IdeaScale
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
As the tidal wave of Artificial Intelligence continues to disrupt many aspects of our lives, there is one skill it has yet to emulate, according to a recent article by the Singularity Hub “OpenAI’s GPT-4 Scores in the Top 1% of Creative Thinking”: “Of all the forms of human intellect that one might expect artificial [.
IdeaScale
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
Innovation is the key to success in any business. With the rapidly changing business environment, it has become more important than ever to foster a culture of innovation in the workplace. In this blog, we will share 10 jaw-dropping examples of innovation in the workplace that will inspire your team to think outside the box. [.
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Yet2
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Words by Carlos Pichardo In today’s dynamic business landscape, staying ahead is essential. As companies increasingly rely on external expertise and solutions, reliable databases are indispensable. Traditional databases fail to address the dynamic nature of innovation challenges. Enter the concept of “living databases” – a game-changer in Open Innovation.
Jeffrey Phillips
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
As with many other distinctions between large companies and startups, established products and new ideas, there are distinctions between types of failure. For most corporations, failure is abhorrent, because failure signals a breakdown in an existing product, risk, an inability or unwillingness to follow an established process. Failure is a loss of revenue, an added cost, a lack of judgement.
Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering
The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to keyless entry, in-room entertainment, and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that
Digital Tonto
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
Ockham’s Razor, or the “principle of parsimony,” is often interpreted as another version of the KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) rule. Yet it is far more profound than that. A far more accurate translation from the original latin is, “Entities must not be multiplied beyond necessity.” In other words, we should think before we add things that complicate matters.
Leapfrogging
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Introduction to Design Thinking Design thinking is a problem-solving approach that combines empathy, creativity, and rationality to meet user needs and drive successful business outcomes. It is a non-linear, iterative process that teams use to understand users, challenge assumptions, redefine problems, and create innovative solutions to prototype and test.
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Jeffrey Phillips
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
I was reviewing the website of a strategy consulting firm recently, and their focus on strategy and team alignment felt like the same old, same old. I read further to discover that they focus on passion and mission (hello Simon Sinek). But what struck me about their work is that they also focus on culture and change management. These latter two concepts were the things that got my attention.
Innovation Excellence
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton “You sound stupid when you use the word ‘ _’ because you’re trying to sound smart.”Mark Cuban What goes in the blank? For Mark Cuban, it’s “cohort” because “there’s no reason to ever use the word ‘cohort’ when you could use the word ‘group.’ A cohort is a group of people.
Leapfrogging
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Introduction to Design Thinking Design Thinking is a non-linear, iterative process that teams use to understand users, challenge assumptions, redefine problems, and create innovative solutions to prototype and test. It is a methodology that combines creative and critical thinking to allow information and ideas to be organized, decisions to be made, situations to be improved, and knowledge to be gained.
IdeaScale
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
In the spring of 2019, the TIM Foundation was contacted by the Dutch national government requesting if TIM Foundation would be willing to cooperate in setting up an innovation maturity model for the central Dutch government. TIM Foundation already possessed such a reference model that had been developed over the past 14 years in cooperation [.
Speaker: Kevin Burke, Founder & Managing Director at Digital One and AI & Automation Consultant
AI and automation are currently transforming the way sales and marketing teams operate. Generative AI crafts personalized outreach at scale, while conversational AI bots are engaging prospects in real time. Robotic process automation streamlines manual workflows by triggering tasks the moment a prospect takes a key action, and advanced AI analytics surface hidden patterns in the pipeline, improve forecasting, and help teams make data-driven decisions with confidence.
Entrepreneur - Innovation
MARCH 1, 2024
In the face of a tech industry where women are more likely to be laid off than be promoted to leadership positions, it's time to hack the system and reboot the gender balance for good to turbocharge innovation and propel the industry.
Innovation Excellence
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
GUEST POST from David Burkus How do you build a high performing team? If you think like most people, you will start with acquisition. You will start by thinking about how you can convince higher performing people to join the team.
Leapfrogging
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Embracing the Evolution: AI Meets Design Thinking The intersection of artificial intelligence and design thinking is poised to redefine the landscape of innovation and strategy. As AI continues to advance, its integration with design thinking processes promises to enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and foster more impactful innovation. The Rise of Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence has permeated various sectors, demonstrating its versatility and power in augmenting huma
IdeaScale
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The Problem Customer research is needed to discover new needs or to gather impressions of existing products. But the process can be daunting- designing the study, gathering the resources, then spending the time required to pull it off - my God the time! All these perceived necessities tend to hold us back. Besides, we’ve been [.
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.
Christensen Institute
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
What is health? Many people think of health in terms of medical care and physical health, or simply, the absence of sickness. But this is a limited definition. The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” This definition, plus the recognition that drivers of health (DOH) account for 80-90% of health outcomes , exhibits the interdependent nature of health.
Innovation Excellence
MARCH 1, 2024
GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski When your idea is novel, no one will steal it. No NDA required. If your idea is truly novel, no one will value it. And that’s how you’ll know it’s novel. When your idea is novel, no one will adopt it.
