Tue.Nov 29, 2022

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How (and Why) to Implement Effective Gemba Walks

Kainexus

Most leaders who adopt the continuous improvement management style focus mainly on performance indicators that can be measured for good reasons. Metrics like cost, production throughput, error rates, customer satisfaction scores, and other quantifiable business metrics guide decisions related to improvement priorities and provide insight into the impact of implemented changes.

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Shark Tanks are the Pumpkin Spice of Innovation

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton On August 27, Pumpkin Spice season began. It was the earliest ever launch of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte and it kicked off a season in which everything from Cheerios to protein powder to dog shampoo promises the nostalgia of Grandma’s pumpkin pie. Since its introduction in 2003, the Pumpkin Spice Latte has attracted its […].

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Digitization in Innovation

Yet2

by Carlos Pichardo. Technology has transformed how we connect globally. We can package and deliver cross-Atlantic packages in less than a week, control our homes from our phones, and enter into virtual worlds online. yet2 has been at the forefront of digital innovation across our 20 years of business and has observed digitization in a range of areas.

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Innovation or Not? – Catios

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Art Inteligencia Catios are quickly becoming the new trend for cat owners. They’re a great way to give your cats the chance to explore the outdoors without having to worry about them running away or getting into trouble. Catios provide cats with a safe, secure space to enjoy the fresh air and […].

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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Smart Cities and their Enabling Technologies

Wellspring

When most of us think about smart cities, we think of two key technologies: IoT and EVs. While these are both critical enablers, the story goes much deeper and broader. A wide variety of emerging technologies will be necessary to make the future of urban living into a mainstream experience. Here, we explore three other complementary technology areas that are poised for large-scale innovation thanks to their applications in smart cities.

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How to Communicate Your Company’s Strategy Effectively

Harvard Business Review

Ditch the lofty purpose statements and lengthy slide decks.

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The Growing “Do Good” Economy

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with former GuideStar CEO Jacob Harold on organizational strategies for positive impact.

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4 Plausible Geopolitical Scenarios CEOs Should Consider When Setting Strategy - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM EY-PARTHENON

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor content from EY-Parthenon.

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How to Be a Good Leader in a Bad Economy

Harvard Business Review

It’s about navigating three tensions to ensure you’re getting the work done while supporting your team.

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How Will Gamers and Investors Respond to Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard?

Harvard Business Review

Do the potential benefits of acquiring the video game company outweigh the risks for Microsoft and its shareholders?

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Agent Tooling: Connecting AI to Your Tools, Systems & Data

Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.

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When Inflation Rises, Health Outcomes Fall

Harvard Business Review

Employers need to help people afford and access the care they need.

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