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What is Activity Diagram? Definition, Examples and Activity Diagram in UML

IdeaScale

An activity diagram is defined as a type of UML (Unified Modeling Language) diagram used in software engineering and other fields to visualize the flow of activities, actions, and processes within a system, a business process, or any other workflow. Table of Content What is Activity Diagram? It is primarily used [.]

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Pace of Innovation – The Ultimate Competitive Advantage

Idea to Value

In the last few decades we’ve obviously seen many examples of companies with competitive advantages that seemed impossible to overcome completely break down in a matter of few years. I’ll illustrate this with an example using an imaginary company in an imaginary industry. In this imaginary example, the industry will get 0.5%

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When Building a Culture For Innovation, Form Follows Function

Cris Beswick

This definition risks making innovation an end unto itself rather than an output serving the organisation’s strategic interests. For example, a traditional industrial manufacturer leveraging emerging digital technologies might establish a new software engineering arm.

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Redefining Conflict Resolution: The Design Thinking Way

Tullio Siragusa

Reflecting on our example with TechCorp, the central issue wasn’t just about the budget but also revolved around the broader themes of clear communication and recognition. With a clear definition, teams can rally around a shared understanding, fostering unity and collaboration in finding a solution.

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Key Technology Trends to Watch in 2023: From AI and 5G to Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity

Tullio Siragusa

5G networks offer faster speeds and lower latency than previous generations of cellular networks, which will enable new use cases such as autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and high-definition video streaming. In fact, many smaller companies are also making significant contributions in these areas and are worth keeping an eye on.

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What Does It Mean to be a 21st Century Leader?

Moves the Needle

The definition of a leader, to me, is someone who empowers others to be all that they can be. For example, Garry Ridge, CEO of WD-40 here in San Diego, wrote a book, “Helping People Win At Work.” Say you’re a founder of a young startup and you hire a software engineer who is a bona fide A-player.

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30-Year Perspective: Seven Traits of Successful Digital Marketers

Brunner

Thirty years ago, I was working as a software engineer and a systems analyst for an IT consulting company. Much of what we did was custom software development in nature and usually operations related. For example, I went to school for a marketing-focused MBA. An ‘Internet Tech’ Career Path: Dumb Luck or Planned Destiny?