Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 16, 2023

During this week, commencing 15th October 2023, I am discussing and explaining a framework for building innovation ecosystems on my ecosystem4innovators.com posting site. I have been exploring for some time a transformative concept to move innovation into the world of ecosystems. I outlined my proposed framework in an extended series of posts here on this posting site, summarized after a series of detailed descriptors in this post of “ The building out of the Composable Innovation Enterpri

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Innovation Design Competition Analysis 182

IdeaScale

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Excerpted from the book: Idea Stormers, How to Lead and Inspire Creative Breakthroughs (Wiley Jossey-Bass) by Bryan Mattimore Facilitating Genuine Employee Involvement at IBM There is no tougher organizational challenge than changing a culture. Just ask any CEO or company president. Even the most powerful executive can feel surprisingly powerless when it comes to changing [.

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Creativity Culture Change Company 130

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 16, 2023

One of the biggest mistakes in project management is that simply telling someone to do something is enough for it to get done. In most cases, especially with longer and more complex projects, assigning work isn’t enough, explaining work isn’t enough, and even planning out work isn’t enough. Follow-up is the key to making sure the work actually gets done.

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Project Management Collaboration 138

Innovation Excellence

OCTOBER 16, 2023

GUEST POST from Greg Satell Peter Thiel likes to point out that we wanted flying cars, but got 140 characters instead. He’s only partly right. For decades futuristic visions showed everyday families zipping around in flying cars and it’s true that even today we’re still stuck on the ground.

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Technology 104

Speaker: Dr. Greg Loughnane and Chris Alexiuk

Technology professionals developing generative AI applications are finding that there are big leaps from POCs and MVPs to production-ready applications. They're often developing using prompting, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), and fine-tuning (up to and including Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF)), typically in that order. However, during development – and even more so once deployed to production – best practices for operating and improving generative AI applications are le

Tools

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Historically, the challenge with implementing learning and development programs has been the difficulty in quantifying the impacts on organizational performance. Leaders can use an approach called balanced benchmarking, borrowed from operations management, to conduct a needs assessment and apply training where it can be most effective. The author explains how this approach was applied at a firm in the legal services industry and offers five strategies for implementation.

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Learning Training Strategy Strategy 123

Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Redefining Conflict Resolution: The Design Thinking Way Business conflicts have been a staple challenge since the advent of commerce. However, the dynamics have evolved, particularly with the onset of digital industries and multicultural teams. As conflicts become more nuanced, leaders seek innovative methodologies for resolution. Among the most promising approaches is Design Thinking, traditionally associated with product design and user experience but increasingly recognized for its potential

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Design Thinking Design Ideation Brainstorming 96

Christensen Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2023

More than 92 million Nigerians don’t have access to electricity, and most who do have access experience unreliable and intermittent electricity at best. For decades, Nigeria has invested billions of dollars in improving access to power. Yet much of the country remains dark. Solar energy has the potential to transform the country’s energy sector. So, why has Nigeria’s solar market not grown faster—and how can it be accelerated?

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Strategy Strategy Marketing Competition 96

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 16, 2023

We’re experiencing a seismic transformation in the way we work — an evolution shaped by technological advancements and changing societal norms. In this next phase, work will be defined by its adaptability, technological integration, flexibility, and collaborative spirit. Moreover, it will take a holistic view, considering not just productivity, but also the well-being of individuals and the broader societal impact of the work we’re doing.

Artificial Inteligence 114

Artificial Inteligence Change Creativity Collaboration 114

Kainexus

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Lean Agile, often called Lean-Agile or Agile at Scale, combines Lean principles and Agile software development methodologies for larger, more complex projects and organizations. It extends Agile concepts to address the challenges of managing large teams, multiple projects, and complex systems while still emphasizing customer value, collaboration, and adaptability.

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LEAN Agile Software Developers Software Development 90

Innovation Excellence

OCTOBER 16, 2023

GUEST POST from Art Inteligencia Innovation has become the driving force behind progress in today’s world. From cutting-edge technologies to groundbreaking scientific discoveries, we are continuously witnessing the power of human ingenuity. However, amidst all the revolutionary advancements, it is essential to question what truly defines innovation.

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Innovation Technology 85

Speaker: Dan Olsen - Product Management Trainer and Consultant, Author, and Speaker

Everyone working on a product is trying to achieve the same goal: product-market fit. But most products fail to do so. In this webinar, product management expert Dan Olsen will share his simple but effective framework for achieving product-market fit from his book The Lean Product Playbook. He will explain his Product-Market Fit Pyramid and The Lean Product Process, a 6-step methodology that guides you through how to: Determine your target customer Identify underserved customer needs Define your

Marketing

Planview

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The Value Stream Management Consortium (VSMC) has become, over the past three years, a pivotal entity in championing the principles and practices of Value Stream Management. Their insights, drawn from a diverse pool of survey respondents, provide a comprehensive view of the VSM landscape. The State of Value Stream Management Report 2023 , in particular, stands out due to its inclusivity, drawing data from respondents across various organizational sizes, ranging from nimble startups with 1-99 emp

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Report Technical Review Management Software Review 64

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 16, 2023

When you feel like you have only yourself to blame, listen to this.

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helloFUTURE

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The Agile methodology, with its roots deeply embedded in software development, has become synonymous with adaptability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement. But in today’s fast-paced world of innovation, can these principles be applied effectively outside of software, especially in the realm of tangible product development? The answer is a resounding “yes.

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Product Development Agile Software Software Developers 52

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A senior leader must learn how to gain trust with his stakeholders.

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Learning How To Leadership 79

Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera

Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?

Software Review