Planview

AUGUST 3, 2023

As the world becomes more interconnected, the impacts of disruptions to product development are now felt more widely, which means product-driven organizations need to be more responsive and adaptive in how they manage their portfolios. Fierce competition and market oversaturation are just a few challenges organizations face when struggling to bridge the gap between the innovations they think they need to respond to and disrupt versus those that will offer the most value for the business.

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Innovation Excellence

JULY 31, 2023

by Braden Kelley When it comes to doing great customer experience work on behalf of HCLTech clients, journey maps are foundational. But it is harder to create meaningful, actionable journey maps than people might think.

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Carla Johnson

AUGUST 1, 2023

August 1, 2023 Ever feel like you’re stuck in a rut and getting nowhere fast? Everyone’s been there. But in a world that’s spinning faster than a DJ at the disco, innovation isn’t just “nice to have”. It’s a must. And leading the way towards original thinking are innovation speakers.

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Destination Innovation

AUGUST 2, 2023

We are in the midst of a technological fire-storm which we take for granted. Here are ten of the important inventions have shaped the 21st century and transformed the way we live, work, and communicate. Smartphone: The ubiquitous smartphone has revolutionized communication, computing, and access to information. It encompasses various technologies like mobile internet, touchscreens, GPS, and mobile apps into a single device that fits in our pockets.

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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.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 1, 2023

During May and June 2023, I worked through and concluded my thinking on why we needed to change our Innovation approach from far to often a linear one, and consider a new, more up-to-date, and dynamic solution for managing innovation, one that recognises the non-linear nature of so much of our undertakings today in innovation, from discovery to commercialisation.

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Yet2

AUGUST 1, 2023

Welcome to “31 Days of Open Innovation”! Get ready for an exciting journey as we showcase a collection of incredible products that owe their existence to the power of open innovation. Each day, we’ll unveil a new example of how collaboration, creativity, and shared knowledge have led to groundbreaking inventions that have shaped our lives.

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TechEmpower Innovation

JULY 31, 2023

When talking to startup founders or other innovators, we always ask questions to better understand their business as a core. What does the business do? How does it meet customers’ needs? And most importantly, how does it make money? One way to approach that last question is to use this simple model: Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) How will your business reach prospects?

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Digital Tonto

JULY 30, 2023

The most important challenge leaders face is to navigate change. We can optimize operations, streamline our organizations and motivate our people, but eventually our square-peg business will meet its round-hole world and we will need to adapt, build new skills and shift our strategies. Unfortunately, the overwhelming evidence suggests that we will fail.

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Tullio Siragusa

JULY 31, 2023

From CxO to Individual Contributor: A Journey Back to Passion In a world dominated by the pursuit of titles, power, and prestige, it’s a rare and commendable decision to step down from a senior executive role to a lesser position. The pursuit of personal fulfillment and passion often takes a backseat to the societal pressure to ascend the corporate ladder.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 4, 2023

The first step business leaders must take is to experiment, create sandboxes, run internal bootcamps, and develop AI use cases not just for technology workers, but for all employees.

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Innovation Excellence

AUGUST 4, 2023

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski When the team can get things done without the leader, that’s the sign of a good leader. If the organization bypasses the leader and goes directly to the subject matter experts, that’s because the leader trusts the subject matter experts. When subject matter experts are trusted, they do amazing work.

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Entrepreneur - Innovation

AUGUST 3, 2023

Tyler Ashby left Google because his department, customer service, lacked access to innovative generative AI tools. See more about his road to Agents Only, here.

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Qmarkets

JULY 31, 2023

Qmarkets is pleased to announce a new partnership with OmniStrada , a digital consultancy based in Singapore advising businesses across Asia on areas including digital transformation, omnichannel, and more. Together, we will help businesses across Asia implement continuous improvement processes and nurture an innovation culture to drive efficiencies, build resilience and unlock growth potential.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 4, 2023

Even the most effective leaders recognize how much is outside of their control, but one thing we all have agency over is how we communicate with others. Clearly articulated requests, the kinds that elicit real responses, don’t come naturally to most of us. As it turns out, there’s an art to the request — whether it’s directed at an employee who’s producing subpar deliverables or a colleague from a different department who hasn’t been pulling their weight on a collaborative project.

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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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Innovation Excellence

AUGUST 2, 2023

GUEST POST from Janet Sernack Most of us are aware that both the organizational leadership and cultural paradigms have shifted, due to the accelerating demands of the current global VUCA/BANI operating environment. Requiring us to make sense of and navigate the paradoxical nature of innovation leadership.

