Harvard Business Review

MAY 16, 2023

Stepping into a colleague’s shoes can reveal surprising new ways of thinking.

Change 126

Change Collaboration Innovation Management 126

HYPE Innovation

MAY 15, 2023

Knowledge sharing and innovation In the 1970s, Walker’s Wagon Wheel Tavern sealed its role in innovation history. Its name perfectly captured what took place there – like spokes on a wheel, people converged and the air was full of conversation on a Friday night. Ideas flew around, many of which crashed and burned. But some fused, became something bigger, gained momentum, and grew into new businesses.

Innovation 147

Innovation How To Management Technology 147

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 19, 2023

Developing the innovation stack takes the view that innovation is a series of building blocks stacked on top of each other with different layers to work through. These stacks follow an established logic, such as working through idea discovery, relating to given problems, exploring solutions, and determining the final model or design and the execution delivery to achieve this.

Innovation 130

Innovation Innovation Processes Ideation Design 130

IdeaScale

MAY 14, 2023

In the first part of our three-part series, we discussed the unique challenges of innovating in India. In this second part, we will explore how these challenges have their origins in India's culture, history, and institutional structures. Regulatory Challenges: A Legacy of Colonialism India's regulatory environment is a legacy of its colonial past, although [.

Innovation 245

Innovation Culture 245

Speaker: Andrew Regan, Managing Partner at BlueSeed Retail Ltd.

Did you know that 70% of new retail technology fails to deliver expected benefits and can often decrease customer value, service, and experience? With that in mind, how can we empower our store associates to leverage new technology to optimize the customer experience and boost productivity? This exclusive webinar with Andrew Regan will dive into strategies to empower retail associates for success with new technology.

Technology

Innovation Excellence

MAY 14, 2023

GUEST POST from Pete Foley Most innovations go through a similar cycle, often represented as an s-curve. We start with something potentially game changing. It’s inevitably a rough-cut diamond; un-optimized and not fully understood. But we then optimize it.

Innovation 88

Innovation LEAN Change Creativity 88

Idea to Value

MAY 14, 2023

Would you ever hurt someone intentionally? What about if someone you respected told you to do it? In some cases, people will believe almost anything someone tells them, if the person telling them appears to have the authority to do so. One of the most dangerous biases in the world might be the Authority Bias. This is the tendency to attribute greater accuracy to the opinion of an authority figure ( unrelated to its content ) and be more influenced by that opinion.

Creativity 192

Creativity Innovation Study Groups 192

IdeaScale

MAY 19, 2023

IdeaScale, the leading idea management solution for government, announced it has secured its 8th Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) Authorization to Operate (ATO). IdeaScale is the only FedRAMP certified idea and innovation management software, and each new designation solidifies their standing as an industry leader. Their 8th FedRAMP ATO comes from Defense Counterintelligence [.

Innovation 130

Innovation Innovation Management Idea Management Software 130

Digital Tonto

MAY 14, 2023

The neuroscientist Antonio Damasio believes we encode experiences in our bodies as somatic markers and that our emotions often alert us to things that our brains aren’t aware of. Another researcher, Joseph Ledoux, had similar findings. He pointed out that our body reacts much faster than our mind, as when we jump out of the way of an oncoming object and only seconds later realize what happened.

Training 153

Training System Engagement Competition 153

Harvard Business Review

MAY 19, 2023

As the world reckons with the impact of powerful new AI systems, governments are jostling to lead the regulatory charge — and shape how this technology will grow.

Technology 134

Technology System Policies Learning 134

Jeffrey Phillips

MAY 15, 2023

In uncertain times, where do you turn for insight and answers? Most often, it seems, we turn to what we know and trust. Older tools and models that have proven themselves over time. In the uncertainty we face today (this post was written in May 2023), many business leaders are facing uncertainty about what strategies to implement, what plans to make.

