IdeaScale
AUGUST 14, 2024
What an amazing spectacle! The Paris Olympics showcased the world’s finest athletes, from Simone Biles to Katie Ledeky to Léon Marchand to Noah Lyles, each of whom reached the pinnacle of their sport through a combination of commitment, skill, and strategy.
Digital Tonto
AUGUST 11, 2024
Bill Gates recently wrote that, “The development of AI is as fundamental as the creation of the microprocessor, the personal computer, the Internet, and the mobile phone.” Yet the unspoken problem is that none of those technologies, except for the Internet, had a significant impact on productivity. In fact, since 2005, we seem to be caught in a second productivity paradox.
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Destination Innovation
AUGUST 13, 2024
Bill Wilson During the Great Depression of the 1930s when people where hungry, depressed and desperately poor one man had a lateral idea which changed the lives of millions. William Griffith Wilson was born 1895 in Vermont. He served as an officer in World War I, and after the war he worked successfully as a stockbroker and as a salesman. However, a deep-seated restlessness led him into a growing dependence on alcohol.
Paul Hobcraft
AUGUST 13, 2024
Navigating Complexity though Dynamic Ecosystems Navigating complexity within the realm of Dynamic Ecosystems. We all recognize that markets are changing, complexity is growing, and challenges are more formidable to manage without extended help. This requires all businesses to face rapidly changing business environments to design their response rates and abilities to react differently.
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
IdeaScale
AUGUST 14, 2024
We see it all the time – strategies that are meant to align and energize people distract and confuse them instead. Creating a screening scorecard that anyone can use is a big help. The trouble with the term “strategy” is that it has so often come to mean anything important.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 14, 2024
Eleven out of 12 top-down target transformations fail to achieve their goals, with only a fraction of theoretically “executed” or “realized” improvements translating to the corporate ledger. In this article, Bain & Co partner Michael Mankins summarizes Bain research findings that show what actions make the difference between success and failure in setting and achieving transformation targets.
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Daniel Burrus
AUGUST 14, 2024
Understanding the Generational War As Baby Boomers delay retirement and Gen Zers enter the workforce, many offices have become a veritable battleground of generational values, differing perspectives, and, in some cases, anxiety. This “Generational War,” as it has come to be called, is reshaping the traditional notion of work culture and collaboration, with each party bringing its own expectations regarding work-life balance, communication methods, and technology to the table.
IdeaScale
AUGUST 15, 2024
In 2020, the International Standards Organization, most famous for its Quality Management Systems standard, published ISO 56000, Innovation Management—Fundamentals and Vocabulary. Since then, ISO has released eight additional innovation standards. But is it possible to create international standards for innovation, or are we killing creativity?
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 15, 2024
The authors’ research found that three persistent problems plague DEI initiatives: They do not connect to operational or strategic goals and objectives; they do not include the rank-and-file; and they are often implemented through periodic efforts like annual diversity training that aren’t integrated into day-to-day work processes. Organizations can overcome these problems by using IT in three ways.
Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 14, 2024
GUEST POST from Howard Tiersky For the past few weeks, I’ve been sitting in a lot of usability testing sessions for web and mobile sites. In particular, for two sites that we are beginning the process of re-doing for clients. I’ve noticed a consumer pattern jumping out across multiple subjects in tests for both clients.
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.
Kainexus
AUGUST 12, 2024
According to a study by McKinsey & Company, hospitals in the United States could save $130 billion annually by improving their operational efficiency. This staggering amount represents about 16% of total healthcare spending in the country. This statistic underscores the critical need for healthcare organizations to focus on operational excellence to enhance patient care and achieve significant cost savings that can be reinvested into improving healthcare outcomes and services.
IdeaScale
AUGUST 11, 2024
Staying ahead of the business curve requires constant innovation. Companies need to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, where fresh ideas consistently fuel growth and adaptation. But here's the challenge: How do you capture the collective brilliance of your team, translate those ideas into actionable plans, and sustain the momentum of innovation over time?
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 16, 2024
The discipline of archery, with training that emphasizes purposeful practice, mindful focus, mental toughness, and adaptability, offers useful lessons for business leaders. Just as archers break the skill of using a bow and arrow to hit a target from distance into component parts, such as stance or aim, executives can break the task of “becoming a better leader” into specific, actionable, and manageable steps.
Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 13, 2024
GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton It’s not easy leading innovation. Especially these days. You need to do more with less. Take risks while guaranteeing results. Keep up with competition through incremental innovation and redefine the industry with radical and disruptive innovation. It’s maddening. Until you find the Goldilocks Zone of adjacent innovation.
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.
Planview
AUGUST 14, 2024
In this second part of our conversation with Chris Nester, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Planview, we explore the essential qualities and strategies a financial leader needs to thrive in today’s fast-paced Digital Age. Building on our previous discussion about Chris’s journey , this post focuses on the traits that define successful CFOs and how they can navigate the complexities of modern finance.
IdeaScale
AUGUST 13, 2024
Stop me if this sounds familiar. A new hire bounces into your office and, with all the joy and enthusiasm of a new puppy, rattles off a list of ideas.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 15, 2024
Fraud is estimated to be a multi-trillion-dollar problem — and this doesn’t even include undetected and unreported fraud. So how can senior leadership teams fortify their organizations against massive fraud schemes? By recognizing three archetypes of employees who commit fraud — intentional perpetrators, accidental perpetrators, and righteous perpetrators — leaders can spot red flags quickly in order to prevent future losses and reputational damage.
Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 11, 2024
GUEST POST from David Burkus Employee resistance to change is one of the most perplexing and challenging issues that business executives encounter. Senior leaders have mapped out a change initiative and, in the process, gotten themselves excited about the future only to find the rest of the organization doesn’t share their enthusiasm.
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.
Planview
AUGUST 16, 2024
As organizations expand, administrative overhead can become a burden. Workers often struggle with manual tasks, and project managers struggle with incomplete data. Recognizing the uniqueness of each organization, especially their needs and unique challenges, a flexible PSA solution that integrates with existing business applications can streamline delivery.
Ecosystems4Innovating
AUGUST 16, 2024
Integrated Frameworks of Innovation and Ecosystem Design and Thinking To reflect this need for today’s complex business dynamics, I have been revising and updating my integrated approaches to ecosystems through the updated positioning of the Composable Innovation Framework and then here in the Interconnected Business Ecosystem Framework. The emphasis on interconnected combines deeper integrated thinking.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 16, 2024
Not everyone can be the first choice for a job. But recent research has found that when a new employee finds out or perceives they were not the top pick, it can have cascading negative impacts on their feelings of acceptance and belonging, as well as their willingness to seek important feedback from their team. In this article, the researchers share their findings and offer tips for managers and leaders looking to support alternate choice hires and help them to thrive.
Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 15, 2024
GUEST POST from Shep Hyken Megan Jones of Call Centre Helper recently interviewed me about the “Pillars of Customer Service.” In preparation, I did a Google search and asked, “What are the pillars of customer service?” There are many correct answers. In other words, there are no definitive answers.
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.
Yet2
AUGUST 14, 2024
Words by Carlos Pichardo This is the third and final blog in our series on Unveiling Strategic Networks, check out the first two here and here. Comprehensive. Targeted. Quick. Those are the characteristics that make yet2’s proprietary database amongst the world’s finest for technology scouting and solution providing. A new breakthrough in our technology has revolutionized the way we organize, search for, and leverage information.
The Bliss Business Podcast
AUGUST 15, 2024
We're excited to welcome Alicia Castillo Holley, PhD, to The Bliss Business Podcast for an inspiring conversation about investing with heart and empathy. Alicia is a renowned expert in entrepreneurship and investing, known for her unique approach that combines financial acumen with a deep commitment to making a positive impact.About Alicia Castillo Holley, PhD, MBA, MSci : Alicia's journey is a testament to the power of blending purpose with profit.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 12, 2024
AI does not need to fail on a global scale to cause enormous damage — to individuals, companies, and societies. Models frequently get things wrong, hallucinate, drift, and can collapse. Good AI comes from good data, but data quality is an enormous organization-wide issue (and opportunity), yet most companies have neglected it. Companies need to understand the nuances of the problem they’re trying to solve, get the data right (both by having the right data for that problem and by ensuring that th
Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 12, 2024
GUEST POST from Greg Satell A survey a few years ago by Deloitte of “aggressive adopters” of cognitive technologies found that 76% believe that they will “substantially transform” their companies within the next three years. There probably hasn’t been this much excitement about a new technology since the dotcom boom years in the late 1990s.
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.
Innovators Alliance
AUGUST 15, 2024
Each Innovators Alliance chapter hosts monthly peer-to-peer member meetings which are facilitated by a professional Chapter Chair. The Chapter Chairs’ primary purpose is to ensure a supportive environment that ensures a strong collaborative environment, cultivating shared responsibility, and encouraging accountability and respect. Like all IA Chapter Chairs, Dundee Staunton , who facilitates two chapters, is passionate about innovation, growth, and development – and understands all too well, the
Stephen Shapiro
AUGUST 14, 2024
I’m an engineer, and I believe this makes me a better innovator. I was on the Teach the Geek podcast and we had a great time, because, well, I’m a geek! Watch the Video Here Listen to the Audio Here Here’s the session description: Stephen Shapiro: Engineering a Speaking Business Stephen Shapiro is an engineer turned renowned speaker and consultant who helps organizations cultivate a culture of innovation and creative problem-solving.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 13, 2024
In the last few years, large companies like Wayfair, Amazon, Yelp, DoorDash, and Instacart have launched initiatives to try to address racial inequality in their business models. In a new study, researchers examined some of these strategies, including Yelp and Wayfair’s labels which identify minority-owned businesses. The authors offer insight into how supporting companies owned by underrepresented groups can benefit sponsor businesses while promoting the growth of minority entrepreneurship.
The Bliss Business Podcast
AUGUST 14, 2024
Join us for the latest Empathy Expansion Kit episode of The Bliss Business Podcast where hosts Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa discuss crafting empathetic messaging that resonates deeply with your audience. Sponsored by Zero Company, this episode provides practical insights on developing a compassionate brand voice that sets your business apart. Episode Highlights: + Building Trust and Loyalty: Discover how empathy in messaging fosters trust and builds lasting relationships with your customer
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.
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