HYPE Innovation

OCTOBER 19, 2023

No matter the industry, the co-creation of value is a hot topic. Marketing specialists swear by it, manufacturers and service providers try to integrate it into their innovation practices, and researchers study it. Value co-creation happens within networks and enables individuals, groups, and organizations to connect, collaborate, solve problems, and satisfy heterogeneous needs and expectations together.

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Innovation Processes Study Collaboration Groups 147

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 19, 2023

As a society, we are gradually beginning to reframe the midlife crisis — and indeed any life transition — as a period of transformation and rebirth. Crisis then becomes chrysalis, where the best is yet to come. Applying this lens to our careers can yield insights and new opportunities, especially when the world seems upside-down. The ability to see unexpected and unwanted change from a place of hope rather than fear, and as an opportunity to learn and grow rather than to resist or deny, is calle

Generative AI 125

Generative AI Policies Change Learning 125

Ecosystems4Innovating

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In any connected innovation ecosystem, l see four main components that must be explored, connected and built out. These are connecting value creation, knowledge transfer, co-creation and competitive positioning. Recognizing these as interconnected builds on the core of what we already have; we make our innovation activities more dynamic and integrated, looking to provide further impact.

Competition 111

Competition Collaboration Innovation Strategy 111

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Managing extended R&D projects comes with its unique challenges, with even the popular agile method struggling in such contexts. Drawing from a recent significant build at Lattice, an HR software startup, three key factors emerge as essential for success in managing large projects. First, securing executive commitment ensures risk acceptance and a flexible budgeting approach.

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Project Management Agile Software 119

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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Innovation Excellence

OCTOBER 19, 2023

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken I was asked the same question three times in the last week: “What is the biggest opportunity in customer service?” If you had asked me this question a month ago – or asked it a month from now – there could be a different answer.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It can be disconcerting to feel that your intuition isn’t working the way it should. What happens when, as a leader, you feel your intuition is suddenly failing you? In this article, the authors outline five strategies to help you get back in touch with your gut instinct: 1) Lean on your team. 2) Create space in your day to be quiet and reflect. 3) Stop multitasking. 4) Practice small decisions. 5) Don’t worry about perfection.

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LEAN Strategy Strategy Leadership 115

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Selling original or quirky products is often an uphill battle. But research that involved an analysis of quirky products sold by some 7,000 craft entrepreneurs on Etsy suggests that effective storytelling that helps people relate to such offerings can turn them into successes. This article shares three storytelling techniques that work.

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Analysis Marketing Entrepreneurship 93

Planview

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In the pursuit of successful digital transformation, many businesses have faced challenges stemming from fragmented data repositories and the implementation of multiple systems of record to accommodate evolving business demands. The journey towards digital transformation is inherently complex, often surpassing the intricacies of conventional change initiatives.

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Data Agile Tools Software 64

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 19, 2023

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Marketing 90

ITONICS

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Good innovation governance is the grease that keeps the engine of innovation running smoothly. It ensures accountability, transparency, engagement, and continuity in innovation. It’s what ensures effective orchestration of the various stages of innovation, streamlining and amplifying the impact of strategic foresight, idea management, and innovation portfolio management.

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Idea Management Innovation Engagement Management 36

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

Planview

OCTOBER 19, 2023

“To serve citizens well, governments will need to be more integrated. Breaking down silos and seamlessly connecting and streamlining data and process flows are integral to finding new solutions, enhancing security, and creating personalized and engaging citizen experiences.” William Eggers, Mike Turley, Government Trends 2020, Deloitte Insights, 2019 As the digital-first world further intensifies the urgent need for faster IT modernization across the U.S. federal government, IT and program lea

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