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How Value Co-Creation Can Boost Your Innovation Process

HYPE Innovation

No matter the industry, the co-creation of value is a hot topic. Marketing specialists swear by it, manufacturers and service providers try to integrate it into their innovation practices, and researchers study it. Value co-creation happens within networks and enables individuals, groups, and organizations to connect, collaborate, solve problems, and satisfy heterogeneous needs and expectations together.

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Building out the four main components of Innovation Ecosystems

Ecosystems4Innovating

The interplays and interfaces available from technology and AI applications available to us today can deliver completely different, more compelling innovations. I have been looking at the combination effect of humans, technology and AI in this new interplay on my paul4innovating.com site. Within this research, I have been questioning how innovation has changed in the last ten years but, more importantly, how design thinking will adapt due to this technology and AI adoption as the avenue of futur

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What Pundits Always Get Wrong About the Future

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell Peter Thiel likes to point out that we wanted flying cars, but got 140 characters instead. He’s only partly right. For decades futuristic visions showed everyday families zipping around in flying cars and it’s true that even today we’re still stuck on the ground.

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5 Tactics to Combat a Culture of False Urgency at Work

Harvard Business Review

The headwinds of false urgency can be intense. But they also foster a reactive culture. If everything is urgent, there’s little opportunity for creative and deep work, which tends to flourish only when there’s time and space. In this article, the author offers tips that will help you focus on what’s truly urgent in your organization and enable your team to deliver strong results and sustain high performance over time.

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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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Why Avatars Are A Game-Changing Innovation Strategy

PlanBox Innovation

This article originally appeared on Forbes. Innovation is more than a checklist. It’s a vibrant journey, bursting with collaboration, strokes of genius and a collage of viewpoints. If you’re itching to sprinkle something fresh into this mix, it’s time to bring in the wild card: avatars. They’re more than a mere digital face swap; using avatars turbocharges your online personas.

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Why Is There So Much B t?

Digital Tonto

Pretty much everywhere you look, you’ll find b t. We are constantly bombarded with politicians and “experts “on TV, at conferences and on social media, spouting b t. An economist would tell you that it is simply impossible for so much b t to exist, because the market values truth, but of course that’s b t. One possible reason that there is so much b t in the world is that there are so many b *s.

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How to Stop Taking Work So Personally

Harvard Business Review

Taking things personally at work is not a sign of weakness, but a reflection of your passion, commitment, and deep sense of responsibility. But what if your professional role has become too intertwined with your sense of self. While equating your value as a person with your performance at work is common, it’s also possible to break free from the pattern.

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Redefining Conflict Resolution: The Design Thinking Way

Tullio Siragusa

Redefining Conflict Resolution: The Design Thinking Way Business conflicts have been a staple challenge since the advent of commerce. However, the dynamics have evolved, particularly with the onset of digital industries and multicultural teams. As conflicts become more nuanced, leaders seek innovative methodologies for resolution. Among the most promising approaches is Design Thinking, traditionally associated with product design and user experience but increasingly recognized for its potential

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the Dynamics of Being Connected for Innovation Ecosystems

Ecosystems4Innovating

In any connected innovation ecosystem, l see four main components that must be explored, connected and built out. These are connecting value creation, knowledge transfer, co-creation and competitive positioning. Recognizing these as interconnected builds on the core of what we already have; we make our innovation activities more dynamic and integrated, looking to provide further impact.

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Stringing Together an Innovation Story

Innovation Excellence

How convergence and creative collisions fuel invention GUEST POST from John Bessant It was the Covid lockdown that did it. Got me into compulsive listening. As my physical world contracted so I spent more and more time taking voyages inside my head, carried along by music.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

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.

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Managing a Project? Formalize Your Follow-Up Process.

Harvard Business Review

One of the biggest mistakes in project management is that simply telling someone to do something is enough for it to get done. In most cases, especially with longer and more complex projects, assigning work isn’t enough, explaining work isn’t enough, and even planning out work isn’t enough. Follow-up is the key to making sure the work actually gets done.

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Understanding Lean Agile Principles | KaiNexus

Kainexus

Lean Agile, often called Lean-Agile or Agile at Scale, combines Lean principles and Agile software development methodologies for larger, more complex projects and organizations. It extends Agile concepts to address the challenges of managing large teams, multiple projects, and complex systems while still emphasizing customer value, collaboration, and adaptability.

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Anticipating Change: Staying Ahead in a Dynamic World

Daniel Burrus

Change is an inevitability of human life. We go through changes as we age from teens into adulthood by moving out of our parents’ houses and going to college or a trade school. And as we move from early adulthood to our 30s, 40s, 50s, and later years, with starting new jobs, getting married, having kids, and retiring, more change occurs. We have become very adept at handling the various changes thrown at us.

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What Einstein Got Wrong

Innovation Excellence

Defining Design GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton “If you can’t explain something simply, you don’t understand it well enough.”Albert Einstein (supposedly) This is one of my favorite quotes because it’s an absolute gut punch. You think you know something, probably because you’ve been saying and doing it for years.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

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The Conflict Resolution Skills Every Project Manager Needs

Harvard Business Review

It’s best to start any new project by fostering the right conflict mindset among team members. Productive conflict requires that all parties appreciate the competing demands and necessary trade-offs. But don’t expect stakeholders to show up with clarity about their position or empathy for the needs and demands of others. As a great project manager, you need to foster awareness, understanding, and respect for the different perspectives around the table.

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People Are Buying More Experiences Than Things. I Tried the Viral Brand That Wants to Change the Way We Hear Them.

