Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

We all value those times when we can slip away from our desk, from the computer or phone and just simply step outside. Some do this because of a necessity of topping up their nicotine levels or finding a few moments for having a chat, others just simply want to step away, relax a little and freshen up. Another reason to get out of the office is when it comes to thinking differently within the business, going out to seek out different, often radically new ideas.

Industry 215

Industry Trends LEAN Change 215

Exago

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

When targeting participants for your open innovation programme, consider suppliers, customers and universities. Yet, don’t forget your most valuable asset. The post Never forget your most valuable innovation asset appeared first on www.exago.com.

Open Innovation 149

Open Innovation Innovation Engagement 149

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

We all value those times when we can slip away from our desk, from the computer or phone and just simply step outside. Some do this because of a necessity of topping up their nicotine levels or finding a few moments for having a chat, others just simply to step away, relax a little and freshen up. Another reason to get out of the office is when it comes to thinking differently within the business, going out to seek out different, often radically new ideas.

Industry 177

Industry Trends LEAN Change 177

Daniel Burrus

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

There is no shortage of buzzwords around meeting rooms or office water coolers such as the Internet of Things, wearable tech or big data. The one phrase that most people choose to ignore is technological unemployment. Ignoring its existence could be the difference between your remaining relevant in the 21st-century digital economy or not. . Gartner famously predicted five billion people and 21 billion things will be connected to the Internet by 2020.

Technology 78

Technology Change Artificial Inteligence Internet of things 78

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.

Data

BrainZooming

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

As we mentioned, business people are expending considerable energy preparing for strategy planning meetings. That is evidenced by our web traffic as searches for effective strategic planning exercises and effective strategy meetings jump. Invariably, executives are seeking information on strategic thinking exercises suited to making strategic planning participants more effective and successful.

Exercises 78

Exercises Strategic Thinking Video Meeting 78

Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The first time I was advocating the idea of a dual innovation approach, here also referred to as organizational ambidexterity, is now more than 5 years ago. At this time it became pretty obvious to me that this concept – academically worn-out but deficiently or not at all put into practice in most organizations – would be of increasing importance.

Innovation 66

Innovation Disruption Design Innovation Management 66

Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

As the summer of 2016 draws to a close after Labor Day weekend, I’d like to reflect back on an amazing summer nearly 90 years ago. Bill Bryson’s One Summer: America, 1927 takes a whirlwind tour through a series of major events that occurred in the summer of 1927 which saw events ranging from Charles.

Innovation 61

Innovation 61

Innovation Leader

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Can Houghton Mifflin Harcourt remake itself into a digital platform, distributing content, software, and cloud-based services to schools?

Software 40

Software 40