Destination Innovation

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Image by Alexas_fotos on Pixabay 1. Ask questions: Keep asking questions, even if they seem silly or obvious. Children are always curious about the world and are always asking questions. Be more childlike. 2. Read widely: Reading is the best way to expose yourself to new ideas and perspectives. Make an effort to read books, articles, and blog posts on a variety of topics, even if you don't think you'll be interested in them.

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Innovation Excellence

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken Ive been writing a lot about artificial intelligence (AI) and the digital customer experience (CX). Many of the executives I interview and the articles I refer to are all about how AI is revolutionizing, changing, helping and sometimes hurting CX. So weve heard from experts.

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Faisal Hoque

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

With rapid advances in tech, theres a risk that teams will lose the core human skills like creativity and empathy. Heres what leaders should keep in mind. I was watching comedian and political commentator Bill Maher talk about Reverse Improvement (RI), and it struck me how profoundly relevant this idea is to the leadership challenges highlighted in this article and the themes weve explored in my upcoming book, TRANSCEND: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI.

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Digital Tonto

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

In "Seeing Around Corners," Columbia Business Schools Rita McGrathemphasizes how important it is for leaders to get more visibility at the edges. When youre at the center, you are insulated in ways youre not aware of and there are going to be things that you dont see. A striking example of these blind spots occured when Portuguese colonists first came across manioc in South America.

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Speaker: Gerald Ratigan

The accounts payable (AP) function is evolving and AI is leading the charge. As finance teams face rising invoice volumes and expectations for speed and accuracy, AI-powered automation has shifted from a futuristic concept to the most practical solution. But for finance leaders, success isn’t just about selecting the right tools, it’s about implementing the right strategy.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Five ways to prepare for an AI-assisted hiring process—from resume to interview.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

What is the AIM Accelerated Implementation Methodology? The AIM Accelerated Implementation Methodology is a structured approach designed to help organizations implement change management projects efficiently and effectively. Combining organizational theory with practical tools, it provides a clear, adaptable framework for executing both large-scale transformations and smaller process improvements.

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Innovation Excellence

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

GUEST POST from Art Inteligencia Understanding the Spectrum of Futures In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the ability to envision and navigate the future is increasingly a competitive advantage. Yet, the future is not a singular path but a spectrum of possibilities, each varying in probability, desirability, and preventability.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Building Inclusive Workplaces: The Heart of Belonging inBusiness Creating an inclusive workplace isnt just a checkbox on a corporate initiativeits the foundation of a thriving, high-performing organization. When employees feel seen, valued, and heard, they bring their full potential to work. But how do we move from intention to impact? In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast , we sat down with Ardie Harrison, a trailblazer in building inclusive workplace cultures.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

What is Competitive Analysis? Competitive Analysis: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects What is Competitive Analysis? Competitive Analysis is a structured framework that enables organizations to evaluate their position in the market by assessing competitors strengths, weaknesses, strategies, and performance. This approach provides businesses with valuable insights that help refine strategic decisions, optimize marketing efforts, and identify new opportunities for growth.

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Acuvate

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Introduction Machinery forms the backbone of the oil and gas industry, powering critical processes across exploration, production, refining, and transportation. From drilling rigs and compressors to pipelines and turbines, these machines operate under extreme conditions to ensure seamless and efficient operations. Their reliability is directly tied to the productivity, safety, and profitability of oil and gas companies, making maintenance and performance optimization essential.

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Robots are a cornerstone of a smart factory, automating a wide range of manufacturing tasks that are monotonous, physically straining, or even hazardous. However, real-world robotics deployments have not lived up to the revolutionary potential the industrial sector had originally envisioned. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.

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Innovation Excellence

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

GUEST POST from Art Inteligencia In today’s fast-paced business landscape, where technological innovation and rapidly evolving consumer expectations are the norm, organizations need to manage change more adeptly than ever before. Introducing unique products or transforming internal processes is not just about logistics anymore; its also about aligning emotional, perceptual, and experiential shifts among stakeholders.

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IM Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

About the Episode AI adoption is skyrocketing, but most AI projects dont deliver on their promises. In this episode, Dr. Evan Shellshear , Managing Director and Group CEO of Ubidy, breaks down why 80% of AI projects fail and what organisations can do to improve their chances of success. Drawing insights from his book Why Data Science Projects Fail , Evan explores the biggest blockers to AI success, the importance of strategic alignment, and how companies can avoid wasting millions on AI initiati

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

What is Benchmarking Analysis? Benchmarking Analysis: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects What is Benchmarking Analysis? Benchmarking Analysis is a structured framework designed to help organizations evaluate their processes, performance, and strategies against industry best practices and competitors. This method provides a systematic approach for identifying areas of improvement, setting performance targets, and making data-driven strategic decisions.

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IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In todays data-driven world, access to real-time insights can be the difference between innovation success and missed opportunities. Thats why IdeaScale is introducing the next-generation Reporting Dashboard Beta, a powerful analytics tool designed to give admins total control over their data.

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Speaker: Steve Worthy, MBA

The rapid rise of AI-powered displays, touchless technology, and sensory marketing is reshaping the future of in-store engagement. Yet for many retail executives, the real challenge is not identifying new tools - it is knowing which signals to trust, which inputs to prioritize, and how to architect decisions that elevate in-store leadership rather than dilute it.

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Innovation Excellence

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

GUEST POST from Art Inteligencia In the ever-evolving landscapes of business and organizational growth, the paradigms of change management play a crucial role in steering the ship towards success. Within this realm, two concepts frequently emerge as tools to navigate turbulent waters: Change Marketing and Change Communications.

