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Die Mobiliar : Shaping the Future with Trend Monitoring

ITONICS

Maren Kottler about trend monitoring in the Swiss insurance company die Mobiliar. We all deal with the future on a daily basis. Be it either the question of what to eat for lunch or where to spend our next holiday. All the decisions we make now influence how our future is shaped. Maren Kottler from the Swiss insurance company die Mobiliar , however, deals with the future professionally and very passionately.

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How To Manage an Innovation Portfolio

Viima

Your company is innovating all the time. But you may not know it. In many companies, innovative ideas are not managed effectively. Or they’re not managed at all. The jeopardy faced by many maturing, medium-sized companies is that valuable innovations, potential blockbusters, are buried in the day-to-day grind. Getting out existing products, and managing them well, is hard enough.

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Why I like the idea of Energy Fitness Landscapes

Paul Hobcraft

I have been building out the value in my proposal of having a Fitness Landscape framework within the Energy Transition and why it makes sense. Here in this post, I want to expand on my thinking around navigating a complex landscape that the Energy Transition demands. I am looking at the Energy Transition from an evolving technology innovation perspective.

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Leading Innovation Through Times of Change

Innovation Leader

How can innovators preserve their jobs during the COVID-19 era? Ned Calder and Rob Bell of Innosight answer all of these questions and more during the most recent Solution Set.

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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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Strategic Foresight: What It Is and How to Get It

IdeaScale

Nobody can see the future completely, yet the desire to do so is so strong billions consult with everything from tarot cards to complex algorithmic simulations every day. However, you don’t need any of these to consider possible outcomes and rank them by likelihood. This practice is called strategic foresight, and developing it is key … Continued.

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Building a Strategy for the Low Touch Economy

Innovation Leader

The era after COVID-19 will have an economy shaped by new habits and regulations. Find out how behaviors will shift and which innovation opportunities these changes will bring.

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How to Choose a Satisfying Career

Tullio Siragusa

How to Choose a Satisfying Career. You finished school and are now heading towards your professional life. You are exposed to the fact that there are multiple career options available to you, and they are all equally intimidating and exciting at the same time. This equal attraction to many career options can become a source of trouble in your professional future.

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3 Keys for Breakthrough Innovation in Government

IdeaScale

Innovation in government is often incremental, with multiple smaller steps adding up to larger ones over time. Yet breakthrough innovation is highly possible in government; it just needs the right resources to happen. Here are the three steps to take to see a dramatic change in government innovation efforts. Find The Right Regulatory Environment Some … Continued.

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Podcast S3E63: Iain Bitran – Innovating in a time of crisis

Idea to Value

In today’s episode of the Idea to Value podcast, I speak with Iain Bitrain, Executive Director of The International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM). We speak about how ISPIM has evolved over time, and what professional innovation managers can do now to prepare for an uncertain future. Topics covered in today’s episode: 00:01:30 – ISPIM is a community for anyone involved in innovation. 00:02:30 – Iain’s journey. 00:04:00 – What ISPIM does

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Remote but happy together! Exago named one of the happiest places to work

Exago

When times are especially challenging, creativity, team spirit, lean work processes and life/work balance become even more crucial. For the fourth time, we at Exago are proud to be distinguished as one of the 15 happiest companies to work for in Portugal. The results of the 2020 Happiness Works initiative were announced this week amidst […]. The post Remote but happy together!

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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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How Consulting Will Likely Change Because of the Pandemic

Leapfrogging

The consulting industry was already being disrupted before the coronavirus. Now the disruption is accelerating. If you work with consultants or have your own consultancy, take note: Things are changing, fast. Right around the corner are threats or opportunities, depending on how you respond. I’ve already written about how the management-consulting industry is being disrupted by various trends like emerging technologies, the commodification of knowledge, and outdated business models.

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How and Why to Align Government Innovation Strategies with Public Policy Goals

IdeaScale

Innovation thrives when it has a goal. This gives innovation strategy in the government sector a distinct advantage, provided there are clear policy goals. It becomes a question of properly aligning strategy and goals for maximum impact. What Are The Mandates? Getting a list of goals may seem a simple question, but it can depend … Continued. The post How and Why to Align Government Innovation Strategies with Public Policy Goals appeared first on IdeaScale.

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How An Ambassador Can Unchain Your Innovation Teams By Creating A Bridge With The Core Business

Strategyzer Innovation

One of the biggest advantages of building a corporate startup is having access to the abundance of resources and technical know-how that a typical startup would not have access to. Yet, we often see companies do not have a clear policy for how innovation teams can leverage key assets within the core business.

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Exago partners with Inovatie to maximise innovation results

Exago

Exago is proud to announce a new partnership with Inovatie in its efforts to speed up and streamline innovation management for businesses and organisations. The post Exago partners with Inovatie to maximise innovation results appeared first on Exago.

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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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How Consulting Will Likely Change Because of the Pandemic

Leapfrogging

The consulting industry was already being disrupted before the coronavirus. Now the disruption is accelerating. If you work with consultants or have your own consultancy, take note: Things are changing, fast. Right around the corner are threats or opportunities, depending on how you respond. I’ve already written about how the management-consulting industry is being disrupted by various trends like emerging technologies, the commodification of knowledge, and outdated business models.

