IdeaScale

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Continuous improvement, often referred to as continuous improvement process (CIP) or continuous improvement management (CIM), is defined as a systematic and ongoing effort to enhance products, services, or processes over time. Table of Contents What is Continuous Improvement?

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IdeaScale

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The term "blockchain" refers to a chain of blocks, where each block contains a list of transactions. Blockchain technology is defined as a decentralized and distributed ledger system that enables secure, transparent, and tamper-resistant record-keeping of transactions across a network of computers. This technology gained [.]

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Kainexus

APRIL 21, 2024

refers to the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by integrating digital technologies into manufacturing processes, often termed "smart manufacturing." The shift towards Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0

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IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Product feedback refers to the information, opinions, and suggestions provided by customers, users, or stakeholders about a particular product or service. Table of Content What is Product Feedback?

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IdeaScale

JULY 24, 2023

An organization structure refers to the reporting relationships between employees within an organization. It establishes authority, responsibility, and accountability. Giving an organization structure makes it easier for everyone to figure out who will report to whom, whose instruction they can take, who they can delegate to, etc.

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 10, 2021

Second, there is the need to build reference points for future innovation activities , so duplication and learning can be built into understanding. Over time and experiences, you clarify and deepen your innovation proactive principles and make this a constant “living and dynamic” touch, reference and value map.

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IdeaScale

APRIL 9, 2023

Coined by Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen in his book of the same name, the Innovator's Dilemma refers to the challenge [.] Yet, even successful and established companies can fall victim to the "Innovator's Dilemma."

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 22, 2024

This refers to a situation where an additional layer of management is inserted between you and your current reporting line. So, your manager told you that they’ll be bringing in someone else above you. In other words, you’re getting layered. Essentially, it means that someone else is hired or promoted to a position above you.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 23, 2022

This is often referred to as “eating your own dog food” The origin of the term is disputed. In normal business, eating your own dog food refers to using your own products, such as by testing them internally or using them as part of your normal business operations. The good as well as the bad.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 16, 2024

To do this most effectively, Herminia Ibarra, an expert on career transitions, recommends a two-pronged approach that involves working closely with the primary “stakeholder” in your personal life to explore many different possibilities for yourself, and expanding the reference group within which you consider and evaluate possibilities.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 11, 2022

It assesses and scores people’s preferences for certain types of situations, feelings and actions across five main traits, commonly referred to as the “Big Five” traits: The five traits are: Openness to Experience: how you react to new information, ideas and new experiences.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

So let me get back to what this post is about, providing critical reference points on technologies we need to improve and innovate. One really rich reference site is the Internation Energy Agency , the IEA who provide some incredible, in-depth knowledge for “Shaping a secure and sustainable energy future for all.”

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Innovation Excellence

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

GUEST POST from Janet Sernack A recent McKinsey Leading Off – Essentials for leaders and those they lead email newsletter, referred to an article “The organization of the future: Enabled by gen AI, driven by people” which stated that digitization, automation, and AI will reshape whole industries and every enterprise.

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Destination Innovation

APRIL 10, 2020

The French often refer to their country as the hexagon because of its shape. LFT not a medal winner (7). Not first, second or third but TWELFTH. LLJ no fun (7). PTO stealthy (6). XAG France (7). XOP Adolphe (9). SAXOPHONE invented by Adolphe Sax in 1846. WDU by product (7). SAWDUST is a by product of the sawing of wood.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A simple résumé and a list of references no longer captures the essence of our professional capabilities. Our digital presence impacts how others perceive us. In this article, the authors explain how the intentional management of our online personas can have a positive and measurable connection to pay.

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Management Change 125

Leapfrogging

APRIL 12, 2024

Defining Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to perceive, control, and evaluate emotions in oneself and others. For further insights into how emotional intelligence contributes to leadership effectiveness, refer to our article on emotional intelligence for effective leadership.

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BrainZooming

MARCH 26, 2024

When you are so deeply immersed in an environment that you lose any comparative reference, one thing becomes imperative. It’s easy, particularly after a significant passage of time, to not even realize what’s going on around you. You need an outside perspective to help you fully understand your reality and possibilities.

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Strategic Thinking Innovation 52

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The authors refer to these three areas as the who, the what, and the why of work. Each has its own particular set of challenges. Leaders need to confront and address these challenges, and the authors of this article provide suggestions for how they can best do that.

