Tue.Mar 04, 2025

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Humanising agility to innovate

IdeaScale

Like many others, I invested time in isolation during the pandemic to engage in various online learning programs. As a highly credentialed coach who coaches many global Agile and SCRUM leaders in major international and local organisations, I enrolled in an Agile Coach Certification Program and enthusiastically attended all daily sessions.

Agile 195
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Values Statement Strategy Template

Leapfrogging

What is a Values Statement? Values Statement: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects A values statement is a declaration of an organizations core principles and ethical standards that guide its behavior, decision-making, and culture. It defines what the company stands for and how it conducts business, influencing employees, customers, and stakeholders.

Strategy 130
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Ambidextrous leadership: how to build future-proof business growth

IdeaScale

Greta Faccio1, Valentina Lorenzon21 Scientific consultant for innovation, St. Gallen, Switzerland.

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Purpose Statement Strategy Template

Leapfrogging

What is a Purpose Statement? Purpose Statement: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects A purpose statement is a clear and concise declaration that defines an organizations fundamental reason for existence beyond making a profit. It articulates the companys core motivation, impact, and contribution to society. Unlike a mission statement , which outlines the companys objectives and operations, or a vision statement , which describes its long-term aspirations, a purpose statement answers the Why?

Strategy 130
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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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FORCE FIELDS AND INNOVATION

IdeaScale

Introduction This paper relates selected multidirectional patterns of changeforce fieldsin the business environment to innovation strategy within the context of Zen philosophical principles. Three force fields are selected for brief evaluation: 1) domestic vs. global markets, 2) economic growth vs. environmental quality, and 3) entrepreneurs vs. customer base.

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Forget traditional operating models when dealing in Business Ecosystems

Paul Hobcraft

Comparing Operating Models to change to Business Ecosystems Forget how you operate in traditional business models if you are considering the value and benefits of applying Ecosystem thinking and designs. You really have to think radically differently. There are significant differences in how we (can) operate and appreciate the distinctive aspects between our traditional management approach and applying Ecosystem thinking and design.

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12 Innovation Quotes and their Key Lessons for Business Success

Qmarkets

Genius is often sparked by a single ideabut turning that idea into real innovation takes insight, action, and the right mindset. Some of the most influential business leaders, analysts, economists, scientists and thinkers have shared powerful lessons on what it takes to drive meaningful change. Their words offer timeless wisdom on creativity, problem-solving, and the strategies behind business success.

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Building Community and Connection in Business with Richie Huffman

The Bliss Business Podcast

Community is more than a buzzwordits the foundation of a thriving business. But how do you scale a brand while keeping human connection at the core? Join us LIVE on The Bliss Business Podcast as we welcome Richie Huffman, Founder & CEO of Celebree School , a leader in early childhood education who has built a thriving franchise by prioritizing relationships, trust, and meaningful engagement.

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FOCUS YOUR EMOTIONAL ENERGY

ImagineNation

When I exited my corporate career more than thirty-five years ago, I was privileged to be regarded and respected as the Fashion Direction Manager for the Grace Bros Department Store group, one of Australia’s most senior women in retail management. This launched my global reputation as a fashion and lifestyle marketing innovator. In this exciting role, I was responsible for designing and implementing a company-wide fashion information system for apparel, accessories, homeware, merchandising

Agile 52
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Managing Cognitive Load During Long Meetings

Michael Roberto

What is cognitive overload and why is it important to consider as managers? The Mayo Clinic describes this challenge as follows: "When there is too much information to process, you may feel cognitive overload. This happens when you reach a point of paralysis of information not being able to process and then act on what is heard." When I'm teaching, I always try to be very aware of the cognitive load that I'm imposing on students.

Meeting 30
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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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3 Ways Tech Commercialization is Changing (and What It Means for Your TTO)

Sopheon

2025 will bring new opportunities (and increased pressure) to tech transfer offices. Heres how to get your TTO ready.

Change 52
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Research: How Responsible AI Protects the Bottom Line

Harvard Business Review

Companies can’t afford to view ethical considerations as a luxury.

Company 21
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Develop pause power

IdeaScale

Many of my coaching clients recently shared their struggles with feeling tired, emotionally overwhelmed, and cognitively overloaded and are close to burnout. They attributed these issues to the pervasive and addictive nature of technology, exacerbated by the pandemic and divisive global conflicts, accelerating change and the rise of AI and hybrid work.

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Our Favorite Management Tips on Strategic Thinking

Harvard Business Review

A curated list from one of HBR’s most popular newsletters.

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Campaigns that Click: Practical Personalization Strategies to Boost ROI

Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified

Marketers know that personalization is the key to engagement—but with limited budgets and time, how do you prioritize what, where, and how to personalize? Aligning your content, campaigns, and buyer experiences requires a deep understanding of customer needs. In this new webinar with expert Jennifer Hodroge, we’ll explore how to leverage insights and customer journey mapping to build personalization strategies that deliver real impact.

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Develop Pause Power

IdeaScale

Many of my coaching clients recently shared their struggles with feeling tired, emotionally overwhelmed, and cognitively overloaded and are close to burnout. They attributed these issues to the pervasive and addictive nature of technology, exacerbated by the pandemic and divisive global conflicts, accelerating change and the rise of AI and hybrid work.

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Stop Multitasking and Try Timeboxing

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with entrepreneur Marc Zao-Sanders on his favorite productivity tool.

Tools 17
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The Future of Marketing: Connecting with Customers Beyond the Sale

Tullio Siragusa

The Future of Marketing: Connecting with Customers Beyond theSale Marketing has long been a game of numbersimpressions, clicks, conversions. But today, customers demand more than transactions. They want connection. They want to feel seen, heard, and understood. This shift is driving a new era of empathetic marketing , where brands move beyond product features and focus on deeper, more meaningful relationships with their audience.

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The Evolution of Luxury Brand Porsche

Harvard Business Review

How the German automaker is adapting to disruption and competition.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.