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How AI is Accelerating Innovation

HYPE Innovation

Throughout history, various technologies have led to the acceleration of breakthroughs in the industry. For example, the telescope improved astronomy, while using a microscope led to innovations within biology. Artificial intelligence has the potential to act in the same way.

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We need a Profound shift towards a Hierarchy of Ecosystems?

Paul Hobcraft

Building Resilient Business Ecosystems As I begin my outline of the Hierarchy of Ecosystem needs, I believe it is essential to place this appropriately into the context of why. Ecosystems have emerged as powerful catalysts for driving transformative change and fostering collaborative solutions in today’s complex and interconnected business landscape.

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Why Truth Matters

Digital Tonto

Today, the truth can seem like nothing more than a preference. We pick a side, form a group identity and set out to prove our worth by supporting the party line. In our quest for status, we try to top those around us, leading to a purity spiral in which everyone competes to see who can be the most true to the cause. Yet truth is more than opinion. Facts are falsifiable.

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Innovation: Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All

IdeaScale

Innovation is a term that has been used in various contexts and has different meanings for different people. It can be defined as the process of creating something new or improving an existing product, service, or process. However, the definition of innovation can vary depending on the industry, organization, or individual. For example, innovation in [.

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Agent Tooling: Connecting AI to Your Tools, Systems & Data

Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.

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The Exponential Marketer: Harnessing AI for Revolutionary Growth

Daniel Burrus

You only have two options when it comes to the future of technology in marketing: First, which is unfortunately appealing to many, you can hunker down, sticking to the old marketing tactics to drive sales. In doing so, you decide to let others deal with advancements in digital technology while you sit on the sidelines and see what happens. This strategy seems safe because others are taking the risks, not you.

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5 Essential Customer Experience Tools to Master

Innovation Excellence

by Braden Kelley There are so many different tools that customer experience (CX) professionals can use to identify improvement possibilities, that it can be quite overwhelming. Because CX is a human-centered discipline, it doesn’t require a lot of fancy software to do it well.

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How Big-Box Retailers Can Harness The Power of AI

IdeaScale

Artificial intelligence is disrupting every industry today and the retail industry is no exception. In the years to come, the retail sector is going to experience significant changes. The retail industry is one of the largest industries in United States by workforce. According to the USA Bureau of Labor Statistics, the retail industry comprises of [.

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Abu Dhabi Youth Challenge: Techstars Startup Weekend Invites Participants To Collaborate With Early Childhood Education Sector Stakeholders

Entrepreneur - Innovation

The Techstars Startup Weekend will also provide a platform for participants to convert their business ideas into tangible prototypes within a 54-hour-frame.

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Creating Organizational Agility

Innovation Excellence

Why is it that we need so much agility for digital transformation? The answer is simple: the speed of digital. GUEST POST from Howard Tiersky Digital moves fast. Technology is changing rapidly, and changing customer expectations. Competitors are moving rapidly, and start-ups and tech companies are going after your customers.

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Why is Process Improvement Important? | KaiNexus

Kainexus

In the competitive landscape of today's business world, organizations face constant pressure to deliver superior products and services while optimizing operational efficiency. Continuous process improvement (CPI) contributes to success by providing a framework for organizations to regularly evaluate and refine their processes. This leads to cost savings and improved productivity, allowing businesses to meet or exceed customer expectations.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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7 Innovative Promotional Ideas to Set Your Brand Apart

IdeaScale

If you're looking for ways to make your brand stand out from the competition, it's time to get creative with your promotional strategies. Innovative promotional ideas can help you capture the attention of your target audience and leave a lasting impression. In this blog post, we'll explore seven unique and effective promotional ideas to set [.

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Navigating the New: Introduction to the Hierarchy of Ecosystems

Ecosystems4Innovating

Setting the Stage Sub-Title: “ Harmony in Complexity” Hierarchy of Ecosystem Needs The Hierarchy of Ecosystem Needs is a Collaborative Set of Four Layers of Interconnected Ecosystems that reflect a unique value proposition. They can be built independently, offering substantial value in their own right, but when interconnected, create a dynamic and resilient ecosystem that drives collective prosperity and sustaining excellence.

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How Sales and Customer Experience Connect

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken Customer service and customer experience (CX) are more than what happens after the sale. It’s not just a department to call when there is a problem. It actually begins long before a customer ever makes a purchase.

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DMAIC: Framework and Approach to Continuous Improvement | KaiNexus

Kainexus

Continuous improvement is a systematic and ongoing process to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance of an organization, product, or process. Rooted in the philosophy of incremental progress, continuous improvement involves identifying and implementing small, ongoing changes to achieve greater productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction over time.

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The Benefits of Innovation in Times of Crisis

Innovation is key to overcoming crises. This guide outlines how businesses can navigate uncertainty by adapting strategies, embracing open innovation, and strengthening resilience. Learn how to reassess business models, engage external expertise, and build a robust innovation ecosystem. Explore the three phases of crisis response—from immediate adaptation to long-term transformation—and discover how collaboration accelerates progress while reducing costs.

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The Empathy Edge: Forging Deeper Connections in the Business World

Tullio Siragusa

The Empathy Edge: Forging Deeper Connections in the Business World In an era where business dynamics are ever-evolving, the emergence of empathy and connection as pivotal forces is undeniable. These elements, once peripheral, have now taken center stage, redefining the essence of effective leadership and organizational success. The Heart of Leadership Gone are the days of rigid hierarchies and detached management.

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Managing WIP and Bottlenecks in the Financial Industry

Planview

In today’s fast-paced and dynamic world of technology, the adoption of Agile methodologies has undoubtedly transformed the landscape of how technology teams function. These Agile principles have introduced a new level of adaptability, collaboration, and responsiveness, allowing organizations to stay agile and competitive in the ever-evolving market.

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Change Management Team Dynamics

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Stefan Lindegaard As the pace of change accelerates and becomes more encompassing, teams stand as the backbone of a successful organization. To stay ahead, teams must not only adapt to change but also leverage it to their advantage.

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Three steps to unearth the hidden curriculum of networking

Christensen Institute

The data is clear: students want networks. When asked what skill they most regret not cultivating in college, nearly half of recent graduates cited networking, according to a 2020 Strada-Gallup College Alumni poll. The data is also clear that access to networks is not equally distributed: first-generation students and students of colour are much less likely than their peers to participate in networking with alumni or to talk to faculty about their career interests.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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The Four-item Gameplan for Executives to Ignite Innovation

BrainZooming

Innovation isn’t exclusively the executive team’s responsibility. Still, it’s vital that senior leaders actively encourage generating, testing, and adopting innovative ideas.

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Corporate Innovation in 2024

Innov8rs

Innov8rs | Whilst innovation remains a top priority for every CEO, we have again witnessed recently that when markets are uncertain and costs need to be cut, the innovation function is also amongst the first to be impacted. As a function, we’re still figuring out how we contribute to our organizations’ top and bottom line in sustainable and scalable ways.

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Driving Change is Not Enough

Innovation Excellence

You Also Have To Survive Victory GUEST POST from Greg Satell In early 2004, Viacom announced it would spin off Blockbuster Video, leaving CEO John Antioco master of his own fate.

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Spur Innovative Thinking | Sopheon

Sopheon

Ever talked to someone who churns out incredibly helpful soundbites throughout the entire conversation? Innovation strategist and architect Carla Johnson did just that on a recent episode of the Innovation Talks podcast. During that conversation, we talked extensively about the power of innovative thinking and its impact on ideas. Her book , “RE:Think Innovation,” expands on our discussion in great detail.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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A Hundred Languages – A Manifesto for Learning and Inclusion

Rmukesh Gupta

NO WAY. THE HUNDRED IS THERE The child is made of one hundred. The child has a hundred languages a hundred hands a hundred thoughts a hundred ways of thinking of playing, of speaking. A hundred always a hundred ways of listening of marveling of loving a hundred joys for singing and understanding a hundred worlds to discover a hundred worlds to invent a hundred worlds to dream.

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Thursday Theory Tips: Looking for money? Here’s what you need to know.

Christensen Institute

When you’re growing a new business, there’s a long list of to-do’s to check off. Near the top of that list, if not at the very top of that list, is getting money. Getting funded and raising capital is a must for every new-growth business, and so many articles and resources will focus on how to get money. But today, I am going to touch on something that, although still money-related, is a little different.

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5 Secrets to Building Smarter Teams

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from David Burkus One of the most fascinating concepts in the study of teamwork and collaboration is the concept of collective intelligence—the idea that when teams collaborate exceptionally well, they tap into a reservoir of knowledge and abilities that exceed the sum of each individual’s capability.

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Five Innovative Product Development Lessons | Sopheon

Sopheon

On an episode of the Innovation Talks podcast , I had an insightful conversation with product leader coach Tami Reiss. Among other things, Tami helps guide product people through career decisions and explore the various opportunities in the product sector.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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The Art of Possibility Thinking

Rmukesh Gupta

Average leaders react to their situations; Good leaders respond to them BUT Great leaders find the opportunity within them! This doesn’t happen by itself but needs intentional thinking and a specific mindset and go looking for these possibilities. I talk about how to go about doing that here and here.

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Ecosystem Innovation: The Scouting & Ideation Growth Lab of Magna Powertrain

Qmarkets

How do successful companies address challenges and capture new opportunities with innovation management? We’ll be joined by Ariana Smetana, founder and CEO of Accel IQ Digital, and her team, to discuss the practicalities and best practices of each stage of the innovation management process. Taking a trend that’s impacting every sector on the planet right now, we’ll approach the process of idea management through the prism of Artificial Intelligence, to explore how enterprise companies can drive

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The Dark Underbelly of Success

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski Best practice – a tired recipe you recycle because you think the world is static. Emergent practice – a new way to work created from whole cloth because the context is new. Worst practice – a best practice applied to a world that has changed around you.

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Video: Why Business Model Innovation & Disruption in Health Care Matter

Christensen Institute

Last month I joined Marion Spears Karr on the Healthcare Thought Leadership LinkedIn Live show, where we discussed the role business models play in an organization’s ability to address drivers of health. Check out this video link to learn more about the following… How we define business models and how to they work in health care What business model components help organizations effectively address drivers of health, improving health outcomes, health-related quality of life, and reduc

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Campaigns that Click: Practical Personalization Strategies to Boost ROI

Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified

Marketers know that personalization is the key to engagement—but with limited budgets and time, how do you prioritize what, where, and how to personalize? Aligning your content, campaigns, and buyer experiences requires a deep understanding of customer needs. In this new webinar with expert Jennifer Hodroge, we’ll explore how to leverage insights and customer journey mapping to build personalization strategies that deliver real impact.