Wed.May 19, 2021

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Accelerating Clean Energy Innovation

Paul Hobcraft

“Without a major acceleration in clean energy innovation, reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 will not be possible.” A groundbreaking report, “ Net-Zero by 2050: a roadmap for the global energy system “(referred to as NZE here) by the Internation Energy Agency (IEA), has been emphasising that this decade is pivotal to reaching net-zero by mid-century.

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Julia Cameron on the Artist’s Way, and the real science of why it might work

Idea to Value

On this blog, it is important that I address one of the biggest hurdles of an evidence-based creativity approach, like the one I teach. And that is that a lot of famous, professional artists don’t feel like they can explain where their creativity comes from. For many of them, the moments of inspiration seem to take on almost a spiritual nature.

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Ten Ways to Develop Logical Thinking, Ten Ways to Develop Lateral Thinking

Destination Innovation

Image by Elisa Riva on Pixabay. Here are ten ways to develop your logical thinking skills. Play chess. Solve soduko puzzles. Make lists, analyse your work, break it down into smaller tasks. Learn problem analysis methods such as six sigma and why, why. Learn critical path methods. Study Mathematics. Study German or Latin. Study Science and the scientific method.

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Seven Ways Failure Could Be the Best Thing for Innovation

IdeaScale

We fear failure more than we fear spiders, ghosts, or being home alone. And like any fear, it can be both paralyzing and irrational. Here are seven reasons failure is good for innovation. Failure Is Part Of Life. Any experienced entrepreneur will tell you that you can have a thoughtful product with an excellent design and a sharply defined market seemingly eager for success and struggle anyway.

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Peak Performance: Continuous Testing & Evaluation of LLM-Based Applications

Speaker: Aarushi Kansal, AI Leader & Author and Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO at Aggregage

Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.

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Accelerating Clean Energy Innovation

Paul Hobcraft

“Without a major acceleration in clean energy innovation, reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 will not be possible.” A groundbreaking report, “ Net-Zero by 2050: a roadmap for the global energy system “(referred to as NZE here) by the Internation Energy Agency (IEA), has been emphasising that this decade is pivotal to reaching net-zero by mid-century.

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Burning Platforms and Business Models - Innovation lessons from COVID

Jeffrey Phillips

Now that the COVID outbreak is increasingly in the rear view mirror, at least in the US, I thought it might be time to consider what innovation lessons the outbreak has for us. Over the next few weeks I'll work up a couple of blog posts about what I think the outbreak, our reaction and the aftermath of COVID can tell us about innovation, creativity, new product development and more.

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The Secrets to Making Open Innovation Projects Work

InnovationManagement

Open innovation often requires global teams with national culture differences to work together, which presents some challenges. Here’s how to navigate them. The post The Secrets to Making Open Innovation Projects Work appeared first on InnovationManagement.

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Hallelujah! Microsoft Cancels Windows 10X

Adam Hartung

Windows 10X is gone and it is symbolic of Microsoft's new growth orientation. Instead of investing in "the core", CEO Nadella is driving to anticipate market trends.

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550 Quote Slides on Design, Innovation, and Change

Innovation Excellence

Free Downloads for Keynote Speeches, Presentations and Workshops Looking for a compelling quote for a keynote speech, workshop or presentation on any of these topics?

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Just One Skill That Matters?

Inspiring Next

There is only one skill that matters. Really? It is the skill to develop new skills all the time, quickly. Will industry 4.0 kill our jobs? This is the most popular question in our panel discussions on this topic. My response is usually as follows. “History has proven that all previous revolutions have created new… Read More » Just One Skill That Matters?

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and guest speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Workflow S1E5: Values Alignment and Performance at Work

Collectivecamp

In this video, I explore the role that Values Alignment plays when it comes to performance at work and job satisfaction, and what you can do to define your values and use them in your decision making.

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76 Provocative Quotes on Uncertainty and Letting Go

Idea Champions

"I spent a lot of years trying to outrun or outsmart vulnerability by making things certain and definite, black and white, good and bad. My inability to lean into the discomfort of vulnerability limited the fullness of those important experiences that are wrought with uncertainty: Love, belonging, trust, joy, and creativity to name a few." - Brene Brown.

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Workflow S1E4: Play To Your Strengths

Collectivecamp

In this video, I explore the role that STRENGTHS-ALIGNMENT plays in getting the best out of yourself every single day.

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