Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Actress and real estate agent Chrishell Stause gives her advice on creating a smart home that is personalized and budget-friendly. Given how many homes you have toured in your career, what are the best smart devices that you have seen? I have been in some of the “smartest” homes, but I have yet to come across a flawless audio-visual system. My favorite thing I have seen are lamps that have wireless charging capabilities embedded into them that could charge devices automatically through infrared

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Idea to Value

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Let me tell you a story. On my recent trip to Greece, I had a discussion with my taxi driver which put into perspective how different people consider different things as valuable. He was telling us how he works hard for 8 months a year, but from November through February, the entire island shuts to tourists and he goes to his land in the village to harvest his olives, grapes and tend to his livestock.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Making your home more water efficient is an impactful way to live more sustainably without even thinking about it. As the Earth’s temperature becomes warmer with climate change, the greater the need for freshwater. Because heat causes water to evaporate more quickly, a hotter planet means more rain droplets evaporate in the atmosphere before they become rainfall, leading to drought.

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Business Innovation Brief Submitted Articles

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Curb Transactional Open Innovation and Embrace an Integrated Ecosystem Strategy “It’s a wall,” “It’s a snake,” “It’s a rope,” “It’s a spear,” “It’s a fan,” no, “It’s a tree,” and so goes the story of “The Blind Men & The Elephant”.

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Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Today, a smart home means a more convenient life. But what could be more convenient than protecting homes from avoidable damage? Julie Shiyou-Woodard President and CEO, Smart Home America. Too many homes are vulnerable to floods, tornadoes, and hurricanes. When a disaster happens, families are displaced, irreplaceable items are lost, and finances are strained as people rebuild.

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IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Overview: On the Ideascale Nation podcast , we talk with Manuel Moreno, Corporate Director of Innovation at Winpak. As a global packaging company constantly in need of ideas, Winpak developed 25hundred Innovators, which reduced the challenges of geography and language. The Challenge. Winpak designs and manufactures packaging materials and machines with a particular emphasis on preserving and protecting perishable items such as food and medicine.

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Strategyzer Innovation

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

It’s not enough to say: “innovation lives everywhere across our organization” or “it’s everybody’s job to innovate around here”.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Multiple studies have shown that connected living will continue to gain momentum over the next several years. According to studies done by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) , as homeowners spend more time at home, they will have a greater desire to invest in their home in the upcoming years. This includes integrated home technology. Smart kitchens and bathrooms have been on the rise for the past several years.

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Kainexus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

James Womack and Dan Jones are the founders of the Lean Enterprise Institute and the Lean Enterprise Academy (UK), respectively. Their book, Lean Thinking: Banish Waste and Create Wealth in Your Corporation , is considered by some to be the bible of Lean manufacturing. It was initially published in 1996 based on their in-depth study of Toyota’s fabled Toyota Production System (TPS).

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Audra Gold, co-founder and CEO of Vurbl Media, shares her thoughts on how new technological advancements are changing audio experiences. Audra Gold Co-Founder and CEO, Vurbl Media. Why should consumers innovate their audio experiences with the latest technology? Rather than sorting through numerous audio apps for every different type of audio, Vurbl provides a free app that streams audio to entertain, inspire, and educate you throughout the day.

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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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InnovationManagement

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

From recognizing innovators, to empowering your team at every level, to developing innovation outposts, the US Coast Guard are experts in innovation and idea management. Learn more in this podcast interview. The post The US Coast Guard and Rapid Adaptation: “There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Textbook Hurricane’ or a ‘Standard Oil Spill'” appeared first on InnovationManagement.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

With people returning to the office to work — and leaving their homes empty during the day — security is more important than ever. International security expert Richard Soloway, who founded NAPCO Security , shares tips on how to protect your home, your family, and your valuables. Security is top of mind for many these days as the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

GUEST POST from Anthony Mills Prologue Design Thinking is an incredibly powerful way to approach the design of just about anything that involves an interaction with people (or other intelligent creatures).

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Tiffany Brooks, interior designer and television personality known for winning HGTV’s “ Design Star ,” shares her tips on how to integrate smart technology into your home. What are the benefits of making your home a smart home? There are a ton of benefits in making your home to a smart home. The first benefit is that your home will be prepared for your day-to-day.

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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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Svava

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

By integrating Svava in Microsoft Teams you can take control of your meetings, engage your whole team and interact no matter where they are. Svava is available as an app in Microsoft Teams. This makes it possible to engage all your team mates and colleagues in meetings, gather all your meetings in the right place and allow for increased collaboration.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In today’s world of hustle and bustle, with parents and children always on the run, family time has become limited. Luckily, new technology in appliances can help you manage and schedule that time together with family. The kitchen is becoming the smart technology hub of the home, rapidly incorporating technology connection and convenience and efficiency.

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Cascade Strategy

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Although the percentages of failed strategic initiatives vary, there are studies that show them reaching as high as 90% percent. To be honest, we are more optimistic about the real number, but there is an undeniable problem in the execution of strategies.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The home office has taken on a much more important role since the pandemic began and will continue to be a crucial element of work and communication. Josh Christian CEO, Home Technology Association. With the home’s new role as a workspace, it is vital to build an environment of professionalism. Here are the five tips that can help homeowners strike that balance: . 1.

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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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Cascade Strategy

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Strategy is a living process. Organizations that are adaptive in their strategic plan are 79% more likely to have set up metrics and systems that enable quick evaluation of their strategy.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Alexa Built-in Devices are helping families get the most out of the time they spend together, and stay connected when they have to be apart. Our lives are busier and more hectic than ever, and while people are at home more often, it seems like families are spending less quality time together. That means it’s critical to make the most out of the time you get to spend with your loved ones.

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Cascade Strategy

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Adaptive companies are growing more than 300% above their industry average. They go beyond assessing their strategy’s performance and make sure they make the necessary adjustments quickly.

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Cascade Strategy

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Benjamin Franklin has been credited with the famous quote, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” Planning your strategy in business affects 80% of the profits and, in some cases, is the difference between survival and bankruptcy.

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Cascade Strategy

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Digital transformation strategies aim at converting organizations, their assets, and their processes to a digital environment as easily and holistically as possible. However, they rarely include a plan to carry out a digital transformation of their strategy; to digitize their strategic processes.

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Cascade Strategy

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Organizations that value their people and prioritize increasing their work engagement enjoy 81% lower absenteeism and 58% fewer safety incidents.

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