Harvard Business Review

JUNE 16, 2023

Youngism” refers to ageism toward younger adults, fueled by the conflation of age with maturity and the misperception that tenure is required for competency. Finally, cultivate creative collaborations to encourage learning across age groups. Even middle-aged women are feeling the effects of age bias.

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CMOE

MARCH 5, 2024

Effective leadership is foundational to the continued success of any organization. At the heart of such leadership lie two pivotal qualities: recognition and accountability. What is recognition and accountability in leadership? Why balance recognition and accountability?

Leadership 52

Leadership Technical Review Entrepreneurship Culture 52

Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

Instead, a more holistic approach to leadership intelligence is required—one that includes Experiential Intelligence (XQ). XQ refers to the ability to draw from past experiences, learnings, and insights to make better decisions, solve complex problems, and navigate the uncertainties of the corporate world.

Leadership 113

Leadership Innovation Collaboration Culture 113

Innovation Excellence

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

GUEST POST from Janet Sernack A recent McKinsey Leading Off – Essentials for leaders and those they lead email newsletter, referred to an article “The organization of the future: Enabled by gen AI, driven by people” which stated that digitization, automation, and AI will reshape whole industries and every enterprise.

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Creativity Industry Generative AI Change 98

Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

They outperform their peers in productivity, creativity, and overall results. Experiential intelligence, on the other hand, refers to the ability to use one’s accumulated knowledge from diverse experiences to make sound decisions and solve problems. But what distinguishes these teams from the rest?

Leadership 100

Leadership Meeting Culture Collaboration 100

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Importance of Fostering Innovation in Leadership Defining Innovation Culture An innovation culture refers to the values, behaviors, and norms that ensure an organization not only generates new ideas but also executes them to achieve positive outcomes.

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Culture of Innovation Culture Leadership Innovation 113

Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

They share insights that can reshape the way your organization approaches creativity and problem-solving. By discussing the innovation process, they can: Ignite the spark of ideation and creativity within your team. Ideation and Creativity Ideation is the heart of innovation, where creativity blooms.

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Innovation Leadership Ideation Innovation Processes 113

Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

For more insights on the importance of organizational culture, refer to what is organizational culture and why is it key for business performance. Initiating a culture change demands courage, vision, and a steadfast commitment from the leadership team. As a leader, your role is pivotal in steering this transformation.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

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. In my experience working with dozens of organizations and executive teams around the world, here are the success factors.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Technical Review Groups 130

Idea to Value

MARCH 7, 2022

I have also since seen a mounting amount of scientific research showing how women do not even get the same credit for their creativity or innovation work as if a man were to suggest the same idea. They mistakenly think the term innovation refers to only big, multi-year, heavy investment, ‘revolutionary’ changes. Twitter: natwnixon.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

For strategies on leading this change, delve into lead culture change for greater innovation & business growth and develop executive leadership to drive organizational culture change. Let’s explore how to define the desired culture that aligns with your business goals and the role leadership plays in this pivotal change.

Agile 130

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Here are some key advantages: Boosted Creativity : Offsite meetings can spark creativity by providing a change of scenery and a focused environment away from the usual distractions. For guidance on designing a successful offsite, refer to our article on designing leadership team offsites for strategic planning.

Strategy 100

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Increased Innovation Diverse teams that collaborate are more likely to generate creative solutions and drive innovation within the organization. Leadership’s Role in Fostering Collaboration Leadership plays a critical role in fostering team collaboration.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

Culture Quality Impact on Performance Impact on Innovation Positive Increased employee productivity Enhanced creative problem-solving Negative Reduced efficiency Stifled new ideas and approaches Innovation, a critical driver of business growth, thrives in cultures that promote risk-taking, learning from failure, and open communication.

Culture 100

Culture Change Management Agile 100

Jeffrey Phillips

AUGUST 12, 2022

The hats he defined are: The conductor hat - the role that drives a meeting The creative hat The emotions hat The optimist hat The judging hat The factual hat Whether we mean to or not, it's likely that when we attend meetings, listen to pitches, create ideas, we are listening and participating in one or more of these perspectives.

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Disruption Innovation Idea Generation Meeting 259

Jeffrey Phillips

APRIL 1, 2024

Switching on, or switching off, innovation What companies fail to realize is that to innovate means to adopt a new way of thinking, to promote creativity and exploration, to brainstorm things that are likely to fail, to run experiments and test ideas, to gather ideas from customers and markets and to spot emerging opportunities.

Culture 252

Culture Culture of Innovation Innovation Disruption 252

Daniel Burrus

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Many leadership principles have been around since the dawn of time, and those principles have served and still do serve us well. However, given the transformational, exponential changes that involve both technology and human culture taking place, there are new principles of leadership moving in that are vital for us to implement.

Leadership 79

Leadership Trends Creativity System 79

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. It helps us get out of the box that inhibits free-flowing idea-generation, prototyping, or other behaviors that we know benefit the creative process.

Leadership 59

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

By stepping away from the day-to-day operations and fostering a focused environment, your leadership team can craft innovative strategies and strengthen collaboration. By removing distractions and dedicating time solely to strategic thinking, you create an atmosphere where creativity and big-picture thinking can thrive.

