Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

OCTOBER 2, 2022

In this edition, we speak with Julie Hodges , Professor of Organisational Change, Consulting Advisor, and Author at Durham University Business School. Thinkers360: Tell us a bit about your background and areas of expertise JH: I grew up in rural Scotland in a home that was always full of books. I also studied part-time for a Ph.D.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

From my perspective I’ve been looking at a real challenge today, that many consultants offering innovation services are not providing real sustaining consulting value to clients, only ad-hoc services. In many ways, the consulting industry specializing in innovation is its own worst enemy.

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Idea to Value

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Click here to see the full list of services I can offer you in 2022, including targeted consulting, transformational workshops and inspiring keynote speeches. If you are serious about making 2022 your most successful ever, then let us have a discussion.

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Planview

MARCH 8, 2024

I’ve found that implementing diversity and inclusion programs not only educates us about biases but also opens up avenues for new perspectives and ideas. Manager, Managed Services, based in India To genuinely promote inclusion and break down barriers for women, men and women must actively engage as allies and supporters.

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Flying Fish Lab

MAY 5, 2024

Let us answer this question below. Enhanced Customer Experiences through Technology Mode rn business strategies an d c ustomer engagement approaches rely heavily on technology. This allows customers to engage with businesses on their preferred platforms and devices, ensuring a cohesive experience.

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Qmarkets

JUNE 20, 2023

Qmarkets is pleased to announce a new partnership with US-based innovation consultancy Accel IQ Digital to provide comprehensive strategic innovation services to joint clients across the United States, Brazil, and the Middle East. About Qmarkets Managing innovation at large company is never easy. But it doesn’t have to be so hard.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 26, 2020

A while back, one of my consulting partners from another office asked me to review their client’s innovation process. Their team had been engaged to review why their innovation process was not delivering results. And it exists because it has evolved to help us survive as an individual and as a species.

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Michael Roberto

JANUARY 13, 2020

Years ago, my friend Mike Watkins, author of the best-selling book The First 90 Days , coined the term "charade of consultation." He used it to describe instances when leaders would hold meetings, ask for input and advice, and yet do not genuinely provide an opportunity for those participants to influence the final decision.

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Flying Fish Lab

APRIL 28, 2024

The former relies on one-way communication to build widespread brand awareness whereas the latter focuses on immersive experiences that engage consumers on a deeper level. Engagement and Interaction Traditional advertising pushes brand messages out to capture the audience's interest instead of actively engaging or interacting with them.

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Jeffrey Phillips

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

I've been a consultant most of my working life, doing all kinds of consulting - starting out in software development, moving on to process improvement, data analytics, new product development and strategy. To paraphrase an old saying, all consulting is good, and some of it is useful.

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Business and Tech

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Corbin Ball is an event technology speaker, consultant, and writerhelping event and exhibitionhosts worldwide to effectively use technology to increase efficiency and improve the attendee experience. Corbin Ball Event Technology Speaker, Consultant, and Writer. Why are trade shows important?

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 15, 2020

How can you keep the engagement, how can you find an environment that is creative, stimulating and allows for innovation? We are getting increasingly unobservant unless it is coming from the screen in front of us. More of our information is coming to us in predictable and narrow ways, we are being cut off from alternatives.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

MARCH 18, 2023

Thinkers360: Tell us a bit about your background and areas of expertise TR: I have over two decades of experience working at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and innovation. Throughout my career, I have been passionate about public speaking, content creation, social media engagement, and driving change through innovation.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

AccelIQ Digital is a global consultancy based in Houston, Texas, with a mission to help enterprise businesses unlock the benefits of this outward-looking, collaborative approach to innovation. Ariana Smetana, founder and CEO of AccelIQ Digital Could you tell us about your career journey and how you became involved in innovation?

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IdeaScale

APRIL 28, 2020

Now they are turning to actual customer interactions using idea management which allows the exchange of ideas using a format that results in personal engagement. According to a recent survey conducted by Forrester Consulting , businesses that use customer experience to make important decisions have 1.6

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Tullio Siragusa

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

A command-and-control leader is highly directive, makes decisions without consulting others, and celebrates success while punishing failure. To begin, you can hire a consultant that specializes in obtaining data in organizations using surveys, assessments, and interviews. Advantages of Having a Coach. Personal Advantages.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Thinkers360: Tell us a bit about your background and areas of expertise MF: I’m an ex-US Naval Officer surface line engineer, which is what led me into the software industry. I’m also still engaged with the research team at G2 in an advisory role, and of course, spend time on my chairman role at LocatorX.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Thinkers360: Tell us a bit about your background and areas of expertise HS : I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. I have expanded my engagement by serving as a Judge and reviewer for esteemed events such as HLTH and HIMSS in the United States, as well as MedInfo in Australia. HS: Be passionate, stay curious, and never stop learning.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 18, 2023

