Kainexus
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Organizations turn to cross-functional teams for a variety of reasons. Almost everyone can agree that this type of collaboration is essential for innovation and business performance. By breaking down organizational silos, teams can pursue a goal more efficiently. Here are 11 reasons why you should use cross-functional teams. 1. Innovation. Fresh perspectives can lead to “ah-ha” moments and truly innovative ideas for improvement.
IdeaScale
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Advanced Programming Interfaces are the standard for creating and connecting applications. Think of them as software blocks that can be rearranged as needed to generate new value. Because of this, APIs should be a part of every innovation strategy. They allow applications, systems, and devices to communicate by sharing data. This occurs regardless of the … Continued.
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The Human Factor
OCTOBER 8, 2020
source. We live in a world where everything is done online which means that employers are now looking to recruit those with a host of digital skills. If you are looking for a role in digital marketing or not, it is very important to have good IT skills as a lot of businesses will be expecting you to have these regardless of the role that you are taking on.
Paul Hobcraft
OCTOBER 5, 2020
We first need to recognize that there are twin forces at work, feeding off each other. We are facing greater disruption and an increasing innovation pace. These twin forces are constantly seeking out for combining, relentlessly adding the new shape to our future. We are caught up in a very revolutionary period. The prospect of new innovation potential will eventually work through into the world of Industry 4.0 as a major game-changer “.
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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?
Idea to Value
OCTOBER 8, 2020
In today’s episode of the Idea to Value podcast, we speak with the creator of the Bose Noise-cancelling headphones, John Carter. We discuss how challenging it is to develop completely new technology, the difficulty in describing its value and marketing it, and getting buy in for innovation processes in your company. Topics covered in today’s episode: 00:01:00 – John’s background and journey with Dr Bose. 00:03:00 – The history of the noise-cancelling headphones actu
IdeaScale
OCTOBER 6, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the business landscape, possibly forever. Many employees are forced to work from home, engage with customers via the internet, and make all sales from afar. A strong company culture leads to success. It even makes your organization stand out to job seekers who want to work for notable companies with stellar reputations. … Continued.
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Board of Innovation
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Why you need to digitally validate the desirability and viability of your new product or service. (incl: a downloadable sample experimentation plan). The post Digital validation: a crucial part of rapid testing in business design appeared first on Board of Innovation.
InnovationManagement
OCTOBER 6, 2020
One of the most significant ways the COVID pandemic impacted work has been to get much more of it done from home. Subscriptions to extra bandwidth and virtual meeting platforms skyrocketed. People’s imaginations and their capacity to make new things happen and change their work habits accelerated overnight. The post Have You Done Your Homework? Aspirations, Blessings and Curses of Working Remotely appeared first on InnovationManagement.
IdeaScale
OCTOBER 7, 2020
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, has already changed the course of history. DARPA was where the internet, the graphical user interface, the voice assistant, and GPS were pioneered, changing how we work, play, and live. Here’s what we can all learn from DARPA’s approach to innovation management and product design strategy.
Tullio Siragusa
OCTOBER 5, 2020
How to Turn Unfortunate Circumstances Into Opportunities. This year has been tough on everyone around the world. People have suffered losses, both physical and financial. Many people have seen unfortunate circumstances in their lives with things spiraling out of their control. One might have been struck with an illness, or lost their jobs, or lost someone close to them.
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.
Board of Innovation
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Focusing your business model on sustainability or the circular economy should not necessarily mean making your venture non-profit. To get you started, we have listed several monetization techniques used by different businesses. The post Business Models explained: How sustainability-focused start-ups make money appeared first on Board of Innovation.
Entrepreneur - Innovation
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Innovation is crucial for any company to survive and grow in the near and long term. By tweaking a few parts of their overall strategy, companies can optimize innovation and position themselves for market disruption.
Collectivecamp
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Falling into the trap of what Steve Blank calls ‘innovation theatre’ and applying band-aid solutions usually leads to frustration and waste. Here are some of the most common forms of corporate innovation theatre that your company is probably singing and dancing about.
Innovation Leader
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Hugh Molotsi, CEO of Ujama, shares how the shift to remote work may shape the future of the C-Suite. He also tackles two challenges of remote work: team building and serendipitous discovery.
