Phil McKinney

AUGUST 24, 2023

Leadership is at the center of every successful organization. Visionary thinking involves thinking beyond the present and asking yourself what the future could look like. A unique sense of fulfillment and inspiration comes from envisioning a brighter future and charting the course toward it. Steve Jobs (Apple Inc.):

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IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Process improvement is about making an existing process better, and there’s no reason not to do this when the opportunity presents itself. The culture that is right for innovation has strong, forward-looking leadership. Without leadership buy-in , innovation can fall flat because of people’s fears of rocking the boat.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

By stepping away from the daily operations, you and your leadership team can focus on long-term goals, team building, and innovative thinking. These gatherings are critical for aligning leadership on company vision, strengthening interpersonal relationships, and making decisions that will steer the company’s future.

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InnovationTraining.org

JANUARY 16, 2020

That’s why I’ve recently published, What Matters At Work , a learning Guide that helps all of us who are determined to provide outstanding leadership and service some important ways to do so. The post What Matters At Work: Aligning Values and Providing Leadership appeared first on Innovation Training | Design Thinking Workshops.

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Anaqua

APRIL 18, 2018

As the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) says: “More than ever before, women are taking up leadership roles and making their voices heard in science, technology, business and the arts.”. She really captivated the audience with both her presenting skills and also her deep knowledge of IP. She was impressive. “IP

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

However, the good news is that there are a few attributes of the privateer persona that can and should be emulated to enhance your innovation leadership skills (and we should emphasize that this doesn’t involve getting anyone to walk the plank). Good innovation leadership means remaining focused on three distinct horizons.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Qmarkets’ Innovation Standard Operating Procedures (SOP): In this series, we will present different guidelines on how to bring innovation theory to practice. The Evolution from Management to Leadership. The Importance of Agile Leadership. CINOs need to use adaptive leadership skills in place of their former management toolset.

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Focused Momentum

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

At times, we all must make tough choices in the present to prepare for long-term success. When we take this “let’s just wait and see” course, we don’t protect anything, and we can put something very valuable at risk. All too often we delay acting to change the status quo possibly hoping the issue it will resolve itself.

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InnovationTraining.org

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The human-centered design programs can blend our design thinking training , innovation workshops , design thinking online courses , innovation assessments , design thinking coaching , and other unique project-based experiences and reflection into a certificate program. It was a fantastic experience the way Darin conducted the course.

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Idea to Value

JANUARY 4, 2022

We had a target to hit, and I was responsible for producing the reporting for the rest of the leadership team (of which he was one), but as time went on it became clearer and clearer that it would be impossible to hit the target, which would have an impact on the overall team budget. Volkswagen.

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CMOE

JUNE 21, 2021

To help you further your leadership skills and drive your team forward, explore these top 12 resources and tools for supervisors. CMOE’s Supervisor Development Series consists of multiple, self-paced, digital learning courses that offer supervisors the opportunity to elevate their leadership skills. Communication. Recognition.

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Jeffrey Phillips

AUGUST 2, 2022

We, all of us, become experts in our chosen paths and fields, and most of us, when confronted with a "new" idea, will search our memory banks to consider whether this idea has been presented before (some version probably has) and what happened the last time it was presented. Children are filled with wonder and are naturally creative.

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Idea to Value

APRIL 12, 2021

And since they have gotten to leadership positions, they obviously have a lot of responsibility for the company – and also a lot to lose on a personal level. That is, of course, easier said than done when you’ve had a lot of success working the other way for years or even decades. But that’s actually the wrong answer.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

However, the good news is that there are a few attributes of the privateer persona that can and should be emulated to enhance your innovation leadership skills (and we should emphasize that this doesn’t involve getting anyone to walk the plank). Good innovation leadership means remaining focused on three distinct horizons.

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Innovation Excellence

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

At that meeting a good friend was presenting a new book, entitled Who Moved My Cheese? He was recommending this book to all of us in the leadership team of a mid-sized ERP consulting firm. Of course most of us. It seems so funny, looking back on a meeting I attended about 20 years ago.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 7, 2022

That could be a new product, of course, which is what people usually think of. To do it for real requires ideation, of course, but then incubation (going from an idea to something you could get customer feedback from) to acceleration (bringing the new thing to market). If we don’t have clarity on our present state (i.e.,

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Jeffrey Phillips

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

We can also find out which leaders will adopt innovative measures, and change the cultures of their businesses, and which will "stay the course". In other words, they'll bring along the existing leadership and the existing corporate culture. We can find out if the three companies become little GE corporate clones or pave their own way.

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Michael Roberto

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Levin offered a great take on how his thinking about communciation has changed over time, as he has taken on leadership roles. In a leadership role, so much more of communication is about connecting with people, establishing shared humanity, motivating them, inspiring them, sometimes challenging them. I started as a professor teaching.

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Innov8rs

APRIL 17, 2023

And, of course, the additional focus on sustainability and climate change only adds to this complexity. Building Leadership Support Leadership support is crucial for corporate innovation and venture building. Corporate venture builders are crucial in securing leadership buy-in and active support for green ventures to thrive.