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IM Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

About the Episode AI adoption is skyrocketing, but most AI projects dont deliver on their promises. In this episode, Dr. Evan Shellshear , Managing Director and Group CEO of Ubidy, breaks down why 80% of AI projects fail and what organisations can do to improve their chances of success. Drawing insights from his book Why Data Science Projects Fail , Evan explores the biggest blockers to AI success, the importance of strategic alignment, and how companies can avoid wasting millions on AI initiati

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

What is Competitive Landscape Analysis? Competitive Landscape Analysis: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects What is Competitive Landscape Analysis? Competitive Landscape Analysis is a structured framework used to evaluate the external business environment by analyzing market trends, industry dynamics, and key competitors. This process helps organizations understand where they stand within their industry, identify emerging opportunities, and anticipate potential threats.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

By 2027, global spending on digital transformation is projected to reach an astonishing $3.9 trillion (Source: Statista ). While digital transformation focuses on integrating technology into all aspects of a business, digital innovation goes a step furtherits about creating entirely new value through technology. Companies that fail to innovate digitally risk being left behind as competitors leverage new tools, business models, and strategies to drive efficiency.

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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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Innovation Excellence

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

GUEST POST from Janet Sernack The Coach for Innovators Amplifiers, a small group of global business game changers, started engaging in monthly dialogue sessions in 2022.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Leading with Connection: Why Empathy is the Key to Stronger Leadership Empathy isnt just a leadership skill its the foundation for trust, innovation, and meaningful collaboration. Its what transforms managers into mentors, teams into communities, and businesses into movements. On this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast , we sat down with a leader who understands this deeply.

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eZassi

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Seek Trend Scan Reports for Innovation Program Research Organizations looking to maintain a competitive edge use consultative research services to navigate the complex world of emerging technologies and market trends. Innovative companies gain additional foresight with Trend Scan Reports. Let’s explore what a Trend Scan is, how it can benefit your R&D efforts, and why it’s essential for fueling your innovation pipeline.

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The Bliss Business Podcast

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Onboarding isnt just about trainingits about connection. The first 90 days of an employees journey set the foundation for engagement, retention, and long-term success. But too often, onboarding focuses only on tasks and policies, missing the opportunity to embed purpose from day one. Join us for the next episode in our Scaling with Purpose series on The Bliss Business Podcast , where well explore: How to make onboarding a culture-building experience The importance of aligning new hires with p

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Speaker: Mark Gilham, FCCA, CPP

Finance used to be the function that counted, now it's the one that’s counted on. 📊 For accounting firms, controllers, and finance leaders, expectations are rising faster than headcount. Businesses want agile forecasts, granular analysis, seamless reporting, and smart automation—often without added resources while demanding uncompromised accuracy and compliance.

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Innovation Excellence

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

GUEST POST from Art Inteligencia In an ever-evolving business landscape, companies striving for success in 2025 and beyond must focus on creating exceptional experiences for their employees, customers, and partners. The traditional approaches to delivering value are no longer sufficient; organizations must re-imagine their strategies to remain competitive.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In manufacturing , small inefficiencies can lead to significant costs, while even modest improvements can drive substantial gains. This is where Manufacturing Process Improvement (MPI) becomes essential. Its not just about cutting costsits about creating systems that are more agile, productive, and capable of delivering consistent quality. Manufacturers today face challenges ranging from global competition to rising customer expectations for faster delivery and higher-quality products.

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Stephen Shapiro

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In a world obsessed with chasing the next big thing, Im doing the opposite. Instead of scrambling to reinvent myself or my work, Im doubling downor maybe even going all inon Personality Poker. Why? Because in my book PIVOTAL , I emphasize a crucial principle: innovate where you differentiate. Success isnt about chasing every new trend. Its about amplifying what makes the biggest impact.

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Kainexus

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Mark Grabans most recent book, The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation , has been honored with the prestigious Shingo Publication Award, recognizing its impact on continuous improvement and organizational excellence. If youre familiar with Marks work, you know hes a passionate advocate for continuous improvement, psychological safety, and the power of learning from failure.

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innosabi Innovation Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Ever wonder how your favorite Starbucks drink came to be? It might surprise you to know that many of their most popular creations started as ideas from customers, just like you. Through their groundbreaking ‘My Starbucks Idea’ program, Starbucks proved that customers aren’t just consumers they’re co-creators in shaping the future of […] Der Beitrag Inside “My Starbucks Idea”: A Case Study in Customer-Driven Innovation erschien zuerst auf innosabi.

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Rmukesh Gupta

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The most common cliche today is “The only constant is Change” As with everything else, not all change is created equal. In my experience, not all change leads to progress. Leaders worth following know this and are always intentional about any change that they are advocating for. They are always looking at and talking about the progress that the change will lead us toward.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Qmarkets has always been at the forefront of AI. Now, we are injecting the full power of generative AI across our entire suite of innovation management tools. Join our product specialist Yoel Ben Nesher as he lifts the lid on these brand new AI features and demonstrates how they can be used to achieve unparalleled efficiency in your enterprise innovation program.

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The Bliss Business Podcast

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Leadership isnt just about strategy and executionits about presence, connection, and the energy we bring into the spaces we lead. But what if love often dismissed as too soft for businesswas actually the key to stronger leadership, deeper collaboration, and long-term success? Join us LIVE on The Bliss Business Podcast as we welcome David Sloan Wilson , a scientist and thought leader on social consciousness and human cooperation, to explore: How workplaces function as living systems thriving whe

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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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