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Constructing the innovation mandate

Paul Hobcraft

So often innovation struggles to be recognized for what it is. Innovation is a critical source of future competitive advantage. It is our ability to consistently capture, build and develop new ideas within organizations or in open collaborations with others that have a direct effect on revenue growth and the ability to provide future sustainability.

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What it means to continuously improve: Definition and strategies

HYPE Innovation

How to define Continuous Improvement? Small steps matter, especially when they’re all taken in the same direction. And there are plenty of examples of innovations that have made a difference – not through a sudden big bang but, instead, through a slow, continuous attack on a problem. Driving incremental improvements may seem like taking only small steps, but those small steps combined can add up to big change.

Strategy 130
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Design Sprint 101: How to Innovate Faster and Find Winning Solutions

Viima

Don’t judge a book by its cover or a process by its name. The design sprint is not just about design, not only for designers, nor it has anything to do with running. But it has plenty to do with guiding a team in the right guiding a team’s innovation efforts. A problem, after all, is at the core of good design and successful innovation. And that’s exactly what a sprint is meant to do – solve a well-defined problem.

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Driving Organizational Change — Without Abandoning Tradition

Harvard Business Review

To shift entrenched ways of thinking, leaders need to understand and respect where people are coming from.

Change 117
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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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How Startups Can Improve the World Through Innovation

Entrepreneur - Innovation

Startup founders should pursue their passion without hesitation. They can improve the world and enhance the lives of customers and employees.

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Innovation Basics: 5 key benefits of Crowdsourcing in Innovation

Wazoku

Changing the world, one idea at a time has to start somewhere. Even the organizations that regularly bring about revolutionary change had to take a first step on their journey. In the Innovation Basics series, we focus exclusively on what that first step could look like for newcomers to the innovation world. Follow this guidance to achieve faster, better innovation.

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Unlocking the Power of Imagination

Innovation Excellence

How Humans and AI Can Collaborate for Innovation and Creativity GUEST POST from Teresa Spangler Imagination is not only the uniquely human capacity to envision that which is not, and, therefore, the foundation of all invention and innovation.

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Great Minds Think Unalike — 3 Ways to Drive True Innovation Through Diversity

Entrepreneur - Innovation

When companies diversify at every level, they see increased success. Here's how to follow suit.

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Make It Safe for Employees to Speak Up — Especially in Risky Times

Harvard Business Review

The same behaviors that feel dangerous to employees are precisely what organizations need to thrive in an uncertain economic climate.

Culture 99
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We Need To Stop Fooling Ourselves And Get Our Facts Straight. That Takes Work.

Digital Tonto

In one of my favorite essays the physicist Richard Feynman wrote “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself—and you are the easiest person to fool. So you have to be very careful about that.” He goes on further to say that simply being honest isn’t enough, you also need to “bend over backwards” to provide information so that others may prove you wrong.

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

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

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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Deepening the Thinking Around the Innovation Mandate – part two

Paul Hobcraft

Building out the clarity of any robust innovations mandate needs a depth of thinking Following on from my first post “ Constructing the Innovation Mandate ” we should look further into aspects of the innovation mandate that need considering and clarification Any innovation mandate needs to consider what is meant by the following and provide explanations: Corporate Objectives : The innovation mandate should clearly align with the organization’s corporate objectives and business strate

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How to Create a Continuous Improvement Culture: Strategies and Examples

HYPE Innovation

Raise your hand if you don't want to continuously improve your organization.

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5 Ways to Future-Proof Your Career in the Age of AI

Harvard Business Review

Tools like ChatGPT have the potential to displace human creativity — but people still offer unique value.

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ChatGPT and health care: Disruptive? Or just the same old thing?

Christensen Institute

Back in February, ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot, passed a medical licensing exam. This exercise, cosponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, highlighted the potential benefits of ChatGPT (or any AI chatbot) in the future treatment of medical conditions. AI’s potential in health care is not a new discussion point ; forward-thinking health care organizations have been using AI in their offerings for a few years now.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

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Questions Asked But Not Always Answered

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski This seems like a repeat of the last time we set a project launch date without regard for the work content. Do you see it that way? This person certainly looks the part and went to the right school, but they have not done this work before.

