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DECEMBER 10, 2024

Understanding Innovation Innovation is the lifeblood of businesses seeking to thrive in a rapidly evolving market. It is the driving force behind the competitive edge that allows companies to stand out and meet the ever-changing demands of their customers. Importance of Innovation in Today’s Business Landscape In the current business landscape, innovation is not just a buzzword; it’s a necessity.

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Cris Beswick

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, a leadership team’s ability to foster innovation often determines an organisation’s success or failure. Yet, the stark reality is that many senior teams urgently need help creating the cultural conditions necessary for innovation to flourish. Based on extensive work worldwide with CEOs and senior executives, my experience reinforces that leadership team dynamics can either catalyse or crush innovation potential.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Every groundbreaking product, service, or solution starts with a single idea. But generating impactful ideas often requires more than just inspirationit demands the right methods and tools to unlock creative potential. An idea generator offers precisely that: a framework to guide innovation and uncover new possibilities. An idea generator provides a structured approach to spark fresh thinking, tackle challenges, and transform abstract concepts into tangible outcomes.

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Acuvate

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Introduction: The Evolution of Customer Experience Customer experience (CX) has undergone a profound transformation over the past decade, driven largely by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). From early-stage chatbots to more sophisticated, AI-powered systems, businesses have increasingly relied on technology to meet customer expectations.

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Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The promise of higher productivity makes using ChatGPT and other gen AI tools to help with daily business writing tempting. But there are risks: loss of your unique voice, inadvertent errors, and ethical pitfalls, all of which can negatively impact your credibility and relationships. Using AI to help you rather than replace you as you write can help you avoid these downsides and take advantage of the technology.

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Innovation has long been the driving force behind industry breakthroughs, shaping how businesses evolve and adapt. However, the future of innovation isnt just about individual brilliance or isolated ideasits about the power of collaboration. As businesses face more complex challenges and increasingly globalized competition, collaborative tools have become non-negotiable for staying ahead.

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 10, 2024

I closed out my posts in 2023 reflecting on the “golden” threads that need to weave through innovation business ecosystems. So equally I share these four threads here again as they are so important to Business Ecosystem thinking and design going forward. I raised the ecosystem thinking and design story “ At the heart of this story lies the understanding that innovation is NEVER a solitary endeavor; it thrives really well within ecosystems.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Powered by data, AI can only look backward. We need people to imagine better futures.

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Innovation Excellence

DECEMBER 10, 2024

GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton Corporate offsites the phrase conjures images of everything from mandatory fun with colleagues to long and exhausting days debating strategy with peers. Rarely are the images something that entice people to sit up and shout, YEA! But what if the reality could be something YEA! worthy?

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Evolution of Product Development Product development has transformed significantly over the years, adapting to changes in consumer behavior, market demands, and technological advancements. Let’s explore the contrast between traditional and agile approaches and uncover the advantages agile product development brings to businesses. Traditional vs.

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GAP's AI-Driven QA Accelerators revolutionize software testing by automating repetitive tasks and enhancing test coverage. From generating test cases and Cypress code to AI-powered code reviews and detailed defect reports, our platform streamlines QA processes, saving time and resources. Accelerate API testing with Pytest-based cases and boost accuracy while reducing human error.

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Bill Fischer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

New research indicates that speaking of organizational transformation without including its impact on top management can be hazardous to the individuals involved.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Five ways organizations can codify and foster the skills that will give them a competitive advantage.

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Innovation Excellence

DECEMBER 9, 2024

GUEST POST from Greg Satell The Greek philosopher Heraclitus observed that There is nothing permanent except change and events over the past few thousand years would seem to prove him right. Yet while change may endure, the rate of change fluctuates over time. Throughout history, forces tend to cascade and converge on particular points.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Power of Disruptive Innovation Understanding Disruptive Innovation Disruptive innovation, a term you might have encountered frequently in today’s business lexicon, refers to a process where a product or service starts at the bottom of a market and then relentlessly moves upmarket, eventually displacing established competitors. It often begins with offering simpler, more convenient, or more affordable options that appeal to new or less-demanding customer segments before catching hold an

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Tullio Siragusa

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Bliss Investing: Aligning Profit with Purpose for Sustainable Growth Investments are often seen through a hard, cold financial lens, making the concept of empathy in investing seem out of place. But, as Alicia Castillo Holley, PhD, outlined in a recent episode of The Bliss Business Podcast , it is empathy, compassion, and purpose that form the true foundation of successful, sustainable investing.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 12, 2024

From the early days of mechanical automatons to more recent conversational bots, scientists and engineers have dreamed of a future where AI systems can work and act intelligently and independently. Recent advances in agentic AI bring that autonomous future a step closer to reality. With their supercharged reasoning and execution capabilities, agentic AI systems promise to transform many aspects of human-machine collaboration.

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Innovation Excellence

DECEMBER 13, 2024

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski What if the most profitable thing you could do was work that reduced the rise in the earths temperature? What if it was most profitable to reduce CO2 emissions, improve water quality or generate renewable energy?

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Introduction to New Product Development In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences, the ability to innovate and execute new product development (NPD) effectively is a cornerstone of business success. This section unpacks the significance of innovation and provides an overview of various strategies to streamline the NPD process.

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Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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Michael Roberto

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Source: Getty Images How do leaders make sure they are hearing the unvarnished truth? How can they cut through the bureaucracy and access unfiltered information? Writing in today's Wall Street Journal , Ben Cohen describes one technique employed by Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia. Cohen draws from a new book by Tae Kim ( The Nvidia Way" ). Cohen and Kim describe the infamous T5T memos that Huang reads each week.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Complex problems require more strategic solutions than complicated ones. Here’s how to determine which one you have — and how to start working toward a solution.

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Innovation Excellence

DECEMBER 8, 2024

by Braden Kelley Recently several people have asked me whether or not artificial intelligence (AI) has a role to play innovation. One of the ways I’ve answered this question is by speaking about how artificial intelligence can be used to help test/disprove assumptions.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Understanding the Impact of AI in Business Strategy The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into business strategy has become a transformative force across various industries. As a Business Planning or Strategy Manager, understanding this impact is crucial for harnessing the power of AI to reinforce your strategic objectives. The Evolution of AI in Business Strategy The journey of AI in the business landscape has seen a remarkable evolution, transitioning from a novel technology to a fun

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Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Inefficient processes can consume up to 30% of a company’s revenue annually. This significant loss underscores the critical need for effective process improvement strategies. Process improvement involves systematically analyzing and refining workflows to enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. Selecting the appropriate tools is essential to this endeavor.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 9, 2024

While men reap benefits from displaying passion, women often face negative consequences for the same behavior.

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Innovation Excellence

DECEMBER 8, 2024

GUEST POST from Pete Foley The scientific method is probably the most useful thing Ive learnt in my life. It is a near universal tool that can be used in so many ways and so many places.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Role of AI in Strategic Planning The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into strategic planning is revolutionizing the way businesses approach their long-term goals. By leveraging the capabilities of AI, companies can gain deeper insights, forecast trends, and make more informed decisions. Understanding the Impact of AI on Strategic Planning Strategic planning has traditionally been a time-intensive process, requiring the analysis of vast amounts of data to predict trends and determ

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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Thinkers360 Thought Leader Series – Tom Koulopoulos on Gigatrends In this edition of the Thinkers360 Thought Leader Series, we interview Tom Koulopoulos, Chairman and founder of Delphi Group, about his new book, Gigatrends: Six Forces That Are Changing the Future for Billions. The book explores six major trends that are shaping our world: Demographic Disruption: This trend highlights the aging populations in developed countries and the rapid growth of younger populations in developing nati

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As companies navigate todays complex business and geopolitical landscape, CFOs have seen risk management rise to the top of their priorities. Theyre increasingly using scenario planning as a key tool to manage risk and strategically unlock new value-creation opportunities. This involves three approaches: 1) Being rigorous and cross-functional, integrating scenario planning into the companys strategic framework; 2) Being outward looking and externally informed by staying ahead of the curve on reg

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Innovation Excellence

DECEMBER 12, 2024

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken I couldnt hold back. I told an employee to stop complaining about her fellow employees in front of us, her customers. Heres the story. My wife and I were at a restaurant.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Embracing AI in Business Strategy With the rapid advancement of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral component in shaping the future of business strategies. As a Business Planning Manager or Strategy Manager, understanding the role of AI and its potential benefits is essential to maintain a competitive edge in today’s market.

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Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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