ITONICS

APRIL 28, 2021

The question is no longer why the sustainability agenda holds strategic relevance or what action must be taken in order to achieve it - but rather how to do so. In order to achieve ambitious sustainability targets, businesses must move from an extractive approach to support generative and inclusive design. Sustainable business models deliver value propositions that create and leverage environmental and societal surplus, often carrying accumulative secondary value.

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Idea to Value

APRIL 28, 2021

Many creators think that the ultimate accolade is for their new idea, product or innovation to be universally loved. However, this is impossible. It is impossible to please everyone. Everyone is different. Everyone is human. And as a result, some people are going to have different opinions about what they like. Some people like pop music. Some people prefer country music.

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IdeaScale

APRIL 28, 2021

While creativity is central to any innovation strategy, it doesn’t come on tap. Even those who make their living by thinking up new ideas can struggle at times. Drawing from the research behind our infographic , here are eight activities that promote creativity that you can do right now. Physical Activity. Taking a walk, doing some yoga, going for a bike ride, all of these have been found to make you more creative.

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Board of Innovation

APRIL 28, 2021

How inclusion, equity and diversity should be common sense in business. For our third Impact Talk, Board of Innovation reached out to Thandi Dyani, Head of Partnerships at Girls Are Awesome. This Copenhagen-based Community, Brand and Impact Agency strives to amplify women’s voices across all echelons of society – especially in business. It has an […].

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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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CMOE

APRIL 28, 2021

In a recent survey, 97% of 10,000 senior leaders surveyed said that being strategic was the leadership behavior most important to their organization’s success—but another study indicated that fully 96% of leaders say they lack the time for strategic thinking.*. Leadership today is about more than being operationally effective, solving existing problems, and guiding people through the work that needs to be done each day.

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InnovationTraining.org

APRIL 28, 2021

Learn design thinking in this new virtual course from the Stanford D School. The Stanford D School have recently released a new Starter Kit designed for teams looking to host a virtual design thinking workshop or training session. Throughout the online course, you’ll learn the basics of design thinking and be exposed to the methods and mindsets required to apply this creative approach to your own unique challenges.

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The Human Factor

APRIL 28, 2021

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels. Your website is the first impression that people have of your business. It is often said that first impressions last. This means that you get one chance to make a good impression. Often people who use the web are impatient, if your website doesn’t grab them from the get-go they will leave your website. . Not only is this bad for business in general, but it is also bad for your bounce rate.

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The Human Factor

APRIL 28, 2021

pexels. Aspiring entrepreneurs often have big dreams, but when you lack the experience, the initial stages can be a challenge. Luckily there are so many resources out there that can help entrepreneurs to succeed. To get you started on your journey, take a good look at these tools and websites. 1. Entrepreneurs Organization . The Entrepreneurs Organization is a support network made up of thousands of entrepreneurs across the world.

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