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Four Hidden Secrets of Innovation

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell Every enterprise needs to innovate. It doesn’t matter whether you are a profit-seeking business, a nonprofit organization or a government entity, the simple truth is that every business model fails eventually, because things change over time. We have to manage not for stability, but for disruption or face irrelevance.

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Breaking Down Silos: Collaborative Innovation in Large Organizations

IdeaScale

The Innovation Struggle: Great Ideas Lost in the Labyrinth Large organizations often face a paradox: they have a wealth of talent and resources, yet struggle to consistently generate groundbreaking ideas. The culprit? Silos. Departmental isolation, fragmented communication, and a lack of cross-pollination stifle innovation.

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The Best Free Innovation Courses to Upskill in 2024

ITONICS

If you’re looking for innovation training that will strengthen your abilities and benefit your career, ITONICS has the solution with our free Academy.

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Career Development at Its Best

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Geoffrey A. Moore A colleague recently forwarded me an article about upskilling one’s team. I am on board with the first part—innovating from within—but I am not comfortable with the concept of “upskilling.” Here’s why. Upskilling implies that the challenges you face lend themselves to known skilled responses.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

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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The Best Way To Overcome Resistance And Defeat Doubters: Start with a Resistance Inventory

Digital Tonto

The story of Blockbuster video is one that is often repeated, but rarely understood. The CEO, John Antioco, did not, as is frequently assumed, ignore the Netflix threat but devised an effective strategy to meet it head on. However, tensions with shareholders eventually boiled over, a salary dispute led him to resign and the strategy was abandoned. Antioco’s mistake wasn't a lack of a market strategy, but a lack of a resistance strategy.

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Research: People Still Want to Work. They Just Want Control Over Their Time.

Harvard Business Review

To better understand the role that control over one’s time plays in job and life satisfaction, the authors analyzed survey data from a nationally representative sample. They found: 1) People who had greater control over their time had the highest job satisfaction and overall satisfaction with their lives, 2) Those who felt a sense of time scarcity had less satisfaction with their jobs and were less satisfied with their lives, 3) The number of hours people worked was not related to how satisfied

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A Yin-Yang Model for Global Sustainability: Moving Towards Rural-Urban Balance

IdeaScale

Summary This article employs a holistic, interactive East Asian framework—the ancient yin-yang circle—for presenting both defensive and proactive carbon control strategies in urban and rural areas.

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Do Nothing More Often

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton “What do you plan to do on vacation?” my friend asked. “Nothing…” Long silence “…And it will be amazing.” We live in a world that confuses activity with achievement so I should not have been surprised that the idea of deliberately doing nothing stunned my friend into silence.

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How to Integrate Cloud, Data, and AI Technologies — and Make Your Company More Adaptable

Harvard Business Review

Building a strong, flexible “digital core” that integrates cloud, data, and AI technologies to serve as an interconnected foundation for your company is the key to future growth. It is your means of supporting the current business drive toward efficiency and effectiveness, while remaining flexible enough to respond to the new needs of the organization and quickly adopt and scale the latest technology innovations.

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Finding Success With CPG Sustainability and Innovation | Sopheon

Sopheon

Consumer demand for sustainably produced products is surging, and CPGs must take notice. A recent study from McKinsey and NielsonIQ found that products that make environmental, social and governance (ESG) claims experienced 28% cumulative growth over a five-year period, compared to a 20% rate for companies that made no such claims.

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Revolutionize QA: GAPs AI-Driven Accelerators for Smarter, Faster Testing

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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Residual Communication

Rmukesh Gupta

I read this post about Residual Communication written by the British advertiser Dave Trott and it left a deep impression on me. You can read his post here. The idea is pretty simple – what do people remember from what we said, long after we said it. As a leader, I believe that we should obsess about residual communication. What do people remember the most after we had done sharing our vision, strategy or any idea.

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Overcoming Judgement

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski Judging results when things are different than our expectations. If you don’t like being judged, stop judging yourself. No one can judge you without your consent, even you. If someone judges you, that’s about them. People’s judgment of you is none of your business.

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The Limits of GenAI Educators

Harvard Business Review

While generative AI tools have been heralded as the future of education, more than 40 years of academic research suggests that it could also harm learning in realms from online tutoring to employee training for three reasons. First, the best student-teacher relationships are empathetic ones but it is biologically impossible for humans and AI to develop mutual empathy.

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Total Quality Management: The Key to Continuous Improvement

Qmarkets

Maintaining high-quality standards is a must for all businesses. Companies that fail to meet customer expectations for quality risk losing their market share and reputation. According to a study on the telecom industry, businesses that consistently implement robust quality management systems see significant improvements in customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

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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Explore the Best Operational Excellence Model | KaiNexus

Kainexus

" Operational excellence begins with having the right strategy, but it's realized through relentless focus on execution and continuous improvement. " Jeff Bezos - Amazon Operational excellence is crucial for business leaders aiming for continuous improvement because it establishes a framework for consistently delivering high-quality products and services while optimizing processes and reducing waste.

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Artificial Intelligence is a No-Brainer

Innovation Excellence

Why innovation management needs co-intelligence GUEST POST from John Bessant Long fuse, big bang. A great descriptor which Andrew Hargadon uses to describe the way some major innovations arrive and have impact.

