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Why do corporations fail to hear disruption signals?

Strategyzer Innovation

Corporations and business leaders often think that finding the next “big opportunity" - or shielding their organization from it - requires huge bets and risks. This erroneous belief often prevents firms from being proactive in finding new opportunities or improving their approach. They inevitably argue the time is not right for such a big endeavour.

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Podcast S5E116: Butzi – The magic of crazytivity

Idea to Value

In today’s episode of the Idea to Value podcast, we speak with professional magician Butzi. We speak about his history in magic, what it takes to be creative, and the difference between skill and originality. Topics covered in this episode: 00:01:30 – How Butzi got started late in magic. 00:03:30 – The importance of learning the trade before you can start becoming creative. 00:07:30 – The difference between old, established tricks and putting new creative twists on these

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Building Trust to Drive Innovation

Viima

You’re in leadership because you’ve excelled in prior roles and convinced a firm that you were the clear choice to move ahead, or you started the business. As a leader, your responsibilities catapult relentlessly forward, and it’s no longer just about you. Whether at ten weeks or ten years, growing your teams’ capabilities is critical to maintaining relevance and growth.

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Building the Brand of Your Innovation Team: Advice & Tactics

Innovation Leader

How do you make sure your colleagues, and people outside the organization, are aware of your initiative and what you’re trying to achieve?

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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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PDSA Quality Improvement: A Scientific Method of Change

Kainexus

Dr. W. Edwards Deming is considered by many to be the father of modern quality improvement. Among other important insights into how businesses could become more efficient, reduce costs, and increase customer value, he popularized the PDSA quality improvement method. It is a four-step cycle used to achieve continuous improvement, consistent results, and resource maximization in processes and products.

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Podcast E24: Generate Luck and Creativity By Seeking Out Adventure

Stephen Shapiro

In this episode, we explore the power of adventure and new experiences as a means for improving luck, increasing creativity, and enhancing problem-solving skills. This episode is dedicated to the memory of my friend, Dr. Jeff Salz, the quintessential adventurer, who passed away last month. This week we cover: Luck : How being open to ANY outcome (vs looking for a specific outcome) increases the probability of luck.

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A Stubborn Attachment to Existing Beliefs

Michael Roberto

Source: Rand Corporation In 1962, Roberta Wohlstetter published a fascinating book titled, "Pearl Harbor: Warning and Decision." She examined why officials did not perceive the threat of a potential attack in Hawaii appropriately. She opened her book by writing, "It would be reassuring to believe that Pearl Harbor was just a colossal and extraordinary blunder.

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Tips For Throwing An Unforgettable Corporate Event

The Human Factor

Image credit. Being a business leader isn’t just about playing hardball – it’s also about knowing how to value your employees. The COVID-19 pandemic has been incredibly difficult for all businesses of different shapes and sizes; now that we seem to be heading out of the storm, it’s time to reward the team who kept the ship afloat. One way to show your employees how much they are valued is to throw an unforgettable event.

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Six Takeaways For Startups From A Mideast Battlefield

BMNT

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How to Plan Inventory for a Business: The Ultimate Guide

The Human Factor

When you’re planning inventory for a business, the very thought of where to begin can be overwhelming to say the least. Knowing where to start and what can help to create an organized and functional system can be useful for any business that is planning an inventory from scratch. However, according to Conveyco, a staggering 43% of small businesses located in the US alone, don’t track their inventory.

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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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How You Can Prevent Technical Hiccups In Your Business

The Human Factor

In today’s world, technology is an integral part of almost every enterprise. In reality, if significant technological issues with their IT infrastructure occurred, many businesses would be severely disrupted, if not destroyed. Of course, you don’t want technical difficulties in your own business. Your company’s IT infrastructure, no matter how basic or complicated, is vulnerable to a number of issues.

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Warehouse Waste You Can Easily Avoid

The Human Factor

When it comes to managing your warehouse, one of the most important factors in maintaining its cost-effectiveness is going to be reducing the number of wasted goods. While some waste is always going to be a factor, there are causes that you can crackdown on to ensure that you’re not letting too many products go out without a buyer. Picture – Pixabay License.