I recall a report some time back written by PA Consulting report called “ Innovation as Unusual.” PA Consulting suggested five innovation killers – fear, lack of focus, innovation engine failure, the wrong ROI and a natural reluctance to truly invest in building the right innovation capabilities. Dialogue is essential.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Thinkers360: Tell us a bit about your background and areas of expertise AN: I am a Software Engineer currently building Mixed Reality on the Cloud. Thinkers360: How do you like to work with brands who wish to engage you as a thought leader? AN: I do consulting and speaking engagements mostly.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

MARCH 31, 2024

Thinkers360: Tell us a bit about your background and areas of expertise. I am a business economist with a master in management consultancy. Thinkers360: How do you like to work with brands who wish to engage you as a thought leader? Contact us to discuss any of your project needs at info@thinkers360.com

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 11, 2019

A detailed report for the World Economic Forum in 2018 “ Towards a Reskilling Revolution: Industry-led action for the future of work” , in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group, investigated viable and desirable job transition pathways on the Future of Jobs. So, we need to look around and see what might help us.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

AccelIQ Digital is a global consultancy based in Houston, Texas, with a mission to help enterprise businesses unlock the benefits of this outward-looking, collaborative approach to innovation. Ariana Smetana, founder and CEO of AccelIQ Digital Could you tell us about your career journey and how you became involved in innovation?

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InnovationTraining.org

JANUARY 26, 2022

Agile” and “Waterfall” offer us very different approaches to project management. These processes can each guide us, depending upon our goals, knowledge, and values surrounding stakeholder engagement. This article is adapted from his recent book, What Matters in This Moment: Leading Groups Through Uncertain Times.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

MARCH 31, 2023

She is also an author, speaker, consultant, and advocate for business results in supply chain and supplier diversity. Thinkers360: Tell us a bit about your background and areas of expertise JC: My background is in procurement. Travel days consist of site visits, speaking engagements, and conferences.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Thinkers360: Tell us a bit about your background and areas of expertise SK: I went from a lone parent on social welfare to an award-winning Twitter Expert, Author, Speaker, and Women’s Inspire Network Program Director at Wedo. Thinkers360: How do you like to work with brands who wish to engage you as a thought leader?

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Innovating4Energy

JULY 8, 2023

Climeworks visual I was reading a (typical) consulting article from BCG entitled.” ” Then the final clincher for me was “ A massive step up in investments, government support, collaboration models, and broader industry engagement will be required.” ” Sorry, convince me.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

MARCH 22, 2024

Thinkers360: Tell us a bit about your background and areas of expertise. Thinkers360: How do you like to work with brands who wish to engage you as a thought leader? ML: I use Thinkers360 to find new thought leaders in my coverage areas to follow and engage with. ML: Be curious.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

JULY 9, 2023

Along his journey, he also managed small businesses and ran a financial consulting company. Thinkers360: Tell us a bit about your background and areas of expertise TM: Before I became a leadership advisor and coach, I was a finance and strategy executive working with some of the world’s leading life sciences companies.

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Idea Champions

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

If you expect your organization to make the kind of changes required for it to succeed, long-term, know this: the outside consultant as prescriber model (referred to in the OD world as "sage on the stage") has got to go. We are not asking you to call us in the morning so we can prescribe two more aspirins or a tourniquet.

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IdeaScale

OCTOBER 5, 2021

First, make sure to properly engage your employees at every step of the way. Remember, only around 41% of employees were actively engaged during 2020. To keep staff engaged going forward, you’ll need to make sure you’re constantly communicating with your teams, offering recognition, and responding to their needs.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Thinkers360: Tell us a bit about your background and areas of expertise BV: I grew up and have lived in Belgium for my entire life. That’s when I started a coaching and consulting business which is fully in alignment with my passion and talents. BV: Be very clear about your why and your message.

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Econic

APRIL 13, 2022

Our first impact report With the recognition that what we do is interconnected with people, communities, and our planet, we have learned that considering impact requires us to embrace complexity and nuance. Much like our consulting practices, we leaned into a loose framework to build a customized approach to transformation.

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Planview

JANUARY 31, 2022

In 2020, ESOs within SaaS companies and Management Consultancies represented the highest growth segment in the professional service marketplace. However, their goal is not just to effectively deliver engagements. To address this challenge, ESOs should consider changing their engagement models to fit the need.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

APRIL 18, 2023

Thinkers360: Tell us a bit about your background and areas of expertise OS: I’m a business strategist & partner at a multiple-awards-winning social media agency, certified executive and NLP coach, personal branding expert, and owner of a personal branding agency Maximizer. – Explore membership today !

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ImagineNation

OCTOBER 7, 2023

To enable us to become more imaginative , curious , and creative in the way we solve some of the world’s greatest challenges and most complex and pressing problems, and transform them into innovative solutions.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

This is the same way that Amazon developed Amazon Web Services (AWS), by engaging and empathizing with target customers more closely and helping to establish entire new business categories that didn’t exist before. Most of us have heard about the age-old idea that we should “start with the end in mind.” But it’s also more than that.

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