Thu.Jul 27, 2023

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Closing the Innovation Divide: Breaking Down Barriers for Underdeveloped Economies

Phil McKinney

As someone who values innovation and all its benefits, I sometimes wonder why underdeveloped economies don't seem to benefit from this economy as much as they should. Innovation is a win-win model, unlike other parts of the economy that are win-lose, such as natural resources (copper, lithium, coal, oil, etc.). There is no scarcity model to ideas; anyone can invent and create.

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Planning fallacy: Why we are so bad at predicting how long something will take

Idea to Value

The Sydney Opera house is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. I had the pleasure of living there for a while, and it always took my breath away. But did you know that it is one of the best examples of a project going over time and budget? Construction was originally planned to only cost $7 million and be finished in 1963. It ended up taking more than 10 years longer, and costing over $102 million , around 1,357% over budget.

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Why Companies Can — and Should — Recommit to DEI in the Wake of the SCOTUS Decision

Harvard Business Review

In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ban on affirmative action at colleges and universities, state legislation attaching diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on campus, and more general attacks on DEI, companies are considering whether they need to change their DEI strategies. The short answer is they don’t. But it is a good time to review corporate values, personnel policies, and engage with employees on these issues.

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5 Essential Steps to Drive a Culture of Continuous Improvement

Entrepreneur - Innovation

Discover how to unlock your organization's potential for growth and innovation by fostering a culture of continuous improvement, leading to increased productivity, employee engagement, and long-term success.

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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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Research: Why Employees Accept Lower Pay at Mission-Oriented Companies

Harvard Business Review

Today’s companies are likely to tout how their work benefits human welfare or “makes the world a better place.” Recent research suggests that this may come with a potential financial drawback for workers, as it can inhibit them from negotiating for higher pay. Over five studies, job candidates consistently reported that they worried asking for higher pay from these companies would be seen as greedy or inappropriate.

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The Real Reasons Employees Stay Or Leave

Innovation Excellence

Hint: It’s about more than money GUEST POST from Shep Hyken What if every great employee you (or your company) hired never left? Of course, that’s unrealistic … or is it? Joey Coleman is one of the brightest authors and speakers on the planet.

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Above and Beyond: What Our Clients Have to Say

Yet2

Above and beyond: we were very impressed with the breadth of scouting/landscape performed by yet2 – Carl Littrell, PepsiCo At yet2 , we pride ourselves on delivering world-class technology consulting to our clients. At our core, we are devoted to our clients’ best interests and strive to surprise and delight them. There is no better validation than seeing clients push forward with great opportunities and hearing back about the success they have found.

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Strive for Clarity, Not Cleverness

Stephen Shapiro

We live in a world of clickbait and hyperbole. Although this might catch someone’s initial interest, it may have a negative long-term impact on your customer. Equally, businesses have been told to shoot for creativity, but often this only leads to confusion. I recently had dinner at a restaurant in a boating community. I needed to use the men’s room but couldn’t find it.

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Why Your Large Organization Should Partner with Startups

Collectivecamp

Internal innovation is hard work — almost too hard.The larger an organization is, the more bureaucracy and red tape to cut through.The larger an organization is, the more likely its talent will be predisposed to managing what is now than discovering what is next.As such, internal innovation efforts often consume a lot of time, a lot of money, and don’t often deliver a worthwhile return on investment.What if there was a cheaper, faster, and more effective way to help your organization grow?

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UAE-Based One Moto Secures US$40,000,000 In Lease Financing As It Doubles Down On Leasing Electric Delivery Vehicles

Entrepreneur - Innovation

With a goal to fully decarbonize the last-mile industry, the startup aims to introduce 50,000 electric delivery vehicles in the UAE by 2025.

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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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Are You Looking for a Creative Breakthrough?

Idea Champions

If you are in the process of creating something wonderful and have hit the proverbial wall or simply need a jiggle, jolt, goose, nudge or spark, you have come to the right place. Here! My online Free the Genie service provides aspiring innovators, entrepreneurs, and mavericks with just the right kind of mojo to open up the floodgates of creativity, clarity, and courage.