Cris Beswick

MAY 8, 2024

Innovation has often been treated as a cyclical phenomenon, eagerly embraced during prosperous times and relegated to the sidelines during economic downturns. More than 70% of senior executives regularly acknowledge that innovation will be among their companies’ top three growth drivers in the next three to five years.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

Introduction to High Performance Leadership Teams Defining High Performance Leadership Teams High performance leadership teams are those that not only achieve outstanding results but also sustain these levels of success over time. It’s the bedrock upon which innovative and collaborative teams are built.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 12, 2023

To enhance their effectiveness in this arena, they must become more curious to develop the innovations we require, as well as more eager to adapt their behaviors accordingly. Today’s aging leadership structures can hinder this.

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Innovation Excellence

APRIL 15, 2024

GUEST POST from Greg Satell One of the most rewarding things about writing my book Mapping Innovation was talking to the innovators themselves. All of them were prominent (one recently won the Nobel Prize), but I found them to be the among the kindest and most generous people you can imagine, nothing like the difficult […]

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This blend of personal and social competencies forms the bedrock of effective leadership, directly impacting a leader’s ability to navigate the complexities of the workplace. For more on how these components play out in practice, see our article on emotional intelligence in leadership.

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Viima

OCTOBER 30, 2020

When we think of a business having a competitive advantage, we still tend to think of traditional economic moats such as a low-cost structure, economies of scale, or perhaps a more intangible moat like a strong brand. You need the ability to adapt to change, and innovate, faster. It’s simple, really.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Importance of Fostering Innovation in Leadership Defining Innovation Culture An innovation culture refers to the values, behaviors, and norms that ensure an organization not only generates new ideas but also executes them to achieve positive outcomes.

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Cris Beswick

MARCH 14, 2024

In today’s business landscape, characterised by rapid technological change, evolving customer expectations, and non-traditional competitors, building the organisation-wide capability to innovate continuously is more vital than ever. At its core, Innovation is about identifying and creatively solving problems to deliver new value.

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Innov8rs

JANUARY 16, 2023

If we are to discover a prosperous future path, innovation is no longer optional. With a potential recession in sight and inflation, layoffs, and other geopolitical issues challenging the ability to protect traditional forms of competitive advantage, innovation is our only option. Innovation pays your pension”.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

The Imperative of Culture Change Understanding the Stakes: Innovation and Business Growth Culture change within an organization is not just about altering the workplace environment; it is a strategic imperative. Innovation is not simply about new ideas; it’s about transforming those ideas into value-creating strategies.

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CMOE

MAY 19, 2022

You can’t have strategy without leadership. Ultimately, strategic leadership is what makes the difference between success or failure. Why Does Strategic Leadership Matter? Remember: thinking, planning, and acting strategically should never be viewed as the sole responsibility of senior leadership.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Dual Paths of Leadership: Immediate Gratification vs. Long-term Growth In the arena of leadership, two divergent paths often present themselves: one focused on immediate gratification and the other on long-term growth. Choosing growth over immediate gains leads to a sense of multidimensional fulfillment.

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Phil McKinney

JULY 31, 2023

In the 21st Century, the leadership landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. The need for change is more pertinent now than ever before, as traditional leadership models prove insufficient in addressing the complexities of our modern world. It is what some are calling collective leadership.

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CMOE

OCTOBER 28, 2022

When less than half of all team members consider their organization’s leadership practices to be highly effective, leaders at every level of every organization must examine their current leadership behaviors and create a flexible approach to leadership that will have the right impact on today’s teams and team members.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 15, 2024

I have published this pitch on both of my primary sites, discussing innovation, business, and ecosystems, as they both provide a combination effect for understanding this framework. The foundational layer focused on fostering open collaboration, co-creation and shared challenges to drive continuous innovation and creativity.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

Understanding Strategic Thinking for Executives Strategic thinking is a critical component of successful leadership, particularly for senior executives who chart the course of their organizations. With the right support and resources, you can overcome these hurdles and cultivate a more strategic approach to leadership.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

Understanding Strategic Thinking for Executives Strategic thinking is a critical component of successful leadership, particularly for senior executives who chart the course of their organizations. With the right support and resources, you can overcome these hurdles and cultivate a more strategic approach to leadership.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Blending Metrics and Empathy with Design Thinking: The New Paradigm in Leadership The contemporary leadership environment requires a meticulous balance between quantitative evaluations and genuine human connection. With Design Thinking as the tool, a new paradigm is set to emerge, merging metrics-driven and empathy-driven leadership.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 1, 2022

The Executive Innovation Work Mat as a compelling business case. After a series of conversations around the Executive Innovation work mat, Jeffrey Phillips and I decided there was a need to add one more to the series, one that makes the business case for the work mat, one that is more from the leaders perspective.

