Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The Nuanced Art of Leadership: When to Step in and When to Guide When it comes to team dynamics and organizational behavior, leadership remains a constant beacon guiding the ship. Leadership isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Understanding the Leadership Balance Stepping into a leadership role is akin to becoming a gardener.

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Idea to Value

DECEMBER 13, 2022

2023 could turn out to be one of the hardest for innovation and leadership teams in decades… … or, with the right focused effort, it could be one of the best. Innovation projects often fail because innovation teams, management, leadership and operations are not aligned on what success actually looks like.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

When it comes to innovation leadership, keynote speakers can: Show how leaders can set a precedent for innovation within their teams. Keynote speakers often emphasize the need for creating an environment where brainstorming is encouraged and every idea is valued. Demonstrating how to embrace failure as a learning opportunity.

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Moves the Needle

MAY 20, 2022

Unlike Horizon Planning where projects are prioritized based on “level of innovation” and “time to ROI”, Visibility Planning is based on evidence. Moves The Needle’s Project Prioritization board is a 2×2 poster that helps you visualize where to invest resources based on impact and evidence.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Importance of Fostering Innovation in Leadership Defining Innovation Culture An innovation culture refers to the values, behaviors, and norms that ensure an organization not only generates new ideas but also executes them to achieve positive outcomes.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

A variety of communication channels should be established to cater to different needs, such as instant messaging for quick queries, video conferencing for more personal interactions, and collaborative workspaces for shared projects. Teams should adopt project management best practices to maximize the benefits of these platforms.

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Michael Roberto

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Source: Pixabay Kellogg Insight recently featured some very useful advice on how to project self-confidence in the workplace by Ellen Taaffe, Clinical Assistant Professor of Leadership and Director of Women's Leadership Programs at the Kellogg School of Management. Her focus on the language people use is very constructive.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

Instead, a more holistic approach to leadership intelligence is required—one that includes Experiential Intelligence (XQ). The Importance of Innovation in Executive Leadership Innovation is the lifeblood of any successful organization.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

Learn more about the synergy of these concepts in our comprehensive guide on high performance leadership teams through psychological safety & experiential intelligence. In the context of leadership, it involves tapping into personal and professional experiences to make informed decisions, foster innovation, and guide teams effectively.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

Initiating a culture change demands courage, vision, and a steadfast commitment from the leadership team. Learn how to further develop these leadership qualities at develop executive leadership to drive organizational culture change. As a leader, your role is pivotal in steering this transformation.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

The Role of Leadership in Strategy Development Leadership is at the heart of strategy development. Leadership in strategy development means being an architect of change, understanding the unique strengths of your team, and leveraging them to build resilient and dynamic business strategies that withstand the test of time.

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Jeffrey Phillips

APRIL 1, 2024

Further, while most corporations will pay lip service to innovation, and would enjoy new revenues and profits, they view innovation as a project or an activity that is discrete. It is not a capability or a project that you switch on or off, any more than you switch on or off a highly efficient supply chain.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Leadership’s Role in Fostering Collaboration Leadership plays a critical role in fostering team collaboration. To learn more about how leadership can impact team dynamics, explore our article on team collaboration best practices. Remove barriers Provide tools and resources for effective collaboration.

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Innov8rs

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

From idea competitions and startup incubators to virtual whiteboards and design thinking workshops, there is no shortage of mechanisms for brainstorming what’s possible in an organization. Gartner has found that business leaders underfund transformational projects by ~33% due to ineffective innovation project evaluation methods.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Have employees regularly brainstorm ideas outside their domain. Set up internal incubators for passion projects. Test products extensively before launch, collect first-hand customer feedback, brainstorm with engineers — don’t lose touch with the details. This hands-on approach fuels innovation.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Ambiance : Choose a space that aligns with the objectives of your offsite—a creative space for brainstorming sessions or a serene retreat for reflective strategic planning. For more on creating conducive settings for strategic discussions, read our guide on designing leadership team offsites for strategic planning.

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InnovationTraining.org

JANUARY 11, 2022

In my own research on high-impact leadership development programs, we found learning happened through reflection activities. In the world of Agile, reflection comes in the form of a formal retrospective that is done with the team after an important stage, event, or project. This is a great session for a leadership program.

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Peer Insight

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

We all want to be the first to market, but no one wants to burn gas on an idling project — nor have an explosion. Framing facilitates decision-making and helps to align broader teams, build confidence, and make decisions with leadership. And I would say, ‘OK, I’m not starting the project.’ They would say, ‘No.’

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

As you plan your next conference or leadership program, understanding the value of these speakers is crucial. They discuss the challenges of implementing innovation in business and the role leadership plays in driving change. Leadership in Innovation The role of leadership in innovation cannot be overstated.

