IdeaScale

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In the world of innovation, everyone loves to focus on tech giants like OpenAI, national institutions like the US Military, or transformative non-profits such as the Grameen Bank. Yet, the true magic of innovation isn't confined to these limelight entities; it also thrives in the initiatives of smaller, local governments—where innovation has the power to [.

Innovation 147

Innovation 147

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Many people believe burnout is driven by excessive work demands. In fact, it’s driven by a specific type of demand–work that requires too much collaboration between individuals or teams of employees. To reduce this collaboration overload, ask these four questions: Can we reduce structural complexity? Does our workflow make sense? Hasthe profusion of teams spiked employees’ microstress?

Collaboration 131

Collaboration Culture Management 131

Innovation Excellence

OCTOBER 4, 2023

GUEST POST from Stefan Lindegaard I often talk about organizational inertia being the biggest obstacle for innovation but if this is true for your organization what should you look out for? Here’s my take.

Innovation 102

Innovation Strategy Strategy 102

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Leaders who create doomsday scenarios out of everyday setbacks — what behavioral scientists call “catastrophizing” — risk spreading their anxiety to their teams. In this article, the author digs in to the psychological and physiological reasons behind this tendency to draw disastrous conclusions and presents several ways to address it: 1) Reflect on how you learned to expect the worst; 2) Create ways to interrogate faulty data; 3) Learn to regulate amid your catastrophizing; 4) Separate fears ro

Data 125

Data Learning Leadership 125

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

Entrepreneur - Innovation

OCTOBER 4, 2023

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son said at a conference that AI could surpass human intelligence within the next 10 years. See details, here.

Conference 118

Conference 118

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2023

During our research, we asked cybersecurity leaders, board directors and other subject matter experts about board cybersecurity discussions and the reporting given to boards in preparation for these discussions. All respondents had strong opinions about cybersecurity boardroom discussions. Generally, participants agreed that boards had a difficult time discussing cybersecurity at a meaningful level, the board needed different information, and a new approach was necessary.

Tools 120

Tools Report Artificial Inteligence Data 120

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Historically, smaller, lower-tier suppliers have had trouble obtaining financing. New fintech platforms are changing that. They are making it easier for them to use assets such as approved invoices, inventories, and purchase orders to access financing from outside investors or focal companies.

Change 115

Change Company Technology Management 115

Innovating4Energy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The search for stability with all the disruption and dislocation. Alamy Stock Photo How do you reassure those worried that significant changes to their energy system will lead to the inevitable disruption and dislocation none of us like? How can you deal with this to elevate some of those worries? How can we manage so much change occurring to give some level of stability and continuity?

Disruption 64

Disruption Training System Engagement 64

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Ask yourself these five questions.

Leadership 105

Leadership 105

Stephen Shapiro

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The Kindle version of Best Practices Are Stupid is now available for order on Amazon. And I guess it’s currently pretty popular in Canada. It hit the best-seller list and was the #1 Hot New Release in the Management Sciences category. Woohoo! If you decide to buy, be sure to order the version with the purple cover. Order your copy here The post Best Practices Are Stupid #1 New Release appeared first on Stephen Shapiro.

Management 52

Management 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

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Keep your sense of humor and don’t forget to be yourself.

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Collectivecamp

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Venture returns boil down to one thing.deal flow.

Strategy 52

Strategy Strategy 52

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Target your resources at the consumers who drive the most value.

Resources 71

Resources Competition Strategy Strategy 71