Tools 130

Tools Analysis Competition Learning 130

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

We’ve all heard the buzzwords to describe new supply chain trends: resiliency, sustainability, AI, machine learning. But what do these really mean today? Over the past few years, manufacturing has had to adapt to and overcome a wide variety of supply chain trends and disruptions to stay as stable as possible. Stability has become key in this post-COVID world, and will remain key moving forward.

Disruption

IdeaScale

MAY 17, 2023

What is Quantitative Market Research? Quantitative market research is defined as a type of research that involves the collection and analysis of numerical data to understand market trends, consumer behavior, and other business-related variables. It typically involves surveying a large sample of people or a target audience to gather data using surveys, polls, or questionnaires, [.

Examples 130

Examples Marketing Survey Analysis 130

Innovation Excellence

MAY 19, 2023

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski Companies have control over one thing: how to allocate their resources. Companies allocate resources by deciding which projects to start, accelerate, and stop; whom to allocate to the projects; how to go about the projects; and whom to hire, invest in, and fire. That’s it.

Innovation 91

Innovation Project Resources Company 91

Harvard Business Review

MAY 17, 2023

Managers should focus on helping employees maintain their passion over time — not just stoking it in the moment.

Management 133

Management 133

helloFUTURE

MAY 15, 2023

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re part of a forward-thinking organization or an enterprising startup that’s ready to make waves in your industry. You’ve probably heard the term “culture of innovation” thrown around in countless meetings, and it’s likely that you’ve pondered how to instill this within your own team.

Culture of Innovation 96

Culture of Innovation Culture Creativity Innovation 96

Speaker: Donna Shaw - Senior Product Manager & Eric Frierson - Director of Innovation for Public and School Libraries

Successful product management is more than building a product: you’re also building a team. Working with cross-functional teams can appear chaotic, especially if your goals differ! It can be challenging to figure out how to communicate with team members and stakeholders. However, with some forethought and insights, you can build a successful product management team—one that collaborates to create a product that truly delights your customers.

Data

IdeaScale

MAY 17, 2023

What is Customer Experience (CX) Research? Customer experience (CX) research is defined as the method of systematically studying and analyzing customer interactions and perceptions, throughout their journey with a company or brand with the goal of improving these experiences. It involves gathering data and insights to understand customers' expectations, needs, preferences, and overall satisfaction with [.

Study 130

Study Data Company 130

Entrepreneur - Innovation

MAY 17, 2023

As we face a revolutionary technology, we should spend less time on what it will take away, and more time on how we will leverage it to create and accomplish more.

Technology 89

Technology 89

Harvard Business Review

MAY 18, 2023

Our ability to manage change hinges on our ability to manage ourselves, including our fears and anxieties.

Change 124

Change Management Innovation 124

Innovation Excellence

MAY 18, 2023

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken You need help. You call customer support. Nobody’s home! Actually, somebody is there. They just aren’t taking support calls. Someone at home—as in a corporate office—has decided to eliminate live, human-to-human customer support, pushing the customer to a digital option such as a chatbot, frequently asked questions page, etc.

Marketing 82

Marketing 82

Speaker: William Hord, Senior VP of Risk & Professional Services

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is critical for industry growth in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing risk landscape. When building your ERM program foundation, you need to answer questions like: Do we have robust board and management support? Do we understand and articulate our bank’s risk appetite and how that impacts our business units? How are we measuring and rating our risk impact, likelihood, and controls to mitigate our risk?

Industry

IdeaScale

MAY 17, 2023

What is focus group research? Focus group research is defined as a qualitative research method used to gather data from a small, diverse group of people in a facilitated group discussion. This method is commonly used in marketing and social science research to gain insight into the opinions, attitudes, and perceptions of a target audience. [.

Groups 130

Groups Examples Data Marketing 130

Entrepreneur - Innovation

MAY 17, 2023

Artificial intelligence is proving to be a capable assistant in countless workplaces. But when it comes to leadership, there's just no alternative for good communication other than human touch.

