IdeaScale
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Just like innovation itself, an innovation program is constantly being shaped by the environment around it over time. A good innovation program absorbs new information and ideas constantly. So how do you refine it? 1. Look For Feedback Your innovation process will likely touch an enormous range of stakeholders, from internal departments to your biggest [.
Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
GUEST POST from Greg Satell Throughout America’s history, technological innovation has been key to security and prosperity. Whether it was through entrepreneurs like Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Thomas Watson, or government programs like the Manhattan Project, the Apollo Program and the Human Genome Project, The United States has been on the cutting edge.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Digital Tonto
NOVEMBER 12, 2023
When we’re passionate about an idea, we want others to see it the same way we do, with all its beautiful complexity and nuance. We want to believe that if others can just understand the idea, they will embrace it. That’s why most change management practices focus on persuasion, explaining the need for change and creating a sense of urgency. But consider recent research that finds that we can’t even agree on simple concepts such as what a penguin is and it becomes clear that for any given initiat
HYPE Innovation
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Learn why crafting a compelling business case is essential when implementing an innovation management platform. Make data-driven decisions for success.
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
Idea to Value
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
People are afraid of failure. In fact, people tend to avoid failing publicly wherever possible, especially in the workplace. This can result in people and projects trying to hide failure , or avoid trying things which challenge them at all so that they are less likely to fail. There are deep-rooted evolutionary reasons why we feel losses and negative experiences more strongly than successes, so we try and avoid the losses even if it means not experiencing potential successes as well.
TechEmpower Innovation
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
We recently completed a web-based application that uses a unique algorithm to match professionals with new career opportunities. As part of the onboarding process, the app asks both job seekers and employers what they’re looking for - in a text box - while providing a few suggestions in a pop-up. If you’ve ever used a similar application, (or if you’ve ever used the Internet at all) you’ve probably seen this approach before.
Business Innovation Brief brings together the best content for business innovation and strategy professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
This article reports on a study of women and men directors at more than 200 publicly traded companies on the major stock exchanges in the U.S. and Europe. The results provide key insights on how the presence of women influences boards. First, it turns out that women directors come to board meetings well-prepared and concerned with accountability. Second, women are not shy about acknowledging when they don’t know something, are more willing to ask in-depth questions, and seek to get things on the
Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski When you have nothing to say, don’t say it. But, when you have something to say, you must say it. When you think your response might be taken the wrong way, it will. When you take care to respond effectively, your response might be taken the wrong way.
Bill Fischer
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Haier's Zhang Ruimin has not only pioneered a new way of thinking about how large, complex organizations might work, but he actually navigated such change, and it worked!
IdeaScale
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
You think things are changing fast? You ain’t seen nothin’ yet. We’re just at the start of changes in technology, global competition, and geo-demographic transformations. Futurists tell us that the rate of technological change is accelerating, along with related changes in society, culture, and geopolitics, which means that all sorts of new challenges and opportunities [.
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
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
When it comes to building a network, new research shows that there is no one-size-fits-all strategy; different kinds of people benefit from different kinds of networks. The key challenge, then, is to figure out the right kind of network for you. In this article, the authors share the findings of their research, which shows that the key to building a performance-boosting network is to include people who support you in areas where your cognitive style is not naturally suited.
Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
by Braden Kelley Innovations don’t have to be complicated to be impactful. They just need to deliver enough additional value that existing solutions become widely replaced, or flipped around, for the new solution to be widely adopted. Recently I have been seeing a new simple, yet elegant, solution driving around the streets of Seattle.
Christensen Institute
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Crisis. In the US, we are in the midst of a maternal health crisis. Our recently released report, If health is wealth, America’s working mothers are living in extreme poverty , highlights how this is not only an issue for mothers, but also for children, employers, and the nation. In it, we offer a pathway and framework for better health, and here I’ll highlight how the nation’s largest private employer, Walmart, is taking a leadership role, just as we propose.
Daniel Burrus
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
To create the next great product or service, it has been standard practice to ask the customer questions like: “What do you want ? What do you need ? What will make your life easier ?” These simple inquiries should lead to a simple answer. It is then our responsibility as businesses and organizations to respond with products, services, or processes that meet customers’ needs while increasing our margins and market share.
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?
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
We make decisions all day, every day. The way we make decisions depends largely on context and our own unique problem-solving style. But, sometimes a tough workplace situation turns our usual problem-solving style on its head. Situationality is the culmination of many factors including location, life stage, decision ownership, and team dynamics. To make effective choices in the workplace, we often need to put our well-worn decision-making habits to the side and carefully ponder all aspects of th
Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
GUEST POST from Shep Hyken It’s not uncommon to hear leaders say, “We must put the customer at the core of everything we do.” What does that really mean? I had a chance to interview Howard Moodycliffe for Amazing Business Radio.