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Innovation Mentoring vs. Innovation Coaching: Which Do You Need?

Phil McKinney

Mentoring is certainly not a new concept. In fact, the name comes from a character named “Mentor” in Homer's Odyssey. He was a trusted advisor to Odysseus' son. Even though its roots run back thousands of years, however, the recent growth of social learning has given rise to a boom in mentoring and coaching programs. […].

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Five Aspects of Innovation Governance

InnovationManagement

The leverage point is to let innovation shine via effective governance discipline, but not adding too much complexity. In this article, we'll look at what innovation governance is, and practices to help you manage a successful innovation program. The post Five Aspects of Innovation Governance appeared first on InnovationManagement.

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How Covid-19 Has Unmasked Us

Digital Tonto

We don’t have to be victims of our failed choices. We can learn to make better ones. We are responsible for the choices we make. Now is the time to shoot for the moon (and Mars), not to grade. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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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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How is Hiring Changing in 2020 for Innovation and Transformation Jobs?

Innovation Leader

Are you employed, but wondering what opportunities are out there for your next role? Unemployed, and actively looking? Nada Usina of Russell Reynolds Associates explains how applicants can stand out in 2020 in this video replay from our One Quick Thing series.

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7 Steps to Prepare Your Business Model for Post-COVID-19

The BMI Lab Blog

Uncertainty and risk will remain high. How can we deal with these difficulties? COVID-19 has influenced many industries and companies. Together with our customers, we discussed an approach to tackle this uncertainty. The key idea behind it is to make yourself familiar with several possibilities, for what the future might look like. What would this mean for your business model, and what it means with regard to identifying new business opportunities.

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Five Theses on Creativity

Rmukesh Gupta

I recently read an op-ed post by Eric Kaplan for The New York Times titled “ Five Theses on Creativity ” which made me a bit curious. Isn’t that what op-ed pieces are supposed to do? Well, if yes, then this one did its job for me. In the post , Eric shares the following five theses on creativity: 1. Creativity makes something new 2. Creativity hides itself 3.

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How to measure innovation?

Idea Drop

How to measure innovation is a question that continues to perplex executives from across the business world. It’s a simple enough question, but the answer is far from straightforward. We live in a data-driven era where focus on tangible metrics is imperative to establishing successful initiatives and processes. The importance of measuring these initiatives and […].

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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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Thinking with Portals

Wellspring

Organized workflow management can make or break an office. As soon as a staff member logs into Sophia, they play a role in enabling your team to develop and grow a robust portfolio of technologies and IP. How can you support this process as a system administrator?

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Why Innovation Is Booming and Always Has Amid Crises

Stephen Shapiro

Disasters and crises have lead to some of our best innovations–just look at the history behind ATMs… We often hear the expression “Build it and they will come.” With innovation , a more accurate statement is “Eliminate a pain and they will come.” The ultimate success of the automatic teller machine (ATM) is a great example of this.

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Why smart leaders are building innovation maturity NOW!

Cris Beswick

In the middle of any crisis, the leadership dilemma is always how to continue shaping the future while balancing the short-term need to navigate the current storm. The crash of 2008 was the last catalyst for step-change. Although it can’t be compared in the same light, we think the current COVID-19 pandemic will be the … Continued. The post Why smart leaders are building innovation maturity NOW!

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How Data Analytics Can Help Improve The Accuracy Of Financial Reporting

Acuvate

How Data Analytics Can Help Improve The Accuracy Of Financial Reporting According to PwC, traditional financial reporting methods have become time-consuming and cumbersome as they typically involve analyzing an organization’s hundreds and thousands of transactions, individually, to form conclusions. However, with data analytics, auditors are now able to streamline the analysis of an organization’s massive […].

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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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Announcing the COVID-19 Research Collaborative

Wellspring

Wellspring is pleased to announce the public availability of a free community website devoted to pooling worldwide research and technology efforts in the fight against SARS-CoV-2, also known as the novel coronavirus or COVID-19.

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Is Your CEO Like Elon Musk?

helloFUTURE

I mentioned in a previous post that I had ordered a Cybertruck – mostly because its a very cool, futuristic design (something I’ve been waiting for from the auto industry for years). It was fascinating to watch the launch event after the fact on YouTube, and the infamous “bullet-proof glass” flub. They drove the awesome… The post Is Your CEO Like Elon Musk?

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Highlights from May on Pivoting ? and Planning for a Reopening

Innovation Leader

We’ve gathered the best pieces of advice on planning for a better future post-COVID from our live show, and other online coverage, to help you continue innovating this June.

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Continuous Improvement & Employee Empowerment at The Standard Group

Kainexus

The Standard Group is a print management and marketing logistics company based in Reading, Pennsylvania. They specialize in everything from marketing management and direct mail to commercial printing, warehousing and fulfillment, and promotional products. The team at Standard Group has been using KaiNexus to spread their improvement culture since 2017, when Nick Shonsky, their Director of Continuous Improvement, learned about our software from a friend using KaiNexus at another company.

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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.