Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 14, 2023
(And How To Make Them Succeed) GUEST POST from Greg Satell Today, everybody needs to innovate. So it shouldn’t be surprising that corporate innovation programs have become wildly popular. There is an inherent tradeoff between innovation and the type of optimization that operational executives excel at.
Collectivecamp
AUGUST 16, 2023
Stepping into the world of startups is akin to embarking on an expedition: the journey is thrilling, the prospects of discovery unparalleled, but the path is often treacherous. However, the bitter truth is that 90% of startups fail.
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TechEmpower Innovation
AUGUST 14, 2023
No good innovator turns down advice! Startup founders make decisions on a daily basis – significant decisions that will have lasting impact on their business. Why do this without the right technical advisor? Would you create contracts without an attorney? Just like attorneys, technical advisors can help navigate waters that many find murky. A technical advisor can: Help specify what to build versus what to buy Help structure third-party development contracts, or lead an in-house team Plan
Paul Hobcraft
AUGUST 16, 2023
Energy is a vital part of any country’s ability to be competitive, and we need to recognize that to innovate is the critical enabler to a clean energy future. Today half the world’s capital is invested in energy and its related infrastructure, which is the backbone of any industrial and urbanization strategy. We need to keep pushing for discoveries, experimentation, and demonstrating.
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Destination Innovation
AUGUST 18, 2023
Margot Robbie as Barbie in the 2023 Film directed by Greta Gerwig Barbie, the iconic fashion doll created by Ruth Handler and launched by the American toy company Mattel in 1959, was highly novel when launched and the brand has continued to innovate in many ways since then. Adult-Like Appearance: At a time when most dolls were babies or infants, Barbie displayed an adult appearance as a slim teenager or young woman.
Tullio Siragusa
AUGUST 14, 2023
The Universality of Leadership: Challenging Industry-Specific Biases In the modern business landscape, we often hear the argument that leaders should be hired from within the same industry to be effective. Proponents of this belief argue that familiarity with industry jargon, processes, and nuances is indispensable. While industry-specific knowledge can be beneficial, it’s essential to challenge this bias.
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Brunner
AUGUST 14, 2023
Dan Magdich’s career has been a fasten-your-seat-belt adventure from his first lessons as an ad agency intern to his current role leading the award-winning Creative team at Brunner. In July 2023, Brunner promoted Magdich from director of creative services to VP, executive creative director. “Dan has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication, an unparalleled drive for creative excellence, and a passion for the work and the agency.
Kainexus
AUGUST 15, 2023
The future of excellence is where proven continuous improvement methods and mindsets meet cutting-edge technology, propelling your organization to new heights of efficiency and innovation. Embracing the philosophy of continuous improvement means committing to an ongoing journey of refinement and innovation, empowering all people in our organizations to adapt, evolve, and excel amidst ever-changing market dynamics and customer demands.
Phil McKinney
AUGUST 14, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way since its inception, and today it is no longer just a buzzword but an integral part of our daily lives. Innovators know that in the era of AI, they must not only stay relevant but also pass the test of time. Failure to do so could mean being left behind or becoming obsolete. The challenge thus is how innovators evolve and maintain relevancy.
Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 16, 2023
Is imagination really more important? GUEST POST from Janet Sernack Is imagination really more important than knowledge? How does imagination link to catalyzing collective innovation and unleashing corporate vitality? When I did my research, I discovered that the answer is actually paradoxical! Albert Einstein famously said “Imagination is more important than knowledge.
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Innovation is key to overcoming crises. This guide outlines how businesses can navigate uncertainty by adapting strategies, embracing open innovation, and strengthening resilience. Learn how to reassess business models, engage external expertise, and build a robust innovation ecosystem. Explore the three phases of crisis response—from immediate adaptation to long-term transformation—and discover how collaboration accelerates progress while reducing costs.
Brunner
AUGUST 17, 2023
Having an effective leader is crucial when it comes to building a solid and high-performing team. A great leader knows that they need to exhibit certain qualities and take specific actions to create a strong team dynamic and help the team succeed. At Brunner, we embrace a “player/coach” management style, actively involving ourselves in the process.
Daniel Burrus
AUGUST 16, 2023
Today, we are in an era of drastic technological transformation. With the increasing use of digital technologies that include everything from 3D printing to various applications of extended reality, how we do business is constantly and dramatically transforming in ways that we have not seen since the industrial revolution! While company leaders have long been questioning how to navigate this quickly changing landscape, Anticipatory Leaders are one step ahead, leveraging the ever-evolving digital
Phil McKinney
AUGUST 17, 2023
We all have blind spots in different areas of our lives. For example, while driving, there are areas around your car that you cannot see, whether it's on the sides or behind the car. The same applies to innovation. We all have areas where we are unaware, uninformed, prejudiced, or unappreciative of certain things, and this makes it difficult to recognize an innovation.
Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 16, 2023
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Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage
When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m
Entrepreneur - Innovation
AUGUST 13, 2023
The Qode co-founders share their experience to offer insights for other entrepreneurs navigating their way from startup to stability, growth, and success.
