Tue.Mar 14, 2023

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Defining Problems in the Innovation Process with Matt Mueller

Viima

We’re continuing our series of interviews with innovation experts. This time we’re interviewing Matt Mueller about the importance of problem definition. Why do we fail to define them and why should we slow down in the innovation process? Matt is an innovation consultant, columnist, speaker, and author with over a decade of experience in executing strategy and facilitating change for some of the world’s largest consumer packaged goods brands and retail stores.

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Millennials and Gen Z are talking about wellness online. We should listen.

Christensen Institute

Beyond connecting people across any distance, social media provides a platform for people to share thoughts, opinions, and commentary on a number of topics. One such topic continually gaining a lot of traction is mental health and wellness. Over the past couple of years, a number of Millennial and Gen Z employees, particularly on TikTok, began discussing how to reclaim their personal health and wellness, particularly in the face of increased stress and pressure from employer expectations.

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5 Things to Consider When Hiring Corporate Innovators

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Stefan Lindegaard As businesses continue to face unprecedented change and uncertainty, innovation is no longer optional – it’s a must-have for companies looking to survive and thrive. However, finding and developing the right people to drive corporate innovation can be challenging.

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The learning leapfrog in Liberia, Sierra Leone

Christensen Institute

In the backwaters of what many in the US consider a backwater, a quiet revolution is brewing. Eighteen years after civil war ended in Liberia, in a school located in a rural village that helps make rubber for Bridgestone, the revolution isn’t around political power or guns. It’s about using technology to personalize learning and unlock progress for children who otherwise would struggle to learn to read and do math.

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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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Why You (and Your Company) Need to Experiment with ChatGPT Now

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with Wharton’s Ethan Mollick on the potential for a great productivity leap.

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Incubators and Accelerators Are a Powerful Channel for Region-Specific Scouting

Yet2

Incubators and accelerators are instrumental in driving startup companies toward success. Accelerators can aid startups that already have a minimum viable product (MVP) while incubators can provide the space and resources for startups to develop their ideas. Our team of expert Open Innovation (OI) consultants continually come across and build relationships with leading incubators and accelerators as part of our scouting work.

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The Rise of Product Management | LinkedIn Audio Event Special

Moves the Needle

Product management dates back to the 1930s with the concept of “brand management” pioneered at Proctor & Gamble. The memo that started it all sounds more like modern product marketing than product management, but your mileage may vary. Others point to 1990s Microsoft, which introduced the role of a “program manager.” The program manager was part of the Engineering department.

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How Network Effects Make AI Smarter

Harvard Business Review

More users means more data for algorithms to make better predictions.

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What the Experts Are Saying about Innovation in Health in 2023

Wazoku

Healthcare is unrecognizable today compared to even 10 years ago. In order to keep up with the latest developments, trends, and patterns in the industry, we’ve detailed the top innovations and expert predictions for Health, Pharma, and Life Sciences in 2023.

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Can AI and Machine Learning Help Park Rangers Prevent Poaching?

Harvard Business Review

A conservation expert must decide whether or not to implement a complex new technology solution to help park rangers manage their patrols.

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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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How to Connect Unrelated Ideas – A Case Study on Ben Bacal, The Real Estate Movie Man

Carla Johnson

Being innovative means constantly coming up with new, great, and reliable ideas. But what happens when you’ve run out of ideas? Taking a look at an industry completely different from your own can spark massive insight and bring unexpected ideas. The only problem: how do you relate that idea back to your brand?

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The Tools That Help Employees Make the Right Health Care Choices - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM EMBOLD HEALTH

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor content from Embold Health.

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Supply Chain Trends: Discover What's Shaping Your Business | ITONICS

ITONICS

This article explores the trends and technologies impacting supply chain resilience, robustness, and traceability.

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What Employers Can Do to Address High Housing Costs

Harvard Business Review

Some U.S. companies are starting to offer a range of benefits, from building housing for employees to subsidizing rents and mortgages.

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Peak Performance: Continuous Testing & Evaluation of LLM-Based Applications

Speaker: Aarushi Kansal, AI Leader & Author and Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO at Aggregage

Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.