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When Software Can’t Change the Laws of Physics (or Leadership)

Mills-Scofield

There have been major 737 design upgrades and changes over the years; it is usually easier to do variations on a theme in terms of design, testing, certification, regulatory approvals, etc. And certainly, proactively notifying airlines and pilots that new training was required should have been a no-brainer. then create new.

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When Software Can’t Change the Laws of Physics (or Leadership)

Mills-Scofield

There have been major 737 design upgrades and changes over the years; it is usually easier to do variations on a theme in terms of design, testing, certification, regulatory approvals, etc. And certainly, proactively notifying airlines and pilots that new training was required should have been a no-brainer. then create new.

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Future-Centered Design: How to Turn Great Ideas into Action Plans

Daniel Burrus

As a matter of fact, some of the most transformative ideas that have gone on to change the world have been from a lower- to mid-level employee. Most likely, at first the answer will be no, but you can change that! Great ideas do not always come from the top down.

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The implementation of the Composable Innovation Enterprise Framework?

Paul Hobcraft

I wonder if that is the current incumbents, be these current innovation management software providers or individuals inside the organizations resisting change, as it brings significant uncertainty of change and disruption to the (inadequate) process, one that I feel is not fit for today’s and tomorrow’s innovation purpose.

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Visionary Thinking: How Leaders Shape the Future

Phil McKinney

Leadership is at the center of every successful organization. Visionary Thinking vs. Traditional Leadership Approaches Traditional leadership approaches are focused on maintaining the status quo, maximizing profits in the short term, and minimizing risks. Visionary leaders are resilient and flexible. Steve Jobs (Apple Inc.):

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Change Your Thinking, Improve Your Results

Daniel Burrus

Change Your Thinking and you will Change your Results. Just ask Delta Airlines , the British bank Tesco or any other company whose legacy software caused breakdowns and data breaches. One example is agility, the ability to respond quickly to changing events and market conditions—a seeming silver bullet. Take agility.

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The Dangers of Legacy Thinking

Daniel Burrus

For example, Delta Airlines’ entire fleet in the United States was temporarily grounded because of computer problems—the second shutdown over a period of six months also shutting down the carrier’s website and mobile apps. One example is agility—the ability to respond quickly to changing events and market conditions.

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