Michael Roberto
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Source: Pixabay S. Mitra Kalita wrote an interesting article for Fortune this week about unlocking creativity amidst the pandemic, with so many people working from home. Kalita writes: CEOs are nervous as they ponder how working from home affects output, innovation, and productivity in the long term, according to Nicholas Bloom, a Stanford economics professor.
Idea to Value
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
You can do so much in ten minutes’ time. Ten minutes, once gone, are gone for good. Divide your life into 10 -minute units, and sacrifice as few of them as possible in meaningless activity. Source: Ingvar Kamprad, Founder of IKEA (Men’s Health – October 2017 Interview).
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Greatest. Idea. Ever.
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
You wouldn’t want to turn a molehill into a mountain but in the future you will want to turn a hill into a giant battery. That’s the hope at least of a new company. Fast Company explains: “A U.K.-based startup called RheEnergise is working on a new way to store energy, making use of gravity on hills. It’s similar to existing hydropower plants that pump water up mountains when energy is cheap, and then release it when needed to spin turbines and generate more electricity.
Kainexus
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Toyota Chairman Fujio Cho gave a brilliantly simple description of what to do on a Gemba walk. "Go see, ask why, show respect," he said. That’s it in a nutshell. During a Gemba walk, supervisors and leaders go to the place where work is done (the Gemba). They observe (not fix) processes and ask questions that will help lead to future improvements. “Why?
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.
Greatest. Idea. Ever.
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
If you’re a germaphobe like me it might pain you to know that our bodies are literally teeming with microbial life. As Healthline puts it: “Bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microscopic living things are referred to as microorganisms, or microbes, for short. Trillions of these microbes exist mainly inside your intestines and on your skin.
Innovation Leader
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
What mattered in innovation this week? Innovation Leader’s Scott Kirsner, Derisk CEO Alex Slawsby, and CIC Captains of Innovation’s Carrie Allen share.
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The Human Factor
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
source. Plan Your Cleaning . The planning stage for keeping your place of business Covid free is very important. The planning stage will determine what Stepney you implement and how it is carried out. Keep efficiency in mind, not every surface will need the same level of cleaning. . Conduct a survey of your place of business and determine which areas are high use.
Greatest. Idea. Ever.
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
In the future it may be possible to use pee and bacteria to generate electricity. The Next Web Explains: “One idea that has gained traction over recent years is generating electricity using bacteria in devices called microbial fuel cells (MFCs). These fuel cells rely on the ability of certain naturally occurring microorganisms that have the ability to ‘breathe’ metals, exchanging electrons to create electricity.
mjvinnovation
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Imagine the following situation: you are assigned to move a large stone from one side of the room to another. You can do it in two different ways, right? First: move the stone all at once, making a massive and time-consuming effort. In the end, you still run the risk of taking the stone to the wrong place and having to start the whole process over again, generating rework and waste of time (and investment!).
Greatest. Idea. Ever.
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Whenever I’m out for a bike ride I always see people zooming by me at incredible speeds. Leaving me to wonder if they have better bikes than me or if I’m just ridiculously out of shape. But as it turns out they have an unfair advantage. They aren’t riding a real bike at all but rather an E-bike that helps them do the heavy lifting.
Speaker: Aarushi Kansal, AI Leader & Author and Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO at Aggregage
Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.
Brunner
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
AdWeek ‘s annual Challenger Brand Summit took place this week and during the event, more than 40 brands shared successes and key takeaways for challenger brand s. If you were not able to attend, five of the most meaningful points are summarized below. . 1. Being a challenger brand is a mindset, not a market position. . Kiran Smith, CMO of iRobot , explained that although they are No. 1 in their category, they view their category as just one small part of the customers
Greatest. Idea. Ever.
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Perhaps one of the reasons why I’m still single is that my dating profiles aren’t up to par. Would a funnier approach serve me better? Or maybe I need to add in more movie quotes? Either way, it’s clear that I need help. Thankfully. there’s now a web based Dating Profile Generator that can help me write a killer bio. All I have to do is select one of the following options: cheesy, sleazy, earnest, poetic, self-effacing, arrogant, or angry.
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