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Flying Fish Lab

AUGUST 1, 2023

At Flying Fish Lab, we offer a unique approach called Controlled Disruption to help businesses grow. Controlled Disruption is unique in its ability to overlay Intelligent Naivety onto your Category Expertise. It is a proactive and essential strategy in today’s ever-changing consumer and customer landscape. By adopting this approach. you can gain advantages that significantly enhance your prospects for sustained growth and prosperity in the long run.

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Christensen Institute

JULY 30, 2023

As the House gears up to reauthorize the Higher Education Act of 1965 (which hasn’t been updated since 2007), the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development on Thursday, July 28th, heard testimony from experts in the field on the topic of “Lowering Costs and Increasing Value for Students, Institutions, and Taxpayers” in higher education.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 4, 2023

The White House is considering a ban on ransomware payments, which could change the chief information and security officer (CISO) job. The ban would would elevate the cybersecurity conversation to the CEO, the CFO, and the board, and potentially end the practice of scapegoating CISOs when a breach happens. This is a significant shift: after Uber’s former chief security officer was convicted for his role in covering up a 2016 cyberattack, CISOs had more reason to worry of the personal liability t

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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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Innovation Excellence

AUGUST 1, 2023

GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton “Leader” is a word that gets thrown around A LOT. Senior Management Teams are now Senior Leadership Teams. Business schools no longer train managers. They “educate leaders.

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Phil McKinney

AUGUST 3, 2023

Do you constantly check your phone? Are you anxious and irritable when you're away from your digital devices? Are you too engrossed in the screens of your gadgets? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, you may suffer from digital addiction. In today's world, we depend increasingly on digital devices, but the consequences of this dependence can be dire.

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Entrepreneur - Innovation

AUGUST 2, 2023

Gamification is everywhere, which means that those of us with experience designing game mechanics, incentives and so on, have a skillset that will be in greater demand, both within our industry and beyond it.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 3, 2023

All too often, leadership development programs don’t adequately account for the culture, norms, and system within which the leader is working. Leaders may be asked to think long term in a culture that fixates on immediate results, or they may be taught to collaborate across organizational boundaries when they’re rewarded for work within their own group.

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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.

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Innovation Excellence

AUGUST 3, 2023

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken At a recent customer service presentation, the speaker who preceded me said that we must do better than simply meeting our customers’ expectations, and he shared some stories of truly amazing service experiences. Then it was my turn to speak.

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Phil McKinney

JULY 31, 2023

In the 21st Century, the leadership landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. And leaders who are not able to adapt are being left behind. The need for change is more pertinent now than ever before, as traditional leadership models prove insufficient in addressing the complexities of our modern world. The Old Guard: Command-and-Control Leadership Historically, leadership has been characterized by a command-and-control approach.

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Bill Fischer

JULY 29, 2023

In the wake of Twitter's troubles, what we are witnessing is a significant rearrangement of an entire industry. This is truly a disruption saga, written large.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 3, 2023

Changing careers as an older worker can be daunting, especially amid today’s relentless uncertainty. But you already have what you need to set yourself apart as a candidate — you just need to do a little extra preparation to ensure that hiring managers and interviewers can see how your unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives will move their team and organization forward.

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Innovation Excellence

JULY 30, 2023

How to Properly Leverage Kanban Boards GUEST POST from Dainora Jociute Whether it’s a bunch of sticky notes on an office wall or a clever digital tool with color-coded boxes, most of us are familiar with the ingenious concept of a Kanban board. Perhaps that’s not the name you use.

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Phil McKinney

JULY 30, 2023

The Crayola Model Magic Modeling Clay is a versatile and engaging product that caters to all ages, offering a fun, tactile experience. This review delves into the clay's potential for sparking innovation and creativity. Firstly, the clay's lightweight, spongy texture makes it ideal for creating complex sculptures without worrying about weight or balance issues.

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Idea Sandbox

AUGUST 3, 2023

Last Updated on 3 August 2023 In our increasingly competitive world, innovation or “re-imagining” is hailed as the key to success in nearly every field. But what if our conventional understanding of innovation is fundamentally flawed? What if innovation isn’t something you do but something that happens as a result? The Misconception of Innovation It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that innovation is a tangible goal that one can simply achieve.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 2, 2023

Beyond doing the right thing, responsible contracting attracts and cultivates talent, lifts employee morale, generates returns, and bolsters your brand.

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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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