Wed.Mar 01, 2023

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Future-Centered Design: How to Turn Great Ideas into Action Plans

Daniel Burrus

Great ideas do not always come from the top down. As a matter of fact, some of the most transformative ideas that have gone on to change the world have been from a lower- to mid-level employee. From the iPod at Apple to the Happy Meal at McDonald’s—both digital and physical innovations in all industries have often stemmed from collaborative creativity at all levels.

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Best Selling Lateral Thinking Books

Destination Innovation

Here are my top four best-selling Lateral Thinking Books Lateral Thinking Puzzlers – published by Puzzlewright Press. The classic collection of the top lateral thinking puzzles. First published in 1991 and still in print. It has sold over 600,000 copies and is a firm favourite with puzzle fans young and old. Lateral Thinking for Every Day – published by Kogan Page.

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5 ways product managers can accelerate innovation strategy in a new industry

Sopheon

You’re a product manager who’s made your mark at one company, and now you’re looking for a new challenge. For the more adventurous, it often means leaping off the high dive into a new industry. While product management skills tend to be transferable, they’re only as effective as your knowledge of the new industry.

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The Viral Brand Behind Soaring Searches for 'Female Body Hair' Still Gets Up Close and Personal After Its $310 Million Sale

Entrepreneur - Innovation

Georgina Gooley co-founded Billie in 2017 to meet women's shaving needs and change the narrative around body hair.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

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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Essential Tactics for Thriving in a Rapidly Evolving Tech Landscape

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Teresa Spangler “The future belongs to those who embrace change,” says Jeff Bezos, founder, and CEO of Amazon The business world continues to undergo rapid technological advancements disrupting traditional business models and creating new opportunities.

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How to Equip Your Team to Problem Solve Without You

Harvard Business Review

Stop shielding your team from challenges and responsibilities.

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To Overcome Resistance to DEI, Understand What’s Driving It

Harvard Business Review

Unpacking the psychology behind defensiveness, denial, and distancing.

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Top 10 Human-Centered Change & Innovation Articles of February 2023

Innovation Excellence

Drum roll please… At the beginning of each month, we will profile the ten articles from the previous month that generated the most traffic to Human-Centered Change & Innovation. Did your favorite make the cut?

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Your Biggest Cybersecurity Risks Could Be Inside Your Organization

Harvard Business Review

Your Biggest Cybersecurity Risks Could Be Inside Your Organization

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The Evolution of Social Media: How Chatbots are Transforming Communication and Interaction

Acuvate

I. Introduction Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, and its evolution has been rapid since its inception. With advancements in technology, social media platforms have introduced various features to enhance the user experience, including the integration of chatbots. Chatbots have transformed the way we interact and communicate on social media by improving engagement, automating customer service, and enhancing overall customer experience.

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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.

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The Rise of Product Management

Moves the Needle

From its foundational beginnings in early brand management to high tech software program management, product management has emerged as its own collective of product-focused best practices. Product Management is a vital component of organizations undergoing digital transformation. The Origins of Product Management The story goes like this. Product management dates back to the 1930s with the concept of “brand management” pioneered at Proctor & Gamble.