Roadmap 100

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MSSBTI

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

How would you adjust to transferring from a self contained organization with a command and control leadership style to one with a distributed leadership style? This is where the shift in leadership style from command and control to distributive pays off. How would you adapt? How would you prepare? And how would you be received?

Leadership 74

Leadership Underperforming Technical Team Training Technical Review 74

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

For a detailed list of indicators, refer to our article on signs of a toxic work environment. Poor Leadership and Management Practices Leaders and managers set the tone for the workplace, and their practices can either contribute to or alleviate toxicity. Explore further on building a positive work culture.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Culture Policies Collaboration 100

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 24, 2023

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. License to Operate : License to operate refers to the organization’s social and environmental responsibilities and obligations.

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Innovation Programs Technical Review Innovation Policies 189

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

By sharing their expertise and experiences, a keynote speaker can challenge conventional thinking, encourage creative solutions, and stimulate a culture of innovation. They should have a proven track record of success in driving innovation within organizations or contributing to the field of innovation through thought leadership.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Trends Innovation Engagement 100

Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

The Role of Leadership in Strategy Development Leadership is at the heart of strategy development. Leadership in strategy development means being an architect of change, understanding the unique strengths of your team, and leveraging them to build resilient and dynamic business strategies that withstand the test of time.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Technical Review 100

Tullio Siragusa

APRIL 15, 2024

This model is particularly beneficial for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that require strategic leadership but may not have the resources to support a full-time executive position. Generative AI refers to algorithms that can learn from data and generate original content, be it text, code, or strategic plans.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 4, 2024

The Evolution of Design Thinking in Business Design thinking has evolved from being a creative process into a robust strategic tool. The Role of AI in Design Thinking Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various facets of business operations, including the creative and iterative processes within design thinking.

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Idea to Value

AUGUST 5, 2016

Warren Buffet really hit the nail on the head with this advice, as it is something which almost all creative people will struggle with. At the end of it, you’ll have a much clearer plan as to which of your creative projects (and the tasks which support them!) Do you like insights into creativity like this?

Tips 100

Tips Creativity Project Exercises 100

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Let me pick up on a number of points I gleaned from this report Today it is increasingly hard to get leadership attention, grappling with threats of recession, inflation, supply chain breakdowns and an increasingly hostile world to operate it. Creating a new context for innovation needs bigger goals.

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Report Innovation Technical Review Software Review 225

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Behavior Impact on Employees Constant Oversight Decreased Autonomy Detail Fixation Reduced Creativity Frequent Check-ins Increased Stress To move away from micromanagement, leaders should focus on empowering employees, setting clear expectations, and providing the necessary support to achieve goals.

Culture 100

Culture Training Resources Survey 100

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It also allows those who aren’t trained as designers to use creative tools to address a vast range of challenges. As organizations strive for innovation and efficiency, AI-powered design thinking techniques have emerged to redefine traditional methodologies and enhance the creative process. What is AI-Powered Design Thinking?

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 17, 2024

Improved Problem-Solving Facilitates creative thinking and collaborative solutions to challenges. Brainstorming Methods Generate new ideas, foster creativity. It is beneficial to evaluate a speaker’s background, including: Years of experience in team-building and leadership roles Types of teams they have worked with (e.g.,

Team Building 100

Team Building Case Study Collaboration Culture 100

Cris Beswick

MARCH 13, 2023

When I talk about leadership in the context of innovation, I’m always particular about using the phrase ‘leading FOR innovation’ not ‘innovation leadership’ because building a culture for innovation isn’t about leaders becoming innovators; it’s about leaders building a system and environment where innovation can thrive.

Leadership 52

Leadership Innovation Culture Management 52

CMOE

JUNE 1, 2021

Being a leader of any type can be a daunting responsibility, but as you adopt a leadership mindset and incorporate a few actions into your day-to-day activities, you can be a highly effective leader who inspires team members to do their best work. Sharing your leadership values with the team. Good leadership requires humility.

Underperforming Technical Team 97

Underperforming Technical Team How To Leadership Engagement 97

Qmarkets

MARCH 27, 2024

Each category plays a critical role in a company’s growth and adaptation, offering unique paths to market leadership and resilience. Disruptive innovation, a subset of radical innovation, specifically refers to the process by which smaller companies with fewer resources successfully challenge established incumbents.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

An innovation keynote speaker brings a forward-thinking perspective and stimulates a culture of creativity and progressive ideas within organizations. Publications and Thought Leadership : Authoring books, articles, or maintaining an active blog on innovation topics can demonstrate thought leadership.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Innovation Engagement Conference 100

Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

I am not talking about men vs. women here, rather I am referring to the attributes that both men and women can embody as fully integrated human beings. The nature of an integrated man with both masculine and feminine energies, isn’t a force of competition, it is a force of creative intelligence.”. Balanced Leadership.

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Leadership Tips Creativity Learning 91

BrainZooming

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Her article for today on personal leadership lays out 10 keys to hustle. Personal Leadership – 10 Keys to Hustle. Today’s Blogapalooza article from a student in Max Utsler’s Innovation in Management of Communications class at The University of Kansas comes via Allison Dollar. Every Day by Allison Dollar. I’m a hustler.

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