for rapid development and deployment.

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When Resentment Is Building on Your Team

Harvard Business Review

Is resentment simmering on your team? Sometimes resentment looks like lashing out; other times it manifests as silence or withdrawal. In this article, the author shares advice from two experts on what to do if you’re worried about resentment building on your team: 1) Don’t assume the issue will resolve on its own. 2) Stay close to your team. 3) If you see something, say something. 4) Embrace tough feedback. 5) Advocate for your team. 6) Shake things up. 7) Focus on common goals.

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What is an Innovation Framework? Definitions, Types, and Best Practices

Qmarkets

For companies that aim to lead rather than follow, innovation is an indispensable activity. However, the challenge lies not just in generating new ideas but in harnessing them effectively. Without a structured approach, even the most promising ideas can falter. This is where an innovation framework becomes indispensable. By providing a strategic foundation, an innovation framework guides organizations through the complex journey of turning ideas into impactful solutions.

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Innovate or Deny

IM Insights

In any successful innovation ecosystem , time is an essential resource—just as critical as talent, technology, and capital. However, many leaders fall into the trap of demanding innovation without allocating the necessary time to nurture it. This denial of reality leads to overcommitted employees and stagnation rather than breakthroughs. Just like a garden needs water and sunlight to grow, innovation requires dedicated time and focus.

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Unlocking Innovation Mastery: The ISO 56000 Fundamentals Course and the Power of “Innovation by Design”

Innovation 360 Group

The post Unlocking Innovation Mastery: The ISO 56000 Fundamentals Course and the Power of “Innovation by Design” appeared first on Innovation360.

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Data Modeling for Direct Mail: Boosting Multi-Channel Reach and Response

Speaker: Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners

This new, thought-provoking webinar will explore how even incremental efforts and investments in your data can have a tremendous impact on your direct mail and multi-channel marketing campaign results! Industry expert Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners, will share real-life case studies and best practices from client direct mail and digital campaigns where data modeling strategies pinpointed audience members, increasing their propensity to respond – and buy.

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Q&A: To Protect the Natural World, We Need to Put a Price on It

Harvard Business Review

NOAA’s chief scientist explains how new technologies can help businesses understand their impact, create new financial instruments, and enhance risk management.

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Valuing Ai, Cryptocurrency And Tech Companies Literally Out Of This World

BPI Thought Leadership Commentary

“Most people, even finance professionals, don’t understand that all methodologies are extrapolations or corollaries of the same essential methodology. Valuation can be simplified into two elements: Risk and Return. Value today is predicated on future returns and the risks of achieving them.” How do you describe your “independent financial valuator” (IFV) role work.

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A Conversation About Innovation Accounting

IM Insights

The hosts of the show What PAYS – Jon Ruark , Tyrome Smith , Adam Berk and guest Elijah Eilert, are talking about the topic of innovation accounting. Key Segments: Introduction to Innovation Accounting (0:00 – 5:00) The episode begins with an overview of what innovation accounting is and why it is essential for startups and established companies.

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Three Critical Questions for the New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol

Michael Roberto

As we all know, Starbucks hired a new CEO last week. They hired Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol to replace beleaguered CEO Laxman Narasimhan. Niccol faces many challenges as the company has experienced declining revenues, frustrated customers, and disgruntled employees. As a loyal customer (albeit also a frustrated one) and a close observer of the company, I've been considering the questions that Niccol must grapple with as he embarks on this transformation effort.

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How To Speak The Language Of Financial Success In Product Management

Speaker: Jamie Bernard

Success in product management goes beyond delivering great features - it’s about achieving measurable financial outcomes that resonate across the organization. By connecting your product’s journey with the company’s financial success, you’ll ensure that every feature, release, and innovation contributes to the bottom line, driving both customer satisfaction and business growth.