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Five Immutable Laws of Change

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell When I first arrived in Poland in 1997, change was all around me. It was like watching a society transform itself through time-lapse photography.

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What is ‘True Creativity’? (part 4 of 5)

Idea to Value

Over the past few weeks , I have been telling you about the history behind True Creativity. How I started on the journey to find out how creativity worked, and why I found it so important to focus on the science of creativity. Today, I’d like to give you a sneak preview about what exactly I have been working on in secret over the past few years.

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Are You Unconventional Enough in Your Thinking?

Phil McKinney

Unconventional thinking from unconventional individuals is the lifeblood of innovation. They are the people who see things in a new way, and because of this, they often come up with truly unconventional ideas. Ideas that conventional thinkers would never think of. And while it's true that many unconventional individuals do not have formal training in […].

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Society 2045’s Future of Work for the Betterment of Humanity

Tullio Siragusa

Society 2045’s Future of Work for the Betterment of Humanity. The world is transforming at its own pace. People who are thinking to bring out more changes into the system are doing so with the desire for the betterment of humankind. Sadly, often change has been coerced with force and domination tactics. Can we manifest positive change without forced regulation?

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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ENERGIZE YOUR BRAINSTORMING

Michael Michalko

ENERGIZE YOUR BRAINSTORMING. If we toss seeds on hard packed ground, the chances of them taking root and producing healthy plants are minimal. However, if we plough and till the ground (that is, mix it up, break it apart, make it “less” solid and more “loose”) the chances of a variety of seeds (both those we purposely sow and those that serendipitously fall) will find a way to grow in the loose soil.

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Episode 079: Is There a Magic Pill For Creative Thinking?

Innovation in Practice

Can you really learn to be more creative? Well, of course you can, but what if you didn’t want it to take the time to actually learn it? . What, instead, if you could just take a pill? Imagine if you went to a meeting with your colleagues and you all got ready to just pop a pill in your mouth, a magic creativity, pill, and voila! . It turns out that certain drugs can do just that. .

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Becoming More Resilient: Three Excellent Tips

Michael Roberto

Source: Entrepreneur.com At several faculty meetings in recent weeks, my colleagues and I have been discussing how and why many college students seem to be suffering from a lack of resilience. Obstacles, challenges, and failures turn quickly into crises for many students. Some struggle to overcome seemingly small setbacks. To some extent, all of us have exhibited insufficient resilience over the past two years; the pandemic has worn us all down in many ways.

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3 Constructive Steps for Effectively Managing Conflict as a Leader

CMOE

When handled responsibly and productively, conflict can serve as a powerful force in your team’s success. Collaboration thrives on constructive conflict, which can boost motivation , mutual understanding, and team performance. But of course, this requires mastering conflict management. CMOE offers three constructive steps to manage conflict as a leader and inspire more meaningful collaboration and communication on your team.

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Digital Transformation Use Cases in Supply Chain Management

Acuvate

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the globe, it has wreaked havoc and posed significant challenges for supply chains worldwide. National lockdowns continued to slow or even temporarily halt the seamless flow of raw materials and finished goods, consequently disrupting manufacturing processes. Additionally, many organizations witnessed staff shortages and losses due to COVID-19, affecting business continuity and adding to the already mounting problems in the supply of essential goods and servi