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The art of “Back Casting” needs care

Paul Hobcraft

Backcasting is a planning method that starts with defining a desirable future and then works backwards to identify policies and programs that will connect that specified future to the present. The fundamentals of the method were outlined by John B. Robinson from the University of Waterloo in 1990.

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Thriving in the Face of Toxicity: Transforming Work Environments for Success

Leapfrogging

Consequence Impact on Individual Impact on Organization Stress Increased health issues Higher healthcare costs Burnout Reduced productivity Loss of talent Dissatisfaction Lower job satisfaction Negative employer brand Employee engagement plummets, and with it, innovation and creativity.

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The Day the Enterprise Stood Still

PlanBox Innovation

Visionary Alignment: Sets a clear innovation vision, strategy, and policy in alignment with the organization’s goals. Ethical Commitment: Maintains a commitment to ethics, sustainability, and continuous improvement in the innovation policy. The best part?

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Empathy and Equivalence: Transformative Principles for Modern Workplaces

Tullio Siragusa

Employees in such environments are hesitant to express creativity or take risks, as they are preoccupied with navigating internal politics. Such environments are fertile grounds for creativity and innovation, as employees feel secure and valued. To counter this, empathy and equivalence are essential.

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Unlocking Organizational Potential: Developing Executive Leadership for Culture Change

Leapfrogging

Culture is shaped by a variety of factors, including the company’s mission, leadership styles, policies, work environment, and the behavior modeled by those at the top. A positive culture fosters an environment where creativity, efficiency, and productivity thrive. Align performance metrics with cultural expectations.

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Why I think the energy transition as one of the most important areas of necessary focus

Innovating4Energy

Policy and Regulation: Implementing supportive policies, regulations, and incentives to encourage sustainable energy practices and discourage harmful ones. This approach should be well-thought-out and comprehensive and provide clear roadmaps for the essential broad inclusion solutions required.

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Everything you need to know about innovation management software

hackerearth

To trigger creativity capabilities within the organization and drive business, process, or product innovation, good innovation management software will help identify challenges and needs of an organization, engage with a preferred community for insights and feedback to achieve measurable outcomes, and offer self-service, support, and training.