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5 Questions to Get Your Project Team on the Same Page

Harvard Business Review

Projects are unique, temporary, and dynamic. At the beginning of a project, you can be proactive as you plan, schedule, source, and staff. But the process will invariably shift and become more reactive as you respond to challenges along the way. Project success ultimately depends on maintaining project team alignment from inception to completion. That can only happen when a project manager consistently realigns the team throughout the project.

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BIG Ideas: How ICL Built a Billion Dollar Innovation Accelerator

Qmarkets

ICL’s story begins at the lowest point on earth. Nearly a century ago, a Siberian adventurer, engineer, and businessman named Moshe Novomeysky secured permission to establish a mining facility in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea. Over the years that followed, this venture would overcome significant obstacles and make countless breakthroughs on its journey to becoming the global innovation powerhouse known nowadays as ICL.

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Is Your Job AI Resilient?

Harvard Business Review

Leading Wall Street research firm Evercore ISI, in collaboration with venture studio Visionary Future, embarked on a comprehensive study to understand the profound effects of Generative AI on businesses, the broader economy, and its integration into future workforces. They conducted an in-depth analysis of over 160 million jobs in order to produce analytical insight to help leaders navigate this change.

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Four Ways to Build Inclusive Teams

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from David Burkus At the core of teamwork is the need to solve problems. And when generating solutions, the more diverse a team you have, the more ideas you can generate. Sort of. The rationale behind diversity being a strength on teams is solid.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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How to Bring an Outside CEO into the Family Business

Harvard Business Review

One of the challenges for a family-owned business is the transition to a non-family member as CEO — a transition most multigenerational businesses eventually face. Onboarding the new CEO is one piece of this challenge. To help make the onboarding successful, use a five-step process, consisting of one-month stages: learn, listen, observe, own, and evaluate.

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Breaking Free from the Competitive Cycle: The Role of Creativity

Daniel Burrus

Creativity is a highly applicable character trait of those who find success and significance in the business world. In light of this observation, the question of whether creativity can be taught naturally arises. While it’s true that, with sufficient determination, individuals can learn almost anything, teaching your team to think creatively in any industry is contingent upon the approach.

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Understanding Corporate Partnering with Immanuel Nama

Viima

We've returned with yet another Innovation Room Podcast episode. In this conversation, I was joined by Immanuel Nama to chat about corporate partnering, what it is, and how to do it right. Immanuel is an Innovation consultant at HYPE Innovation where he focuses on startups and partnering, and he is responsible for the scouting side of the process. With a keen eye for emerging trends, he has had the privilege of spearheading HYPE’s efforts to identify and collaborate with some of the most promisi

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How to Disagree with Your Boss

Harvard Business Review

While just agreeing feels easier, it’s not always the best decision to make.

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How to Unlock the Human Side of Digital Transformation

Moves the Needle

Digital transformation has created a seismic shift that has reshaped industries, disrupted traditional business models, and left no corner of the world untouched. Imagine it as a colossal tsunami, rolling over everything in its path, reshaping the way we live and work. But, as with any wave, the real power lies beneath the surface. The Global Impact of Digital Transformation In recent years, we’ve witnessed a series of transformative events — a global pandemic, remote work becoming the norm, cyb

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The Strategy Mistake Too Many Startups Make

Harvard Business Review

Before focusing on customer acquisition, focus on product development.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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How Do I Bounce Back After My First Layoff?

Harvard Business Review

Take some time to process. Then start planning your next moves.