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Constructing the innovation mandate

Paul Hobcraft

So often innovation struggles to be recognized for what it is. Innovation is a critical source of future competitive advantage. It is our ability to consistently capture, build and develop new ideas within organizations or in open collaborations with others that have a direct effect on revenue growth and the ability to provide future sustainability.

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What it means to continuously improve: Definition and strategies

HYPE Innovation

How to define Continuous Improvement? Small steps matter, especially when they’re all taken in the same direction. And there are plenty of examples of innovations that have made a difference – not through a sudden big bang but, instead, through a slow, continuous attack on a problem. Driving incremental improvements may seem like taking only small steps, but those small steps combined can add up to big change.

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Design Sprint 101: How to Innovate Faster and Find Winning Solutions

Viima

Don’t judge a book by its cover or a process by its name. The design sprint is not just about design, not only for designers, nor it has anything to do with running. But it has plenty to do with guiding a team in the right guiding a team’s innovation efforts. A problem, after all, is at the core of good design and successful innovation. And that’s exactly what a sprint is meant to do – solve a well-defined problem.

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Driving Organizational Change — Without Abandoning Tradition

Harvard Business Review

To shift entrenched ways of thinking, leaders need to understand and respect where people are coming from.

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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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How Startups Can Improve the World Through Innovation

Entrepreneur - Innovation

Startup founders should pursue their passion without hesitation. They can improve the world and enhance the lives of customers and employees.

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Innovation Basics: 5 key benefits of Crowdsourcing in Innovation

Wazoku

Changing the world, one idea at a time has to start somewhere. Even the organizations that regularly bring about revolutionary change had to take a first step on their journey. In the Innovation Basics series, we focus exclusively on what that first step could look like for newcomers to the innovation world. Follow this guidance to achieve faster, better innovation.

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Unlocking the Power of Imagination

Innovation Excellence

How Humans and AI Can Collaborate for Innovation and Creativity GUEST POST from Teresa Spangler Imagination is not only the uniquely human capacity to envision that which is not, and, therefore, the foundation of all invention and innovation.

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Great Minds Think Unalike — 3 Ways to Drive True Innovation Through Diversity

Entrepreneur - Innovation

When companies diversify at every level, they see increased success. Here's how to follow suit.

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Make It Safe for Employees to Speak Up — Especially in Risky Times

Harvard Business Review

The same behaviors that feel dangerous to employees are precisely what organizations need to thrive in an uncertain economic climate.

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We Need To Stop Fooling Ourselves And Get Our Facts Straight. That Takes Work.

Digital Tonto

In one of my favorite essays the physicist Richard Feynman wrote “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself—and you are the easiest person to fool. So you have to be very careful about that.” He goes on further to say that simply being honest isn’t enough, you also need to “bend over backwards” to provide information so that others may prove you wrong.

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Driving Responsible Innovation: How to Navigate AI Governance & Data Privacy

Speaker: Aindra Misra, Senior Manager, Product Management (Data, ML, and Cloud Infrastructure) at BILL

Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the critical intersection of data privacy and AI governance. In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, building robust governance frameworks is essential to fostering innovation while staying compliant with regulations. Our expert speaker, Aindra Misra, will guide you through best practices for ensuring data protection while leveraging AI capabilities.

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Deepening the Thinking Around the Innovation Mandate – part two

Paul Hobcraft

Building out the clarity of any robust innovations mandate needs a depth of thinking Following on from my first post “ Constructing the Innovation Mandate ” we should look further into aspects of the innovation mandate that need considering and clarification Any innovation mandate needs to consider what is meant by the following and provide explanations: Corporate Objectives : The innovation mandate should clearly align with the organization’s corporate objectives and business strate

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How to Create a Continuous Improvement Culture: Strategies and Examples

HYPE Innovation

Raise your hand if you don't want to continuously improve your organization.

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ChatGPT and health care: Disruptive? Or just the same old thing?

Christensen Institute

Back in February, ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot, passed a medical licensing exam. This exercise, cosponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, highlighted the potential benefits of ChatGPT (or any AI chatbot) in the future treatment of medical conditions. AI’s potential in health care is not a new discussion point ; forward-thinking health care organizations have been using AI in their offerings for a few years now.

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5 Ways to Future-Proof Your Career in the Age of AI

Harvard Business Review

Tools like ChatGPT have the potential to displace human creativity — but people still offer unique value.

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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Questions Asked But Not Always Answered

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski This seems like a repeat of the last time we set a project launch date without regard for the work content. Do you see it that way? This person certainly looks the part and went to the right school, but they have not done this work before.

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Why is AI Exploding Now?

IdeaSpies

AI was first discussed in 1956 at a Dartmouth Conference 70 years old.

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How can K-12 leaders correctly diagnose what needs to be changed in their schools? And why does it matter?

Christensen Institute

If you’re reading this post, there’s a good chance you’re in the business of “organizational change.” Those words may not be the words you use to describe what you do. But a major body of work happening in K–12 education today boils down to organizational change. Are you a proponent of high-quality curriculum? High-dosage tutoring? Blended learning?

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Don’t Let Distractions Derail Your Company’s Strategy

Harvard Business Review

They can slow down progress and waste effort — but when managed well, they can also present new opportunities.

Strategy 100
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How To Drive Retail Results With Integrated Tech And UX Design

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

Navigating the complexities of e-commerce requires more than just the right technology - It demands a holistic strategy that aligns platform capabilities with customer- centric design and marketing. This webinar will provide a roadmap for building a robust e-commerce strategy, guiding you through key decisions from platform selection to creating user experiences that convert, and leverage digital marketing to reach and retail customers.

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Reasons Change Management Frequently Fails

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell In 1983, McKinsey consultant Julien Phillips published a paper in the journal Human Resource Management that described an “adoption penalty” for firms that didn’t adapt to changes in the marketplace quickly enough. His ideas became McKinsey’s first change management model that it sold to clients.

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Reducing Carbon Footprint and Energy Costs in Refining Operations with Energy Management Analytics

Acuvate

The hot topics of climate change and global warming have made the world sweat, necessitating swift intervention from the industry and policy-makers alike. With earth feeling the heat, businesses are turning their attention to eco-friendly operations on a large scale. Trimming down carbon footprints and energy expenses in refining processes is vital not just for the planet but also for companies’ survival.

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Idea Management Platform to Support ESG Goals

eZassi

The Triple Bottom Line Approach in Innovation Strategy People | Planet | Profit – their intersection point is Sustainability, and an Idea Management Platform is the best solution to support this critical innovation strategy and the KPIs impacting the triple bottom line. Ezassi’s Idea Management Software is important for sustainability because it enables organizations to systematically gather and manage ideas for green initiatives, circularity, and improved environmental practices from employees,

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Cyber Thieves Are Getting More Creative

Harvard Business Review

They’re combining real information with tiny bits of misinformation to steal from companies and individuals.

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Launching LLM-Based Products: From Concept to Cash in 90 Days

Speaker: Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health and Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health, is here to take us through how he guided his company's recent experience of getting from concept to launch and sales of products within 90 days. In this exclusive webinar, Christophe will cover key aspects of his journey, including: LLM Development & Quick Wins 🤖 Understand how LLMs differ from traditional software, identifying opportunities for rapid development and deployment.

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Customer Service is a Team Sport

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken The other day I was having breakfast with 11 of my friends. The server came over, introduced herself, and said, “I’ll be taking care of you.” She took our orders, and a few minutes later, a different server dropped off three of our meals.

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Inclusive Innovation For Net Zero

100%Open

At 100%Open, we’re committed to exploring the latest trends and developments in open innovation. This month, we’re focusing on the urgent need for a new approach to the climate crisis. When the pandemic exposed the fragility of our economic and social systems, a new, more connected, approach emerged. The situation was clearly urgent and important.

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Wazoku announces new series of webinars!

Wazoku

Wazoku Webinars are returning in May! After a break throughout April, we are restarting our Thursday sessions and this month, we have some exciting discussions planned. Continuing our ‘Industry Innovators’ series that saw us hold conversations with the MoD and Enel back in February, this time we will be discussing how companies in the Professional and Financial Services industry use Wazoku.

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Leading a Midsize Business Through Change

Harvard Business Review

Senior leaders can take in valuable employee input while maintaining decision-making authority.

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Data Modeling for Direct Mail: Boosting Multi-Channel Reach and Response

Speaker: Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners

This new, thought-provoking webinar will explore how even incremental efforts and investments in your data can have a tremendous impact on your direct mail and multi-channel marketing campaign results! Industry expert Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners, will share real-life case studies and best practices from client direct mail and digital campaigns where data modeling strategies pinpointed audience members, increasing their propensity to respond – and buy.

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A Global Perspective on Psychological Safety

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Stefan Lindegaard Professor Amy C. Edmondson defines psychological safety as “a belief that one will not be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes.” Achieving psychological safety is essential for fostering innovation and maintaining a competitive edge in today’s rapidly changing business landscape.

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Harnessing AI-Powered Predictive Analytics: A New Era in Decision-Making for Businesses and Society

helloFUTURE

The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have ushered in a new era of predictive analytics, enabling businesses and organizations to make more informed decisions than ever before. AI-driven predictive analytics transforms decision-making across various industries, from finance and healthcare to supply chain management and marketing. In this article, we’ll explore the potential impact of… The post Harnessing AI-Powered Predictive Analytics: A New Era in Decision-Making f

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What the UK Government's AI Approach means for the future of Innovation

Wazoku

There probably isn’t a hotter topic in the technology world right now than Artificial Intelligence (AI). From the fascination around tools like ChatGPT taking over professional and personal conversations alike to the intriguing and ground-breaking impact that this ever-updating technology can have on sectors like Healthcare , Defense , Energy , and Finance , it’s the subject at the forefront of everyone’s mind.

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Infusing Digital Responsibility into Your Organization

Harvard Business Review

Four strategies based on in-depth studies of 12 large European firms.

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How To Speak The Language Of Financial Success In Product Management

Speaker: Jamie Bernard

Success in product management goes beyond delivering great features - it’s about achieving measurable financial outcomes that resonate across the organization. By connecting your product’s journey with the company’s financial success, you’ll ensure that every feature, release, and innovation contributes to the bottom line, driving both customer satisfaction and business growth.