Paul Hobcraft

MAY 3, 2023

Why have we not embraced innovation? I will not apologize here; this will partly be a “rant” and then begin to suggest a way forward on embracing innovation fully. I was thinking of having the headline “Innovation as our eternal doom or shame” or “innovation groundhog day” Let me begin in why. I really am fed up with constantly seeing claims that “ innovation is core to our business ” and that we are “ constantly seeking fresh growth ”

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Digital Tonto

APRIL 30, 2023

In the early 20th century, the great sociologist Max Weber noted that the sweeping industrialization taking place would lead to a change in organization. As cottage industries were replaced by large enterprises, leadership would have to become less traditional and charismatic and more organized and rational. He also foresaw that jobs would need to be broken down into small, specific tasks and be governed by a system of hierarchy, authority and responsibility.

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HYPE Innovation

MAY 2, 2023

Ideas can emerge anywhere: at meetings, through informal conversations, during hackathons, and, in the digital space, via emails, notes, or calls. But how do you combine online (digital) and offline (in-person) ideation and organize ideas in a single centralized space to ensure that you don’t lose any of them, no matter where they originate?

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Mills-Scofield

APRIL 30, 2023

shutterstock I want to share the amazing work of Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio*. They are the epitome of how to create an amazing strategic plan that achieves their mission and vision in innovative ways will (hopefully) make them no longer needed. This is not about virtue signaling, but rather my admiration and respect for their foresightful planning , impact, and gratitude for their CEO, Julie Chase-Morefield and team.

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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

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Strategyzer Innovation

MAY 2, 2023

A few years ago, Nico LeBlanc and I were invited to work with an innovation team at a large pharmaceutical company. The team was preparing to launch a digital health platform within a few months.

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Christensen Institute

MAY 1, 2023

On April 25 th , 2023, I had the opportunity to present some of our work on market-creating innovations in the halls of the United States Congress. I began my remarks by telling the following story I’d heard from a minister in an East African country. The minister explained that as the COVID-19 pandemic began, leaders in the country realized they didn’t have the capacity to make facemasks and other personal protective equipment (PPEs).

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Innovation Excellence

MAY 1, 2023

GUEST POST from Greg Satell By 2006 we knew we had a serious problem. Our company’s onetime flagship product, called Afisha, was in a steady decline and it was becoming all too clear that something had to be done.

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Planview

MAY 3, 2023

The world of project management is rapidly evolving, with an increasing emphasis on the role of the PMO in enterprise transformation. At the same time, automation is dominating conversations about the future of work. Which begs the question—how can today’s project managers leverage automation to drive maximum value for their organizations? With many years of experience in working with enterprise customers to unlock transformational value , Blumhorst and Derbyshire have decades of experience driv

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Acuvate

MAY 2, 2023

As the way we live has changed, so has the world around us. Fossil fuels revolutionized industry, transportation and power generation but have also contributed to an alarming rise in global temperatures and pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions have increased by a whopping 32 percent between 2000 and 2010, and by 2020 had reached 34.81 billion metric tons.

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IdeaScale

MAY 5, 2023

A Personal Preamble I’m always amazed when I return to India at both how similar and how different it is from the US, where I now live. My family’s originally from India and I grew up there till I was 5, and then intermittently have lived and worked in India. So, in many ways, India [.

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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.

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IdeaSpies

MAY 5, 2023

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Christensen Institute

MAY 4, 2023

From April 25 to 27, 2023, dozens of innovators from around the world flew into Washington, DC to speak with lawmakers about the need for more innovation, transparency, and sustainable results in global development. The series of events was organized by Unlock Aid, an advocacy organization focused on transforming how the United States spends its foreign aid.

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Sopheon

MAY 4, 2023

Let’s set the scene. You’ve spent the past few weeks chatting with users, doing market research and identifying potential needs. You’ve got sticky notes from floor to ceiling and documents upon documents of notes detailing pain points, problems and goals.

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IdeaScale

APRIL 30, 2023

As technology continues to evolve, so do the ways in which businesses operate. Disruptive innovation examples are constantly emerging, changing the way industries function and altering the status quo. In this blog, we'll explore 10 game-changing disruptive innovation examples that are sure to blow your mind. 10 Game-changing Disruptive Innovation Examples Uber - Revolutionizing Transportation [.

