How COVID-19 Reversed ‘Tech-Lash’ and Other Lasting Trends
Innovation Leader
JUNE 11, 2020
Lauren Xandra, Vice President of National Research Group, explains COVID-19’s impact on the relationship between consumers, entertainment, and communication.
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Solutions for Energy do need to be end-to-end and highly innovative
Paul Hobcraft
JUNE 11, 2020
It is not just replacing energy sources; it is all about solution renewal end-to-end and that needs innovation. Within the energy transition, we must not lose sight of the final consumer. The final consumer of energy is going to be the ultimate arbitrator. As we focus on the broader aspects of “energy transition” by re-engineering much of the existing infrastructure to create smart grids, provide storage, solar for individual homes, and the ability to introduce e-mobility across the transport se
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Creating Healthy Feedback Loops for Government Innovation
IdeaScale
JUNE 11, 2020
Government leads at the request of its constituents, and that means when the people speak, governments listen. The challenge is to create a consistent flow of feedback from the right stakeholders that turns into a positive feedback loop for innovation strategy. Here’s how to build those positive loops and develop better innovation. Find Ways To … Continued.
Podcast S3E64: Jonathan Courtney – What it takes to build a successful digital product
Idea to Value
JUNE 11, 2020
In today’s episode of the Idea to Value podcast, we speak with Jonathan Courtney, CEO of AJ&Smart. We speak about what it takes to run successful workshops, his experiences with companies who are failing at innovation, and how to successfully develop digital products. Topics covered in today’s episode. 00:01:30 – How User Experience (UX) led Jonathan on his journey to starting his company. 00:03:30 – The tension behind building products for months and misalignment cau
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.
Post-COVID predictions: Directional Europe
Jeffrey Phillips
JUNE 11, 2020
Over the last month I've been posting some of my thinking and predictions based on a post-COVID scenario I wrote and published in May. You can find the entire document here (tip: open to full screen by clicking on the icon in the lower right and then you can download as a PDF if you are interested). In previous posts, I've highlighted some of the predictions that come out of the scenario, including the rise of the Millennials as a leadership cohort in government and business, a restructuring of
6 Principles of Lean Construction
Kainexus
JUNE 11, 2020
A growing number of construction firms are embracing the Lean methodology that emphasizes maximizing value for the customer while minimizing waste. The approach is simple and attractive in an industry where budgets, timeframes, and safety are all critical, but the project delivery is very different than traditional construction methods. This makes proper execution of the philosophy and techniques difficult to implement.
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All Good Technology Managers Are Transformational Leaders
InnovationManagement
JUNE 11, 2020
Transformational leaders act as change agents who have developed competencies to better deploy information technology. This article contributes to practice by developing a more comprehensive understanding of the relationships between transformational leadership and information technology. The post All Good Technology Managers Are Transformational Leaders appeared first on InnovationManagement.
StratChat Replay: Redesigning Life and Work for a New World with Ayse Birsel
Strategyzer Innovation
JUNE 11, 2020
This past March, we ran head-first into a new world. In an instant, where and how we live and work changed. But so far, most of those changes were dictated by urgency and the absence of any other choice. Now it’s time to get creative, proactive and resourceful about what you do next.
How to Speed Up Your New Product Development Process by 30%
Innovation 360 Group
JUNE 11, 2020
A new product development process that works at lightning speed requires new ways of working plus new ways of innovating. This applies to both B2B and B2C businesses and across industries. The post How to Speed Up Your New Product Development Process by 30% appeared first on Innovation360.
Innovation Transformation in a COVID-19 Era - part 1
Moves the Needle
JUNE 11, 2020
I recently had the good fortune to participate in a live Q&A with the Sage Software Innovation Community. Sage is a leading business management technology company, with over 13k employees around the globe, focused on financial tools for businesses. The Q&A was hosted by Shivani Govil , Executive Vice President of Emerging Tech and Ecosystem.
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.
