Paul Hobcraft
APRIL 22, 2024
Building out the Hierarchy of Business Ecosystems In January of this year, I introduced the thinking behind “the Hierarchy of Business Ecosystem needs.” This framework was outlined initially in a series of seven posts on my dedicated ecosystem posting site. On this posting site, I provided numerous supporting posts in “given” areas of Business Ecosystems that covered some areas I felt were important explainers.
HYPE Innovation
APRIL 22, 2024
In today's rapidly evolving business environment, where 84.6% of businesses report increased operational costs due to supply chain disruptions , supply chain innovation has become critical for companies seeking to remain competitive and sustainable. These disruptions, driven by factors such as geopolitical tensions, global conflicts, and evolving market dynamics, highlight the urgent need for adaptive and resilient supply chain strategies.
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Digital Tonto
APRIL 21, 2024
When Jack Welch was named “Manager of the Century” by Fortune magazine in 1999, it was still unclear what his legacy was going to be. Yet all the success belied serious problems rumbling underneath the surface. Welch increased profits largely by “financializing” the firm. Innovation languished. Yet perhaps the greatest indictment of Welch is those he chose to carry on his legacy.
Destination Innovation
APRIL 21, 2024
Paul O’Neill was appointed CEO of aluminium giant Alcoa in 1987. He is particularly remembered for his decision to focus on one key priority, safety. His first speech as CEO was to a group of investors and analysts. He started by saying, “I want to talk to you about worker safety.” He continued, “I intend to make Alcoa the safest company in America.
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.
IdeaScale
APRIL 21, 2024
Healthcare is an essential aspect of human life, and the need for quality healthcare services has continued to increase over the years. Innovation health services have played a crucial role in revolutionizing healthcare, and this trend is set to continue in the future.
Leapfrogging
APRIL 17, 2024
The Power of Team Innovation Keynote Speakers Keynote speakers hold a pivotal role in setting the tone and driving the theme of corporate events, conferences, and leadership programs. Their impact can often extend beyond the event, influencing long-term team dynamics and innovation. Importance of Keynote Speakers in Team Innovation Harnessing the collective creative power of a team is essential for innovation and growth within any organization.
Business Innovation Brief brings together the best content for business innovation and strategy professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Christensen Institute
APRIL 16, 2024
Just over a decade ago, Clayton Christensen and I predicted that serious challenges were coming to higher education. Thanks to a confluence of factors—unsustainable business models and cost structures; demographics; and new, low-cost college options or alternatives powered in part by online learning—roughly 25% of colleges would close or merge in the couple of decades ahead.
Innovation Excellence
APRIL 16, 2024
GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton You want to make life better for others. This desire is reflected in the optimism and positivity of your language – create value, love the problem, and delight the customer.
IdeaScale
APRIL 20, 2024
What is Product Development? Product development is defined as the process of creating new products or improving existing ones to meet the needs and wants of consumers. It involves various stages from conception to market launch, including ideation, research, design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing.
Leapfrogging
APRIL 19, 2024
Embracing Virtual Team Management In today’s digital age, mastering virtual team management is not just a benefit—it’s a necessity. As remote work becomes more prevalent, your ability to lead a distributed team effectively can have a significant impact on your organization’s success. Understanding the Importance of Virtual Team Management Virtual team management involves overseeing and guiding a team that is geographically dispersed and relies on digital technology for collabor
Speaker: Aarushi Kansal, AI Leader & Author and Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO at Aggregage
Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 19, 2024
Bad days at work are inevitable, just as some degree of frustration and ennui is bound to be a part of almost any job. In this article, the author shares advice from two experts on what to do if you’re stuck in the gray area of deciding whether your job is merely mediocre (and could potentially improve) or downright soul-crushing (and might require a change).
Christensen Institute
APRIL 18, 2024
In our latest report, “ From child welfare to well-being: A blueprint for CBOs and government agencies ,” we unveil the business models that enable prevention-oriented CBOs and prevention-enabling government agencies to enhance child and family well-being. The report highlights innovators in the field, including deep dive case studies that highlight what separates new approaches from traditional models.
Innovation Excellence
APRIL 19, 2024
GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski What do we do next? I don’t know What has been done before? What does it do now? What does it want to do next? If it does that, who cares? Why should we do it? I don’t know. Will it increase the top line? If not, do something else.
IdeaScale
APRIL 20, 2024
What is Root Cause Analysis? Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is defined as a systematic process for identifying the underlying causes or factors that contribute to a problem, incident, or undesirable outcome. The goal of RCA is to understand the root causes of an issue rather than focusing solely on addressing its symptoms.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.