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Christensen Institute

AUGUST 2, 2022

Responding to this demand, the leadership team at King’s InterHigh, part of the Inspired Education Group, recognized that the best step forward for international students, families, and organizations was to work with the globally-respected International Baccalaureate to offer access to the DP in a fully online format.

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Jeffrey Phillips

AUGUST 16, 2022

In the rare times when you are "on" the business - usually when preparing for a board presentation or in an executive offsite, you are considering big picture questions. Of course, but each of those perspectives is limited. Companies need management expertise and leadership beyond one business function or technical expertise.

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The Human Factor

MAY 2, 2018

Running a successful business, no matter how big or small, starts and ends with effective leadership. These leadership principles apply to all types and sizes of businesses. From my perspective, here’s what effective leadership looks like in a small business. Get clear on winning. Teach employees the business of the business.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The digital realm is rife with opportunities, from skill-enhancing courses to enlightening webinars. It presents a rare pause, allowing us to realign, rediscover, and even reinvent. Creating a structured daily routine that emphasizes self-care, continuous learning, and proactive job-seeking can be a beacon during these times.

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Planview

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Simultaneously, the divide between business leaders and IT presents a significant hurdle in the dynamic landscape of automotive innovation. Striking a delicate balance between innovation and the intricacies of managing legacy code demands strategic foresight, requiring a keen understanding of the evolving technological ecosystem.

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Mills-Scofield

MAY 13, 2019

I never took courses related to business nor art, as I concentrated in cognitive science and education studies. I asked Deb what time and how frequently the course would meet, and she said it would be once a week. no background in any of the topics that the course described. Nonetheless, because who can turn down Deb (?!!!?!!)

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 8, 2015

The emphasis has been on establishing a clear “thought leadership” approach to underpin the consulting expertise. Many of the bigger consulting companies highly value their “thought leadership”. Many are presently actively trying to quantify the impact of this thought leadership. But not all thought leadership is equal.

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Jeffrey Phillips

AUGUST 17, 2021

Be sure your actions and investments say the same things as your emails and presentations. Of course, one thing that corporate innovation leaders could learn from their military counterparts is funding. Be a bit humble. Even if you are the best in your industry, expect that disruptive forces are going to attack you.

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Kainexus

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Today we are bringing you another recap of a presentation from the 2019 KaiNexicon event. We received so much great feedback about her presentation that we wanted to do a recap for anyone who missed it. Of course, you can watch the video here, if you prefer. We were thrilled that Jamie V. Parker agreed to participate.

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CorporateIntel

APRIL 26, 2021

There’s no time like the present to set goals. Of course, if there are too many crises in an organization, you will never get to Water, and that will only keep you going slightly longer than losing Air. Here’s a framework I use for myself and those I manage or advise. Own the clock. Always own the clock.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 25, 2016

The emphasis from many of these leading consultancies has been on establishing a clear “thought leadership” approach to underpin their expertise and attract as a ‘go to’ resource. Many of the bigger consulting companies offer a highly valued “thought leadership” with significant research backing this up.

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CMOE

APRIL 21, 2023

346% rise in the number of course recommendations given to staff members. Interactive presentation software rather than static PowerPoint presentations. Advancing to new levels requires virtual learners to complete a specified number of courses that show their expertise. A 3,000% rise in virtual collaboration.

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Destination Innovation

DECEMBER 31, 2020

If they turn down the exit offer, new employees have a ‘graduation ceremony’ with all the department present and cheering. It offers leadership training courses including the “School of Wow.”. This is a test of commitment. Zappos does not want people who do not love the job. It reached No.

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Jeffrey Phillips

APRIL 26, 2021

We can more easily control costs and operations if we assume the present and near future will look a lot like the recent past. Of course it makes sense to refocus and pivot when necessary, but only after careful consideration and the creation of a new theory of the business. For example, look at Instagram.

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CMOE

APRIL 14, 2023

Solution: Focus on the Facilitator Mindset Leadership consultant Dr. Flo Falayi encourages leaders to lean on what they call “The Facilitator Mindset.” Tip: If you find this process difficult, ask a team member to act as a producer to monitor the chat and presentation. Be fully present in the moment with your participants.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 27, 2018

Overhaul though, I was a little disappointed, as it lacked the real leadership insights you come to expect, strong personalities did not seem to shine through this year from the speakers and panelists give. They gave fragmented insights for the future, much seemed to be retrospective and caught in the present or simply trying to catch up.

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Innov8rs

MARCH 8, 2024

To bridge this gap, he advocated for simplifying financial presentations by focusing on key assumptions and outcomes in a more digestible format. Misalignment between innovation objectives and what leadership values can pose a significant challenge.

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Daniel Burrus

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Of course, before going to the CFO, you would have identified his or her greatest pain and presented the idea or concept in a way that solved that challenge. So solve the predictable problems before they happen and you’ll eliminate objections before they’re presented. And likely, the CFO’s pain is different from the CEO’s pain.

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