Sun.Sep 08, 2024

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We Have Decades Of Research Telling Us How Change Works. We Need To Start Following The Evidence

Digital Tonto

The biggest misconception about change is that once people understand it, they will embrace it. That’s almost never true. If you intend to influence an entire organization— or even an entire society—you have to assume the deck is stacked against you. The status quo has had years—and sometimes decades or longer—to build connections and form networks.

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Navigating the Complexity of Innovation: Simplifying Idea Management with IdeaScale

IdeaScale

Innovation is the lifeblood of any successful business. It's the spark that ignites growth, disrupts industries, and keeps you ahead of the curve. But the path from brilliant idea to impactful innovation can be fraught with complexity.

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Are You Leading in the Wrong Zone?

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Geoffrey A. Moore I get tired of listening to “experts” explain how leaders need to be bolder. Usually what they are advocating for is more disruptive innovation, less business as usual. But this completely ignores the impact of context and ends up patronizing behavior that may actually be well-grounded.

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Simplifying Complexity

Rmukesh Gupta

We live in and work in a nest of complex adaptive systems and one of the characteristic of this kind of system is that with time and experience, things tend to become more complex and interdependent. As a leader, it is our responsibility to understand this increasing complexity and make sense of it. Then break it down to its simplest form and share this with our teams, so that they don’t have to struggle with this complexity in their work.

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The Benefits of Innovation in Times of Crisis

Innovation is key to overcoming crises. This guide outlines how businesses can navigate uncertainty by adapting strategies, embracing open innovation, and strengthening resilience. Learn how to reassess business models, engage external expertise, and build a robust innovation ecosystem. Explore the three phases of crisis response—from immediate adaptation to long-term transformation—and discover how collaboration accelerates progress while reducing costs.