Leapfrogging
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Introduction to Design Thinking Design Thinking is a methodology used by designers to solve complex problems and find desirable solutions for clients. A design mindset is not problem-focused, it’s solution-focused and action-oriented towards creating a preferred future. Design Thinking draws upon logic, imagination, intuition, and systemic reasoning to explore possibilities of what could be and to create desired outcomes that benefit the end user (the customer).
Viima
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Research reveals that 90% of executives recognize the critical importance of agility for their company's future success, with 96% emphasizing the need to increase agility in the future. What’s more, agile companies grow revenue 37% faster and generate 30% higher profits than their non-agile counterparts. Incumbents are shaken by the highly dynamic environment they operate in, and they are too slow to respond to disruptive changes. 52% of companies in the Fortune 500 have either gone bankrupt, we
Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street
In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.
Tullio Siragusa
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Applying Design Thinking to Personal Growth and Innovation In today’s rapidly changing world, the ability to adapt and innovate is more crucial than ever, not just in the realm of product development but also in our personal and professional lives. Design Thinking, a methodology traditionally reserved for creating products and services, holds transformative potential for personal growth and innovation.
Innovation Excellence
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
GUEST POST from Howard Tiersky Early in my career, I had the chance to lead a product development team in creating a new kind of internal communication platform for large accounting firms. Our target users were auditors and tax consultants.
Planview
MARCH 1, 2024
As a leader of a shared services or center of excellence team, you might wonder how to showcase your team’s business value as tangibly as sales figures do. It’s crucial to articulate a clear and measurable value proposition for your team, which can significantly ease budget discussions. Let’s explore strategies for defining your team’s impact in quantifiable terms, making your contributions as evident and persuasive as financial outcomes when budgeting time comes around.
Christensen Institute
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Yes. I was sitting at a cafe today, taking advantage of a sunny day after two days of constant rain in true dramatic Southern California fashion, when I realized how incredibly busy the cafe was. Now, maybe it was because I was surrounded by other dramatic Southern Californians, but in reality, most coffee shops I’ve frequented since working remotely always seem to stay busy.
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Sopheon
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
It’s amazing what can happen quickly with the right leader at the helm. And as Sopheon and Wellspring become one company, it seems fitting to acknowledge the accomplishments of Greg Coticchia.
Innovation Excellence
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
GUEST POST from Greg Satell It’s no secret that Google is one of the most innovative companies on the planet. Besides pioneering and then dominating the search industry, it has also become a leader in developing futuristic technologies such as artificial intelligence, driverless cars and quantum computing. It has even launched a life science company.
Planview
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Amidst the relentless waves of innovation and competition, OEMs, suppliers, and manufacturers in the automotive industry navigate a sea of challenges and opportunities. Technical debt, the accrued cost of code awaiting updates, is a significant obstacle. According to McKinsey , this “tax” on development comprises about 40 percent of IT balance sheets, stemming from the intense pressure to enter the market and gather feedback swiftly.
Qmarkets
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
We are delighted to announce a partnership with global consultancy powerhouse Capgemini Invent, which will combine their first-rate strategic expertise with Qmarkets’ end-to-end innovation management software into a holistic offering for enterprise companies around the world. Qmarkets works with several strategic consulting partners globally to offer our enterprise customers localized, specialist support and strategic services wherever they need them.
Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified
Marketers know that personalization is the key to engagement—but with limited budgets and time, how do you prioritize what, where, and how to personalize? Aligning your content, campaigns, and buyer experiences requires a deep understanding of customer needs. In this new webinar with expert Jennifer Hodroge, we’ll explore how to leverage insights and customer journey mapping to build personalization strategies that deliver real impact.
Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews
MARCH 1, 2024
At a Glance Maria Villablanca Co-Founder and CEO, Future Insights Network Focus Areas: Supply chain, Procurement, Digital Transformation Thinkers360 In-Depth Profile & Portfolio: Maria Villablanca Social Media: LinkedIn | Twitter Podcast: Transform Talks: The Supply Chain Transformation Highlighted Content : #204 – Supply Chain disruptors and trends of 2024 with Richard Howells , We NEED More Anti-Fragile Leaders in Supply Chain.
Innovation Excellence
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
GUEST POST from Shep Hyken If I asked 10 people who they thought could be planet Earth’s most customer-centric company, I bet a majority would have the same answer. I’ll share that company’s name at the end of this article. For now, you can guess. Cindy, from my office, had a customer service issue.
Stephen Shapiro
MARCH 1, 2024
This week we launched my new website. I’m still learning the “ropes,” so I might be slow in posting for a little while. On this site, you will find all of the same content from the previous one – just with a fresher design and updated technology. If you encounter any issues, please get in touch with me and let me know. Happy Innovating!
Brunner
MARCH 1, 2024
If you lead marketing at a B2B company, how do you describe your customers? Do you list off the businesses that purchase what you sell? Or do you talk about Joshua, Jessica, and Javon — the people who buy from you? In today’s rapidly changing marketplace, your B2B customers are not your father’s customers. Increasingly, today’s buyers are millennials, born between 1981-1996, and they bring a very different set of expectations to the buying experience.
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