IdeaScale
AUGUST 14, 2024
What an amazing spectacle! The Paris Olympics showcased the world’s finest athletes, from Simone Biles to Katie Ledeky to Léon Marchand to Noah Lyles, each of whom reached the pinnacle of their sport through a combination of commitment, skill, and strategy.
Digital Tonto
AUGUST 11, 2024
Bill Gates recently wrote that, “The development of AI is as fundamental as the creation of the microprocessor, the personal computer, the Internet, and the mobile phone.” Yet the unspoken problem is that none of those technologies, except for the Internet, had a significant impact on productivity. In fact, since 2005, we seem to be caught in a second productivity paradox.
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Destination Innovation
AUGUST 13, 2024
Bill Wilson During the Great Depression of the 1930s when people where hungry, depressed and desperately poor one man had a lateral idea which changed the lives of millions. William Griffith Wilson was born 1895 in Vermont. He served as an officer in World War I, and after the war he worked successfully as a stockbroker and as a salesman. However, a deep-seated restlessness led him into a growing dependence on alcohol.
Paul Hobcraft
AUGUST 13, 2024
Navigating Complexity though Dynamic Ecosystems Navigating complexity within the realm of Dynamic Ecosystems. We all recognize that markets are changing, complexity is growing, and challenges are more formidable to manage without extended help. This requires all businesses to face rapidly changing business environments to design their response rates and abilities to react differently.
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Innovation is key to overcoming crises. This guide outlines how businesses can navigate uncertainty by adapting strategies, embracing open innovation, and strengthening resilience. Learn how to reassess business models, engage external expertise, and build a robust innovation ecosystem. Explore the three phases of crisis response—from immediate adaptation to long-term transformation—and discover how collaboration accelerates progress while reducing costs.
IdeaScale
AUGUST 14, 2024
We see it all the time – strategies that are meant to align and energize people distract and confuse them instead. Creating a screening scorecard that anyone can use is a big help. The trouble with the term “strategy” is that it has so often come to mean anything important.
Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 13, 2024
GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton It’s not easy leading innovation. Especially these days. You need to do more with less. Take risks while guaranteeing results. Keep up with competition through incremental innovation and redefine the industry with radical and disruptive innovation. It’s maddening. Until you find the Goldilocks Zone of adjacent innovation.
Business Innovation Brief brings together the best content for business innovation and strategy professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Daniel Burrus
AUGUST 14, 2024
Understanding the Generational War As Baby Boomers delay retirement and Gen Zers enter the workforce, many offices have become a veritable battleground of generational values, differing perspectives, and, in some cases, anxiety. This “Generational War,” as it has come to be called, is reshaping the traditional notion of work culture and collaboration, with each party bringing its own expectations regarding work-life balance, communication methods, and technology to the table.
IdeaScale
AUGUST 15, 2024
In 2020, the International Standards Organization, most famous for its Quality Management Systems standard, published ISO 56000, Innovation Management—Fundamentals and Vocabulary. Since then, ISO has released eight additional innovation standards. But is it possible to create international standards for innovation, or are we killing creativity?
Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 16, 2024
GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski Whatever your initiative, start with customer value. Whatever your project, base it on customer value. And whatever your new technology, you guessed it, customer value should be front and center. Whenever the discussion turns to customer value, expect confusion, disagreement, and, likely, anger.
Planview
AUGUST 14, 2024
In this second part of our conversation with Chris Nester, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Planview, we explore the essential qualities and strategies a financial leader needs to thrive in today’s fast-paced Digital Age. Building on our previous discussion about Chris’s journey , this post focuses on the traits that define successful CFOs and how they can navigate the complexities of modern finance.
Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage
When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m
Tullio Siragusa
AUGUST 12, 2024
The Illusion of Autonomy: Why Most CEOs Fail at Self-Management and How to FixIt Have you ever noticed how some CEOs love to talk about self-managementuntil it applies to them? They push for autonomy, yet keep holding the reins. Why? Because self-management is easy to preach, but terrifying to practice. Introduction: The Paradox of Self-Managed Leadership Over the years, as co-founder of RadicalPurpose.org, Ive worked with countless CEOs who claim they want to create self-managed, autonomous org
IdeaScale
AUGUST 13, 2024
Stop me if this sounds familiar. A new hire bounces into your office and, with all the joy and enthusiasm of a new puppy, rattles off a list of ideas.
Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 12, 2024
GUEST POST from Greg Satell A survey a few years ago by Deloitte of “aggressive adopters” of cognitive technologies found that 76% believe that they will “substantially transform” their companies within the next three years. There probably hasn’t been this much excitement about a new technology since the dotcom boom years in the late 1990s.
Planview
AUGUST 16, 2024
As organizations expand, administrative overhead can become a burden. Workers often struggle with manual tasks, and project managers struggle with incomplete data. Recognizing the uniqueness of each organization, especially their needs and unique challenges, a flexible PSA solution that integrates with existing business applications can streamline delivery.
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The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.
Ecosystems4Innovating
AUGUST 16, 2024
Integrated Frameworks of Innovation and Ecosystem Design and Thinking To reflect this need for today’s complex business dynamics, I have been revising and updating my integrated approaches to ecosystems through the updated positioning of the Composable Innovation Framework and then here in the Interconnected Business Ecosystem Framework. The emphasis on interconnected combines deeper integrated thinking.
IdeaScale
AUGUST 11, 2024
Staying ahead of the business curve requires constant innovation. Companies need to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, where fresh ideas consistently fuel growth and adaptation. But here's the challenge: How do you capture the collective brilliance of your team, translate those ideas into actionable plans, and sustain the momentum of innovation over time?
Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 14, 2024
GUEST POST from Howard Tiersky For the past few weeks, I’ve been sitting in a lot of usability testing sessions for web and mobile sites. In particular, for two sites that we are beginning the process of re-doing for clients. I’ve noticed a consumer pattern jumping out across multiple subjects in tests for both clients.
The Bliss Business Podcast
AUGUST 15, 2024
We're excited to welcome Alicia Castillo Holley, PhD, to The Bliss Business Podcast for an inspiring conversation about investing with heart and empathy. Alicia is a renowned expert in entrepreneurship and investing, known for her unique approach that combines financial acumen with a deep commitment to making a positive impact.About Alicia Castillo Holley, PhD, MBA, MSci : Alicia's journey is a testament to the power of blending purpose with profit.
Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified
Marketers know that personalization is the key to engagement—but with limited budgets and time, how do you prioritize what, where, and how to personalize? Aligning your content, campaigns, and buyer experiences requires a deep understanding of customer needs. In this new webinar with expert Jennifer Hodroge, we’ll explore how to leverage insights and customer journey mapping to build personalization strategies that deliver real impact.
Innovators Alliance
AUGUST 15, 2024
Each Innovators Alliance chapter hosts monthly peer-to-peer member meetings which are facilitated by a professional Chapter Chair. The Chapter Chairs’ primary purpose is to ensure a supportive environment that ensures a strong collaborative environment, cultivating shared responsibility, and encouraging accountability and respect. Like all IA Chapter Chairs, Dundee Staunton , who facilitates two chapters, is passionate about innovation, growth, and development – and understands all too well, the
Stephen Shapiro
AUGUST 14, 2024
I’m an engineer, and I believe this makes me a better innovator. I was on the Teach the Geek podcast and we had a great time, because, well, I’m a geek! Watch the Video Here Listen to the Audio Here Here’s the session description: Stephen Shapiro: Engineering a Speaking Business Stephen Shapiro is an engineer turned renowned speaker and consultant who helps organizations cultivate a culture of innovation and creative problem-solving.
Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 15, 2024
GUEST POST from Shep Hyken Megan Jones of Call Centre Helper recently interviewed me about the “Pillars of Customer Service.” In preparation, I did a Google search and asked, “What are the pillars of customer service?” There are many correct answers. In other words, there are no definitive answers.
The Bliss Business Podcast
AUGUST 14, 2024
Join us for the latest Empathy Expansion Kit episode of The Bliss Business Podcast where hosts Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa discuss crafting empathetic messaging that resonates deeply with your audience. Sponsored by Zero Company, this episode provides practical insights on developing a compassionate brand voice that sets your business apart. Episode Highlights: + Building Trust and Loyalty: Discover how empathy in messaging fosters trust and builds lasting relationships with your customer
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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.
Brunner
AUGUST 14, 2024
When prospective B2B customers hear a mention of your brand, what’s the first thing they do to check out what you offer? Chances are that rather than making a phone call to a salesperson, they will spend time on your website as their first step to see if your products are a fit. After that, it’s a split second — 0.05 seconds according to one study — before they’ve formed an impression of your business.
Stephen Shapiro
AUGUST 13, 2024
I was recently interviewed by Simon Hill, the CEO of Wazoku, for The Total Innovation Podcast. We had an engaging conversation about my latest book, PIVOTAL: Creating Stability in an Uncertain World. Listen to the episode here: Apple Podcasts: [link] Spotify: [link] Amazon Music: [link] Here’s what Simon wrote about our conversation… This podcast explores the key themes of this book, built on Stephen’s experience and expertise.
Innovation Excellence
AUGUST 11, 2024
GUEST POST from David Burkus Employee resistance to change is one of the most perplexing and challenging issues that business executives encounter. Senior leaders have mapped out a change initiative and, in the process, gotten themselves excited about the future only to find the rest of the organization doesn’t share their enthusiasm.
innosabi Innovation Insights
AUGUST 13, 2024
According to Forbes, innovation is the lifeblood of business success. To thrive, you must constantly evolve. And one powerful strategy gaining momentum is dynamically continuous innovation. This approach focuses on continuously refining your existing products or services, ensuring you outpace the competition. Let’s dive into what dynamically continuous innovation entails, why it’s pivotal […] Der Beitrag How To Implement Dynamically Continuous Innovation in Your Business ersc
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Rmukesh Gupta
AUGUST 12, 2024
I stumbled on to an ad on my Instagram feed, that I had found very funny when it originally aired. You can watch the ad here before we go any further. When I rewatched this ad from the lens of what can I learn from it, I found it had a lot of lessons for us as leaders and as communicators: Lesson 1: Setting the context Whenever we are trying to tell a story, it is important to set the context within which the story is going to play out.
Michael Roberto
AUGUST 16, 2024
Source: Superbeings Effective leaders do not just articulate their goals clearly and concisely; they test for alignment repeatedly. Did their message get through clearly to those several levels below them in the organizational hierarchy? Do middle managers and front-line employees understand the priorities, and do they know what is expected of them?
The Human Factor
AUGUST 15, 2024
image source 47% of small-business owners manage their marketing efforts themselves. In today’s competitive landscape, small businesses need to think creatively to capture the attention of potential customers. Traditional marketing methods are often too expensive or ineffective, so it’s essential to find innovative ways to stand out. Considering all that, here are some creative marketing strategies to help your small business differentiate itself in a crowded market. 1.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 14, 2024
Eleven out of 12 top-down target transformations fail to achieve their goals, with only a fraction of theoretically “executed” or “realized” improvements translating to the corporate ledger. In this article, Bain & Co partner Michael Mankins summarizes Bain research findings that show what actions make the difference between success and failure in setting and achieving transformation targets.
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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