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What Is Corporate Social Innovation? Understanding the New Driver of Change

IdeaScale

The need for a socially appropriate goals and actions of a corporation has given rise to corporate social innovation where companies form partnerships with NGOs. What Is Social Innovation? Merely doing something that is deemed to be good is not social innovation. How to Drive Social Innovation?

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How making Pros & Cons lists damage your innovation projects without you realising

Idea to Value

I just got back from a lunch with a dear friend of mine, who was describing a potential project which was being discussed at his new accounting company. Afterwards, when I looked at our guest log book to see how often clients actually did visit us, I saw that we only get about one client a week here.

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How to Be a Valuable Team Player During Times of Change: Strategies for Success

Tullio Siragusa

Whether it’s a new project, a shift in leadership, or an overhaul of processes, change can be both exciting and challenging. It also means being flexible and willing to adjust your approach as needed to meet the changing needs of the team or project. Communicate Effectively Communication is key during times of change.

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11 female innovation leaders share their definition of innovation

Idea to Value

Then, have a process for aligning strategy (which pulls you forward) with budgeting (which anchors you backward) with project governance (which is usually a total mess) with people’s incentives. Once you have agreement, align all innovation initiatives, metrics, rewards, organizational structure and investments to that vision.

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15 most important Innovation Theories your company should be using

Idea to Value

What it is: One of the most important theories of innovation, but one which is usually completely misunderstood. Companies which want a structured system to manage a funnel of ideas and projects (e.g. But I would also recommend the following books: 8 – Effective Brainstorming.

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Serious About Your Social Mission? Innovate It.

Leapfrogging

A new book by Silicon Valley tech veteran and innovation advocate Ann Mei Chang, Lean Impact: How to Innovate for Radically Greater Social Good explores the unique challenges that can deter social innovation. This simple stake in the ground is where social innovation begins.

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Revolutionize Your Event: Selecting the Best Innovation Keynote Speaker

Leapfrogging

Recognition and Awards : Awards and recognition from reputable institutions can validate a speaker’s contributions to the field of innovation. Publications and Thought Leadership : Authoring books, articles, or maintaining an active blog on innovation topics can demonstrate thought leadership.