Mon.Jan 08, 2024

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Zen Philosophy for Stretching Innovation Space-Time

IdeaScale

The non-duality principle of Zen philosophy suggests a more intensive approach to the dimensions of innovation “space-time.” Business teams should stop following a simple sequential procedure in which new ideas are accepted or rejected almost as soon as they arise. Instead, they should take extra time and create a “learning space” or study environment for [.

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How to Improve Your Soft Skills as a Remote Worker

Harvard Business Review

In the age of AI, soft skills are the hidden gems of the workplace, but they can be a challenge to build when you work from home. Without daily, face-to-face interactions with colleagues, learning the nuances of how to communicate and collaborate is just plain harder. So what are some practical steps you can take to develop soft skills when Zoom calls are your norm?

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How to Use Active Communication to Mitigate Risks

IdeaScale

93% of business leaders say that their ability to work is strongly contingent on how well their collaborators can express their needs. This highlights just how important active communication is. If business leaders are able to effectively actively communicate with one another and with their employees, it’s safe to say this could play a big [.

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Is GenAI’s Impact on Productivity Overblown?

Harvard Business Review

We don’t know much about how LLMs change productivity at the firm level — and a close reading of recent studies suggests they can hinder as much as help.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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How Much Is Too Much Automation in the Workplace? How AI Could Be Hurting Your Employees

Entrepreneur - Innovation

As organizations continue to invest more and more in artificial intelligence (AI), how will this impact employees well-being and office diversity practices?

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3 Ways to Embed DEI Into Your Company’s AI Strategy

Harvard Business Review

While AI will reshape the nature of work, it will do so in a way that makes DEI both a baseline expectation and a critical requirement for companies seeking long-term growth. For that reason, businesses must focus on designing and developing AI systems that empower all their users by 1) embedding DEI into the design of your AI systems; 2) incorporating DEI into any AI-related upskilling programs; and 3) using AI as an opportunity to boost DEI.

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Let Your Employees Be CEOs for a Day to Harness Their Hidden Power

Entrepreneur - Innovation

Helping people think strategically, by imagining themselves as chief executive, is one way to generate new ideas and drive innovation.

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Reliable Data Is the Key to a Successful GenAI Initiative - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM SLALOM AND GOOGLE CLOUD

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor content from Slalom and Google Cloud.

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Embracing Higher Consciousness in Organizations: The Radical Purpose Way

Tullio Siragusa

Embracing Higher Consciousness in Organizations: The Radical Purpose Way As the co-founder of Radicalpurpose.org, I’ve observed a vital element that stands at the core of organizational success and fulfillment — higher consciousness. This isn’t just a lofty ideal; it’s a practical approach to leadership and management grounded in emotional intelligence (EQ) and the fundamental respect for free will.

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What You Lose When You Say that You Already Know Something

BrainZooming

Hanging out for several days with my nephew, he offered a comment that screamed blog post! He said that whenever somebody responds to an information exchange with, “I know,” they immediately shut down new learning opportunities.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.