Change 131

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Daniel Burrus

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What I am referring to is the big advancements that revolutionized organizations and whole industries, such as the founding of social media giant Facebook (now Meta), the first electric vehicle, or moments like the iPod making its debut at Apple.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 9, 2022

One major reference point here is Siemens Xcelerator, which only launched on 1st July 2022. Use of my Point of Reference: www.ecosystems4innovators.com. Much depends on how they view this Xcelerator and its “true” openness. I do not see an easy answer to this exchange outlined above. What can I deliver?

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Kainexus

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Waste in project management refers to any resource or effort expended without adding value to the project's ultimate goals and objectives. Waste can manifest in various forms throughout the project lifecycle and significantly impact a project's success.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 16, 2022

So here are my points of focus with a number of reference links that I have selected and written upon in the past. Dip in, take a look, and go further by viewing the key reference tabs provided on the right-hand side. They help build out my narrative for innovation capability building and understanding for the future.

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Idea to Value

JULY 5, 2023

This is often referred to as analysis paralysis. Yet many people panic before making any decision, and want to keep gathering more data and information before they feel “ready” to make the correct choices. And one of the cognitive biases which may underpin it is called the Information Bias.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Defining Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Emotional intelligence in leadership refers to a leader’s ability to be cognizant of emotions and to use this awareness to guide their actions and decisions. It involves a leader’s ability to perceive, understand, manage, and regulate emotions in both themselves and others.

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Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Training Exercises 100

Destination Innovation

JULY 5, 2021

Because they are outside the normal frame of reference they can challenge the status quo and see new possibilities. They have experienced a different country and a different culture. They have not grown up with the assumptions and beliefs which are ingrained in most of the population.

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Idea to Value

AUGUST 24, 2021

The results clearly showed that when participants experienced something they were not expecting (referred to as a schema violation), they scored higher on creativity tasks afterwards. In one of her experiments she used a Virtual Reality helmet where participants would see objects in a room, but the laws of physics didn’t work as expected.

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Creativity Industry Examples How To 286

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 16, 2023

Youngism” refers to ageism toward younger adults, fueled by the conflation of age with maturity and the misperception that tenure is required for competency. Originally, ageism was understood to be prejudice, stereotypes, and discriminatory behavior targeted at older employees. Even middle-aged women are feeling the effects of age bias.

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Exago

JANUARY 26, 2021

The ranking is built based on data from the reference platform, including market presence, web presence, and social presence, as well as […]. The post Two in a row | Exago innovation software recognised as a Top Performer by FeaturedCustomers appeared first on Exago.

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Software Idea Management Report Data 130

Leapfrogging

APRIL 12, 2024

Definition of Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence refers to the capability to recognize and understand personal emotions and the emotions of others. Social Skills Social skills in emotional intelligence refer to the adeptness at managing relationships and building networks.

Leadership 100

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Business and Tech

MARCH 18, 2022

Kim suggests finding other women in business and referring customers to them at every chance you get. “I I was visiting a small town in Pennsylvania the other day, and I loved how each store owner would refer me to another store that had something I may want to buy,” she said. “How we look at anything is everything.”.

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Kainexus

MAY 23, 2023

Continuous business improvement refers to the ongoing process of identifying, analyzing, and enhancing various aspects of a company's operations and processes. This process management approach constantly seeks ways to make the organization more efficient, effective, and competitive.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

There is no one “magic” reference point, simply one book to refer to, or certainly one visual that solves our needs. You actually blend your own creation and learn from others, and that combination effect curates for greater knowledge and application. No magic bullets in innovation work.

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Innovation Agile Learning System 242

Idea to Value

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Shoshin refers to the idea of letting go of your preconceptions and having an attitude of openness when studying a subject. There is a concept in Zen Buddhism known as shoshin, which means “beginner’s mind.”. When you are a true beginner, your mind is empty and open.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 26, 2023

Equally, if you go to my dedicated page where I keep many of my tools and methodologies for easy reference here in this posting site insights and thinking , you get a fair amount of knowledge, collections and insights pulled together on this one tag or page. You can “search” on keywords and see what comes up.

Software Review 182

Software Review Technical Review Innovation Collaboration 182

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

For guidance on designing a successful offsite, refer to our article on designing leadership team offsites for strategic planning. Record decisions and the rationale behind them for future reference. For additional tips on designing effective offsites, refer to our article on designing leadership team offsites for strategic planning.

Strategy 100

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 12, 2024

Defining Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence, often abbreviated as EI or EQ (Emotional Quotient), refers to the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.

Leadership 100

Leadership Underperforming Technical Team Case Study Exercises 100