Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 6, 2025

The old record and sound of Innovation certainly needs changing. Recently I have been reading about how innovation management needs to get back to basics or how it needs to be given a fresh lick of paint in professional certification, revised and updated university training programs or short courses. For twenty years, since I have been working in the innovation space, we have constantly complained about so many different aspects of innovation failure and offered solutions to why innovation manag

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Faisal Hoque

JANUARY 6, 2025

As we step into 2025, creativity and innovation are no longer optionalthey are essential for navigating an increasingly complex and interconnected world. In Everything Connects, I explore how the greatest breakthroughs come from seeing relationships between people, ideas, and systems. Creativity is the spark that transforms uncertainty into opportunity.

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Innovation Excellence

JANUARY 6, 2025

GUEST POST from Greg Satell When I lived and worked in Ukraine, it was commonplace to see men in camouflage fatigues and Uzis in the waiting rooms of offices around town. They werent there as security, or to rob the place, but to help transfer money between businesses.

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Faisal Hoque

JANUARY 6, 2025

As we prepare for 2025, leaders must embrace adaptability, purpose, and innovation to navigate rapid change. Heres how 4 Is of transformational leadershipIdealized Influence, Inspirational Motivation, Intellectual Stimulation, and Individualized Considerationcan guide impactful leadership practices for the new year. Why This Matters: The future demands leaders who are mindful, inclusive, and adaptable.

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Speaker: Gerald Ratigan

The accounts payable (AP) function is evolving and AI is leading the charge. As finance teams face rising invoice volumes and expectations for speed and accuracy, AI-powered automation has shifted from a futuristic concept to the most practical solution. But for finance leaders, success isn’t just about selecting the right tools, it’s about implementing the right strategy.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 6, 2025

AI is merely one facet of a sweeping technological change underway, and companies that fail to recognize the importance of other converging technologies risk being left behind. Two other technologies advanced sensors and biotechnology are less visible, though no less important, and have been quietly advancing. Soon, the convergence of these three technologies is going to underpin a new reality that will shape the future decisions of every leader across industries.

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Focused Momentum

JANUARY 6, 2025

There is no nice way to say this: Strategic plans often fail because senior management neglects to ensure new strategic thinking is adopted and supported throughout their organization.

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Stephen Shapiro

JANUARY 6, 2025

It’s amazing what AI can do – and quickly. I uploaded about twenty still pictures to HeyGen. The time-consuming part was finding recent pictures that were clear enough to be used. I uploaded my PIVOTAL audiobook that I recorded in a studio to ElevenLabs. That took minutes. I then typed in the script, pressed a button, and out popped this video.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 6, 2025

And how to break the cycle.

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Stephen Shapiro

JANUARY 6, 2025

Nearly 25 years ago, I gave up on New Years resolutions. For most, theyre a ritual of failure disguised as hope. A study I conducted revealed that 92% of people fail to achieve their resolutions, and my own track record was no exception. Instead, I embraced themes. Unlike rigid resolutions, themes are flexible guiding principles that steer your daily decisions without the looming threat of failure.

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