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Jeffrey Phillips

JANUARY 14, 2021

I've been asked several times lately to write about, or perhaps more specifically, to opine about, innovation strategy. If you are a somewhat regular reader of this blog or my work generally, you may know that I think talking about innovation strategy conflates two very important ideas that are related but not the same thing.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

Introduction to Experiential Intelligence in Executive Teams Understanding Experiential Intelligence In today’s competitive business landscape, it’s important to recognize that the traditional metrics of intelligence such as IQ or even EQ (Emotional Intelligence) are no longer sufficient on their own.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

Unleashing Innovation with the Best Keynote Speakers Importance of Keynote Speakers in Corporate Events Keynote speakers play a pivotal role in corporate events, as they have the power to set the tone and energize the audience. They bring stories of success and failure that can humanize the innovation process and make it more relatable.

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Innov8rs

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Innov8rs | Crises stifle innovation. Research by McKinsey and others shows that organizations that focus on innovation during crises outperform the market average. However, recent financial pressures have caused many organizations to make suboptimal decisions from an innovation perspective. Nothing could be more wrong than this.

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Idea to Value

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In recent years, more and more companies have realized the need for innovation as they’ve seen businesses all around them, and perhaps even their own business, being disrupted. According to McKinsey research , 96% of executives have made innovation a strategic priority, yet only 6% are satisfied with their innovation performance.

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Leapfrogging

MAY 8, 2024

Understanding Experiential Intelligence for Leadership Development Experiential Intelligence (XQ) is increasingly recognized as a powerful driver in shaping effective leaders. It combines elements of emotional intelligence, practical wisdom, and the capacity for innovative problem-solving. What is Experiential Intelligence?

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Daniel Burrus

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Why does this happen, and how can you as a leader resist the urge to benchmark against the competition? I have five tips that can put a stop to counterproductive professional benchmarking, but first, understand this: The competition isn’t really competition, as we are all on the same team in one way or another.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Understanding Team Collaboration Collaboration within a team setting is a cornerstone of modern organizational success, driving innovation, problem-solving, and efficiency in today’s complex workplace. Leadership’s Role in Fostering Collaboration Leadership plays a critical role in fostering team collaboration.

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Phil McKinney

MAY 27, 2020

This trend is one driving force behind the proliferation of innovation competitions around the world, but it’s also true that these kinds of competitions aren’t anything new. The concept of gamification is increasingly popular as a means of motivating employees, increasing productivity, and moving ideas forward.

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Jeffrey Phillips

MAY 22, 2017

Dubai is unusual because it combines a number of factors - an energetic leadership, a country and region hungry for growth and transformation, a significant investment pool, and a real "can do" spirit. Now and in the future we need a completely new way of thinking, that frees up and encourages creativity and innovation.

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Innovators Alliance

MAY 22, 2024

Jeremy Robinson, Professional Implementer with EOS Worldwide , the pioneering organization dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and leadership teams with simple, practical tools, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Innovators Alliance , a community fostering innovation and growth among business leaders.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

Introduction to Innovation Keynote Speakers Importance of Keynote Speakers in Corporate Events Keynote speakers play a pivotal role in the success of corporate events. They are the linchpins that can inspire, motivate, and ignite a passion for innovation within your organization.

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Idea to Value

MAY 18, 2020

I recently met with a very successful company that is seen as a highly innovative global pioneer that others in their industry, which is facing many structural headwinds and inevitable changes, look up to. The challenge s of centralized innovation. Let’s look into why that is the case. That, however, is where the problem lies.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

A culture that is adaptable, innovative, and collaborative can better withstand market fluctuations and respond to challenges swiftly and effectively. For strategies on leading this change, delve into lead culture change for greater innovation & business growth and develop executive leadership to drive organizational culture change.

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eZassi

MAY 13, 2024

Amplify Your Innovation Program with AI-Driven Technology Discovery Today’s highly competitive business climate is fueled by the ability to innovate and ride the cutting edge of technology. AI-driven technology discovery revolutionizes the way organizations approach innovation management, creating competitive advantage.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

I have been struggling for quite some time with innovation’s increasing difficulties in influencing growth and achieving real impact. I see many comments on the failure of innovation, in its inability to be at the core of an organization’s ambitions for growing and changing. ” constrained them.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 7, 2022

I spoke to 11 of the world’s leading female innovation experts to get their definition of “innovation” The variety in their responses may surprise you. In 2016, I wrote the article What is innovation? 15 experts share their innovation definition in order to answer the question of “What is innovation?”

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