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Why being ambidextrous is not enough - looking ahead to 2020

Jeffrey Phillips

This failure to meet expectations (we can argue if these expectations were reasonable or the activities fully resourced) plus the emergence of digital transformation lead to the sense that interest in core innovation may wane slightly in the new year. Shiny Objects ahead There are, however, a few shiny objects on the horizon and closing fast.

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Learning to innovate in the IoT Age

Jeffrey Phillips

These commentators are correct in the sense that we are entering a time where the Internet of Things (IoT) and the data generated by billions of IoT devices will create radically new opportunities for innovation. In one sense that fact is a good thing - it means innovation takes on an entirely new life.

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Capabilities and Leadership Close the Skills Gap in Manufacturing

Innovation 360 Group

In order to prepare for the coming skills shortage in manufacturing, business leaders must assess their current capabilities, refine their market strategy, build a culture of innovation, and ensure that they have the most effective leadership styles in place. . Productive innovative thinking is not inspired or sporadic.