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Constructing the innovation mandate

Paul Hobcraft

The innovation team will consist of experts in various fields, including technology, design, marketing, and finance but will not be mutually exclusive but open, encouraging and seeking consistent engagement and alignment across the organization and beyond. In any document, feedback and suggestions should be actively sought.

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Deepening the Thinking Around the Innovation Mandate – part two

Paul Hobcraft

Building a detailed Ecosystem thinking and design of collaboration needs Intellectual property management : Innovation often generates valuable intellectual property, and the innovation mandate should outline how this intellectual property will be managed and protected. In any document, feedback and suggestions should be actively sought.

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Powering Up Your Strategy: Success Factors for Executive Team Offsites

Leapfrogging

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. The two key components of structuring your offsite are the agenda design and the planning of breakout sessions.

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Small Entities, Big Impact: The Surprisingly Sized World of Sustainable Development

Anaqua

By David T Dickens, Senior Technical Support Engineer at Anaqua. One interesting application is for a wind turbine (patent # US9228564B2 ) designed for use in urban and suburban environments. When it comes to innovation in green technology, it’s not just the major corporations that are making the difference. 3: Xyleco Inc.

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Creating The Efficient Production Line

The Human Factor

Your team has the hands-on experience that you might lack, and their input might be constructive. Your production line will have been designed to be time-efficient, allowing for maximum output in the smallest time frame. They will also feel valued that their opinions matter. . Minimizing Downtime. In production, time is money.