Fri.Jul 19, 2019

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Make it Personal, But Don’t Take it Personally

Innovation Excellence

There are a lot of things that motivate (bio)entrepreneurs. Some come from inside (intrinsic) and others come from outside (extrinsic). Most think that it’s a good idea to have passion for your cause, product, technology or objective. Others think that that “passion” can cloud your judgement, further obscure your blind spots, and lead you to be.

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Pitch Timing and Selling Your Idea

Beyond the Obvious

Making Your Pitch Keep the pitch simple, and build it around the Guy Kawasaki Rule of 10/20/30: 10 slides, 20 minutes, nothing smaller than 30-point font. Remember that you are telling a story; you want a spokesperson who can bring the idea to life and get people excited. Practice pitching the idea before you take […].

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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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Libra : Facebook Finally Innovates

helloFUTURE

Libra Rocks the Financial World. If you’ve been under a rock, you might not be aware that Facebook, with several other partners (who include among them, Uber, Lyft, PayPal, Visa, but no banks interestingly enough) have recently announced their own cryptocurrency, Libra. It’s not Bitcoin, its something completely different, in my opinion, the first real… The post Libra : Facebook Finally Innovates appeared first on hellofuture.

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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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2 Popular Process Improvement Methodologies Explained

Kainexus

The world’s most successful organizations are relentless in their quest for flawless processes and perfect execution. The ability to reliably produce quality outcomes with minimal waste is elusive but achievable with the right leadership and attention. That’s why many organizations turn to proven process improvement methodologies and techniques.

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Incubation – Experimenting Your Way to New Business Success

The Inovo Group

Incubation is a key phase in a Strategic Innovation System. It takes a different approach than New Product Development (NPD) processes based on stage-gate methods. It requires an approach that is necessary for a company to be successful in creating breakthrough, transformational opportunities. A company that is good at incubating new businesses is one that will thrive in the world we are living in where every industry, market and technology is transforming before our eyes.

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Creating The Efficient Production Line

The Human Factor

image source. Contributed post –. Saving money in the production industry is crucial when it comes to protecting your margins. Keeping a tight grip on all of the little things that cost you money within your organization means finding ways to make efficient use of the resources that you have. Making changes such as these can be a big step and will require assistance from all quarters of your business.