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Innovation cannot succeed without dedicated time for team members

Idea to Value

As the leader of a cross-functional innovation team within a large pharmaceutical company accelerator, I’ve noticed a recurring challenge: team members struggle to balance their innovation tasks with the demands of their regular roles. Our team brings together individuals from multiple departments, each contributing a portion of their time—typically 20% to 50%—to the innovation project.

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The Strategic Power of Hope

Harvard Business Review

Behavioral science has shown that hope can power positive outcomes for both people and organizations.

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2024 Under Innovation and Business Ecosystem Review

Paul Hobcraft

My review of 2024 from a posting perspective has been a really positive one. Taking my two primary posting sites of paul4innovating.com and ecosystems4innovating.com I wrote just over 100 posts, which always comes as a surprise in what it entails in time invested. The split between sites was fairly even as I continue to increase my focus on building the building case for Ecosystems, in thinking and design.

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Top Six Trends for Innovation Management in 2025

Innovation Excellence

The expectations towards corporate innovators are clear: deliver more results, faster, and with fewer resources. What does that mean in practice? Here's our take on the top trends to watch in innovation management in 2025.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Adding Start-Up and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem to the Integrated Business Ecosystem Model

Ecosystems4Innovating

Including Start-up and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems into the Interconnected Business Framework, makes it more comprehensive and reflective of the full spectrum of business activities. It can enable how ideas flow from innovation through entrepreneurship and into established business practices, and how larger businesses can engage with and benefit from entrepreneurial energy.

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Innovation Debt: The Comfort Zone Trap

Phil McKinney

Remember that child-like curiosity that makes kids ask "why" about everything around them? That pure, questioning spirit seems to vanish in most organizations today. In its place grows something far more dangerous: innovation debt. This debt runs deeper than balance sheets and efficiency metrics - it fundamentally reshapes how companies think and dream.

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From Concept to Reality: Mastering the Innovation Lifecycle with Ezassi

eZassi

Bringing a groundbreaking idea to life is an exhilarating journey, but it’s also one that requires strategic execution. Whether you’re a startup founder, R&D leader, or innovation manager, the transition from concept to market-ready solution involves navigating a series of interconnected stages. At Ezassi, we specialize in helping organizations streamline the idea-to-implementation process with our suite of Innovation Management Products and Services.

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Dynamic Thinking

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski If youre asked to do cost reduction, before doing that work, ask for objective evidence that the work to grow the top line is adequately staffed.

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Implementing AI: The Paradox of Devotion and Detachment

Faisal Hoque

AI simultaneously demands our deepest devotion and most disciplined detachment. “We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness.” —Thich Nhat Hanh, The Heart of Understanding In the rush to embrace artificial intelligence (AI), organizations and individuals often oscillate between blind enthusiasm and paralyzing fear. Rightfully so. AI represents a profound paradox in human innovation.

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Thinkers360 Thought Leader Series – Tom Koulopoulos on Gigatrends

Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

Thinkers360 Thought Leader Series – Tom Koulopoulos on Gigatrends In this edition of the Thinkers360 Thought Leader Series, we interview Tom Koulopoulos, Chairman and founder of Delphi Group, about his new book, Gigatrends: Six Forces That Are Changing the Future for Billions. The book explores six major trends that are shaping our world: Demographic Disruption: This trend highlights the aging populations in developed countries and the rapid growth of younger populations in developing nati

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Prepare Now: 2025's Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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How to Create Value Systematically with Gen AI

Harvard Business Review

The difference between incremental and transformative gen AI lies not in technical sophistication or strategic vision, but in a shared understanding of what drives performance for your organization. This article describes a simple strategic tool that your organization can use as a framework to assess gen AI maturity and build the capabilities needed to create and capture value from AI.

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Innovation on the Horizon: The Next 5 Years of Robotics and Industrial Automation

eZassi

The Transformative Impact of Robotics on Industry Automation- Revolutionizing Efficiency, Precision, and Innovation Across Sectors Robotics and industrial automation are at the heart of Industry 4.0, revolutionizing manufacturing in recent years. These technologies dramatically enhance versatility and reliability, allowing businesses to adapt quickly to changing demands while maintaining utmost precision and efficiency to streamline operations, reduce downtimes, and optimize resource usage.

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You Are Doing Strategic Planning Wrong

Innovation Excellence

(According to Seth Godin) GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton It’s that time of year again – the annual ritual of strategic planning. But as Seth Godin points out in “How to Avoid Strategy Myopia,” we often mistake annual budgets and operational efficiency plans for true strategy.

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8 Roadblocks in the Project to Product Journey You Might Be Facing

Planview

Elite organizations are proving the power of the product operating model. Theyre shifting from time- and resource-wasting project-based work to value-focused product-oriented work, which enables them to improve operational efficiency, customer centricity, delivery speed, and other objectives. But just like any journey, the project-to-product shift comes with challenges.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!

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Beyond Happiness: Finding Fulfillment Through Purpose and Service with Tullio Siragusa

The Bliss Business Podcast

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Designing a Responsible AI Program? Start with this Checklist

Harvard Business Review

When implementing responsible computing initiatives, companies run into a common problem: They rush to deploy their respective programs before they’ve finished designing them. The results are predictable: inefficient and difficult-to-scale efforts at managing AI’s ethical, reputational, and legal risks; wasted resources; and slowed innovation. To assess how ready their company is to implement an RAI program, leaders should ask eight questions: 1) Have you determined what its objectives are?

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Whither Innovation in 2025?