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MAY 2, 2023

Kathy Hannun, the founder of geothermal energy company Dandelion, believed she could make cheap, sustainable home heating and cooling accessible to the masses. Here's what she learned along the way.

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APRIL 30, 2023

The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have been nothing short of transformative, affecting various aspects of modern life and business. One area where AI is making a significant impact is product development. This article will examine how AI is leveraged throughout product development, from creativity and design to testing and deployment, and discuss the… The post Revolutionizing Product Development with AI: Streamlining Processes and Elevating User Experiences appeared fi

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 1, 2023

A recent analysis of more than 500 employees across 12 organizations found that actual strategic alignment was two to three times lower than perceived alignment.

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Kainexus

MAY 2, 2023

Business transformation strategy is the comprehensive process of changing an organization's core operations, processes, culture, and capabilities to achieve specific goals or outcomes. The strategy aims to restructure an organization's fundamental approach to its business, often in response to new opportunities or challenges. Business transformation involves more than incremental improvements; it requires fundamental changes to an organization's operations, culture, and technology infrastructure

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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.

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Innovation Excellence

MAY 5, 2023

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski How do you decide if a problem is worth solving? If it’s a new problem, try to solve it. If it’s a problem that’s already been solved, it can’t be a new problem. Let someone else re-solve it. If a new problem is big, solve it in a small way.

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Daniel Burrus

MAY 3, 2023

The workforce of today is made up of a diverse mix of generations, each with their own unique skill set and work ethic that all build toward a greater goal — Unity. With Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials, and Gen Z all working side by side, it is the role of business leaders and C-Suite executives to create a unified work environment, one that in turn fosters collaboration and teamwork across all of these dynamic age groups and furthers the greater good of the industry and the world.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 2, 2023

A survey of 600 directors suggests that growing awareness of cyber risk isn’t enough to drive better preparedness.

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Tullio Siragusa

MAY 1, 2023

Embracing the Circular Economy through Enterprise Architecture The concept of a circular economy has been rapidly gaining traction as businesses and governments alike recognize the need to transition from a linear, resource-intensive model to a sustainable, regenerative one. In a recent episode of the Tech Leaders Unplugged podcast, guests Rameshwar Balanagu, Chief Digital Officer at Intangles.ai, an expert in enterprise architecture, discussed the role of enterprise architecture in enabling th

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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

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Innovation Excellence

MAY 4, 2023

Starbucks Shows the Way GUEST POST from Shep Hyken There is a gap between the C-Suite and reality. Many leaders make decisions from their office, mistakenly believing that they understand what their company’s customers want and expect.

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Planview

MAY 5, 2023

Werner Vogels, CTO of Amazon Web Services (AWS), once said, “Dance like nobody is watching. Encrypt like everyone is.” The company’s commitment to security is just one of the reasons AWS is Planview’s preferred public cloud provider. Using the AWS global cloud infrastructure and services, we have the computing power, high availability, and flexibility needed to host and advance our connected platform of solutions.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 3, 2023

It may sound simple, but getting back to business basics can bring enormous value in these moments.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

APRIL 29, 2023

At a Glance Susan Walsh, Founder & MD, The Classification Guru Focus Areas: Big Data, Analytics, Procurement, Supply Chain Thinkers360 In-Depth Profile & Portfolio: Susan Walsh Social Media: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Book: Between the Spreadsheets: Classifying and Fixing Dirty Data Highlighted Content: A Day of Celebration – Takeaways from Women In Data, London , Don’t let your dirty data haunt you… , What is Data Classification?

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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.

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Innovation Excellence

MAY 2, 2023

GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton You want and need the best, most brilliant, most awesome-est people at your company. But with unemployment at a record low, the battle for top talent is fierce.

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Strategyzer Innovation

MAY 2, 2023

A few years ago, Nico LeBlanc and I were invited to work with an innovation team at a large pharmaceutical company. The team was preparing to launch a digital health platform within a few months.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 3, 2023

When managed effectively, complainers can help bosses mitigate risks, identify red flags, and uncover opportunities for growth.

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CMOE

MAY 4, 2023

Statistics show that 70% of projects fail to deliver desired results and 42% of organizations don’t even understand the importance of project management—but they also show that 73% of organizations that use a formal project-management approach always or often have met their goal. The accepted conventions of project management—from methodologies to practices and strategies to software—are there to ensure organizational effectiveness, a concept that measures how efficiently an organization achieve

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