IdeaScale
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Innovation isn’t a miracle. It’s not the product of a lone genius sitting in a garage or a serendipitous moment where someone trips over a breakthrough idea. It’s a process—a structure. And like a three-legged stool, it needs balance to stand. Without all three legs, innovation collapses.
CMOE
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Recently, generative AI (gen AI) has become more than just a fascinating tool or pastime but has established itself as a viable technology used to increase productivity, deliver improved customer experiences, broaden innovation, and ultimately contribute to organizational success and competitiveness. Some might argue AI is the latest industrial revolution.
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Daniel Burrus
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
As we approach 2025, the convergence of emerging technologies is reshaping business, industry, and everyday life. Drawing insights from my Tech Trends Report for 2025 , here’s a preview of the critical technology shifts that promise to drive exponential growth and innovation. This article highlights key trends, how they intersect, and how businesses and professionals can stay ahead.
Cris Beswick
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
While many companies proudly display values like “Innovation” and “Excellence” on their walls, few successfully translate these aspirational concepts into meaningful cultural change. The key to building an influential innovation-led culture lies not in proclamations but in embedding behaviours that support creative problem-solving and breakthrough thinking throughout the organisation.
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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
Planview
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
In October 2024, Planview sponsored the first Project to Product Summit (and it won’t be the last). But in case you can’t wait until next year’s event, we’re sharing some of the key content to catch up on. In these sessions, speakers from FedEx, Nationwide, Spotify, Vanguard, Verizon, and Planview described their journeys, shared the roadblocks they encountered, and laid out the strategies they developed for the project-to-product shift.
Paul Hobcraft
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Dynamics- The core of Business Ecosystems Recognizing the value and potential to the Integrated Ecosystem Design The concept of having an integrated business ecosystem is central to the future growth and value businesses can provide. Yet, these have to be seen as highly collaborative, where mutual co-creation through networks of partners join forces to overcome more complex and challenging problems we seem to be facing today.
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HYPE Innovation
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Looking back at the beginning of this decade now that we’re closing in on the halfway point, it’s clear been a wild ride!
Tullio Siragusa
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The Future of Work: Building Ethical, Sustainable Organizations Through Self-Management In today’s business environment, where innovation often outpaces ethics, the need for sustainable, human-centered models of leadership is more critical than ever. On The Bliss Business Podcast , Doug Kirkpatrick, a renowned advocate for self-management and ethical leadership, presented a compelling vision of the future of work — one that is rooted in autonomy, accountability, and a deep respect for the human
Qmarkets
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Every groundbreaking innovation begins as an idea, but not every idea is destined for success. In fact, studies suggest that up to 42% of failed innovations stem from a lack of market need. This stark reality underscores the importance of idea validation—a critical step that ensures organizations prioritize the right ideas before committing valuable time, resources, and budget.
Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Why map-making skills matter in innovation GUEST POST from John Bessant There are some questions in life which can be answered quickly, no real thought required, simple yes/no options. Others might involve a longer period of time, perhaps a pleasant exploration of the possibilities. Philosophical enquiries, searching for meaning in life, the universe, everything….
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.
eZassi
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Idea Management: The Strategic Competitive Edge for Transformative Innovation It is undeniable that innovation is likely the single-most impactful means of staying ahead of the competition. However, generating innovative ideas and turning them into actionable solutions requires more than just creative thinking—it demands effective management of ideas, collaboration, and alignment with strategic goals.
Innovators Alliance
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
As Founder and Chief Experience Officer at Roll Out Innovation (ROI), Deborah leverages data analysis, talent development, team effectiveness and innovation to break down barriers, bridge gaps, increase emotional intelligence and drive sales. ROI is a sales and leadership training consultancy serving small and medium-sized businesses. IA: Tell us about yourself and your entrepreneurial journey in a few sentences.
Faisal Hoque
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Agility has become the new organization currency in the age of AI. Agility, by definition, is an organization’s response to change and challenges driven by macro- and microeconomic conditions. In 2006, working with a dozen leading academics and Fortune 100 executives, we defined ‘Organizational Agility’ in our book, Winning The 3-Legged Race , as: “Agile organizations possess the processes and structures, or what we call ‘‘intangible assets,’’ that give them situational awareness int
Ecosystems4Innovating
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Ecosystems in the business environment are taking on a growing importance to manage greater complexity and challenges in unique collaborations than the one single organization cannot handle themselves, so limiting their growth and value potential We need a different framing of Ecosystems, in appreciating the whole as well as its parts. Often, we describe Ecosystems in far too simplistic terms and fail to recognize the interconnected value we need to bring together from multiple Ecosystems and Ne
Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage
This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.
Michael Roberto
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Have you ever become incredibly stressed and anxious after receiving negative feedback? Have you spent more time worrying than actually addressing the corrective actions you might take in light of the criticism? David Rock and Chris Weller have written a useful article for Fast Company about coping with negative feedback. They offer some helpful tips.
Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Wisdom from the Waters GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton Once upon a time, in a lush forest, there lived a colony of industrious beavers known far and wide for their magnificent dams, which provided shelter and sustenance for many.
innosabi Innovation Insights
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Let’s face it, today’s business world moves fast. To stay ahead of the curve, you need a smart strategy for managing your innovation projects. And that’s where innovation portfolio management comes in. By strategically managing a diverse range of innovation initiatives, businesses can maximize their impact and ensure sustainable growth.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Leaders and companies everywhere recognize the transformative potential that AI holds for their business — but very few of them have a systematic plan for how to experiment with and adopt AI at scale. In this article, John Winsor offers one, based on the successful work that he and Jin Paik have done in recent years helping companies experiment with and adopt digital-talent platforms at scale.
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.
Michael Roberto
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
In this interview, Airbnb founder and CEO Brian Chesky argues against the use of recurring one-on-one meetings between leader and team member. Here is an excerpt: I don't believe in one-on ones and almost no great CEO in history has ever done them. the one-on-one model is flawed it's a recurring one hour one-on-one meeting where the employee owns the agenda and what happens is they often don't talk about the things you want to talk about.
Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
GUEST POST from Greg Satell The practice of change management is a relatively young discipline. It got its start in 1983, when a McKinsey consultant Julien Phillips published a paper in the journal, Human Resource Management.
Acuvate
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Over the last decade, the business intelligence world has transformed in several ways. Data exploded and was recognized as the new oil. Organizations understood the value of data and shifted from simple spreadsheets to interactive BI dashboards and visualizations. We also witnessed several challenges including transforming data into actionable insights, ensuring data quality, being compliant with emerging regulations like GDPR and shortage of talent.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Extensive research has indicated the benefits of showing gratitude to those around you, including your colleagues or employees. However, a new study suggests that the timing of these expressions can make a big difference. Through two experiments and an analysis of a top hospital’s intensive care units, researchers found that when you express gratitude to others before they engage in a distressing task it helps counteract some of the negative emotions associated with the task.
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.
Daniel Burrus
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
As we approach 2025, the convergence of emerging technologies is reshaping business, industry, and everyday life. Drawing insights from my Tech Trends Report for 2025 , heres a preview of the critical technology shifts that promise to drive exponential growth and innovation. This article highlights key trends, how they intersect, and how businesses and professionals can stay ahead.
Qmarkets
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Balancing a variety of innovation projects, all competing for resources, is a key challenge for organizations today. While every project has potential, not all of them align equally with strategic goals or promise the same return on investment (ROI). This is where a structured innovation portfolio management process becomes invaluable. Through a systematic approach, innovation portfolio management helps businesses prioritize high-impact ideas, effectively allocate resources, and strategically ma
Acuvate
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Over the last decade, the business intelligence world has transformed in several ways. Data exploded and was recognized as the new oil. Organizations understood the value of data and shifted from simple spreadsheets to interactive BI dashboards and visualizations. We also witnessed several challenges including transforming data into actionable insights, ensuring data quality, being compliant with emerging regulations like GDPR and shortage of talent.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Organizations are still learning how to think about games as media for marketing. Games aren’t typically covered in marketing classes in business schools, and they are often still seen as fundamentally different from other media. Modern-day games offer companies varied opportunities to connect with new and hard-to-reach customers, drive brand awareness and loyalty, and acquire and retain new customers.
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Carla Johnson
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
November 19, 2024 I was standing in line to board my flight from Denver to Nashville when I overheard two women executives debating their company’s latest challenge. “We need creative thinkers to solve this supply chain mess!” one insisted. “No,” the other countered, “we need critical thinkers to analyze the data.
Qmarkets
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Innovation is the backbone of growth for large enterprises, but turning fresh ideas into actionable solutions is often a complex and resource-intensive process. For organizations seeking to develop these ideas with lower risk and higher efficiency, innovation incubators have become an essential strategy. Far beyond traditional R&D, innovation incubators provide a structured environment that nurtures early-stage concepts, offering the resources, guidance, and framework necessary to bring grou
Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
GUEST POST from Greg Satell On July 16th, 1945, when the world’s first nuclear explosion shook the plains of New Mexico, the leader of the Manhattan Project, J. Robert Oppenheimer quoted from the Bhagavad Gita, “Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Currently, inefficiencies in healthcare practices can frustrate patients and lead to unnecessary pre-surgical tests or boilerplate after-visit instructions, among other issues. Personalized health care is a promising fix, but needs smart processes using automation and AI tools to reach its potential. Steps toward this goal include ensuring that the right building blocks are in place, and then focusing on high-volume, high-impact processes and the gathering of quality data through consistent proc
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.
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