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Unraveling the Blockchain Revolution: A Deep Dive into Its Promising Future

Tullio Siragusa

Unraveling the Blockchain Revolution: A Deep Dive into Its Promising Future The blockchain revolution is upon us. Its disruptive potential has captured the attention of technology enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and investors alike. In a recent episode of the Tech Leaders Unplugged podcast, we explored the the transformative power of blockchain technology by delving into various aspects of blockchain, its applications, and its future.

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Don’t Let Distractions Derail Your Company’s Strategy

Harvard Business Review

They can slow down progress and waste effort — but when managed well, they can also present new opportunities.

Strategy 104
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How can K-12 leaders correctly diagnose what needs to be changed in their schools? And why does it matter?

Christensen Institute

If you’re reading this post, there’s a good chance you’re in the business of “organizational change.” Those words may not be the words you use to describe what you do. But a major body of work happening in K–12 education today boils down to organizational change. Are you a proponent of high-quality curriculum? High-dosage tutoring? Blended learning?

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

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

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Reasons Change Management Frequently Fails

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell In 1983, McKinsey consultant Julien Phillips published a paper in the journal Human Resource Management that described an “adoption penalty” for firms that didn’t adapt to changes in the marketplace quickly enough. His ideas became McKinsey’s first change management model that it sold to clients.

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Why is AI Exploding Now?

IdeaSpies

AI was first discussed in 1956 at a Dartmouth Conference 70 years old.

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Cyber Thieves Are Getting More Creative

Harvard Business Review

They’re combining real information with tiny bits of misinformation to steal from companies and individuals.

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Why Proactive Change Management is the Right Approach to Transformation (Part 1)

Planview

You know the saying: The only constant is change. It’s true in business — it’s certainly true in life — and it’s why proactive change management matters. Consider this statistic from Gartner: “The typical organization today has undertaken five major firmwide changes in the past three years — and nearly 75% expect to multiply the types of major change initiatives they will undertake in the next three years.

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Driving Responsible Innovation: How to Navigate AI Governance & Data Privacy

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.

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Customer Service is a Team Sport

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken The other day I was having breakfast with 11 of my friends. The server came over, introduced herself, and said, “I’ll be taking care of you.” She took our orders, and a few minutes later, a different server dropped off three of our meals.

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Reducing Carbon Footprint and Energy Costs in Refining Operations with Energy Management Analytics

Acuvate

The hot topics of climate change and global warming have made the world sweat, necessitating swift intervention from the industry and policy-makers alike. With earth feeling the heat, businesses are turning their attention to eco-friendly operations on a large scale. Trimming down carbon footprints and energy expenses in refining processes is vital not just for the planet but also for companies’ survival.

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Leading a Midsize Business Through Change

Harvard Business Review

Senior leaders can take in valuable employee input while maintaining decision-making authority.

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Idea Management Platform to Support ESG Goals

eZassi

The Triple Bottom Line Approach in Innovation Strategy People | Planet | Profit – their intersection point is Sustainability, and an Idea Management Platform is the best solution to support this critical innovation strategy and the KPIs impacting the triple bottom line. Ezassi’s Idea Management Software is important for sustainability because it enables organizations to systematically gather and manage ideas for green initiatives, circularity, and improved environmental practices from employees,

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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A Global Perspective on Psychological Safety

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Stefan Lindegaard Professor Amy C. Edmondson defines psychological safety as “a belief that one will not be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes.” Achieving psychological safety is essential for fostering innovation and maintaining a competitive edge in today’s rapidly changing business landscape.

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Inclusive Innovation For Net Zero

100%Open

At 100%Open, we’re committed to exploring the latest trends and developments in open innovation. This month, we’re focusing on the urgent need for a new approach to the climate crisis. When the pandemic exposed the fragility of our economic and social systems, a new, more connected, approach emerged. The situation was clearly urgent and important.

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Infusing Digital Responsibility into Your Organization

Harvard Business Review

Four strategies based on in-depth studies of 12 large European firms.

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Wazoku announces new series of webinars!

Wazoku

Wazoku Webinars are returning in May! After a break throughout April, we are restarting our Thursday sessions and this month, we have some exciting discussions planned. Continuing our ‘Industry Innovators’ series that saw us hold conversations with the MoD and Enel back in February, this time we will be discussing how companies in the Professional and Financial Services industry use Wazoku.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.