Business and Tech

JUNE 24, 2022

This is precisely when entrepreneurs can most benefit from the connection, understanding, and wisdom of joining a network of fellow founders; the moment when an entrepreneur’s mindset should shift from “me” to “we.” Here are three ways a peer-to-peer network can help entrepreneurs push past the roadblocks: Identify and implement growth tools.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Networking is critical for senior executives who are making job and career transitions, but it’s hard to find advice on how best to manage the process.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The American Sustainable Business Network is committed to promoting sustainable and equitable business practices. Jeffrey Hollender CEO and Co-Founder, American Sustainable Business Network. The post A Q&A With the American Sustainable Business Network appeared first on Business and Tech.

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Exago

AUGUST 12, 2020

Inclusivity, sustainability and collaboration are the foundations of Almaroma, the latest partner to join Exago’s growing global network. The post Exago expands its partner network with Almaroma appeared first on Exago.

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Innovation Excellence

APRIL 14, 2023

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski The members of the Trust Network have worked together for a long time. The Trust Network knows the work intimately and can do it in their sleep. And over that time together they’ve developed trust-based relationships that are more powerful than almost anything in the universe.

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Christensen Institute

JANUARY 16, 2024

The data is clear: students want networks. When asked what skill they most regret not cultivating in college, nearly half of recent graduates cited networking, according to a 2020 Strada-Gallup College Alumni poll. For example, social enterprise Social Capital Builders teaches network building as a literacy, akin to financial literacy.

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Christensen Institute

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

If you want students to deepen and expand their networks, what messages and experiences increase the likelihood that they’ll feel confident and inspired to do so? Some recent research suggests that students prefer the term “connections” to “networks” or “social capital.” How do you talk to students about social capital? Words matter.

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Innovation Excellence

JUNE 30, 2022

GUEST POST from Douglas Ferguson As a leader, you’re likely aware that building a network takes time and work. Mentors and a network of peers are not easily established for jobs, professional growth, or business. The process of growing a … Continue reading →

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Christensen Institute

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

But we’ve also seen some of the common challenges and missteps that arise when schools and nonprofits try to come up with meaningful measures of something as complex and dynamic as students’ networks. Those resources are the valuable capital that flows through some, but not all, networks. Measure people, not just participation.

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Innovation Excellence

APRIL 7, 2023

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski I stand by my statement that trust is the most important element in business (see The Trust Network.) The Trust Network are the group of people who get the work done. They don’t do the work to get promoted, they just do the work because they like doing the work. […]

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

How to get started with networking.

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Digital Tonto

AUGUST 4, 2019

The truth is that we need to reimagine leadership for a networked age to focus less on driving strategy and tactics and more on widening and deepening connections in networks Related posts: Leaders. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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Christensen Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Our observations draw from an 18-month pilot during which we leveraged our social capital playbook to provide direct support to a group of three intermediary organizations—Education Strategy Group, Generation Schools Network, and Hawai‘i P-20—collectively supporting 20 sites in the K–12 career pathways space.

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IdeaScale

AUGUST 26, 2020

The post Creative Networks Inspire Innovation in the Royal Australian Navy appeared first on IdeaScale. In the most recent episode of the IdeaScale Nation podcast, Lt. Commander Stephen Delo discusses his role as the Innovation Engagements Manager … Continued.

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Christensen Institute

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Our observations draw from an 18-month pilot during which we leveraged our social capital playbook to provide direct support to a group of three intermediary organizations—Education Strategy Group, Generation Schools Network, and Hawai‘i P-20—collectively supporting 20 sites in the K–12 career pathways space.

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Christensen Institute

OCTOBER 7, 2022

In a labor market where an estimated half of jobs come through networks, social capital remains the other key currency for getting ahead. But there can still be barriers to building networks and connections. Your interns need feedback, in addition to networking opportunities. The value of a network is rarely one-and-done.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 3, 2016

To meet different challenges, to be highly adaptive it needs to begin to organize around ecosystems to deliver on a vision that recognizes it has to be part of a greater collaborating network to thrive in this highly connected world. Today larger organizations are having to face the stark truth. Either they adapt or die.

