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What is thinking?

IdeaScale

Stop and think about it. How many times a day do you utter some variation of the word think? For example, “I need to think about it,” or “I’ve thought about it,” or “I’ve been thinking about it.” Now think about this. What is thought? What are you doing when you say you are thinking?

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Innovation on Steroids: Next Generation AI-Powered Phases and Gates

Leapfrogging

The Evolution of Innovation Management Innovation management has undergone significant transformation over the years. From its inception to the current state, the processes governing the development of new products and services have continuously evolved to incorporate new methodologies and technologies. Traditional Phases and Gates Processes Traditionally, the phases and gates model has been a cornerstone in structuring innovation management.

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How People Are Really Using GenAI

Harvard Business Review

There are many use cases for generative AI, spanning a vast number of areas of domestic and work life. Looking through thousands of comments on sites such as Reddit and Quora, the author’s team found that the use of this technology is as wide-ranging as the problems we encounter in our lives. The 100 categories they identified can be divided into six top-level themes, which give an immediate sense of what generative AI is being used for: Technical Assistance & Troubleshooting (23%), Content Crea

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Unleashing the Power of AI in Innovation Management

Leapfrogging

The Intersection of AI and Innovation Management My journey into the realm of innovation management began as I witnessed many clients wrestling with the increasing complexity of developing new products and services. It became evident that traditional methods were no longer sufficient in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Plus, everyone wondered how AI could be leveraged as a source of process innovation in the innovation management process itself.

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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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Overcoming Common Challenges to Disruptive Innovation

Harvard Business Review

While the concepts of disruptive innovation are well established, startups and incumbents alike continue to struggle with becoming disruptors. This article explores four common challenges that trip up efforts and offers strategies for overcoming them.

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Boosting Innovation: Harnessing AI for New Product & Service Development

Leapfrogging

The Intersection of AI and Innovation Management Defining Innovation Management with AI Innovation management refers to the process and activities that organizations use to manage and nurture new ideas into marketable products and services. With the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), this process is undergoing a profound transformation. AI technologies are enabling a more data-driven approach to innovation management, enhancing the ability to predict trends, understand consumer behavio

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When will transforming a school succeed, and when will it fail?

Christensen Institute

In past videos, I’ve made the bold claim that schools can’t transform themselves. But to be more clear on this point, let’s dive deeper. In this video, I’m going to distinguish between what schools can truly change, and what remains beyond their reach. A school’s capabilities come from three things: resources, processes, and priorities.

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Surprising Secrets and Customer Research Revelations

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton Most customer research efforts waste time and money because they don’t produce insights that fuel innovation. Well-meaning business people say they want to “learn what customers want,” yet they ask questions better suited to confirming their own ideas or settling internal debates.

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People Make the Difference: A Day in the Life of Elisabetta, Director of Global Localization 

Planview

In many organizations, there are individuals whose contributions remain largely behind the scenes but are pivotal to a company’s success. One of the many people who fit that description at Planview is Elisabetta, our Director of Global Localization. Elisabetta’s role embodies the essence of “people make the difference.” As the head of a team that helps ensure our words resonate seamlessly with international audiences, Elisabetta brings people together from across the company to achieve one purpo

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Why Physicians Resist Using Algorithm-Based Apps

Harvard Business Review

A limited study of physicians in the United Kingdom’s National Health Service found that they are resistant to using algorithm-based tools, including AI-based applications. The research, which consisted of interviews with 32 physicians, identified four reasons for their reluctance. This article suggests ways their resistance can be overcome.

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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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Practicing Detachment: A Pathway to Fostering Sustainable Growth

Faisal Hoque

Detachment is not about disconnecting from the world; it's about finding inner peace amidst chaos, and embracing change with grace.

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Why Leaders Need to Value Their Retirement-Age Workforce

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with psychologist Ken Dychtwald about an overlooked segment of workers.

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Introducing Connective Intelligence, IA’s new Alliance Sponsor

Innovators Alliance

Innovators Alliance is pleased to share that we have formed a new strategic partnership with Connective Intelligence Inc. – a trusted partner to entrepreneurs for people development and business growth. As a new Alliance Sponsor , Connective Intelligence is excited to share their expertise in three key areas: Organizational Growth and Performance, Talent Recruitment, Engagement & Retention, and Leadership & Team Development Solutions.

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How HSBC Transformed Its Customer Experience - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM HSBC

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor content from HSBC.

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Peak Performance: Continuous Testing & Evaluation of LLM-Based Applications

Speaker: Aarushi Kansal, AI Leader & Author and Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO at Aggregage

Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.