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The CEO’s Journey Is a 3-Act Play

Harvard Business Review

Instead of treating a leadership role as an unending sprint, CEOs should approach their tenure as a series of three phases. Act one requires a leader to establish legitimacy, build a top team, and begin to communicate and implement a change agenda. Act two requires revisiting many of the choices made during the earlier phase, correcting mistakes, and reenergizing the organization.

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5 Tips for Launching a Successful Company Innovation Challenge

Qmarkets

Companies with structured innovation processes significantly outperform their peers in implementing new ideas and driving business growth. McKinsey’s findings suggest that companies fostering a strong culture of innovation excel in leveraging technology and accelerating their competitive differentiation. Structured innovation challenges play a pivotal role in this process, enabling businesses to tap into their employees’ creative potential and drive transformative results.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

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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Designing an Operational Excellence Management System

Kainexus

Operational Excellence (OpEx) is a strategic approach that focuses on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes to achieve superior performance. In the manufacturing sector, OpEx encompasses a range of methodologies and practices designed to streamline operations, reduce waste, enhance quality, and increase productivity. For manufacturing leaders , designing and implementing a robust operational excellence management system (OEMS) is a critical step toward realizing the fu

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It’s Easy to Say No to Customers

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken If a customer asks you to do something you haven’t done before, “No” is an easy answer. Why? Because … “We don’t do that.” “We’ve never done that.” “We don’t carry that product.” “That’s not our policy.” And more reasons – or excuses – like these.

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The Risks of Botshit

Harvard Business Review

Botshit — made-up, inaccurate, and untruthful chatbot content that humans uncritically use for tasks — can pose major risks to your business in the form of reputational damage, incorrect decisions, legal liability, economic losses, and even human safety. Yet, it’s unlikely that chatbots are going away. How can you manage these risks while taking advantage of the benefits of promising new tools?

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What the latest BCG report tells us about what leaders need to do to build innovation capability

Cris Beswick

Innovation has never been a higher priority for companies, yet most struggle to deliver on their aspirations. BCG’s 2024 global innovation survey found that 83% of companies rank innovation as a top-3 priority. However, innovation readiness has plummeted, with just 3% of companies scoring in the “ready zone” on BCG’s innovation maturity benchmark, down from 20% in 2022.

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

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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Unlocking Business Potential with Process Improvement Software

Qmarkets

Imagine a company where every process runs smoothly, errors are minimized, and productivity is at an all-time high. This might sound like a dream, but it can be a reality with the right tools in place. Process improvement software is transforming the way businesses operate by streamlining workflows, reducing inefficiencies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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Best 5 RPA Tools you should use in 2025 and Beyond

Acuvate

When we say Robotic process automation (RPA) is one of the fastest growing technologies in the enterprise software market and one of the most widely adopted technologies among organizations, we’re NOT overstating! Let’s go over a few statistics: Gartner : RPA software revenue grew 63.1% in 2018 to $846 million, making it the fastest-growing segment of the global enterprise software market.

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How to Gracefully Decline a Networking Request

Harvard Business Review

When you’re new to the workforce, you may feel pressure to engage every possible connection. However, continuously giving your time, energy, and focus to the wrong people can add up and take away from more meaningful work. There are times when it’s to your benefit to respectfully decline a networking invitation. Here are a few red flags to look out for when deciding whether to accept a networking request: the person is primarily interested in selling you a product or service rather than building

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Brands Need a B2B Content Strategy to Connect with Stealth Business Buyers

Brunner

Use an Audience-First Approach to Create B2B Content that’s Valuable, Relevant and Helpful for B2B Buyers As a B2B marketer looking to build awareness, generate leads or drive sales, it’s essential that you know how your prospective customers navigate the buying process, especially what information they need to get to “yes.” Today’s business buyers take an increasingly stealthy approach by doing their own research long before they get in touch with you — if they ever make contact.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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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What is Open Innovation? Benefits & Best Practices

Qmarkets

The traditional approach to innovation, often termed “closed innovation,” relies heavily on internal resources and ideas to drive new developments. While this method has led to significant breakthroughs in the past, it comes with inherent limitations. Companies working in isolation may miss out on the vast pool of external knowledge and innovative ideas that could propel them forward.

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2024 Innovation Resources Summer Edition: Entrepreneurial Books, Podcasts and Tools

Innovators Alliance

The greatest resource at Innovators Alliance is the wealth and experiences of our members. As a community for entrepreneurs, we put a particular emphasis on innovation and the opportunity to share experiences and gain inspiration from others. Earlier this year we updated our IA Member Check-in process to include a question that asked members about their recommended entrepreneurial books, podcasts and tools.

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7 Ways to Weave Mindfulness into Your Workday

Harvard Business Review

Many executives say they don’t have time for mindfulness practices, such as daily meditation. An alternative is micro-presence: weaving moments of mindfulness into the workday to heighten self-awareness, recalibrate, and reset. Use time-, transition-, or technology-based triggers to prompt behaviors like taking three deep breaths, pausing to express gratitude, doing a body scan, or eating more mindfully.

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Top 10 Best Practices of Discontinuous Innovation Management for Leaders and Teams

innosabi Innovation Insights

In our previous exploration of discontinuous innovation, we delved into the transformative power it holds and shared real-life examples that have shaped our world. Now, it’s time to equip you with the tools to not just understand this phenomenon, but to master it. Keep reading to discover the top 10 best practices that will […] Der Beitrag Top 10 Best Practices of Discontinuous Innovation Management for Leaders and Teams erschien zuerst auf innosabi.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

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.