Leadership 74

Leadership 74

Harvard Business Review

MAY 17, 2023

Connecting a project to core principles — and explaining how it will benefit stakeholders — can spark the motivation required for success.

Change 105

Change Project Management 105

Innovation Excellence

MAY 15, 2023

GUEST POST from Greg Satell A recent Pew poll found that, while Americans generally view scientific expertise in high regard, there are deep pockets of mistrust. For example, less than half of Republicans believe that scientists should take an active role in policy debates and significant minorities question the transparency and integrity of scientific findings.

Policies 79

Policies Examples 79

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

When economic headwinds pick up, sales leaders are the first to sound the alarm — and chart a new course. Longer sales cycles, larger buying committees, increased price pressure, and smaller teams can quickly combine to reduce your margin for error and increase the urgency to find a solution. To thrive in a challenging environment, sales teams need a rock-solid grasp of the fundamentals and the biggest force-multipliers they can get their hands on.

Course

IdeaScale

MAY 17, 2023

What is Quantitative Research? Quantitative research is defined a research method that focuses on collecting and analyzing quantifiable data to draw conclusions and make predictions. It involves using statistical and mathematical methods to analyze data, which is usually obtained through structured surveys, experiments, answering research questions, or other forms of controlled data collection.

Examples 130

Examples Survey Data 130

Christensen Institute

MAY 16, 2023

As a restaurant manager, how would you feel if you were suddenly tasked with inspecting the food in your own kitchen? Or as a gymnastics coach, how would you react if you were asked to score your own team’s performances in a competition? It’s clear that when one person is both a manager or coach and an evaluator, conflicts of interest can arise.

System 73

System Learning Management Design 73

Harvard Business Review

MAY 15, 2023

Five ways remote workers, freelancers, and contractors can stay top of mind — even when out of sight.

Strategy 116

Strategy Strategy Management 116

Innovation Excellence

MAY 17, 2023

GUEST POST from Stefan Lindegaard How can we embrace and implement the growth mindset and psychological safety in our organization? How can we train our people and in particular our leaders on this? How do we get better at shaping the future?

Training 75

Training Innovation 75

Speaker: DeAnna McIntosh, Retail Growth Strategist

The past three years have forever changed the retail landscape. Companies of all sizes were forced to welcome change with open arms and surrender to total flexibility in order to be agile in the ever-evolving economic environment. In 2023, we are navigating inflation and its impact on consumer spending, various lasting side effects from the pandemic, and a looming recession in the back half of the year.

Innovation

IdeaScale

MAY 17, 2023

What is Qualitative Observation? Qualitative observation is defined as a research approach that seeks to understand social, cultural, and psychological phenomena through non-numerical data. It is a method of collecting and analyzing data that emphasizes the subjective experiences of individuals, the importance of understanding the context in which behavior and events occur, and the flexibility [.

Examples 130

Examples Culture Data 130

Tullio Siragusa

MAY 15, 2023

Setting the North Star: Crafting Tech Success through Transparency and OKRs In any company, it’s essential to have a guiding light, a North Star, that illuminates the path towards the goal. In the realm of technology, where rapid evolution is the norm, this becomes even more crucial. Braydan Young on “Tech Leaders Unplugged” podcast emphasizes how organizations can achieve success by setting their North Star and orienting all efforts towards reaching it.

Agile 62

Agile Culture Company Marketing 62

Harvard Business Review

MAY 19, 2023

Poorly run meetings negatively affect team performance, cohesion, and ultimate success.

Meeting 119

Meeting How To Collaboration Management 119

Innovation Excellence

MAY 17, 2023

Innovation 75

Innovation Change 75

Speaker: Daniel Elizalde - Product Executive and Advisor

There is a big problem with the term "product market fit." Launching successful products requires a rare combination of market understanding, iterative development, and a lot of luck. To increase your chances of success, you need to drive your team through a series of clear, actionable milestones that demonstrate you are going in the right direction.

Marketing