ITONICS
AUGUST 16, 2023
The traditional approach of ad-hoc idea generation often leads to missed opportunities, lack of direction, insufficient evaluation of ideas, and, ultimately, an inability to execute ideas quickly and effectively. A phase-gate process addresses these pain points by providing a structured methodology that guides teams through distinct phases of an idea workflow—from idea generation to evaluation and development.
Phil McKinney
AUGUST 13, 2023
Are you finding it challenging to generate fresh, innovative ideas? Are your brainstorming sessions falling flat? Or perhaps you're merely looking for a creative spark to ignite your problem-solving skills? Enter Thinkpak: A Brainstorming Card Deck. This ingenious tool supercharges your creative process and takes your idea generation to the next level.
Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 15, 2023
GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton You are a leader, an innovator, and an optimist. You see what’s possible, and you sell people on your vision, encouraging them to come on the journey of discovery with you. You’re making progress, getting things done until *WHAM* you run right into that one person.
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The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.
Entrepreneur - Innovation
AUGUST 14, 2023
Innovation and change can be scary. But ignoring new ways of doing things has legitimate and tangible costs that can affect all of us.
Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews
AUGUST 18, 2023
At a Glance Jean-Christophe Gaillard, Founder & CEO, Corix Partners Focus Areas: Cybersecurity, Management, Leadership Thinkers360 In-Depth Profile & Portfolio: Jean-Christophe Gaillard Social Media: LinkedIn | Twitter Book: The CyberSecurity Leadership Handbook for the CISO and the CEO Highlighted Content: The Cybersecurity Spiral of Failure (and How to Break Out of It) , Going the Right Way about Cybersecurity Transformation , There Are Just Too Many Security Tools and Products Thinke
Collectivecamp
AUGUST 18, 2023
In the dynamic landscape of investment and innovation, the emergence of Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) firms has introduced a distinctive synergy between established corporations and agile startups. These firms function as a bridge, connecting the resources, expertise, and market access of large corporations with the ingenuity, speed, and disruptive potential of startups.
Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 18, 2023
GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski When there’s disagreement between words and behavior, believe the behavior. This is especially true when the words deny the behavior. When there’s disagreement between the data and the decision, the data is innocent.
Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified
Marketers know that personalization is the key to engagement—but with limited budgets and time, how do you prioritize what, where, and how to personalize? Aligning your content, campaigns, and buyer experiences requires a deep understanding of customer needs. In this new webinar with expert Jennifer Hodroge, we’ll explore how to leverage insights and customer journey mapping to build personalization strategies that deliver real impact.
Innovating4Energy
AUGUST 18, 2023
The energy industry has many problems transitioning from fossil reliance to renewables. Any energy transition is a massive shift in the energy supply. As our energy consumption continues rising, we face several global challenges. The primary sources of our energy production will need to change as carbon emissions and warming greenhouse gases continue to amass in the planet’s atmosphere creating a more unstable world we live in today.
Sopheon
AUGUST 18, 2023
Knowing why your product exists and how it contributes value to the business is critical for its success. Without this, product managers risk wasting time and resources on products that lack value and struggle to make a lasting impact in the marketplace. The best products are founded on a company's experience base and the inherent competitive advantage that gives it a rightful claim to build that specific product.
Collectivecamp
AUGUST 18, 2023
What's the difference between CVC and VC?
Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 13, 2023
Shifting Sands GUEST POST from Teresa Spangler If you ask me, ‘So what is your business model?’ Our business model’s always about shifting to higher value opportunities. Ginni Rometty Navigating the Unpredictable Terrain of Modern Business The adage “a rolling stone gathers no moss” takes on a new dimension in an ever-evolving world.
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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.
Qmarkets
AUGUST 18, 2023
By using principles of innovation portfolio management, organizations can structure and optimize their portfolios better over time. The three horizons model is one of the key models to provide this structure. It also helps to ensure your organization applies an innovation process that is tailored to your unique goals.
Planview
AUGUST 18, 2023
Effective strategic portfolio management (SPM) can increase revenue, market share, and speed of innovation – especially when paired with the right SPM software. Strategic portfolio management is designed to drive today’s complex, cross-functional initiatives. It can be a great equalizer, enabling the organization to operate as a dynamic entity rather than a collection of silos.
Collectivecamp
AUGUST 18, 2023
In the ever-evolving world of corporate venture capital (CVC), staying informed about the latest trends, strategies, and success stories is crucial. Fortunately, podcasts have emerged as an accessible and convenient way to absorb knowledge on the go. If you're looking to deepen your understanding of CVC, here are ten insightful podcasts that offer expert insights, real-world experiences, and thought-provoking discussions.
Mike Shipulski
AUGUST 16, 2023
If you give a person the tools, time, and training, you’ve empowered them. They know what to do, they have supporting materials, and they have the permission to spend the time they need to get it done. If you give a person the tools and the time but not the training, they will struggle to figure out the tools but they’ll likely get there in the end.
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