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Board of Innovation
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Product re-use models are on the rise in the circular economy. Check out how big brands like Ikea, Zalando, and H&M are putting in the effort. The post Big Brands, Big (Circular) Bang? appeared first on Board of Innovation.
Articles from GroundControl
OCTOBER 7, 2020
The reason why major companies fail to innovate isn’t caused by a lack of willingness to do so. Rather, the problem is that they’re too late in recognizing opportunities (and threats) because they’re too focused on sustaining their core business. History has proven that the best moment to search for innovation is when a product […]. The post 6 Major companies that failed to innovate in time appeared first on GroundControl.
Innovators Alliance
OCTOBER 7, 2020
An important decision you make as a business leader is selecting who you appoint in managerial roles. Your managers are a central part of your leadership team and their performance will have a direct impact on the value of your business. Ensuring that they become effective leaders will lead to higher employee engagement, productivity, and profitability.
Kainexus
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Many employers put off hiring over the summer, hoping that the COVID-19 situation would improve, and office life would return to normal soon. Well, now that it's October and there still is no end in sight, more organizations are deciding to resume hiring even though everyone is still working remotely. The transition to remote work has been tough enough on its own, but bringing on a new hire, getting them trained and acclimated to the culture without ever meeting them in person is a big ask.
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
InnovationManagement
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Crowdsourcing ideas has a number of different virtues: from improving the likelihood that you’ll source disruptive ideas to lowering the overall program costs of running an innovation program… but there are some other cultural benefits to a crowdsourced innovation program. The post The Hidden Culture Benefits of Crowdsourced Innovation appeared first on InnovationManagement.
BMNT
OCTOBER 5, 2020
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Innovation Leader
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Matthew Hulett, President of Language at the company, discusses how Rosetta Stone pivoted from a physical product to a subscription service…
Strategos
OCTOBER 5, 2020
While COVID-19 is still impacting our society, the consequences for our economy are starting to become more visible. Not all companies will be able to survive, but history shows that those who come out winning started preparing for recovery earlier than their competitors. Other businesses started during times of crisis. Those who haven’t prepared may survive the downturn but find themselves overtaken by their competitors as recovery gets underway.
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.
Innovation 360 Group
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Meet the theologist, trained to be a priest, saddled to be the digital transformer creating interlinked regional.
Entrepreneur - Innovation
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Miso Robotics aims to change the way commercial kitchens operate.
ImagineNation
OCTOBER 4, 2020
A recent article by McKinsey and Co “COVID-19: Implications for business” describes a paradoxical dilemma for managers: the need to process both the rapid changes in AI, digitization, automation, and the uncertainty of the Covid-19 crisis. Both of these are causing disruptive and unpredictable workforce changes, the need for new working practices, and a different set of mindsets and behaviours founded in cultivating an independent will, mental toughness, and emotional agility.
The Human Factor
OCTOBER 9, 2020
source. Today’s uncertain and volatile business landscape calls for new ways of thinking and working. So why do most companies attempt to solve problems and manage massive change in the wrong manner? A lot of it has to do with the way the human brain works. Our brains love certainty and predictability. So when faced with difficult business challenges, we tend to fall back on standard ways of thinking.
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.
Stephen Shapiro
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Innovation does not need to be new or original. It just needs to be valuable… One of my favorite quotes comes from Mark Twain : “There is no such thing as a new idea. It is impossible. We simply take a lot of old ideas and put them into a sort of mental kaleidoscope. We give them a turn and they make new and curious combinations. We keep on turning and making new combinations indefinitely; but they are the same old pieces of colored glass that have been in use through all the ages.&
CMOE
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Anyone who’s ever run a business knows that contentment with the status quo is an invitation to disaster. Human beings may not always like change, but they need it. Stagnation is not just boring, it’s dangerous. The same is true of your company. To perform optimally, a business must grow and evolve—meaning that your employees must grow and evolve as well.
Daniel Burrus
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Every industry has products or services that are commodities. From food and beverage items to household products and daily services, commodities are everywhere and make bottom-line profits harder and harder to attain due to the fact that consumers tend to view commoditized products or services with an attitude of ambivalence. This is because, in the customers’ minds, the product or service fulfills the same need regardless of what business or organization delivers it, so paying extra for said pr
Innovation Leader
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Three startups — Rugged 3D, Spaces & Liteboxer — demo their offerings, ranging from durable 3D printing solutions, virtual meeting rooms, and at-home workout equipment.
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