Leapfrogging
APRIL 19, 2024
The Power of Virtual Team Collaboration In a world where remote work has become increasingly prevalent, virtual team collaboration stands as a cornerstone of modern business operations. It enables organizations to transcend geographical boundaries and tap into a global talent pool. Understanding Virtual Team Collaboration Virtual team collaboration refers to the process where individuals work together from different locations, leveraging digital technology to communicate, coordinate, and execute
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 17, 2024
Even if you’re an introvert who dreads the notion of networking, you can develop your skills to get out there and do it. Research by the Lehigh@NasdaqCenter, a partnership between Lehigh University and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, identified make-or-break factors for developing networking skills. They include: the ability to adapt your thinking swiftly in response to changing situations; combating a tendency to focus more on avoiding errors and negative results and instead striving for pos
Christensen Institute
APRIL 23, 2024
Deja vu. In 2015, many multinational companies exited Africa. Nestle cut staff across 21 countries and Barclays, Coca-Cola, Cadbury, Eveready, and SABMiller retreated from different African markets they once believed had promise. The allure of Africa, particularly the widely referenced Africa rising narrative, was fading. The reasons the multinationals cited were all too familiar: failing or inexistent infrastructure, smaller than expected consumer market, struggling institutions, and corruption
Innovation Excellence
APRIL 18, 2024
GUEST POST from Shep Hyken If it’s working fine, why mess with it? Well, whatever “it” is may work just fine, but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t be better. This idea came to me as I read an article about United Airlines changing the way passengers board the plane.
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Scaling transformational innovations in large companies is challenging due to ‘Company Fit’ issues, which arise when the resources, processes, and priorities (RPPs) of the core business are not aligned with the needs of the new business. Many companies have learned how ambidexterity—the ability to both ‘exploit the present and explore the future,’ can help them address these issues for ideation and incubation of new innovations, but scaling transformative business innovations remains a challenge
IdeaScale
APRIL 20, 2024
What is a Cause and Effect Diagram? A Cause and Effect Diagram, also known as a Fishbone Diagram or Ishikawa Diagram, is defined as a visual tool used to identify and organize potential causes of a specific problem or effect.
Leapfrogging
APRIL 19, 2024
Importance of Virtual Team Building In an increasingly digital world, the capacity to maintain and enhance team dynamics through virtual mediums is essential. Virtual team building activities play a pivotal role in fostering communication, collaboration, and a cohesive culture within distributed teams. Benefits of Virtual Team Building Activities Virtual team building activities are designed to bridge the gap between remote team members, creating a sense of unity and shared purpose.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 22, 2024
In 2016, Beyoncé’s performance at the CMA Awards sparked backlash from fans complaining about everything from her attire to her lack of connection to the genre. This year, she released her first country album, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Her actions over the past eight years have been a case study in how to navigate workplace exclusion.
Christensen Institute
APRIL 16, 2024
Last month, a story by Jonathan Haidt in The Atlantic broke through the firewall that often separates education reform and parenting conversations: people from both my personal and professional network circulated Haidt’s scathing take on the immense costs that smartphones and social media have exacted on children and adolescents. In “End the phone-based childhood n ow,” Haidt carefully traces the decline of play and independence (and its relationship to increased risk aversion and anxiety), th
Speaker: Jamie Eagan
As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”. We’ll deep-dive into why digitalization is no longer a choice, but a necessity for finance departments to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment touching on: 2024 trends for the Office of
Innovation Excellence
APRIL 21, 2024
GUEST POST from Geoffrey A. Moore We are well into our first decade of digital transformation, with both the successes and the scars to show for it, and we can see there is a long way to go.
IdeaScale
APRIL 19, 2024
What is the Design Thinking? Design Thinking is defined as a human-centered approach to innovation and problem-solving that prioritizes understanding the needs of users, generating creative solutions, and iterating through rapid prototyping and testing.
Leapfrogging
APRIL 19, 2024
The Power of Online Collaboration Tools In the dynamic landscape of modern business, the ability to adapt and thrive in a digital environment is essential. Online collaboration tools serve as the cornerstone for virtual teams, fostering communication, project management, and a sense of community among distributed colleagues. Advantages of Virtual Collaboration Virtual collaboration brings with it a wealth of advantages that can supercharge your team’s productivity and innovation.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 17, 2024
As we grow or change, our identity transitions are often invisible — unless we do the work to help others see our changes. This can be particularly true for people who have worked at a company for a long time. If you’re feeling like your colleagues aren’t recognizing your growth, the authors recommend three strategies: 1) Get clear on the differences between how you are perceived and how you want to be perceived; 2) Let go of work you may still be doing that was associated with your previous rol
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Christensen Institute
APRIL 18, 2024
There is nothing automatic about the “progress” part of technological progress. – Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson, Power and Progress: Our 1,000-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity In their book, Power and Progress: Our 1,000-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity , Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson provide compelling evidence that the path from an invention to inclusive prosperity is rarely straightforward.
Innovation Excellence
APRIL 17, 2024
GUEST POST from Howard Tiersky The team at FROM has worked with dozens and dozens of companies to create innovative new products, processes, and channels to connect with customers. It’s very rewarding work for many reasons, one of which is the incredible people we get to work with at our clients.
IdeaScale
APRIL 19, 2024
What is a Context Diagram? A context diagram, also known as a system context diagram or a level 0 DFD (Data Flow Diagram), is defined as a broad visual representation that provides an overview of the interactions between a system under development and its external entities.
Leapfrogging
APRIL 19, 2024
The Importance of Communication in Virtual Teamwork In the realm of virtual teams, communication is the bedrock of collaboration and success. With the absence of face-to-face interaction, it’s imperative to have robust channels of communication that bridge the physical divide and foster a cohesive working environment. Challenges of Virtual Collaboration Virtual collaboration, while offering flexibility and access to a global talent pool, comes with its own set of challenges.
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