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Jack Welch’s GE Was The Wrong Model To Take From The 90s. Lou Gerstner’s IBM Is The Right One

Digital Tonto

When Jack Welch was named “Manager of the Century” by Fortune magazine in 1999, it was still unclear what his legacy was going to be. Yet all the success belied serious problems rumbling underneath the surface. Welch increased profits largely by “financializing” the firm. Innovation languished. Yet perhaps the greatest indictment of Welch is those he chose to carry on his legacy.

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Part of Leadership is to Create a Crisis

Destination Innovation

Paul O’Neill was appointed CEO of aluminium giant Alcoa in 1987. He is particularly remembered for his decision to focus on one key priority, safety. His first speech as CEO was to a group of investors and analysts. He started by saying, “I want to talk to you about worker safety.” He continued, “I intend to make Alcoa the safest company in America.

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Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Future of Innovative Health Services

IdeaScale

Healthcare is an essential aspect of human life, and the need for quality healthcare services has continued to increase over the years. Innovation health services have played a crucial role in revolutionizing healthcare, and this trend is set to continue in the future.

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What Have We Learned About Digital Transformation?

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Geoffrey A. Moore We are well into our first decade of digital transformation, with both the successes and the scars to show for it, and we can see there is a long way to go.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Digital Transformation in Manufacturing: Unlocking New Opportunities | KaiNexus

Kainexus

The shift towards Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing represents a significant evolution in how goods are produced, utilizing advanced technologies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and flexibility across various industries. Industry 4.0 refers to the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by integrating digital technologies into manufacturing processes, often termed "smart manufacturing.

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Celebrating World Creativity and Innovation Day 2024

Innovation Excellence

Embracing Creativity and Innovation: A Pathway to Progress GUEST POST from Art Inteligencia In a world that is constantly changing, the only constant is the need for creativity and innovation.

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On Being a Team Leader With Very Little Time

Idea Champions

There are three things I've learned about Team Leaders in the past 37 years of working with these organizations. 1. They want their teams to become more high performing 2. The time they have to play their role is limited 3. They have choices about which team building efforts to make Towards that end (assuming you have three minutes), take a look at the many choices you have to increase the long-term effectiveness and well-being your team.