Fri.Sep 27, 2024

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How to Work for a Boss Who Always Changes Their Mind

Harvard Business Review

Working for a leader who always changes their mind is a maddening yet common experience. When the strategy is perpetually changing, it’s challenging to be enthusiastic about the strategy du jour. When rework is viewed as inevitable, high effort is difficult to justify. A leader who constantly changes their mind will often leave behind an emotional wake of resentment.

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The Ideation Process: Examples and Best Practices

Qmarkets

Innovation doesn’t happen by accident. Behind every groundbreaking product or service is a well-structured process that transforms creative ideas into actionable solutions. This process, known as ideation, plays a pivotal role in helping companies generate new concepts, solve problems, and stay competitive. Yet, many leaders struggle to harness the full potential of their teams’ creativity.

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Data Collectives Are the Next Frontier of Labor Relations

Harvard Business Review

The AI boom — and the growth of gen AI in particular — has introduced new points of conflict between employees and companies. Some of these have already started to play out, such as in the Writers Guild of America strike over how AI can and can’t be used in the entertainment industry. But others are still on the horizon. As AI becomes more integrated into business, high quality data for training AI becomes more valuable and a more important part of employees’ contribution.

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Are You Continuing to Stop and Start the Hard Way?

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski The stop, start, continue method (SSC) is a simple, yet powerful, way to plan your day, week and year. And though it’s simple, it’s not simplistic. And though it looks straightforward, it’s onion-like in its layers.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

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A Self-Care Checklist for Leaders

Harvard Business Review

Take 15 minutes once a week to reflect on your health in these five areas.

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When Is the Best Time to Have a Courageous Conversation?

CMOE

One of the most challenging aspects of difficult conversations can be finding the right time to have them. To select the best time to have a courageous conversation, there are three key factors to consider: Your mindset Their ability to receive the conversation The timing of the interaction When all three are favorable, you are more likely to have a positive outcome.

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Create an Effective Supervisor Development Plan

CMOE

Should You Standardize Your Supervisor Development Plan? As your business evolves and expands, cultivating strong leadership becomes essential for sustainable growth. This may involve promoting high-performing team members to supervisory roles or investing in the professional development of existing supervisors. A vital step in this process is developing a robust supervisor development plan that nurtures leadership potential.

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Online Hackathons vs Offline Hackathons

Qmarkets

Hackathons have become a go-to strategy for driving innovation, solving complex challenges, and generating fresh ideas in a short time. As these events have evolved, three main formats have emerged: online hackathons, offline ones, and hybrid formats combining the two. While each type offers unique benefits, the real challenge lies in managing the vast number of ideas generated during these events—before, during, and after the hackathon itself.

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Invest Year-End Budget in Technology Discovery Reports to Fuel 2025 Innovation

eZassi

Prepare for 2025 Innovations Maximize Your Year-End Budget with Technology Discovery Reports As we approach the end of 2024, many organizations are faced with the familiar challenge of allocating remaining budget dollars in a way that provides lasting impact. Ezassi’s Technology Discovery Reports offer the perfect opportunity to invest in your organization’s future by identifying key technologies, trends, and innovations that will shape your business in 2025 and beyond.

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Invest Year-End Budget in Technology Discovery Reports to Fuel 2025 Innovation

eZassi

Prepare for 2025 Innovations Maximize Your Year-End Budget with Technology Discovery Reports As we approach the end of 2024, many organizations are faced with the familiar challenge of allocating remaining budget dollars in a way that provides lasting impact. Ezassi’s Technology Discovery Reports offer the perfect opportunity to invest in your organization’s future by identifying key technologies, trends, and innovations that will shape your business in 2025 and beyond.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro