Tue.Mar 07, 2023

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A Guide to Effective Brainstorming

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Diana Porumboiu Brainstorming is one of those hyped terms that these days has a reputation of its own because of the controversy surrounding it. Is it just a shallow activity, organizations do when they are stuck in a rut? Or is there an efficient way to go about it without wasting time?

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The most important question in development

Christensen Institute

Who will fly, fix, and fund the helicopters? And why? One of the things that caught my eye in a February, 2023 Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) report was the change in helicopters for the Afghan army. The report noted that the Afghan Air Force (AAF) was “familiar with the Soviet-made Mi-17 helicopter” and was “able to do most of the maintenance on those aircraft.

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It Takes Versatility to Lead in a Volatile World

Harvard Business Review

Versatile leaders are effective at helping their organizations regroup, refocus, and continue to produce during periods of volatility.

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Fertility coverage, but no paid leave? The seemingly innovative move that’s crushing employer competitiveness

Christensen Institute

During the pandemic, we saw an increase in mental health and paid leave benefits to attract and retain employees amidst the Great Resignation. This is a huge win for employees and mental health care alike, as 88% of employers have enhanced their behavioral health services in the last year. While employer benefits often cover employees and their dependents, in this post, “employee(s)” refers to all those receiving benefits (i.e., the employee, their spouse, both, etc.).

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

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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Celebrating 25 Women Who Influenced and Shaped My Thinking And Work

Rmukesh Gupta

I wanted to take this opportunity this International Women’s day to recognise and thank women who have had a significant impact on my thinking in my professional life. I have also been fortunate enough to host many brilliant women as part of my podcast – “Pushing Beyond the Obvious) and want to take the opportunity to thank them for the time and insights they shared with me.

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IBM’s Ginni Rometty on Skill-Building and Success

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with the former head of IBM about her own career, and how she chose to run the company.

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People First, Technology Second: Meet Regional Sales Manager Sara DeMers

Planview

At Planview, we credit our growth and success to our diverse team of incredible employees. As Women in Tech continue to shatter barriers and drive innovation through diversity, we’re thrilled to celebrate Planview’s passionate and intelligent women who lead change and cultivate an environment in which everyone can thrive. In celebration of International Women’s Day, let’s get to know Sara DeMers, a Regional Sales Manager based in Minneapolis.

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yet2’s Diverse Project Work Uncovers Cross-Industry Innovation Opportunities

Yet2

For over twenty years, yet2 has created opportunities in diverse fields. Since 2014, we have scouted innovation across 19 industries and 44 categories. Project diversity exposes us to creative and unexpected possibilities allowing us to stay on innovation’s cutting edge. We give clients this edge by finding complete and innovative solutions beyond the scope of their industry.

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3 Rhetorical Techniques to Increase Your Impact

Harvard Business Review

There’s a reason “your” is in this headline.

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My 7-Year-Old Son Throws A Tantrum Over the Same Thing that Upsets Entrepreneurs. Let's Stop This!

Entrepreneur - Innovation

Every few months, it's the same throwdown.

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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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Too Many Employees Cash Out Their 401(k)s When Leaving a Job

Harvard Business Review

Companies can make small changes that could dramatically increase retirement readiness.

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Why More Founders Should Think Like White Hat Hackers

Entrepreneur - Innovation

The dark web and white hat hackers. can entrepreneurs benefit?

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BEING IN CHARGE OF OUR MINDS AND ATTENTION

ImagineNation

In our February blog , we explored how our focus and attention have been stolen, and how our ability to pay attention is collapsing and described why we need to be intentional in reclaiming it. Yet, many of us are constantly challenged by very short attention spans, where we can often be found sitting at our desks, dealing with a range of very urgent deadlines with a distracted, and unfocussed mind.