Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

We spoke with Andrea S. Rutledge, CAE, president and CEO of the Construction Management Association of America, about the value trained and educated program and construction managers bring to projects, and how hiring the right pros can help improve U.S. infrastructure. Andrea S. Rutledge, CAE President and CEO, Construction Management Association of America “A PM/CM professional’s mandate is to work with all parties to deliver the project or program within the owner’s schedule, budget, qua

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Taking the time and effort to invest in upward relationships, such as those with skip-level managers, requires strategy, humility, and diligence. After all, leadership is not only about managing those below you, but also navigating the complexities above. In this article, the author offers practical tips for holding a successful skip-level meeting.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Self-dubbed the Chief Dirt Nerd, Aaron Witt is the CEO of BuildWitt , a services, media, and software company focused on infrastructure and mining. He shared what’s new in the World of Dirt and how stakeholders can meet today’s infrastructure demands by embracing the modern workforce. Aaron Witt CEO, BuildWitt “Who doesn’t want to help in literally shaping the world around them?

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Covid-19 was the death knell for traditional hierarchical command-and-control operations management. In its place a new model has emerged that’s far better equipped to deal with today’s disruptive, volatile, and unpredictable environment. In this model, decision-making responsibility is broadly dispersed to where it makes the most sense, resulting in faster, more accurate decisions in response to changing conditions.

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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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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

How often do you turn on your faucet or shower and think about where your water comes from? The luxury of having a consistent supply of clean water masks a harsh reality: the gradual depletion of this invaluable resource. Deron Brown Deron Brown, President and Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Operations, PCL Construction “To secure a strategic future, it is imperative to reshore critical manufacturing processes related to water infrastructure components.” Take the Colorado River Basin f

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Open innovation is a core strategy for transformative growth amongst a growing number of enterprise companies around the world. The days of boardrooms and R&D departments keeping innovation under lock and key are waning, as companies are increasingly preferring a more collaborative approach with startups and other external parties. AccelIQ Digital is a global consultancy based in Houston, Texas, with a mission to help enterprise businesses unlock the benefits of this outward-looking, collabo

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Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

(including one that makes Radical Innovation easy) GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton You are a rolling stone, and that means you gather no moss!

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Kainexus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Here is a summary of the webinar presentation by Mark Parrish titled " Building Cultures of Commitment. " In the webinar, Mark gave a 20-minute presentation that was followed by a robust Q&A period for the rest of the hour. View the entire webinar here.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

A conversation with Darden’s Laura Morgan Roberts on why giving workers agency matters to your organization.

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Innov8rs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Innov8rs | As innovation leaders and teams we are tasked to enable our organizations to innovate at scale. Essentially, that means driving innovation in predictable, reliable and efficient ways- doing it again and again, rather than being a one-day fly. Last year alone, over $2.4 trillion was spent on R&D. Yet 90% of executives are unhappy with their innovation performance.

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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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Planview

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Pallab Chatterjee, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized high-tech executive with decades of experience in corporate general management, governance, strategy, technology, and operations. Dr. Chatterjee Is currently chairman of 3 Lines VC, a boutique venture capitalist firm specializing in investments in AI-focused companies in the US and India. He also serves as a Planview Executive Advisor.

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Collectivecamp

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) funds have gained significant traction in recent years, offering large corporations an avenue to invest in startups and tap into innovation. However, it's a well-known fact that many CVC funds face an uphill battle and eventually falter. In fact, most CVC funds barely make it to the five year mark.

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Stephen Shapiro

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Woo hoo! The Kindle version of Best Practices Are Stupid is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The updated editions of the ebook and paperback will launch on September 29th – the 12th anniversary of the book’s original release. Note that the original version (with the yellow lightbulb on the cover) is available from resellers only. To get the latest and greatest, be sure to buy the one with the purple cover.

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Collectivecamp

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In an ever-evolving business landscape, large organizations are finding new avenues for growth and adaptability through Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) funds. These strategic initiatives offer a multitude of benefits and motivations, reshaping the way corporations operate and innovate.

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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.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Sponsor Content from SAP.

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