IdeaScale
OCTOBER 3, 2024
What Is The War On Innovation The "War on Innovation" is the ongoing battle against a range of obstacles that slow or block technological and business advancements.
Digital Tonto
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Most of the time, we operate with a manager mindset and that works fine. We build consensus and execute with predictable outcomes. Our colleagues are motivated, customers are satisfied and everybody is happy. In an era of disruption, however, it’s only a matter of time until we need to adapt and drive transformation. That’s never easy. To pull it off we need to shift from a manager mindset to a changemaker mindset in which we no longer assume an environment of predictability but explore unknowns
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Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Silicon Valley often touts rapid scaling as the best strategy for achieving startup success. However, new research reveals that scaling early, particularly within the first 12 months, significantly raises the risk of startup failure, especially for two-sided platforms. The key takeaway for entrepreneurs: Be cautious with early scaling and prioritize a culture of experimentation.
Harvard Business Review
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
After the big Covid-19 whipsaw, the most obvious forms of supply chain distress started to fade away. But the relative peace and quiet that executives are perceiving is actually ominous. Under the surface, supply chain risk has become severe, systemic, and strategic. Addressing the risk cannot be left to procurement and operations teams alone, however smart and skillful they are.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Rmukesh Gupta
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Premise One of the things that every leader is expected to do is to find ways to drive significant value from their teams. Good leaders are always trying to look for opportunities that can unlock significant value creation. If you know me at all, you know that I am a big fan of the work done by Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt, the creator of the “Theory of Constraints“ He had this belief that the biggest constraint that any business faces is Management attention.
IdeaScale
OCTOBER 3, 2024
In today’s education landscape, schools and universities are under increasing pressure to do more with less. Whether it’s optimizing budgets, improving operational efficiency, or enhancing the student experience, maximizing return on investment (ROI) is a top priority for educational institutions.
Business Innovation Brief brings together the best content for business innovation and strategy professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 3, 2024
In this new era, companies need to be proactive about addressing their vulnerabilities.
Planview
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The automotive sector is undergoing a paradigm shift, transitioning from its traditional hardware focus to a software-centric industry. To remain relevant and competitive, automotive companies must embrace digital transformation across their operations. Adapting to technological innovations and making strategic decisions is key to thriving in this rapidly evolving environment.
IdeaScale
OCTOBER 2, 2024
In an exciting development for the field of astronomy, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Simons Foundation have announced co-funding for two pioneering AI research institutes dedicated to astronomical sciences. This initiative aims to enhance our understanding of vast astronomical data, making it more accessible and intelligible across several partner universities.
Innovation Excellence
OCTOBER 4, 2024
GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski 1. Do it for them, then explain. When the work is new for them, they don’t know how to do it. You’ve got to show them how to do it and explain everything.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Research shows that video games can help build employees’ cognitive, social, and emotional skills. It’s time to end the stigma against them.
Focused Momentum
OCTOBER 3, 2024
For a strategic planning process to be viewed as successful, it has to guide decision-making - no easy task given the management landscape we exist in today. So, whether you're leading a corporate department, managing a nonprofit or business, or offering consulting services, understanding the nuances of strategic planning and the expectations of those it serves can be the difference between the failure or success of your planning efforts.
IdeaScale
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Across the U.S., autonomous shuttles are quietly making their way into transit systems, promising a new era of mobility. Several states, including Michigan, California, and Florida, are leading the charge with pilot projects that integrate small, electric, autonomous vehicles into their existing public transportation networks. A key ingredient to the success of these initiatives?
Innovation Excellence
OCTOBER 3, 2024
GUEST POST from Shep Hyken Surprising customers with something they weren’t expecting doesn’t have to be expensive. In many cases, it can be very inexpensive or even free.
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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.
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Automakers must forge strategic partnerships, invest in local R&D, and cultivate a brand identity that resonates with Chinese consumers.
Daniel Burrus
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Innovation is not a seamless linear process. Introducing the next big idea or remarkable invention to the marketplace is full of starts and stops, progression and regression, and forward and backward movement. Each start and stop represents a unique business challenge. Amidst this complex journey, it is easy to get caught up in what seem to be the most pressing business problems, only to realize later that they were merely distractions.
