Sat.Jan 21, 2023 - Fri.Jan 27, 2023

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Ten Ways to Make Time for Innovation

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Nick Jain Although the average American works 8.8 hours per day, most employees deliver peak productivity just 3 to 4 hours a day. Knowing this, you and your team can experiment with different time management strategies to maximize your peak hours.

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Helping discover your innovation pathway

Paul Hobcraft

You need to discover your innovation pathway. I started posting my thoughts on innovation in August 2010. I have written on this site alone, www.paul4innovating.com, by just coming up to a milestone of 700 posts focusing on innovation thoughts and opinions, so I just wanted to pause and think about all the different places I have tried to get the innovation message(s) out.

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Lessons in Candour from Pixar’s Braintrust

Destination Innovation

Ed Catmull In his book Creativity Inc., Ed Catmull, President of Pixar Animation and Disney Animation, explains the important role of the ‘braintrust’ in the creative success of Pixar. He starts by stressing the importance of candour. It is essential for open and honest discussion. The opposite of candour is reserve and there are many reasons why people should be reserved.

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Lean Continuous Improvement: Increase Productivity in 2023

Kainexus

If our conversations with business leaders are any indication, the theme of 2023 is how to get more productivity out of existing resources. The uncertain economy and difficult labor market are forcing leaders to think creatively about increasing productivity this year. Fortunately, Lean business process management is ideally suited for this challenge.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

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.

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Stereotype Threat: Why people perform worse at some tasks based on their identity

Idea to Value

Have you ever heard that women are bad drivers? Or that Asian students are good at math? Or that people who work in accounting are not creative? Well, there is a powerful psychological phenomenon which means that if someone is part of a group where there is a stereotype that they will underperform or be bad at a task, then that stereotype will actually make them perform worse.

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Innovations in Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage Materials

eZassi

It’s Electric! Innovative Energy Storage Systems for a Surging Market The power of open innovation and breakthrough R&D are transforming the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors and can be the keys to a global clean energy movement. National policy changes, consumer demand, and improved efficiency in batteries are all factors supporting this market growth and opportunity for commercialization.

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ChatGPT did not write this blog

Jeffrey Phillips

There are a lot of folks thinking about the implications of ChatGPT, the new AI that has many writers worried about losing their jobs. I've seen posts online where people provided prompts to ChatGPT and found the resulting document to be comparable to a well-written, college level paper. Which has led, inevitably, to the claim that AI will replace humans and take their jobs.

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The Downside of Likemindedness

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Rachel Audige You know that extra buzz of care you feel for people like you? That might be you caught up in like-mindedness bias. We have a tendency to seek out people like us and ideas like our own.

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Rules for Brainstorming: A Guide to Effective Brainstorming

Viima

Brainstorming is one of those hyped terms that these days has a reputation of its own because of the controversy surrounding it. Is it just a shallow activity, organizations do when they are stuck in a rut? Or is there an efficient way to go about it without wasting time? The debate still goes on, and both sides have valid arguments. The opposing sides of the debate are the experienced facilitators or managers who vouch for its value when done right, and the academic research that points out the

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What is the purpose of a manager nowadays?

Idea to Value

A few months ago, I saw a piece of research which has stuck with me. Research by Microsoft was looking into how Hybrid Work was working , and found out the following shocking statistic: 87% of employees feel like they are just as productive working remotely as they are in the office But 88% of managers feel like their team members are not as productive remotely That means only 12% of managers feel like their team is being productive in an environment where they are not visible to the managers.

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Revolutionize QA: GAPs AI-Driven Accelerators for Smarter, Faster Testing

GAP's AI-Driven QA Accelerators revolutionize software testing by automating repetitive tasks and enhancing test coverage. From generating test cases and Cypress code to AI-powered code reviews and detailed defect reports, our platform streamlines QA processes, saving time and resources. Accelerate API testing with Pytest-based cases and boost accuracy while reducing human error.

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How can you map out your Innovation Mix by Category and Level?

IdeaScale

Innovation can be optimized by taking a strategic approach to your innovation mix. Creating an innovation strategy leaves room for organic innovation, but ensures your approach is proactive and built with sustainability in mind. While the evolving market, economy, and organizational changes may create the need to pivot, mapping out your upcoming innovations by category [.

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Why Success Doesn’t Lead to Satisfaction

Harvard Business Review

It’s time to confront your unhealthy relationship with achievement.

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The ecosystem evolution of microschools

Christensen Institute

“Why is a book hanging there?” That’s a question my 11-year-old son sprang on our family recently while we were waiting in line for a ride at an amusement park. The line was designed to look like an old movie set, and he had spotted a payphone. The phone itself—an artifact predating his lifetime—was an idea he was familiar with. But the book hanging under the phone was a mystery.

