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An Innovation Manager’s Role as System Architect

HYPE Innovation

Building a repeatable, scalable innovation capability often involves turning to well-established frameworks or standardsyet a standard alone doesnt magically elevate performance. The real game-changer lies in how leaders shape, introduce, and sustain these systems.

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How to Make Your Team’s Work More Visible

Harvard Business Review

Showcasing their contributions is essential for their success — and yours.

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Is it Time to ReLearn to Work?

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Geoffrey A. Moore In white-collar industries where remote work is not only viable but often highly productive, we are still struggling to find a post-pandemic formula for integrating office attendance into our weekly routine. Continuing to waffle, however, does no one any good, so we need to get on with things.

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9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2025 and Beyond

Harvard Business Review

Gartner research has identified three key challenges for company leaders in the coming year: 1) New demands for a future-ready workforce; 2) The evolving role of managers, and 3) Emerging talent risks for the organization. Within these challenges they offer nine predictions that address ongoing organizational concerns around technology, collaboration, employee retention, AI, knowledge management, and more.

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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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Innovating Is Not Only an Option; It Is a Responsibility

HYPE Innovation

I SO 56001, the certifiable standard for innovation management systems, has now been published. This milestone represents over 15 years of collaborative efforts in international standardization. I have been fortunate to be involved in this project from the very beginning.

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From Insights to Impact: The Journey of an Idea in Innovation Management

IdeaScale

Every groundbreaking innovation starts with a single sparkan idea. But not every idea reaches its full potential. The difference between fleeting thoughts and transformative innovation lies in how those ideas are managed. Innovation management provides the framework to guide ideas from insights to impact, ensuring that great concepts dont get lost along the way.

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Using Blockchain to Build Customer Trust in AI

Harvard Business Review

Lessons from FICO.

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A Systems Approach — Changing Our Innovation Game and Mindsets

HYPE Innovation

My innovation journey started decades ago. Two pivotal events influenced my view of the world and how important innovation could be for a better one: (1) a course on designing systemic change about the Why, the What and the How of making change happen, and (2) participating in a Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)-led academic research project. Notably, this research started in 1995, spanned two decades and resulted in important findings about how to build a capability for adjacent and breakt

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2025 Predictions for the Automotive Industry: A Software-Driven Future

Planview

The automotive industry is at a pivotal moment. As we enter 2025, automakers are navigating a rapidly shifting landscape shaped by technological innovation, electrification, and evolving consumer expectations. This year promises to bring transformative changes , driven by the software-defined vehicles (SDVs) challenge, the push to be profitable, and the convergence of automotive and technology ecosystems.

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Is Your Problem Bigger Than Its Seems?

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski If words and actions are different, believe the actions. If the words change over time, dont put stock in the person delivering them. If a good friend doesnt trust someone, neither should you.

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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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Employees See Middle Managers as an Organization’s Moral Compass

Harvard Business Review

Asked for their examples of moral business leadership, as might be expected hundreds of MBA students described well-known CEOs, whose extraordinary actions we certainly can learn from (individuals such as Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia and Ratan Tata of the Tata Group). More frequently, however, respondents provided recollections about their own bosses (current and former) and the tangibility of how these middle managers made a meaningful difference in the lives of their teams and upheld the moral

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How to Build a Lasting Innovation Management System with ISO 56001

HYPE Innovation

I n a world where innovation has often been equated with bursts of creativity or risky leaps of faith, organizations are starting to rethink their approach. The question on the table isnt just how to innovate, but how to sustain ithow to make innovation as predictable and enduring as financial planning or supply chain management.

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Rethinking Leadership: The Transformative Power of Emotional Intelligence

Tullio Siragusa

Rethinking Leadership: The Transformative Power of Emotional Intelligence Its not every day you come across a conversation that makes you rethink how leadership and business intersect, but thats exactly what happened during an episode of The Bliss Business Podcast. We had the privilege of hosting Blair Carey, Managing Partner at Inside CRO, whose approach to emotional intelligence (EQ) offers a compelling roadmap for fostering trust, connection, and sustainable growth in the workplace.

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Beating the Bougainvillea Blues

Innovation Excellence

Why cutting back can sometimes be the best innovation option GUEST POST from John Bessant Every year about this time we move southwards. Like very late swallows. Desperately seeking some of the yellow stuff to help recharge our solar cells and thaw out frozen fingers.

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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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If You Want Your Team to Use Gen AI, Focus on Trust

Harvard Business Review

Many companies have been quick to provide new gen AI tools to their staff, but with varying take up among employees. Researchers at Deloitte hypothesized that a driving reason workers werent using these tools and companies werent seeing strong ROI was because employees lacked trust in the technology. The researchers decided to pilot a new program aimed at addressing what they call the four factors of trust: reliability, capability, transparency, and humanity.

