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Can’t We All Just Get Along? Innovation and Bridging the Generational Divide

Idea to Value

Innovation requires more than just idea generation. After all, innovation cannot exist in a vacuum; but rather, an organization must build a culture of innovation to catalyze and sustain the creation of new ideas and then ultimately actually implement the ideas that make it out of the initial starting gate.

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Enexis Interview: Navigating Operational Innovation in an Environment Ripe for Innovation Stagnation

Qmarkets

Yet the company have managed to implement up to 300 new ideas a year resulting in millions in cost saving since 2014. A Qmarkets’ customer since 2014, we sat down with Enexis to discuss more about their innovation initiatives, overcoming resistance to change, and what the future of innovation looks like for them.

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Ideating at Enexis – Driving Operational Innovation in Dutch Energy Sector

Qmarkets

Yet the company has managed to generate hundreds of new ideas each year since 2014, resulting in millions in cost-saving and improved employee safety. We now ask our employees for their ideas and let them discuss, and grow their ideas in a transparent and constructive manner.

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Ideating at Enexis – Driving Operational Innovation in Dutch Energy Sector

Qmarkets

Yet the company have managed to implement up to 300 new ideas a year resulting in millions in cost-saving since 2014. A Qmarkets’ customer since 2014, we sat down with Enexis to discuss more about their innovation initiatives, overcoming resistance to change, and what the future of innovation looks like for them.

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What is innovation? 15 experts share their innovation definition

Idea to Value

Nick is the chief editor of Idea to Value and also the CEO & Founder of Improvides Innovation Consulting. He was voted one of the world’s top innovation bloggers for 2014 and is a leader in thought leadership on the science of improving creativity. The biggest mistake companies make is asking others for ideas.

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7 Habits of Highly Innovative Companies

ITONICS

But we have good news for all those who have not yet taken the step into the right direction: Although every innovation has something new and unique, we can learn significantly from the companies that get it right and create a first how-to-plan based on their workflows, structures, and practices.

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How to Run the Ultimate Corporate Hackathon

Qmarkets

Another TechCrunch Disrupt hackathon production, the company was acquired by Google in 2014. At the 2014 HackSummit , a solution was found for the rising sea level surrounding San Francisco. Target your audience : Who you invite to your hack day will generally be determined by the theme or purpose of your hackathon.