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An innovation culture or a culture of continuity

Jeffrey Phillips

I've been reading and thinking a lot lately about what is described as a "culture of innovation". I think a culture of innovation is kind of like a unicorn: it would be cool if it existed, and some people claim to have seen one, but when you get up close it's just a normal animal that happens to be missing a horn.

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Examples of Businesses navigating complexity by fostering Ecosystems.

Paul Hobcraft

By reacting and exploring, searching for change and competitive advantage, each company below has explored through technology and partnerships opportunities that build upon their Ecosystem’s unique strengths. The company encourages a culture of experimentation, where teams are free to explore ambitious, innovative ideas.

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11 Examples of Continuous Improvement Companies | KaiNexus

Kainexus

Continuous improvement companies, such as the ones we will highlight, exemplify this philosophy by consistently striving for excellence and innovation. Some continuous improvement examples include employee training, implementing a brainstorming session, and optimizing a process.

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Mastering the Art: Using Organizational Culture for Business Agility and Resilience

Leapfrogging

The Power of Organizational Culture Organizational culture is the bedrock upon which companies build their strategies and operational approaches. It encompasses the values, beliefs, and behaviors that determine how a company’s employees and management interact and handle outside business transactions.

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Measuring Innovation Performance

Why do only a third of the organizations worldwide have formal innovation metrics in place despite accepting that innovation is critical to survival? Download this eBook to learn about the 5 basic principles that guide every successful innovation process.

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Unlocking Potential: Building a Positive Work Culture for Growth

Leapfrogging

Recognizing Toxic Work Environments To initiate the journey towards building a positive work culture, it’s imperative to recognize the current state of your work environment. Signs of a Toxic Work Culture Toxic work cultures can manifest in various ways, and being aware of the signs is crucial for any manager or leader.

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Who is minding the change and culture store?

Jeffrey Phillips

In the more recent blog, I wrote about what I consider the most difficult thing to change in an organization - its culture. This is why understanding how organizational culture works, and how to encourage it to change, is so important. Changing culture takes emphasis, time and commitment. Who focuses on change capacity?

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