Tue.Aug 25, 2020

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It's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine

Jeffrey Phillips

For those of you who were listening to radio and, yes, buying compact discs back in the 1990s, you may recognize the headline of this post as the title to an R.E.M song. It also depicts what innovators and entrepreneurs should be thinking in the middle of this COVID epidemic. Don't get me wrong - we cannot celebrate as thousands of people are dying and perhaps millions are contracting the diseases associated with the Corona virus.

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And the Winner Is… Announcing 2020 Innovation Management Awards

IdeaScale

Since 2015, the Innovation Management Awards, presented by IdeaScale, have sought out the best innovation strategists, designers, and approaches. 2020’s field was a tough one to narrow down, as innovation management has spread from the smallest businesses to the biggest conglomerates. Nonetheless, we’ve picked the winners in three categories: Best Engagement Strategy, Best Innovation Process, … Continued.

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Experiments & pivots that kept Emirates Airlines alive in COVID times

Board of Innovation

Adaptability is key in crisis times. When looking at the different industries impacted most by the current pandemic, you will be able to spot several players that are showing more agility than others. Since the start of our Low Touch Economy series, we’ve kept a close eye on the airline business. Within this field, Emirates Airlines seems to stand out.

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The Application of Lean Six Sigma in Oil & Gas

Kainexus

Oil & Gas companies need to be ever more flexible and agile to succeed as the industry continues to face price volatility, technical innovation, and an uncertain regulatory environment. Given these unstable conditions, it’s not surprising that some Oil & Gas companies are reluctant to adopt a standardized continuous improvement method. However, when applied thoughtfully, with an eye on the long-term, the principles of continuous improvement are relevant and can drive results even in the

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Examples of innovations that make us question the 3 horizons model

Board of Innovation

The 3 horizons model highlights and categorizes time-based future growth opportunities, helping you to organize grand innovation plans into shorter steps. The post Examples of innovations that make us question the 3 horizons model appeared first on Board of Innovation.

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How to Deal With Ambiguity?

Ankush Chopra

Managing ambiguity is perhaps one of the most critical parts of business life. Both budding managers as well as veteran mangers often get overwhelmed in the face of ambiguity. If you have ever struggled with this issue, then you need to know how to deal with ambiguity. An Ambiguous Assignment I distinctly recall the first day of my first job after completing my business education.

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California Legislators – Not Even You Can Stop a Trend

Adam Hartung

Recently, the California legislature passed Assembly Bill, AB5 “The Gig Economy Law.” It redefined “employee” to try to reduce “contract workers.” It forces those who pay for work to cover additional costs of "benefits". CA AB5 attempts to set back the advancement of the Gig Economy 30+ years by forcing the private sector into an obsolete industrial model.

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Podcast: Bringing Higher Education into the Digital Age

Innovation Leader

Experts in higher education share how they’ve tackled the challenges of 2020. Guests include Barnard President Sian Beliock and the co-CEO of edX, Adam Medros.

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#1,882 – COVID-19 Reinfection

Greatest. Idea. Ever.

Some people figured that once you got the novel coronavirus you would build up an immunity to it and not have to worry about getting it again. Some people even went to an extreme and suggested that we should just give the virus to everybody and get it over with. Building up herd immunity in the process. But researchers always had a sneaking suspicion that immunity would not last forever.

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Good To Gone

Stephen Shapiro

Your past success can lead to future failure. If you are focused on opportunities based on your past experience, you may be solving irrelevant problems. This segment is called “Good to Gone” as we discuss some of the companies that were once the largest in their industry, but they are now gone or on life support. Videobook Chapter 1 Segment 6 (3:22).

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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#1,883 – Food Ordering Masks

Greatest. Idea. Ever.

When you think of wearing something at Burger King the first thing that usually comes to mind is one of those crown hats. But soon you may find yourself wearing something else: a mask that displays your order. It may seem silly but it really is a great idea. This way you don’t have to take off your mask to order and don’t have to speak at all which could release the coronavirus into the air if you happen to be infected.

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How to accelerate digital transformation with nearshore and offshore

mjvinnovation

Overnight, corporations had to adapt their business plans and strategies in order to continue operating and survive the crisis. Digital Transformation – which was already knocking on our doors – has become more than mandatory: inevitable. And that’s where nearshore and offshore solutions come into play. In this article, we will talk about how these two strategies – together or separately – can make all the difference for your company to scale processes, realign obje

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#1,881 – Drawn-On-Skin Electronics

Greatest. Idea. Ever.

Hopefully, you remember how to color inside the lines. Because doing so in the near future may save your life thanks to a new way to monitor your health by simply drawing on yourself. Fast Company explains: “Sensors placed on your skin are powerful tools for doctors. They can measure your temperature, hydration, heartbeat, and muscle strain. The problem is that their hardware can be bulky, invasive, and expensive.

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