Destination Innovation

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Tips on how to introduce random stimuli into your idea generation processes. Includes some very handy internet sites. This is a video lecture from my new online course Boost Your Personal Creativity. The post How to Harness Chance to Boost Creativity appeared first on Destination Innovation.

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 12, 2019

During my first two weeks as a Marketing Intern for IdeaScale, I learned about how the business world operates, particularly how an organization uses crowdsourced innovation with tools such as IdeaScale. Every company says they want to be “innovative” and some of them use “crowdsourcing” to do so. But what do those words really mean? In simple terms, it means that a company has their employees and sometimes customers brainstorm new ways to make the company better, whether it is improving small p

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Idea Drop

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Last month, I was honoured to sit on the Idea Drop Innovation Breakfast panel, alongside the talented and successful Zoe Bailey, Wendy Walton and Louise Shenton, to discuss the importance of gender diversity and its impact on innovation. But it’s not just gender that we should be thinking about when we look at diversity – it’s also […]. The post Why your organisation should implement design thinking appeared first on Idea Drop | Idea Management Software.

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Yet2

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The Innovation & Strategy Conference , held November 14 th in the hip-while-retro Innovation and Design Building in the Seaport area of Boston, offered attendees insights to corporate innovation from a wide variety of perspectives. Karen Madden , VP Technology and Innovation of PerkinElmer, provided first-hand experience and advice on how big corporations can drive impact by cooperating with startups: “It’s not an option anymore, if you don’t team up with the disruptive, you’re going to get

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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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Innovation Excellence

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The most important lessons of leadership came from the man behind the larger-than-life personality. In 2003, I sold a company to Perot Systems, the large IT services firm started by Ross Perot, where I then worked for the next four years. Although at that time Perot was chairman and eventually became chair emeritus, his personal.

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Phil McKinney

DECEMBER 12, 2019

My grandfather had an old saying when I was growing up, “Never burn a bridge.” At the time, I thought it was a strange saying. It was only later that I realized what he was saying. No matter how someone treats you, don't get angry and never retaliate as to destroy the relationship. Great leaders […] My grandfather had an old saying when I was growing up, “Never burn a bridge.

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The Human Factor

DECEMBER 12, 2019

contributed post –. Working with suppliers is critical for most businesses. Whether you need someone to manufacture your products or provide you with office equipment, you’re going to need to work with suppliers at some stage. Many people underestimate the importance of good supplier relationships. But when something goes wrong, you’ll know the value of having them on your side.

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The Human Factor

DECEMBER 12, 2019

contributed post –. Businesses have to operate with one eye on health and safety at all times. The legal ramifications of not complying with the law can be tremendous. Plus, you can end up harming your workers, destroying your reputation, and find yourself unable to attract talented people. In this article, we’re going to take a look at some of the health and safety essentials you mustn’t forget if you want to succeed in any line of business.

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The Human Factor

DECEMBER 12, 2019

contributed post –. source. As the temperature begins to drop, it’s time to ensure your office is ready for winter. By winterizing your commercial premises, you can ensure the safety of your staff and minimize downtime. To keep your business operating over the holiday season, check out these ways to prep your office for winter…. 1. Check your heating.

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