Fri.Aug 20, 2021

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Avoid Addition Bias – Crop the Photo

Destination Innovation

Image by Daniel Kirsch on Pixabay. Have you noticed that almost every photo that you take with your camera or mobile phone can be improved by cropping? As we take away extraneous background details, we bring the subject into clearer view. The same is true in many other fields – taking things out can seriously improve performance. But there is a strong human tendency to do the opposite – to add features rather than to subtract – even when subtraction is an easier and better solution.

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A logo is not a brand

Idea to Value

When you think of a brand, what do you think of? In many cases, the first images which popped into your head are probably of the most popular brand logos you know. Apple, McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Amazon, TikTok, Starbucks. And many “creative agencies” have made huge amounts of money producing logos for companies. Some will also advise that in order to improve business performance, you should “refresh your brand” and then build “brand awareness” by making sure mil

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The innovation and collaboration strawman

Jeffrey Phillips

I have friends who work for IBM and other large corporations in the Research Triangle Park, some of whom are experiencing whiplash. After all, they've been sent to work from home, returned to the office and then sent back to work from home several times. All before Covid struck. Covid has only caused the process to repeat. When they were sent home, the argument was that it did not matter where people worked and the company could save money by downsizing buildings.

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15 Quotes on the Importance of Asking the Right Question

Idea Champions

As a facilitator of the creative process, I continue to be astounded by how few organizations have any kind of process is place to PAUSE, reflect, and make sure they are coming up with the right questions. Apparently, I'm not alone. 1. "It's not that they can't see the solution. They can't see the problem." - G.K. Chesterton. 2. "There are no right answers to wrong questions." - Ursula K.

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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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7 Common Tax Mistakes All Businesses Should Avoid Making

The Human Factor

Introduction. File tax returns is an overwhelming task if you try to do it at the last minute. This especially stands true when you are filing tax returns for your business. If you see last year’s data, you will find that hundreds and thousands of businesses have started operating. Starting a business is an easy part; you just need to combine different aspects of the business, and you will have a running business.

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Why Finland Has the Best Education System in the World

Idea Champions

The school I want to begin

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Online Communities: How Your Startup Can Leverage One to Drive Growth?

The Human Factor

Photo Credit; Unsplash. As a startup that looks to enjoy growth, you should be exploring different ways to drive it. The recent digitalization worldwide has provided several ways for businesses to grow their reach and increase productivity. One of these ways is to create an online community of individuals who share similar values and goals with your business.