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Process Improvement Examples: Actionable Ideas for Quality, Efficiency & More | KaiNexus

Kainexus

When leaders consider implementing a structured business process improvement methodology , one of the challenges they often face is explaining to employees what types of opportunities to consider. Usually, there are some apparent needs that people attack immediately. Still, once those are addressed, it can be challenging to recognize the flaws in processes, especially ones you operate every day.

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Mindfulness in the Workplace: A New Era of Leadership

Tullio Siragusa

Mindfulness in the Workplace: A New Era of Leadership When relentless innovation, rapid technological advances, and the constant pressure to meet KPIs, mindfulness may seem like a luxury. But as Ram Ganesan, co-founder of Kaboom AI, highlighted in a recent episode of The Bliss Business Podcast , it is exactly whats needed to foster sustainable success in todays high-pressure business environments.

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The Breakthrough Lifecycle

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell Many experts suspect that the COVID crisis is receding into the background. It is, of course, hard to know for sure. There will continue to be debate and we will still need to have some mitigating measures in place.

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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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Why Feedback Can Make Work More Meaningful

Harvard Business Review

Effective feedback can help imbue even the most mundane tasks with a deeper sense of purpose.

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Restructuring Customer Success and Product Departments to Maximize Client Impact

Qmarkets

We are excited to share significant organizational changes designed to enhance both customer success and product strategy, positioning Qmarkets for continued innovation and excellence in 2025 and beyond. By splitting our customer success & product division into two distinct departments were sharpening our focus on delivering greater value to clients and elevating the cutting-edge solutions we provide.

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Sustainability Innovation in Agriculture

eZassi

A Path to Sustainable Growth: Conservation and Biodiversity in Corporate Food Production In a world increasingly aware of the environmental impact of human activity, the corporate food industry stands at a critical crossroads. Agriculture and food production are among the largest contributors to biodiversity loss, deforestation, and climate change. Yet, they also hold immense potential to drive meaningful innovative change by embracing conservation-focused practices and prioritizing biodiversity

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When Scaling Innovation Backfires

Innovation Excellence

How One Company Became the Theranos of Marshmallows GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton Heres a head-scratcher when it comes to scaling innovation: What happens when your innovative product is a hit with customers, but you still fail spectacularly?

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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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How “Finfluencers” Can Create Risk for Your Company

Harvard Business Review

Finance influencers may spread misleading information about a firm’s growth, profitability, or risk.

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What is Radical Innovation? Examples, Stages, and Strategies for Success

Qmarkets

Radical innovation isnt just about thinking outside the boxits about creating an entirely new box. From the advent of the internet to the development of CRISPR gene-editing technology, this type of innovation has transformed industries and reshaped the way we live, work, and interact. As the acclaimed American management consultant Peter Drucker once said, If you want something new, you have to stop doing something old.

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How to Communicate like a Leader Worth Following

Rmukesh Gupta

In this short video, I talk about how every piece of communication could be used to do one of three things: 1. Inform (share information or updates, etc) 2. Influence (Work towards changing the recipients thinking, beliefs or Behavior) 3. Inspire (Transfer of energy, enthusiasm or Hope). You would be better off, if you knew the purpose of each piece of your communication as the way you structure your speech / email / presentation would be very different if its purpose were to inform vs influence

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Innovation or Not – The VR Path to the Super Bowl

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Art Inteligencia In the competitive arena of sports, athletes and coaches are perpetually seeking the next edge, the innovative stroke of genius that will propel them towards success. Enter Jayden Daniels, a pioneer quarterback who has embraced one of the most cutting-edge tools in sports performance enhancement: Virtual Reality (VR) training.

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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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How AI Is Changing the ROI of Customer Service - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM INTERCOM

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor content from Intercom.

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The Role of Empathy in Leadership with Shane Evans

The Bliss Business Podcast

Join us live on The Bliss Business Podcast as we welcome Shane Evans , Co-Founder and CEO of Heights Wellness Retreat (formerly Massage Heights ), for an inspiring conversation about how empathy can transform leadership and drive meaningful impact. Tuesday, January 21, 2025 11:00 AM PST In this episode, Shane shares: + How empathy has shaped her personal leadership journey + Strategies for fostering trust and connection across teams and franchises + The role of purpose in rebranding and scalin

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Pivotal Shifts: Innovating To Differentiate

Stephen Shapiro

I had the great pleasure of joining Tony Martignetti on “The Virtual Campfire” podcast. Here’s the description of our episode. Stephen Shapiro joins Tony Martignetti to share his incredible journey of overcoming adversity and the importance of pivotal shifts in finding deeper meaning in his life and work. From his early passion for music, his dream of becoming a game show host, to his pivotal realization that he wanted to guide companies towards growth, Stephen looks back on hi

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A fear of missing out will drive you towards Business Ecosystems models

Ecosystems4Innovating

The Yin and Yang of Business- opportunity and risk. Image Adobe Are we seeing increasing complexity within the business world? The search for growth is having real impact from changing political realities, regulatory and market conditions. We are in a fractured and polarized world at present and we all have to adapt and change how we go about our business.

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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.