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The 3-Legged Stool of Innovation: People, Incentives & Technology

IdeaScale

Innovation isn’t a miracle. It’s not the product of a lone genius sitting in a garage or a serendipitous moment where someone trips over a breakthrough idea. It’s a process—a structure. And like a three-legged stool, it needs balance to stand. Without all three legs, innovation collapses.

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Leaders Can’t Make Up for Bad Behavior by Being Nice Later

Harvard Business Review

Find new ideas and classic advice on strategy, innovation and leadership, for global leaders from the world's best business and management experts.

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The Future of Work: Building Ethical, Sustainable Organizations Through Self-Management

Tullio Siragusa

The Future of Work: Building Ethical, Sustainable Organizations Through Self-Management In today’s business environment, where innovation often outpaces ethics, the need for sustainable, human-centered models of leadership is more critical than ever. On The Bliss Business Podcast , Doug Kirkpatrick, a renowned advocate for self-management and ethical leadership, presented a compelling vision of the future of work — one that is rooted in autonomy, accountability, and a deep respect for the human

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How to Use Games to Build Relationships with Your Customers

Harvard Business Review

Organizations are still learning how to think about games as media for marketing. Games aren’t typically covered in marketing classes in business schools, and they are often still seen as fundamentally different from other media. Modern-day games offer companies varied opportunities to connect with new and hard-to-reach customers, drive brand awareness and loyalty, and acquire and retain new customers.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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Mastering the Innovation Portfolio Management Process: A 5-Step Guide to Success

Qmarkets

Balancing a variety of innovation projects, all competing for resources, is a key challenge for organizations today. While every project has potential, not all of them align equally with strategic goals or promise the same return on investment (ROI). This is where a structured innovation portfolio management process becomes invaluable. Through a systematic approach, innovation portfolio management helps businesses prioritize high-impact ideas, effectively allocate resources, and strategically ma

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To Mitigate Gen AI’s Risks, Draw on Your Team’s Collective Judgment

Harvard Business Review

Organizations today face the challenge of using generative AI without falling prey to its drawbacks. Many companies have employed two basic layers of risk management strategies: policies on how to use the technology, and critical thinking about gen AI’s outputs. Companies should also adopt a novel third layer of risk management: team-based judgment.

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How to Manage an Employee Who Gets on Your Nerves

Harvard Business Review

Psychologist Art Markman takes questions from listeners who are struggling to manage difficult employees and offers advice for how to give your initial feedback and follow up.

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Idea Management as an Innovation Strategy

eZassi

Idea Management: The Strategic Competitive Edge for Transformative Innovation It is undeniable that innovation is likely the single-most impactful means of staying ahead of the competition. However, generating innovative ideas and turning them into actionable solutions requires more than just creative thinking—it demands effective management of ideas, collaboration, and alignment with strategic goals.

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Khan Academy: A Case Study in Scaling a Start-Up

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with Harvard Business School professor Bill Sahlman on creating a focused strategy for growth.

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Reasons why People Resist Fresh Ideas

Destination Innovation

The resistance to new ideas is one of humanity’s most fascinating paradoxes – we’re a species that thrives on innovation, yet we’re remarkably good at resisting change, This resistance isn’t just an interesting quirk; it has profound implications for our progress and well-being. Think about life-saving medical treatments that faced years of skepticism, or environmental solutions currently being resisted despite clear evidence of their need.

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Revolutionize QA: GAPs AI-Driven Accelerators for Smarter, Faster Testing

GAP's AI-Driven QA Accelerators revolutionize software testing by automating repetitive tasks and enhancing test coverage. From generating test cases and Cypress code to AI-powered code reviews and detailed defect reports, our platform streamlines QA processes, saving time and resources. Accelerate API testing with Pytest-based cases and boost accuracy while reducing human error.

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Customer Experience Audit 101

Innovation Excellence

Your Guide to Elevating the Customer Journey and Future Proofing Your Business by Braden Kelley and Art Inteligencia As a customer experience professional it is always surprising when I encounter a flawed experience that would have easily been caught if the experience had been walked by someone that’s distant from the experience design process – […]

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What Are the Most Transformative Tech Trends for 2025?

Daniel Burrus

As we approach 2025, the convergence of emerging technologies is reshaping business, industry, and everyday life. Drawing insights from my Tech Trends Report for 2025 , here’s a preview of the critical technology shifts that promise to drive exponential growth and innovation. This article highlights key trends, how they intersect, and how businesses and professionals can stay ahead.

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Daily Practices of Great Managers

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from David Burkus Managers make the difference. Middle managers especially play a crucial role in employee engagement and performance. However, many managers lack proper preparation for their role, and companies often fail to invest in robust leadership training. Great managers understand that their actions have a direct impact on their team’s success.