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Change Management is strategy and vice versa

Jeffrey Phillips

I was reviewing the website of a strategy consulting firm recently, and their focus on strategy and team alignment felt like the same old, same old. Finally, I want to build a case that change management is integral to strategy, not a supporting element or an afterthought. When others zig, it may be time to zag. What's needed?

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Adapt Your Strategy to Higher Interest Rates

Harvard Business Review

Companies that integrate the cost of capital into their strategy and planning reap real benefits. While many executives and investors were thrown by last year’s interest rate increases, the cost of capital needn’t be a threat. When something is cheap, people waste it.

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Why Avatars Are A Game-Changing Innovation Strategy

PlanBox Innovation

Let’s dive into the pivotal advantages of integrating avatars into your innovation strategy, supplemented by three fun examples illustrating how avatars can be leveraged: Flattening The Hierarchical Landscape Avatars push ranks to the sidelines, spotlighting ideas instead. I help organizations build a sustainable culture of innovation.

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Top Strategies to Prioritize Features for Innovation Teams

IdeaScale

Innovation team members have to deal with the needs of users, finances, and marketing all at once. In this blog, we will recommend strategies for choosing the best features for your innovation roadmap along with the do’s and don’ts of feature prioritization. . Innovation management is a tough job. Kano Model. Customer Journey.

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How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting

Speaker: Jamie Eagan

As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”.

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Why Decentralized Crypto Platforms Are Weathering the Crash

Harvard Business Review

Intense competition drove centralized crypto finance platforms to take on hidden, unsustainable risks. But DeFi might offer a path forward.

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What Sets Successful Startup Accelerators Apart

Harvard Business Review

These strategies, effective in the high-paced startup environment, are also applicable to broader organizational contexts for driving innovation and growth. Research involving numerous accelerator programs and interviews with various stakeholders reveals that startups in these programs typically achieve higher funding and survival rates.