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Innovation Excellence

MAY 22, 2023

GUEST POST from Greg Satell In February 2004, Viacom announced that it would spin off Blockbuster Video into its own independent company, which gave its CEO, John Antioco, the opportunity to begin addressing the disruptive threat emanating from Netflix head on. He developed a viable strategy, executed it well, but in the end his efforts […]

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

MARCH 1, 2024

In this edition, we speak with Maria Villablanca Co-Founder and CEO, Future Insights Network , a fast-growing network of over 130,000 manufacturing, supply chain, and digital transformation leaders. I co-founded and run The Future Insights Network, a network of over 130,000 senior supply chain professionals.

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100%Open

OCTOBER 19, 2021

There’s a quote I read recently that encapsulates this spirit of open innovation: Open Innovation works through engaged networks, and saves organisations time and money by avoiding the need to invent everything themselves. If any of these ideas have sparked something with you, feel free to leave a comment below and expand your network!

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Greatest. Idea. Ever.

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Such as a new liquid neural network concept that could help computer systems think for themselves. According to The Next Web : “MIT researchers have invented an adaptive ‘liquid’ neural network that could improve decision-making in self-driving cars and medical diagnosis. Is a Liquid Neural Network the Greatest Idea Ever?

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HYPE Innovation

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

We've all seen it. We've all experienced it. Most likely, we were in a group, a small team, or in some form of workshop. Maybe there was a little conflict. Two people looking at the same problem from different perspectives. They realize that they're both right but also wrong; from their perspective, they can only see part of the picture.

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Christensen Institute

AUGUST 25, 2022

Smaller networks, in other words, likely spell less support. According to SCB’s research, 73% of young people they surveyed reported that they had people in their lives who could be a source of support, but needed guidance on how to go about tapping into their networks. The Pew data is not all doom and gloom.

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Viima

AUGUST 17, 2022

In today’s chat, Mikel Mangold shares his insights on the power of networks and innovation ecosystems. After a little break, we are back with another The Innovation Room podcast episode. Mikel has previously worked to drive innovation for pharma and health companies.

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Innovation Excellence

MARCH 31, 2023

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski Trust is the most important element in business. It’s not organizational authority, it’s not alignment, it’s not execution, it’s not best practices, it’s not competitive advantage and it’s not intellectual property. It’s trust. Trust is more powerful than the organizational chart. Don’t believe me?

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Brunner

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In response to increasing competition, two charming videos highlight LVHN’s longstanding commitment to kids’ healthcare Overview: In early 2023, Lehigh Valley Health Network wanted to solidify its brand awareness due to growing competition for children’s health care in its service area, a 10-county region in eastern Pennsylvania.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 3, 2016

To meet different challenges, to be highly adaptive it needs to begin to organize around ecosystems to deliver on a vision that recognizes it has to be part of a greater collaborating network to thrive in this highly connected world. Today larger organizations are having to face the stark truth. Either they adapt or die.

Collaboration 273

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Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

GUEST POST from Greg Satell In an age of disruption, everyone has to adapt eventually. However, the typical organization is ill-suited to change direction.

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Innovation Excellence

OCTOBER 23, 2023

GUEST POST from Greg Satell In Who Says Elephants Can’t Dance, the bestselling memoir of the his historic turnaround at IBM, Lou Gerstner wrote, “I came to see, in my time at IBM, culture isn’t just one aspect of the game—It is the game. In the end, an organization is nothing more than the collective […]

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Digital Tonto

MAY 15, 2019

Instead of trying to "break down silos," start thinking about how to connect them Related posts: How to Network Your Organization. If You Want To Innovate, Avoid These Myths. The Synchronized. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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