Idea Champions

JANUARY 23, 2024

Stevie Ray McHugh, Co-Founder of Idea Champions , is a seasoned expert in strategic planning, balanced scorecards, team building, lean manufacturing, and innovation.

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Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

What does it take to encourage creativity and innovation across an entire region? I sat down with Pascal Cools, from the Flanders District of Creativity, which the Belgian government set up to promote innovation and creativity within businesses of the region. How is your company encouraging innovation?

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BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

I was the “interviewee” for an “Inside the Executive Suite” article from Armada Corporate Intelligence about how to plan team building exercises that create impact for work teams. As described in the article, I’ve been on the good and bad side of various team building exercises during my career.

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Board of Innovation

JULY 20, 2023

Creative AI for inclusive innovation: shaping a future of boundless possibilities Table of content What is inclusive innovation? Creative AI has the power to revolutionize industries, break down barriers, and drive positive change across diverse sectors. Webinar: AI for inclusive innovation What is inclusive innovation?

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Idea to Value

APRIL 21, 2016

As mentioned in The Art of Implementation : interestingly enough, of all the passages in the first Robert’s Rules of Innovation book, one of the passages that got the most input from readers was the section in Chapter V discussing the “care and feeding of creatives”. [1] 1] Oh those creative types! So you’re not a creative.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Through a blend of strategic planning sessions, team-building activities, and reflective exercises, a well-designed offsite can unlock new perspectives, ignite creativity, and lay the groundwork for transformative growth. Preparing for Success The foundation of a productive executive team offsite lies in meticulous preparation.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Benefits of Facilitating Strategic Planning Offsites Facilitating strategic planning offsites offers a multitude of benefits, from enhancing team cohesion to driving organizational alignment. Improved Focus : With day-to-day distractions left behind, your team can concentrate fully on strategic issues and high-level thinking.

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Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team Exercises 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

These retreats are not merely a change of scenery but a strategic move to foster innovation and alignment among the top decision-makers of your company. They present an opportunity for you to reassess the company’s direction, realign with the core values, and ensure that every leader is committed to a shared vision.

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Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Design Exercises 100

Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

As an executive leader, I’m often tasked with driving innovation within my team to ensure our company remains at the forefront of our industry. Innovation in executive teams is not just about developing new products or services; it’s about fostering a culture of continuous improvement, strategic thinking, and adaptability.

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IdeaScale

AUGUST 24, 2021

Ibbaka is a consulting and technology development company focused on helping companies bring innovations to market and to help them to scale. Steven Forth: Ibbaka was founded by a group of six people who have worked together in different configurations over several decades at different companies on different open source projects.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

More and more company leaders were in once we’d show them the science demonstrating a direct connection between well-being and productivity. Suddenly stress and burnout moved to the center of our conversation, and employee well-being quickly shot to the top of nearly every company’s agenda. The new normal. Working towards the future.

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Team Building Collaboration Disruption Change 130

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

By stepping away from the daily operations, you and your leadership team can focus on long-term goals, team building, and innovative thinking. These gatherings are critical for aligning leadership on company vision, strengthening interpersonal relationships, and making decisions that will steer the company’s future.

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Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Technical Review 100

InnovationTraining.org

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Design more innovative innovation meetings that boost creativity and strengthen engagement. They can be too passive, boring, yield few ideas (and even fewer creative innovations), last too long, and result in too much discussion and too little action. How will you hold your team accountable after the meeting is complete?

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Attracting Talent : Companies known for their positive culture attract top talent, who seek workplaces where they can flourish. Enhanced Creativity : Employees feel safe to express innovative ideas when they are part of a positive and accepting work culture. Organize team-building events or outings to celebrate major milestones.

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Culture Underperforming Technical Team Collaboration Leadership 100

Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 29, 2024

For leaders, prioritizing well-being is not a luxury but a necessity, as it directly impacts decision-making, creativity, and resilience. Team-building activities, mentorship programs, and inclusive leadership practices contribute to a healthy social fabric in the workplace.

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Leadership Case Study Exercises Culture 62

Qmarkets

AUGUST 26, 2020

12, 2020 – Qmarkets is pleased to announce the formalization of a partnership with Hidden Innovators , a SaaS-based product dedicated to improving team performance through the promotion of creative diversity and research-based methodologies. The Science of Social Creativity. Tel Aviv , Aug.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Setting the Stage for Success Strategic planning offsites can be pivotal moments for your company, shaping the trajectory of your business and setting the tone for future growth. By removing distractions and dedicating time solely to strategic thinking, you create an atmosphere where creativity and big-picture thinking can thrive.

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Planview

MARCH 15, 2024

With a rapidly evolving digital landscape that continues to introduce waves of uncertainty, companies and organizations alike struggle for clarity and cognizance in organizational delivery for customer value. These constitute “value streams,” representing a team’s flow of connected work from customer request to product delivery.

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Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Software Review Management 64

IdeaScale

APRIL 30, 2019

During the hackathon itself, teams create the magic and innovation, and it is the most exciting and creative phase. Allianz, the world’s largest insurance company and financial services group, organized a hackathon after bringing together several existing Allianz operations to form Allianz Worldwide Partners (AWP).

