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Is finance too low-tech to support sustainability innovations?

Norbert Bol

In the october edition of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Christensen et al. 2018) conclude that they were surprised about the low-tech financial decision rules that are being applied to green office investments. Discounted cash flow modelling can be really worthwhile when risk is included the financial analysis.

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5 Tech Issues That Can Slow Down Innovation

IdeaScale

In our minds, technology and innovation are interconnected. However, for every technological advancement, there seems to be a learning curve or adjustment period as we try to figure out how to implement automation into our daily lives. Technology: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back? source: pixabay.com. 1 The Devil in Design.

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Using Generative AI to Drive Corporate Impact

TechEmpower Innovation

Focusing on generative AI applications in a select few corporate functions can contribute to a significant portion of the technology's overall impact. This technological integration into software engineering not only enhances the productivity of development teams but also ensures that IT infrastructures are robust and reliable.

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Mastering the Game: Corporate Executives and the Art of Startup Investment

Leapfrogging

CVC units often focus on securing a competitive advantage by investing in startups with innovative technologies or business models that align with the corporation’s strategic goals. By engaging with and investing in startups, companies can gain insights into emerging technologies, trends, and business practices.

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Working together to shape innovation for meaningful change

Paul Hobcraft

Relevancy, Value and Gains in Focusing Upon These Eight Points of Value Building a Business Case for Change Objectives : Develop the ability to conduct a thorough cost-benefit analysis to support your proposed changes. Utilize data and metrics to provide a compelling rationale for change, demonstrating the potential return on investment.

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Unlocking the Future of Value Stream Management: 5 Key Insights from VSMC’s 2023 Report

Planview

The State of Value Stream Management Report 2023 , in particular, stands out due to its inclusivity, drawing data from respondents across various organizational sizes, ranging from nimble startups with 1-99 employees to massive enterprises boasting 50,000+ personnel.

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Customers Prefer to Crowdfund Products They Can Improve

Harvard Business Review

To understand why, the authorse embarked on an empirical analysis of 18,173 campaigns for physical products in the technology and design categories on Kickstarter. Despite crowdfunding’s many benefits, numerous campaigns still fail.

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