Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 1, 2023

During May and June 2023, I worked through and concluded my thinking on why we needed to change our Innovation approach from far to often a linear one, and consider a new, more up-to-date, and dynamic solution for managing innovation, one that recognises the non-linear nature of so much of our undertakings today in innovation, from discovery to commercialisation.

Software Review 246

Software Review Software Innovation Design 246

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 1, 2023

As companies learn to use generative AI to create value, there’s a risk that they take the wrong approach when applying the technology to the customer experience. In fact, research shows AI can help boost customer satisfaction when it’s used to offer customers more personalized solutions or to help human employees provide better service than they would without the technological assist.

Generative AI 98

Generative AI Technology Industry Learning 98

Flying Fish Lab

AUGUST 1, 2023

At Flying Fish Lab, we offer a unique approach called Controlled Disruption to help businesses grow. Controlled Disruption is unique in its ability to overlay Intelligent Naivety onto your Category Expertise. It is a proactive and essential strategy in today’s ever-changing consumer and customer landscape. By adopting this approach. you can gain advantages that significantly enhance your prospects for sustained growth and prosperity in the long run.

Disruption 98

Disruption Change Agile Competition 98

Christensen Institute

AUGUST 1, 2023

Mercosur, the South American Common Market founded by Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, was supposed to reduce barriers to trade, create a customs union with common policies, and foster economic integration among its members. Unfortunately, Mercosur hasn’t lived up to its hype. “Three decades after its creation, Mercosur, the so-called South American Common Market, is still groping for its identity and purpose,” is how Eduardo Porter put it in his Bloomberg article.

Marketing 96

Marketing How To Policies Analysis 96

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.

Data

Innovation Excellence

AUGUST 1, 2023

GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton “Leader” is a word that gets thrown around A LOT. Senior Management Teams are now Senior Leadership Teams. Business schools no longer train managers. They “educate leaders.

Management 84

Management Leadership Training Innovation 84

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 1, 2023

Pan-African health care company mPharma aims to transform community pharmacies into health care centers across the continent.

Company 88

Company Entrepreneurship Strategy Strategy 88

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 1, 2023

A conversation with HBS professor Willy Shih about a new era of industrial policy.

Policies 83

Policies Company Industry 83

Entrepreneur - Innovation

AUGUST 1, 2023

With mobile gaming revolutionizing product placement and brand awareness, one surprising demographic is leading the charge.

Industry 74

Industry Marketing 74

Yet2

AUGUST 1, 2023

Welcome to “31 Days of Open Innovation”! Get ready for an exciting journey as we showcase a collection of incredible products that owe their existence to the power of open innovation. Each day, we’ll unveil a new example of how collaboration, creativity, and shared knowledge have led to groundbreaking inventions that have shaped our lives.

Open Innovation 52

Open Innovation Innovation Collaboration Creativity 52

Sopheon

AUGUST 1, 2023

We ’ve talked quite a bit lately about how InnovationOps—an approach that brings together an organization’s people, processes and the innovation jobs they d o —helps to make innovation a predictable and repeatable exercise. It removes silos and encourages collaboration as everyone deprioritizes departmental and team goals for overarching organizational goals.

Exercises 52

Exercises Collaboration Management Innovation 52

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

Carla Johnson

AUGUST 1, 2023

August 1, 2023 Ever feel like you’re stuck in a rut and getting nowhere fast? Everyone’s been there. But in a world that’s spinning faster than a DJ at the disco, innovation isn’t just “nice to have”. It’s a must. And leading the way towards original thinking are innovation speakers.

Innovation 49

Innovation 49

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 1, 2023

The pandemic undoubtedly changed how marketers approach channel strategy, and there is no single route to success. With more channels than ever, marketers need to map which channels add clear value and forget the rest. It can be tempting to enter a channel because your competitors are there. But with limited customer time and attention, marketers must strategically determine in which channels they can have the greatest impact.

Marketing 71

Marketing Change Survey Analysis 71