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9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2024 and Beyond

Harvard Business Review

In 2023, organizations continued to face significant challenges, from inflation to geopolitical turmoil to controversy over DEI and return-to-work policies — and 2024 promises more disruption. Employers who successfully navigate these will retain top talent and secure a competitive advantage for themselves.

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Lateral Thinking in Business Strategy

Destination Innovation

How can you differenitate your business from the competition? This approach was creative and unexpected, setting Nintendo apart from its competitors Sony and Microsoft. It is a creative way to continually improve their product and customer experience, setting them apart in the automotive industry.

Strategy 169
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: The Competitive Edge

CMOE

In today’s marketplace, one of the most relevant factors in gaining a competitive advantage is probably not listed among the business-success factors you learned years ago. Leaders in the most competitive organizations today know that having a diverse workforce is critical to long-term success and profitability.

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Thriving in the Face of Toxicity: Transforming Work Environments for Success

Leapfrogging

Consequence Impact on Individual Impact on Organization Stress Increased health issues Higher healthcare costs Burnout Reduced productivity Loss of talent Dissatisfaction Lower job satisfaction Negative employer brand Employee engagement plummets, and with it, innovation and creativity.

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Constructing the innovation mandate

Paul Hobcraft

Innovation is a critical source of future competitive advantage. To get to a consistent performance of innovation and creativity within organizations you do need to rely on a process, structure and the consistent ability to foster a culture of innovation. So often innovation struggles to be recognized for what it is.

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AI-Powered Design Thinking: Accelerating Innovation and Insights

Leapfrogging

Introduction to Design Thinking Design thinking is a problem-solving approach that combines empathy, creativity, and rationality to meet user needs and drive successful business outcomes. AI complements human creativity, enabling teams to translate complex data into meaningful insights and innovative solutions.

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Gaining a Different Perspective on Innovation through Platforms, Blocks, and Stack Designs

Paul Hobcraft

(Larry Schmitt- The Innovation Stack) A comprehensive innovation ecosystem design offers several benefits, including fostering a culture of innovation, accelerating the innovation process, enhancing collaboration, leveraging diverse perspectives, and driving competitive advantage.

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