Fri.Mar 08, 2024

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Why Adopting GenAI Is So Difficult

Harvard Business Review

More than a year after the launch of ChatGPT, companies are still facing the same question when they first considered the technology: How do they actually go about putting it into business use? Many companies have simply discovered that generative AI tools like LLMs, while impressive, aren’t plug and play. Companies should consider a few suggestions when thinking of whether and how to onboard these tools: 1) choose performance over novelty, 2) combine GenAI with tools like vector databases, 3) n

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I Attended an Ivy League University's Most Popular MBA Leadership Class and Learned How Steve Jobs Became a Better Leader in 10 Minutes

Entrepreneur - Innovation

Hitendra Wadhwa teaches Columbia University's most popular MBA leadership and success course. In one session, he shared how Steve Jobs became a better leader.

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To Decide Where to Grow Next, Pinpoint What Makes Your Company Different

Harvard Business Review

In the ever-changing world of corporate growth, the mastery of ‘strategic clarity’ has become a pivotal element for success. Companies like Costco, Salesforce, Amazon, and Patagonia demonstrate the power of understanding and capitalizing on unique market differentiators. Strategic clarity is more than operational proficiency; it’s about deeply recognizing a company’s distinctive strengths and aligning every operation with this core identity.

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4 Questions Worth Asking on International Women’s Day

Planview

Nearly 115 years ago, Clara Zetkin set a vision: that every country, every year, would celebrate women on the same day. The group that Zetkin rallied in Copenhagen then — about 100 passionate women from 17 countries — has grown exponentially. In fact, International Women’s Day (IWD) is now an official holiday in more than 25 countries, with thousands of marches, debates, concerts, and talks taking place each year.

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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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When a New Boss Makes You Hate a Job You Once Loved

Harvard Business Review

You’ve worked at your company for years and always loved your job. But everything changes when a new boss steps in. Feeling annoyed about having to prove yourself again is understandable, but it’s important to move past your resentment. In this article, the author outlines strategies to help you get back on track and regain your sense of accomplishment.

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How to Tell if You Are Trusted

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski When you have trust, people tell you the truth. — When you don’t have trust, people tell you what you want to hear. When you have trust, people tell you when others tell you what you want to hear.

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How is AI transforming operations and business models?

The BMI Lab Blog

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer across industries, transforming how businesses operate. Let's delve into the numerous ways AI is reshaping business models and operations, helping organisations stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Enhanced data analytics by AI AI's role in data analytics marks a monumental shift towards handling vast datasets with precision.

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Proving the Value of Innovation: How Innovation Departments Measure Their Impact

Innov8rs

Innov8rs | Companies are increasingly focusing on quantifying the return on investment (ROI) of their innovation initiatives. In an environment where results and returns are closely scrutinized, as innovation teams we must navigate the delicate balance between pursuing long-term, transformative initiatives and delivering short-term wins that affirm their contribution to the organization's goals During a recent Innov8rs Learning Lab , Megan Kennedy, Head of Learning at Kromatic had a conversation

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Registration is Open for This Year’s Fresh Thinking. Shared ’24. on April 18, 2024.

Innovators Alliance

Along with the warmer days and daylight ‘spring forward’ this year’s Fresh Thinking. Shared. event will happen in just a few weeks. This year’s theme – Powering Your People – promises to deliver a lively line up of keynotes, breakout sessions, and panel discussions, with innovation at the very heart of it all. This year – complimentary access to the morning session for friends, and special guests of Innovators Alliance members.

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Thought Leader and Influencer Interview with Dr. Cynthia Young, Founder & CEO, CJ Young Consulting

Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

At a Glance Dr. Cynthia Young, Founder & CEO, CJ Young Consulting Focus Areas: Project Management, Management, Business Continuity Thinkers360 In-Depth Profile & Portfolio: Dr. Cynthia Young Social Media: LinkedIn | X | Instagram Book: The Knowledge Management Memory Jogger Highlighted Content : Knowledge-Centric Culture and Lean Success , Encourage Tacit Knowledge Sharing in Industrial Organizations Thinkers360 Leaderboards: Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Careers 20

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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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Scaling Innovation: How Enterprise Companies Can Reach their Potential with Innovation Management Software

Qmarkets

Embracing change and fostering innovation are essential for companies aiming to thrive in today’s market. The concept of ‘scaling innovation’ has become a crucial strategy for organizations looking to transform occasional successes into a consistent, organization-wide capability. This article examines the critical role innovation management software plays in enabling enterprises to not only champion innovation but also to expand these efforts comprehensively across the entire b

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From Data to Dollars: How AI Monitoring Speeds Up Time to Revenue

ITONICS

For innovation, technology, and R&D decision-makers, the ability to translate data into actionable insights and, ultimately, revenue is paramount. This is where AI insight detection emerges as a game-changer, revolutionizing the approach to decision-making and accelerating time to revenue.

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