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Tullio Siragusa

JUNE 7, 2022

Lack of leadership, poor organizational culture, and unprepared people lead to failed integration of mergers. Post-merger integration plans typically require creating lengthy checklists, project plans, activities, and tasks basically focused on estimation upfront. This is where Design Thinking can be of tremendous value.

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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 30, 2016

Projects, Projects, Projects. What’s quite simple about innovation is that projects are what make innovation real. Unless they are in the context of an actual project. Brainstorming sessions are not innovation. That thing is innovation projects. Those experts are all about projects.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 30, 2020

Putting more resources behind the likely winners, rather than on projects that simply stay ‘blue sky’ or conceptual, then get picked up by others to commercialize. Effective execution gets very complicated and the skill of the project coordinator comes really to the fore. Offer true leadership that is leading from the front.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Ideation — Brainstorming Solutions Once the problem is crystal clear, the ‘Ideate’ phase takes center stage. This phase is all about brainstorming potential solutions. In the TechCorp context, they trialed a ‘Project Fusion’, where members from both teams collaborated on a unified pitch to stakeholders.

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Idea Champions

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Most people who are in a leadership position often find themselves overloaded and overwhelmed. Do I have the time and interest to take on this project?" How can I empower this person to own the project?" PS: Leadership doesn't mean doing everything yourself. PS: Leadership doesn't mean doing everything yourself.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

This week, we take a look at Innovation Leadership - how has the role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) evolved into the Chief Innovation Officer (CINO), and how important is leadership in the age of crowdsourcing anyway? The Evolution from Management to Leadership. The Importance of Agile Leadership.

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Idea Champions

JANUARY 23, 2024

By simultaneously focusing on leadership coaching,large-scale collaborative planning, building effective teams, process improvement, and tracking results, he helps companies align and enroll the entire organization in strategic change. Steven lives in Colorado and loves hiking, river rafting, and playing with his dogs.

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Idea Champions

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Most people who are in a leadership position often find themselves overloaded and overwhelmed. Do I have the time and interest to take on this project?". How can I empower this person to own the project?". PS: Leadership doesn't mean doing everything yourself. PS: Leadership doesn't mean doing everything yourself.

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Innov8rs

MARCH 4, 2023

During our recent Innov8rs Learning Lab on Innovation Strategy, Leadership, Governance & Portfolio Management, we asked Christian Stumpf (Co-Founder & Program Manager TenneT PowerLab at Tennet) these questions. In other words, neither brainstorming nor ideation workshops can produce meaningful or useful ideas.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 25, 2022

I’ve seen a lot of organizations create strategies, programs, and projects focused on optimizing operations, streamlining processes, and driving innovation. Leadership teams put lots of energy coming up with the next big thing. Strategy Without Successful Execution Is Just Brainstorming.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 17, 2024

These might include communication techniques, conflict resolution strategies, or innovative brainstorming methods. Team disagreements, project challenges. Brainstorming Methods Generate new ideas, foster creativity. Tool Function Application Communication Techniques Facilitate clear, open dialogue.

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Destination Innovation

JUNE 15, 2018

Targets are set for key metrics including number of ideas submitted and implemented and for revenue projected and achieved from innovation projects. Regular brainstorm meetings are held with diverse teams, clear objectives and expert facilitation.

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CMOE

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Additionally, 91% of surveyed staff members indicated accountability as their employer’s top leadership development need. Some examples of goals that align with the vision and mission of the organization include: Improving project completion by X% by the end of October. Metrics vary depending on the project.

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Tullio Siragusa

MAY 30, 2022

To bring innovations to products and services, Design Thinking encourages the process of questioning, assuming, the collaboration of employees, brainstorming, building prototypes, testing the newly created ideas, and getting continuous feedback. In addition, they ensure that the project is moving forward by having status updates.

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Innovation Excellence

OCTOBER 26, 2022

GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton Q: How might we brainstorm new ideas to serve our customers better? A: Have a brainstorming session that starts with “How Might We help customers [Job to be Done/problem]?” ” If only it were that simple. We […].

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Moves the Needle

AUGUST 7, 2023

There are many possibilities for accomplishing the goal within the leader’s purview, so with the team, they brainstormed ideas and settled on increasing user engagement as a path to increasing customer spend. The problem is that it also makes the leader a project manager. Delegation is not about becoming a project manager.

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Tullio Siragusa

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Brainstorm ways to bridge the gap between the current and the aspirational personality. Train and Educate: Ensure that every team member, from leadership to frontline employees, understands and embodies the business personality. Are you clear about the personality you’re projecting? Does it align with your core vision?

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Idea Champions

JANUARY 28, 2020

Most people who are in a leadership position, often find themselves overloaded and overwhelmed. Do I have the time and interest to take on this project?". How can I empower this person to own the project?". PS: Leadership doesn't mean doing everything yourself. PS: Leadership doesn't mean doing everything yourself.

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