Tue.Mar 29, 2022

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The problem with Perfectionism

Idea to Value

“What is my biggest weakness? Well, I can be a bit of a perfectionist…” Would you consider yourself a perfectionist? Many people would, especially those who are high achievers and those who strive to produce world changing creative ideas and innovations. In fact, with modern society’s continued focus on working harder and hustling more , many people think you need to be seen as a perfectionist in the workplace in order to be respected.

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3 paradigm-shifting insights on creating global prosperity

Christensen Institute

I had the opportunity to re-read the Prosperity Paradox: How Innovation Can Lift Nations Out of Poverty authored by Efosa Ojomo, Karen Dillon, and the late Harvard Business School Professor Clayton Christensen. This book constantly informs our global prosperity work at the Christensen Institute, with innovative frameworks based on years of research on how to educate and train personnel across various entities and government bodies in order to help make economies more prosperous for everyone.

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Cultural Differences and Innovation

Viima

The effects of cultural differences for innovation are an interesting and extremely multifaceted topic. For most of us, it probably goes without saying that cross-cultural and multicultural capabilities are crucial in today’s globalized and hyperconnected world, and innovation is no exception. These capabilities are especially important if you’re working on it in a large international organization, as many of our customers are.

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TWO QUESTIONS I HAVE BEEN ASKED ABOUT CREATIVE THINKING

Michael Michalko

What do you know about creative thinking today that you wished you knew twenty years ago? That creativity is a phenomena that results from a certain combination of relationships. This combination includes the principles of intention, belief, attitude, behavior, language, knowing how to change the way you look at things, knowing how to think in different ways and learning how to think inclusively without the prejudices of logic.

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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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Cognitive Bandwidth – Staying Innovative in ‘Interesting’ Times

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Pete Foley ‘May you live in interesting times’ is the English translation of an ancient Chinese curse. Superficially presented as a blessing, its true meaning is of course far from positive.

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Revitalize your Innovation Mission Through Compelling Conference Participation

eZassi

How do you best position your company to adopt an innovation mindset? Hiring a Chief Innovation Officer or relying on Corporate Product Intrapreneurs to champion the innovation culture is certainly an intentional first approach for many companies. Maintaining that resource’s energy and focus from year to year and project to project will continuously be a challenge though unless your innovation leaders have an opportunity to recharge their creativity, ideate, and consider innovation management pl

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IGNITE your Innovation Mission Through Compelling Conference Participation

eZassi

How do you best position your company to adopt an innovation mindset? Hiring a Chief Innovation Officer or relying on Corporate Product Intrapreneurs to champion the innovation culture is certainly an intentional first approach for many companies. Maintaining that resource’s energy and focus from year to year and project to project will continuously be a challenge though unless your innovation leaders have an opportunity to recharge their creativity, ideate, and consider innovation management pl