Planview
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
While DevOps involves programming and engineering skills, its true center is people. See how senior DevOps engineer Asare Nkansah uses his love of working with people and his investments in personal development to keep DevOps focused on team members and customers. Explain your role as a senior DevOps engineer and a few of your responsibilities. DevOps is in my job title, but it’s more than a set of tasks—it’s a philosophy.
Entrepreneur - Innovation
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Leadership is no longer about leading from the front; it's rather about how can you bring people along with you. And these three traits will help you get there.
Speaker: Jennifer Hileman - Director, Retail Data & Technology at Orium, and Zach Ettelman - Solutions Partner Team in North America at Talon.One
Elevate your retail game by unleashing the power of customer loyalty! The holidays are the perfect time to redefine and reimagine your retail strategy, as modern customers are being re-engaged through creative retention tactics. Discover how the combination of loyalty management and MACH technology can revolutionize your retail strategy, ensuring sustained customer success through the holiday rush, into the new year, and beyond.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
CEOs must not overlook the intricacies of genAI costs. CEOs must integrate the multifaceted costs into their strategic vision, acknowledging nuances such as inference cost, fine-tuning cost, prompt engineering cost, cloud expenses, talent costs, and operation costs. Additionally, CEOs need to be vigilant about often overlooked expenses, including infrastructure overhaul, data security, and ethical considerations.
Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
GUEST POST from Geoffrey A. Moore Fall is in the air, which brings to mind the season’s favorite sport—no, not football, strategic planning! Let’s face it, 2023 has been a tough year for most of us, with few annual plans surviving first contact with an economy that was not so much sluggish as simply hesitant.
Tullio Siragusa
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Capturing Attention in the Digital Age: A Design Thinking Approach In the modern digital landscape, attention is the new currency, surpassing traditional commodities in value. This blog explores how Design Thinking, with its human-centered, creative problem-solving approach, can be pivotal in capturing and sustaining attention in a world where it is increasingly scarce.
Kainexus
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Lean management is a systematic approach to eliminating waste and optimizing processes to maximize efficiency, improve quality, and enhance customer value. It originated in manufacturing but has since been applied to various industries and sectors. Optimizing processes is crucial for organizations because it directly impacts their competitiveness, profitability, and overall success.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Companies have a growing problem of information overload regarding markets and competitors, which often prevents the C-suite from making the best decisions available given the data at its disposal. While generative AI is often pitched as a way to create new content (information in, message out), it can work just as well — or depending on the application, even better — in reverse (message in, information out).
Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
GUEST POST from Stefan Lindegaard Half a decade ago, I laid out a perspective on the evolution of innovation. Now, I return to these reflections with a sentiment of both awe and unease as I observe the profound impacts of AI on innovation and business at large.
Acuvate
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
It’s 2023. AI is a reality reshaping business as we know it. Specifically, recent advancements in Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) and Large Language Models (LLMs) have led to an explosion in interest and adoption of AI. A recent global survey by McKinsey saw 79% of all respondents say they have exposure to generative AI in some capacity. 22% confirmed that they regularly use it in their work.
Christensen Institute
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
In July 2023, our team published “ People-powered pathways: Lessons in how to build students’ social capital through career-connected learning.” In the report, we describe successes and challenges in bringing social capital–building strategies to a variety of educational settings. Our observations draw from an 18-month pilot during which we leveraged our social capital playbook to provide direct support to a group of three intermediary organizations—Education Strategy Group, Generation Schools N
Speaker: John Mansour - President, Product Management University
You know that sinking feeling. You’ve come up with a winning product strategy, everyone’s on board and energized, and you’re halfway down the path to execution only to have it submarined by something someone convinced your leadership was more strategic! It’s a scenario that’s all too familiar, and it exemplifies one of the biggest struggles with individual product strategies.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Great corporate cultures are not just good for performance, but for the flourishing and engagement of the people who work in them and to deliver greater meaning and purpose. But oft overlooked is the central role that curiosity plays in crafting an organizational culture. To unlock the potential of their institutions and the people within them, great leaders need to demonstrate consistent curiosity in four key areas.
Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Wow! Exciting news! My publisher is having a Thanksgiving sale that will allow you to get the hardcover or the digital version (eBook) of my latest best-selling book Charting Change for 55% off! Including FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!
BrainZooming
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
AI platforms can quickly crank out tremendous volumes of content at amazing rates. Where does all that content originate? There’s not typically a good answer to this question. The challenge in answering the question isn’t dissimilar to the difficulty in parsing out all the learning, experiences, imagination, and everything else that goes into creating a specific piece of human-generated content.
Sopheon
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Releases mark phases of the product roadmap dedicated to accomplishing a specific goal or theme, or to represent the amount of work that will fit in a block of time. Product roadmaps can serve as a valuable tool to ensure that the entire product management process runs smoothly, from planning to execution.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
130 
Let's personalize your content