IdeaScale
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Table of Contents What is Creativity in the Workplace? Creativity in the workplace is defined as the ability of individuals and teams to generate novel and useful ideas, solutions, and approaches to challenges.
Innovation Excellence
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
GUEST POST from Greg Satell When politicians and pundits talk about the economy, they usually do so in terms of numbers. Unemployment is too high or GDP is too low. Inflation should be at this level or at that.
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
Harvard Business Review
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Stop waiting for support to magically materialize.
Ecosystems4Innovating
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Delivering Innovation and Business Ecosystem Impact Increasing business ecosystem capacity through coaching There are many benefits from having an intense course of one-on-one coaching, irrespective of the level of responsibility you have for innovation and business ecosystem thinking and designing within your organization. In some ways it builds upon a similar approach to management behavioral coaching, one that is designed to change perceptions, re-orientate your thinking and approach it opens
IdeaScale
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
In the world of innovation and idea management, motivation and engagement are key to driving success. Enter Kudos, Ideascale’s unique feature designed to foster a culture of appreciation and recognition within your community. Here’s everything you need to know about Kudos and how it can transform your engagement strategy. What Are Kudos?
Innovation Excellence
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
GUEST POST from David Burkus Are you a good listener? You may think you’re a good listener—maybe someone even told you were a good listener. Or maybe not. As a leader, this is a very important question.
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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?
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Researchers analyzed data from more than 1,000 customer-centricity transformation projects over the past 25 years. They found that only 15% of CEOs and sales teams have a customer-centric strategy. Most run their company or customer relationships based on a product-focused mindset, which puts the onus on finding a market to sell one’s products to, rather than orchestrating growth together with customers.
Planview
OCTOBER 4, 2024
At Planview, our mission is to build the future of connected work by empowering our customers and teams to excel in what matters most. Whether it’s driving innovation or enhancing customer engagement, collaboration, and dedication are essential to success. This brings us to our latest employee spotlight! Today, we are getting to know one of the seven Ryans at Planview — Ryan Brant, a Senior Account-Based Marketing Manager.
IdeaScale
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
As businesses increasingly focus on innovation and customer-centric strategies, customer co-creation has emerged as a powerful way to involve customers in the product development process. By actively engaging customers in idea generation, design, and decision-making, companies can better understand market needs and create products or services that directly meet customer expectations.
Innovation Excellence
OCTOBER 1, 2024
753 Studies Have the Answer GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton You were born creative. As an infant, you had to figure many things out—how to get fed or changed, get help or attention, and make a onesie covered in spit-up still look adorable. As you grew older, your creativity grew, too.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 4, 2024
A new study sheds light on why we choose to do things early, even if it means we have to pay more or work harder.
Innov8rs
SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
Innov8rs | Dig into human psychology to help people take risks and make innovation the norm within your organization. Imagine this: you’re on a game show standing in front of three doors. Behind one of the doors is a prize, behind the other two, goats. You select a door. The host then opens one of the remaining doors to reveal a goat, and offers you a choice.
The Bliss Business Podcast
OCTOBER 3, 2024
In an ever-changing digital landscape, how can businesses stay ahead? What do the work models of the future look like, and how can they empower both employees and entrepreneurs? In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re thrilled to speak with Flavio D. Strianese, Founder & CEO of Striano and Co-Founder of Rooms101.io. Flavio brings a wealth of experience from his dynamic career across law, hospitality, and tech to offer insights into how businesses can successfully navigate their
Innovation Excellence
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Drum roll please… At the beginning of each month, we will profile the ten articles from the previous month that generated the most traffic to Human-Centered Change & Innovation. Did your favorite make the cut?
Speaker: Mike Rizzo, Founder & CEO, MarketingOps.com and Darrell Alfonso, Director of Marketing Strategy and Operations, Indeed.com
Though rarely in the spotlight, marketing operations are the backbone of the efficiency, scalability, and alignment that define top-performing marketing teams. In this exclusive webinar led by industry visionaries Mike Rizzo and Darrell Alfonso, we’re giving marketing operations the recognition they deserve! We will dive into the 7 P Model —a powerful framework designed to assess and optimize your marketing operations function.
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