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

Daniel Burrus

Southwest Airlines has a notable history with both intrapreneurship and solving both internal and external company pain points creatively. But at Southwest Airlines, an internal employee named Marty Cobbs decided to take passengers by surprise by livening up the safety instructions with humor.

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Visionary Thinking: How Leaders Shape the Future

Phil McKinney

Leadership is at the center of every successful organization. Visionary thinking involves thinking beyond the present and asking yourself what the future could look like. Their stories provide valuable insights into the practical application of visionary leadership. Steve Jobs (Apple Inc.):

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How to Write a Team Vision Statement [Template Included]

CMOE

A vision statement looks toward the future, and this future must have a link to the organization’s present state and where it is today. This connection of present and future is critical to driving alignment and ensuring the success of the team’s vision. To be the world’s most loved, most efficient, and most profitable airline.

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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. Overcoming legacy thinking doesn’t mandate erasing every strategy, idea or leadership concept you ever used in the past.

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Analysis Of The Next-Generation Mobility Value Chain

Corporate Innovation

New part suppliers for ACE vehicles will emerge in leadership positions, e.g., NVIDIA, Samsung, or Intel together with Mobileye, which it recently acquired. Based on their already established areas of expertise companies intending to play a role, and more specifically a leadership role, in this value chain must make strategic decisions.

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The Importance of Casting a Wide Net While Innovating

Qmarkets

His Doctorate degree (2012) in Management focused learning in the areas of organizational change, leadership theory, and strategy. Read on to discover innovation best practices from Robert's experience working at a range of renowned companies, including Citibank, Delta Airlines, and most recently Southwest Airlines.

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The Importance of Casting a Wide Net While Innovating

Qmarkets

His Doctorate degree (2012) in Management focused learning in the areas of organizational change, leadership theory, and strategy. Read on to discover innovation best practices from Robert's experience working at a range of renowned companies, including Citibank, Delta Airlines, and most recently Southwest Airlines.