Sopheon

If you haven’t been to the IMPACT conference , mark it on your calendar for next year. In October, Wellspring attended InnoLead’s marquee gathering in Boston, and it was an absolute pleasure. Where else can you chat with the co-founder of robot company Boston Dynamics, the President of the Recording Academy (aka, the Grammys), the former President of Walt Disney Imagineering, the Chief Product Officer at Target, and the Chief Customer Officer of United Airlines – all in one place?

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Harnessing Lean Six Sigma Management for Effective Continuous Improvement

Qmarkets

Did you know inefficient business processes cost companies up to 30% of their revenue? (source: Forbes ) This staggering figure highlights how small inefficiencies can ripple through an organization, creating significant financial losses and operational setbacks. Enter Lean Six Sigma Management (LSSM), a proven methodology that combines the best of two worlds: Lean’s focus on reducing waste and Six Sigma’s emphasis on quality and consistency.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

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Whole Foods Tries Small Format Stores. Again

Michael Roberto

Source: [link] Roshan Fernandez reports in today's Wall Street Journal about Whole Food's renewed attempt at operating small format stores. Fernandez writes that "The 9,100 square-foot Daily Shop location is about a quarter the size of a regular Whole Foods, and sells items at comparable prices. 'We’re serving a previously unmet need in the neighborhood,' said Nicole Davia, a Whole Foods senior vice president.

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The Complete Guide to Business Innovation Models (Traditional and Modern)

innosabi Innovation Insights

We’ve already talked in our other articles many times that innovation can be a real turning point for business, be them big or small. But with so many models of innovation, figuring out the best fit for your company can be confusing. Do you go with traditional, established approaches like acquisitions and partnerships, or […] Der Beitrag The Complete Guide to Business Innovation Models (Traditional and Modern) erschien zuerst auf innosabi.

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Governments Should Be Effective, Not Efficient

Harvard Business Review

President-elect Donald Trump’s recently announced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by business leaders Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, is creating ripples in Washington. While the idea that the sprawling federal government bureaucracy is in need of a shake-up may be appealing to many Americans, efficiency — the essence of capitalism — might not be the right approach for the public sector.

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Top Supervisor Development Goals & Benchmarks

CMOE

Effective leadership is more critical than ever in today’s dynamic business landscape. Supervisors are pivotal in driving team performance, a positive work environment, and making a direct impact to the organization’s bottom line. Investing in supervisor development with clear goals and measurable outcomes benefits supervisors and the organization by creating value for the organization.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Do the Opposite; Lateral Thinking in Warfare

Destination Innovation

During World War II cities protected themselves from nightime air raids with blackouts. All streetlights were turned off and cars had to drive with their headlights off. Citizens were banned from using external lights and had to carefully cover all windows and openings with curtains or covers to ensure that no light shone outside. This made it much more difficult for the bombers to locate and hit their targets.

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What Gandhi Can Teach Us About Change

Digital Tonto

As one of Gandhi’s followers would later note, before Salt March forced the British to sit down and negotiate with Gandhi as an equal, they “were all sahibs and we were obeying. No more after that.” At that point, Indian Independence was just a matter of time. Many would say Gandhi achieved what he did because he had a natural ability to communicate the plight of the Indians, to differentiate their plight in ways that were meaningful and, that by speaking out against the powerful he was able to

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Centralized Decision Making Benefits at Your Fingertips

Leapfrogging

Centralized decision making is like playing chess with only one grandmaster—high-level bigwigs hold the reins and call the shots. Any decisions are made by these executives and trickle down to the rest of the team for action. Cool and collected, ain’t it? Here’s what’s what with centralized decision making: Calling the Shots: The head honchos have the final say.

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Successful Private Equity Firms Manage Talent Differently

Harvard Business Review

Private equity firms are increasingly recognizing the importance of talent management in driving value creation. The article outlines seven key behaviors that advanced firms are adopting, including integrating human capital into deal planning, improving talent assessments, and fostering leadership development. These practices mark a shift from traditional approaches, emphasizing the strategic role of talent at all organizational levels.

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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Best Team Building Exercise Around

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from David Burkus Team building is a crucial element of creating a strong team culture. Understanding each other’s differences and preferences is a vital step in becoming a high-performing team. But many leaders struggle to find and deliver effective team building exercises. There are many too choose from, and many fall short.

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Mindfulness in the Workplace: The Key to Purpose and Sustainable Performance

Tullio Siragusa

Mindfulness in the Workplace: The Key to Purpose and Sustainable Performance Burnout is becoming a recurring challenge that leaders must face head-on. As companies strive for innovation and growth, the human element often gets overlooked. Yet, as Justin Winstead, founder of The Improver Group, highlighted on The Bliss Business Podcast , the real solution to this crisis lies in a tool as ancient as it is powerful — mindfulness.

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Continuous Improvement in Financial Services | KaiNexus

Kainexus

When people think of structured continuous improvement methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma , they usually associate them with manufacturing. However, these days, financial services firms, under immense pressure to reduce operational costs and improve efficiencies and effectiveness, are embracing formal continuous improvement programs. Many of the most popular methodologies can easily be tailored to the needs of financial services firms.

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Examining Centralized vs Decentralized Organizational Structure

Leapfrogging

When you run a business, how it’s put together changes everything—think of it like building with Legos, but with a lot more paperwork. The kind of structure your company uses matters big-time, especially when weighing the pros and cons of centralized and decentralized decision-making. Both styles have their perks and pitfalls, and knowing them can help you make the best call for your situation.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.