How to Speed Up Your New Product Development Process by 30%
Innovation 360 Group
JUNE 11, 2020
A new product development process that works at lightning speed requires new ways of working plus new ways of innovating. This applies to both B2B and B2C businesses and across industries.
#1,702 – Vision 2020
Greatest. Idea. Ever.
JUNE 11, 2020
2020 has serious series finale vibes. Around every corner, a new bombshell. At every turn, a new major development. The hits just keep on coming and coming at a dizzying pace. We’re basically at the point now where Daenarys is just flying around on a dragon burning everything to the ground just for the hell of it. Plot holes abound. Why introduce Murder Hornets if they aren’t going to factor into the story?
How Your Business Will Need to Adapt in Terms of Health & Safety
The Human Factor
JUNE 11, 2020
Because of the global pandemic the world is now living with, the world of work is going to have to change too. There are lots of things that need to be taken into account as workplaces start to open up again, and health and safety is understandably at the top of many entrepreneurs’ lists. There are many ways to improve health and safety and to prevent the spread of the virus.
GETTING THE MONKEY OFF YOUR BACK: Asking the Right Question
Idea Champions
JUNE 11, 2020
"There are no right answers to wrong questions." -- Ursula Le Guin. Effective team leaders sometimes suffer from the "monkey on the back syndrome" -- taking on other people's problems when, in fact, they need to be helping those other people solve their own problems. One way to do this can be as simple as asking the right question at the right time.
How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & 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.
The Solution Is In Front Of You: Improving Your Business On-Site And Internally
The Human Factor
JUNE 11, 2020
source. When we start to think about how we can improve our business we go to the external. Improving your business can be about what is within your peripheries. Whether you need to look after your employees better or improve your systems, a lot of things can be done on-site. We spend a lot of time focusing on things like marketing and networking, which are incredibly important, but if you really want to make the most of your business you’ve got to start with what’s in front of you.
Advice For Becoming A Stronger Leader In The Workplace
The Human Factor
JUNE 11, 2020
source. If you want to get ahead in your career and the professional world, then you must work on becoming a better leader. It’s a skill set that will get you far in your job and life, so it’s certainly worth your time and energy to figure out how you can improve in this area. There are a few pieces of advice that you should take into account as you strive to become a stronger and more influential leader in the workplace.
Overcoming The Barriers to a Startup
The Human Factor
JUNE 11, 2020
Stop it! Stop it right now! Stop wasting away in a job that brings you neither challenge nor joy. You’ve been doing the same thing day-in, day-out for years now. And it’s becoming abundantly clear that you’ve been had. Your employer doesn’t value you, and the job that once seemed a stepping stone has become a dead end. It’s time to take your career and your livelihood into your own hands.
Top 4 Simple Survival Tips for Small Businesses
The Human Factor
JUNE 11, 2020
The current pandemic has proven to be a hindrance to business in general, but smaller organisations have been affected the most. In a small business survey by the U.S. Census Bureau, 51.4% of respondents reported being negatively affected by Covid-19. These businesses also expect to take more than six months to recover from the impact of the virus entirely.
How Mature Companies Are Scaling Transformational New Businesses
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Scaling transformational innovations in large companies is challenging due to ‘Company Fit’ issues, which arise when the resources, processes, and priorities (RPPs) of the core business are not aligned with the needs of the new business. Many companies have learned how ambidexterity—the ability to both ‘exploit the present and explore the future,’ can help them address these issues for ideation and incubation of new innovations, but scaling transformative business innovations remains a challenge
3 Reasons Why Your Employees Hate Mondays (And What You Can Do About It)
The Human Factor
JUNE 11, 2020
For you, Monday is the start of a brand new week that’s brimming with promise. Every Monday is an opportunity for you to approach the week from a new perspective, implementing new ideas and being proactive in your operations. Monday means you’re one week closer to achieving your business and personal goals. Yet, for your employees, Monday mornings are the most dreaded part of their week.
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