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Maximizing Venture-Backed Company Success: The Importance of VC Investment in Operating Partners

Tullio Siragusa

Maximizing Venture-Backed Company Success: The Importance of VC Investment in Operating Partners Venture capital (VC) firms have long been a key source of funding for startup companies, providing the necessary capital to help these businesses grow and succeed. However, despite the vital role that VCs play in the startup ecosystem, the success rate of venture-backed companies is still relatively low.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

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

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The Ultimate Guide to the Phase-Gate Process

Viima

While improvisation might bring the zest to a comedy performance or to your Saturday night’s Bolognese sauce, in the world of innovation a systematic approach is the way to go. And the zest here is a fitting and well-thought-through innovation management process. It has been a hot minute since we last cover ed the topic. So, for the New Year, we will dust off our knowledge and insights and share updated guides to innovation management techniques.

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What Do You Like About Your Job?

Harvard Business Review

Ask yourself these three questions to figure it out before you make your next move.

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3 Things for the New Year

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski Next year will be different, but we don’t know how it will be different. All we know is that it will be different. Some things will be the same and some will be different. The trouble is that we won’t know which is which until we do.

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My building blocks towards Ecosystem thinking

Ecosystems4Innovating

Building blocks towards Ecosystem thinking and designing Part-way through 2022, I drew up a list of my focal points in researching, stimulating my thinking and finding different points of validation on my Ecosystem thinking and design approaches as I took a stop and reflective period in these past months to deepen down even further my knowledge of Ecosystem thinking and design.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

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.

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What The Fastest-Growing Companies Have In Common

Entrepreneur - Innovation

Why do some ventures realize strong success and rapid growth while others do not? Common traits are shared among many of the world's fastest-growing companies that others can adopt to succeed in 2023 and beyond.

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7 Ways Managers Can Help Their Team Focus

Harvard Business Review

Modern work is a mess of distractions. Here’s how to help.

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Will CHATgpt make us more or less innovative?

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Pete Foley The rapid emergence of increasingly sophisticated ‘AI ‘ programs such as CHATgpt will profoundly impact our world in many ways. That will inevitably include Innovation, especially the front end. But will it ultimately help or hurt us?

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Connecting Continuous Improvement to the Bottom Line: Webinar Recap

Kainexus

We recently had the honor of hosting Nick Katko, President and Owner of BMA and author of several books, including The Lean CFO - 2nd Edition and co-author of Practicing Lean Accounting , on a webinar with KaiNexus Senior Advisor Mark Graban, and Senior Director of Lean Strategy, Chris Burnham.

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

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.

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Screening for mental health is a step in the right direction, but not the final destination

Christensen Institute

Over the last few years, acknowledgement of mental health disorders and their treatment rightly got a place in the limelight. Rates of anxiety and depression increased drastically in 2020 alone. Luckily, patients are not the only ones discussing the need for mental health treatment: health care experts, politicians, and more are bringing mental health issues to the forefront of health care conversations.

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How Women on Boards Navigate the “Warmth-Competence” Line

Harvard Business Review

Interviews with more than 40 women explore how they exert power and influence while being held to a different standard than their male peers.

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Five Questions All Leaders Should Always Be Asking

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from David Burkus Leaders don’t need to have all the answers. That sounds counterintuitive. There is a lot of pressure on leaders to have the right answers and to solve problems that team members can’t solve on their own.

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Innovation: How Banks and Businesses Can Fight Fraud and Chargebacks Should Regulation Fail

Entrepreneur - Innovation

With the CFPB's future in the hands of the Supreme Court, Chargebacks911 Founder Monica Eaton says more collaboration between banks and businesses is needed to protect themselves and consumers should a decades worth of regulation be undone.

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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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6 Best Practices to Help You Drive Effective Strategic Portfolio Management

ITONICS

In this article, we unpack the Gartner® 6 practices for effective portfolio management and how it provides an action plan to help organizations achieve their desired strategic outcomes.

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How to Talk with Your Team About the Elephant in the Room

Harvard Business Review

A five-step process to discuss problems that feel too threatening, too uncomfortable, or too hidden to bring to the surface.

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Hard Facts Are a Hard Thing

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell In 1977, Ken Olsen, the founder and CEO of Digital Equipment Corporation, reportedly said, “There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home.

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Juggling Multiple Project Execution Methodologies? This is for you.

Planview

As a project management leader, you’ve likely encountered the challenges of using multiple project execution methodologies (such as: waterfall projects, as well as collaborative and Lean-Agile work delivery). This process can be overwhelming for even the most experienced PMO, especially when supporting teams and their work methods of choice, but it doesn’t have to be.

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

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.