IdeaScale
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Innovation! Without Pain There Is No Gain: Why is innovation so challenging? Thomas Edison underwent over 1,000 attempts before successfully inventing the light bulb. Visionaries like Karl Benz and Henry Ford dedicated over 20 years to inventing and reinventing, facing numerous unsuccessful attempts to achieve widespread adoption of the automobile. Even the internet encountered a [.
Destination Innovation
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
Here is a lateral idea – become famous by remaining anonymous. Banksy, an elusive street artist whose identity remains unknown, has left an indelible mark on the global art scene with his thought-provoking and often politically charged works. Emerging from the graffiti subculture in Bristol, England, Banksy gained international acclaim for his distinctive stenciled artworks that blend dark humor, social commentary, and poignant messages.
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Idea to Value
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Over the weekend, we stayed with my parents. For my toddler, they brought out some of the toys they had kept from when I was still a baby. One of the hits was a wooden toy train set which must now be over 40 years old. And my child loved it (although there were significantly more “accidents” than I remember being responsible for). Still working after being more than 40 years old That made me think about how some things are built to last, while others are built to be consumed and then
Paul Hobcraft
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Innovation thinking in Ecosystem and Gen AI design I believe there is a real need to construct a different innovation process. We are rapidly seeing the past of innovating simply in terms of operating on our own. We must question partnerships we have seen work in the past and ask if they are suitable for the future. Innovation is undergoing a radical change, in opening up to technology, collaborative thinking and the value of generative AI thinking.
Speaker: Dr. Greg Loughnane and Chris Alexiuk
Technology professionals developing generative AI applications are finding that there are big leaps from POCs and MVPs to production-ready applications. They're often developing using prompting, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), and fine-tuning (up to and including Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF)), typically in that order. However, during development – and even more so once deployed to production – best practices for operating and improving generative AI applications are le
Digital Tonto
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
For a while now, management gurus such as Gary Hamel have been advocating for flatter organizations, yet there is little evidence that eliminating leaders is a viable model. In fact, when Wharton Professor Ronnie Lee took a close look at game software developers, he actually found that the number of levels of bureaucracy increased significantly, not decreased, over the last 50 years.
IdeaScale
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
Customer experience is defined as the sum of all interactions between a customer and an organization. In order for businesses to stay relevant in 2019, they must have an excellent customer experience strategy or else they could be severely hurting their bottom line. According to a study conducted by the customer experience management software company [.
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Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Celebrating your team members, especially around important holidays, can be a powerful, generous, and motivating gesture. This article includes a curated selection of HBR’s Management Tips on how to show gratitude and appreciation at work.
Paul Hobcraft
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Design thinking always requires the Human Touch. Design Thinking is seen as the essential element that will combine with technology and AI in the future, yet the need for the human touch will still be essential. As we form more around ecosystem thinking and design, design thinking will be essential as the significant enabler to creative input. There is a fascinating change by embracing Design Thinking principles differently in the future of innovation; organizations can foster a more profound cu
Sopheon
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
While generative AI is taking the business world by storm, it’s important to note that it’s not necessarily new. Many of today's promises for AI were also made in the past. It was less than 40 years ago that LISP machines , packed with expert knowledge, were supposed to unlock the promises of AI. What went wrong? ''People believed their own hype,'' said S.
IdeaScale
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Innovation is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It is a complex and dynamic process that requires a clear vision, a strong culture, a skilled workforce, a supportive environment, and a robust system. Innovation is also a journey that involves different stages of maturity, from initiation to optimization. Each stage has its own characteristics, challenges, and opportunities. [.
Speaker: Dan Olsen - Product Management Trainer and Consultant, Author, and Speaker
Everyone working on a product is trying to achieve the same goal: product-market fit. But most products fail to do so. In this webinar, product management expert Dan Olsen will share his simple but effective framework for achieving product-market fit from his book The Lean Product Playbook. He will explain his Product-Market Fit Pyramid and The Lean Product Process, a 6-step methodology that guides you through how to: Determine your target customer Identify underserved customer needs Define your
Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
According to OpenAI, ChatGPT, and Tom the Turkey by Braden Kelley Call me crazy, but I’ve always been a big believer in fun as a key component to the successful pursuit of innovation.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
It’s human nature to want to spend our days working on something more than a paycheck, and the best leaders find ways to connect their teammates’ work to something bigger. That starts by making everyone feel included in the mission. If your team feels connected to the mission, then making big bets and solving big problems will always be within your reach.
PlanBox Innovation
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Welcome to our special gobble-bloggle where innovation results meet gratitude! In the spirit of Thanksgiving, a time when we reflect on the bounties and blessings of the year, we turn our spotlight to ICON , Bayer , Bobcat , CAE , MOH , and Electrolux Professional —trailblazers that have not only pushed the boundaries of innovation, but have also embraced a sense of gratitude for every challenge and triumph along the way.
CMOE
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Executive Presence is the ability and skill to speak with confidence and inspire confidence in others. Having executive presence is not only important when you are actively leading your team, but also in any situation where you need to convey your leadership capabilities. Through your executive presence, you will seek to show team members and stakeholders that you are capable, reliable, trustworthy, and someone that others will want to follow.
Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera
Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?
Phil McKinney
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
Nestled deep within us all, there's a potential for greatness—untapped, unexplored, and just waiting to burst free. Yet, most people live with this vast ocean of potential trapped within, never knowing what they can achieve. Why do some achieve this greatness while others never even realize its existence? It's a question that has plagued many, and the answer may lie in what is known as the Jonah Complex.
Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Successful Innovation, Learning Experience or Total Disaster? GUEST POST from Pete Foley In Las Vegas, we are now clearing up after the Formula 1 Grand Prix on the Strip. This extremely complex event required a great deal of executional innovation, and one that I think as innovators, we can learn quite a lot from.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Researchers conducted a series of studies to understand when curiosity may lead to different reactions in the workplace. They found that curious employees were often seen by their leaders as insubordinate and, in turn, less likable. However, curious employees who were politically skilled were not seen this way. They distinguished between constructive curiosity, which involved seeking information, knowledge, or learning by asking many provocative questions that don’t have easy answers, and uncons
Planview
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
We’re excited to share the backstory behind Planview Roadmaps, one of the newest enhancements we’ve built into the Planview Platform. This new era of roadmapping transfers the usefulness of having a visual representation of a plan from product managers to anyone in your organization. In this post, you’ll learn: Why we’ve added roadmapping capabilities to the Planview Platform Why roadmapping capabilities are particularly valuable for Agile organizations How roadmapping can be useful to PMO leade
Speaker: Jennifer Hileman - Director, Retail Data & Technology at Orium, and Zach Ettelman - Solutions Partner Team in North America at Talon.One
Elevate your retail game by unleashing the power of customer loyalty! The holidays are the perfect time to redefine and reimagine your retail strategy, as modern customers are being re-engaged through creative retention tactics. Discover how the combination of loyalty management and MACH technology can revolutionize your retail strategy, ensuring sustained customer success through the holiday rush, into the new year, and beyond.
Innov8rs
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Innov8rs | Innovation departments are continuing to fail. Of course, innovation projects are supposed to fail in great numbers, but the idea of a corporate innovation department itself is under tremendous pressure. The macroeconomic climate is battering companies around and leading to budget cuts across the board. Companies are focusing on the core business and cutting funding to anything viewed as risky or not of immediate value.
Wellspring
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
ChatGPT was released about a year ago, and conversations around how this new AI model would shake the world began. Whether the topic was replacing employee functions, improving efficiency and effectiveness, or providing ease for everyday activities, the world predicted ChatGPT had a lot of potential, which is now proving to be the case. ChatGPT can benefit nearly every industry in one way or another, granted the tool cannot, or has not, entirely replaced the continued need for human labor in mos
Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
GUEST POST from Greg Satell In 1980, a young Harvard Business School professor named Michael Porter published Competitive Strategy, which drove thinking on the subject for the next 30 years. In essence, he argued that you build sustainable competitive advantage by maximizing bargaining power throughout a value chain.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
There are four distinct phases to the aftermath of a toxic work incident, and each requires its own set of strategies and coping mechanisms. Many mistakenly believe that, once they report a situation or incident, they’ll experience relief, but find they continue to feel and process the aftershocks of what happened even years later. Others find it hard to fully move on, wondering why they remain exhausted and still carry the weight of the event with them.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Brunner
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Tony Ezell strode to the ANA conference stage and posed a provocative question for marketers: “Are B2C and B2B marketing and brand evolution really any different?” Ezell , executive vice president of North America and chief marketing officer of Becton, Dickinson and Company , delivered a resounding “no” in his presentation at the ANA’s Masters of Marketing event last month in Orlando.
Innov8rs
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Innov8rs | Innovation activity is at an all-time high. From idea competitions and startup incubators to virtual whiteboards and design thinking workshops, there is no shortage of mechanisms for brainstorming what’s possible in an organization. It’s exciting to have so many ideas to work with. But what happens next? Eventually, you need to identify which solutions best fit your business needs.
Innovating4Energy
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
We are about to have the CoP28 event in the UAE from 30 November 2023 to 12 December 2023, which is crucial for the energy transition. I feel this is an actual watershed event. Those representatives attending must push for substantial agreements on what needs to be done to reduce carbonization and other polluting gases, seek ways to provide clean air and a more equitable share and conserve resources, or we will forever say goodbye to achieving anything like the 1.5 C degree.
Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
GUEST POST from David Burkus We all arrive at leadership with certain preconceptions about what makes a successful leader. Sometimes we form an idea of what great leaders do based on historical leaders or modern-day leaders who are always getting media attention.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Automation technology is creating incredible opportunities for SMEs. Smaller, flexible, collaborative robots (cobots) can be used across a wide range of applications from machine tending and welding to packaging, palletizing, and screw-driving. State-of-the-art software even allows swift reconfiguration of parts, finally making automation attractive to high-mix, low-volume manufacturers.
Kainexus
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Imagine a world where every production process flows seamlessly, like a well-orchestrated symphony, eliminating bottlenecks and delays. This is the world of continuous flow manufacturing, a revolutionary approach that has left an indelible mark on the industrial landscape. Continuous manufacturing isn't just a process; it's a mindset that challenges the status quo and drives organizations to redefine what's possible.
Innov8rs
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Innov8rs | Innovation is undergoing a tectonic shift. As AI advances, we find ourselves heading towards a new era — one where innovation is not just constant but autonomous, as Board of Innovation's founder Philip de Ridder explains below. From Design Thinking to Autonomous Innovation In the 1990s, design thinking emerged, prioritizing empathy and iterative prototyping for user-centric solutions.
Innovators Alliance
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Four Power Moves to Turn Economic Downturns into Innovation Uptrends During an economic downturn, it’s hard to think outside the bucks – let alone the box. We often jump to cost-cutting in an effort to preserve profits and cash flow. The logic is simple: we need to stay afloat. As a result, we focus internally, at the expense of forward-looking innovation.
Speaker: John Mansour - President, Product Management University
You know that sinking feeling. You’ve come up with a winning product strategy, everyone’s on board and energized, and you’re halfway down the path to execution only to have it submarined by something someone convinced your leadership was more strategic! It’s a scenario that’s all too familiar, and it exemplifies one of the biggest struggles with individual product strategies.
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