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Software Review How To Technical Review Exercises 113

Idea Champions

JANUARY 20, 2024

Val Vadeboncoeur is a Senior Consultant with Idea Champions , an innovation consulting and training company that has provided innovation and team building services to more than 100 organizations in 11 different countries for the past 34 years.

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Tullio Siragusa

DECEMBER 12, 2022

As a COO, you can apply this approach to increase collaboration within your company by following these steps: Encourage cross-functional teams: Design Thinking requires collaboration between different teams and departments. Encourage cross-functional teams to work together to solve problems and come up with new ideas.

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Design Thinking Collaboration Design Culture 62

Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

This is especially challenging when a company is trying to run multiple innovation projects simultaneously, but like every other company also has limited staff, resources and budget to allocate. Will the company derive long-term benefit from the solution? Is it possible for the company to actually accomplish this challenge?

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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 12, 2021

A Practical Solution for Medium Sized Companies to Grow. This mild paralysis is an opening for small and medium sized companies. A full time Chief Innovation Officer (CINO) is a large line item expense, and, most small and medium sized companies simply can’t afford one — or think they can’t. That lowers risk.

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Innovation Trends Roadmap Product Development 59

eZassi

MAY 27, 2022

CPG embraces constant change and ceaseless innovation to keep up with consumer demands while building brands customers rely on in their daily lives. How do the major companies’ research and development teams build and manage a portfolio of innovative products while ensuring long-term market success and consistent brand loyalty?

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

Encouraging creativity and experimentation among your team members can lead to breakthroughs that keep your company on the cutting edge. Establish ‘innovation labs’ or ‘hackathons’ to tackle challenges creatively. Reward calculated risk-taking, even when it doesn’t always lead to success.

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Disruption Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Importance of Team Collaboration in Modern Work Environments In today’s fast-paced business climate, characterized by disruptive technology and virtual workspaces, team collaboration is more crucial than ever. Benefits of Effective Team Collaboration The advantages of implementing team collaboration best practices are manifold.

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Collaboration Software Review Tools Technical Review 100

Innovation Excellence

MAY 13, 2020

70% of the companies on the Forbes Global 2000 list are already using gamification techniques. Gamification has also become a feature in numerous European companies. What are the main benefits of gamification for companies? Founder and CEO Inteligencia Creativa, Expert and speaker on Innovation and Creative Thinking.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Why is company culture so important for employee wellbeing? The science is clear that when we prioritize our wellbeing, we’re more creative, productive, and resilient, and we make better decisions. Whether you know it or not, family caregivers are an ever-growing portion of your team. Dave Jacobs Co-CEO, Homethrive.

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BrainZooming

MAY 6, 2016

At the 2016 Brand Strategy Conference, Antonia Dean, Director – Marketing, Brand Development, & Strategy at The Estée Lauder Companies covered the strategic thinking ideas behind creating an entrepreneurial environment in a large company. Building the Team. Intrapreneurs need their space in more ways than one.

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Strategic Thinking Underperforming Technical Team Company Culture 40

The Human Factor

JUNE 19, 2023

If you have a team of remote employees working together on a specific project, encourage a small team-building activity during the call. Ask the Team To Take Company Surveys Before the end of each business quarter throughout the year, ask your remote team to take a company survey.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Identifying these signs is the first step in transforming your workplace into a more positive and high-performing team. When employees frequently leave the company, it’s often an indicator of deeper issues within the organizational culture. Keeping your team informed builds trust and helps prevent the spread of misinformation.

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Culture Training Resources Survey 100

Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Diverse Perspectives and Innovation: A bottom-up approach brings diverse viewpoints to the table, fostering innovation and creative problem-solving. Impact: The policy not only spurred product innovation but also enhanced employee engagement and creativity. This sense of ownership increases motivation and engagement.

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InnovationTraining.org

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Excellent leaders are flexible and quick on their feet to handle the many day-to-day responsibilities of their organization or company. This time can be spent training the leadership team’s natural abilities to support the organization and its goals. That’s where leadership retreats come in! Focus on reflection.

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InnovationTraining.org

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

I think that this is a way to brainstorm to be creative, be a little silly, but also generate good, positive ideas. I can definitely see us taking back the team building exercises to our company and trying to implement them in different departments. What stood out to me is that it’s a “muscle”.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

This not only affects the individuals but also the company’s bottom line. When you encourage your team to work together, you create a synergy where the collective output is greater than the sum of individual efforts. Utilize team-building exercises to strengthen relationships.

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Underperforming Technical Team Culture Policies Collaboration 100

IdeaScale

AUGUST 4, 2022

Innovation is six times more likely in companies that offer true equity for everyone. Here are some of the top female innovators of 2022 to use as inspiration for your team. Hannun is the co-founder of Dandelion Energy, a former Google X company that came about in 2017. Many well-known innovators are women. Kathy Hannun.

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CMOE

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

We understand every company is different, so we encourage you to customize the questions in a way that best aligns with your culture and industry. Team Building. For each skill, we’ve listed some helpful interview questions for this leadership position. Adaptability. Interview Questions.

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