Entrepreneur - Innovation

Loop Earplugs, launched by Maarten Bodewes and Dimitri O in 2016, wants you to "live life at your volume." I tested the brand's products, including Loop Switch.

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What Are the Most Popular Lean Six Sigma Tools? | KaiNexus

Kainexus

Process improvement is the driving force behind organizational evolution, unlocking greater efficiency, quality, and innovation. It's the key to staying competitive, reducing waste, and ensuring progress toward excellence. Embracing process improvement isn't just a choice; it's imperative for businesses and institutions committed to continuous growth and success.

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Crossing the Possibility Space

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Dennis Stauffer Innovators are those who push themselves to move from what’s currently possible to what they hope will become possible—if they can make it happen. Doing that means crossing the space—that possibility space—between the two.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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The Art of Setting Expectations as a Project Manager

Harvard Business Review

Managing the expectations of a wide range of stakeholders is one of the most challenging jobs of a project manager. Yet there’s no educational program or training for this skill because everyone’s expectations are unique and often deeply personal. PMs need to use a combination of intuition, listening, iterating, and learning on the fly to address them successfully.

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Navigating Digital Transformation: IBM Engineering Integration Hub Catalyzes Data-Driven Success

Planview

In the pursuit of successful digital transformation, many businesses have faced challenges stemming from fragmented data repositories and the implementation of multiple systems of record to accommodate evolving business demands. The journey towards digital transformation is inherently complex, often surpassing the intricacies of conventional change initiatives.

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How to Create a Learning Culture in the Workplace

CMOE

A workplace culture of learning is becoming increasingly important as organizations strive to keep up with the ever-changing business landscape. Creating a learning culture encourages employees to refine old skills and develop new ones to help them perform their jobs better and contribute to the organization’s success. This guide explores the benefits of creating a learning culture in the workplace and provides actionable tips on how to establish and maintain it.

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Sometimes Too Much is Too Much

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski When you’re out of gas, you’re out of gas. And there are no two ways about it, the last year has emptied our tanks. And when your tank is empty, it’s empty. When there’s nothing left, there’s nothing left. But what if you’re asked for more?

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Driving Responsible Innovation: How to Navigate AI Governance & Data Privacy

Speaker: Aindra Misra, Senior Manager, Product Management (Data, ML, and Cloud Infrastructure) at BILL

Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the critical intersection of data privacy and AI governance. In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, building robust governance frameworks is essential to fostering innovation while staying compliant with regulations. Our expert speaker, Aindra Misra, will guide you through best practices for ensuring data protection while leveraging AI capabilities.

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Creating a Happier Workplace Is Possible — and Worth It

Harvard Business Review

Being happy at work isn’t just a win for employees; it’s also a win for employers. Research shows a causal link between happy workers and a 13% increase in productivity. On the flipside, unhappiness at work costs the world $7.8 trillion in lost productivity, equal to 11% of global GDP. But too many of us are disconnected, disengaged, and bored at work. 50% of the global workforce is quiet quitting and 18 percent are loud quitting – sharing openly that they are unhappy at work.

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Unlocking the Future of Value Stream Management: 5 Key Insights from VSMC’s 2023 Report

Planview

The Value Stream Management Consortium (VSMC) has become, over the past three years, a pivotal entity in championing the principles and practices of Value Stream Management. Their insights, drawn from a diverse pool of survey respondents, provide a comprehensive view of the VSM landscape. The State of Value Stream Management Report 2023 , in particular, stands out due to its inclusivity, drawing data from respondents across various organizational sizes, ranging from nimble startups with 1-99 emp

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“To Learn is to Live”

Rmukesh Gupta

Earlier today, I was invited to attend the “DIGITAL ECONOMY WHITEBOOK LAUNCH” hosted by the EuroCham Singapore. One of the highlights of the event was a Fireside Chat with Minister Gan Kim Yong (Minister for Trade and Industry), moderated by Dr Lovneesh Chanana, Chair of the Digital Economy Committee. While the entire conversation was very insightful and wide-ranging, there were a few things that I found extremely insightful shared by the minister.

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The Biggest Customer Service Opportunity

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken I was asked the same question three times in the last week: “What is the biggest opportunity in customer service?” If you had asked me this question a month ago – or asked it a month from now – there could be a different answer.

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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Do You Manage Too Many People?

Harvard Business Review

The more direct reports you have, the harder it is to give each of them personal attention. Yes, you’re stretched thin and you’ve got a lot on your plate, but when you come across as too busy for your employees, you make them feel as if they don’t matter. So how can you be a supportive manager if you manage a large team? It comes down to giving your team members agency and autonomy.

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Concerned about cookieless marketing? Consider these effective alternatives for targeting and audience tracking 

Brunner

If you’re in marketing, you’ve likely heard what’s coming — the end of cookies, those digital snippets of text marketers use to target key audiences and track how people engage. Google plans to drop third-party cookies by the second half of 2024 as part of an increasing focus data privacy and security. That pivot has marketing teams at companies large and small searching for alternatives to measure their campaigns, content, and digital experiences.

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Episode 17 – Part 2: How to Manage Change and Create Resilient Organizations Through Innovation

IM Insights

About the Episode Elijah Eilert is talking to Kumuda Suppayah an Innovation strategist, and business transformation expert in the Oil and Gas sector. The second part of this episode delves into the fascinating world of corporate venturing and organizational adaptability with insights from a research paper that Kumuda co-authored titled, “Enhancing Organizational Adaptability through Corporate Venturing.” The paper’s primary focus is to understand the culture and processes that

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Innovation or Not – Liquid Trees

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Art Inteligencia Innovation has become the driving force behind progress in today’s world. From cutting-edge technologies to groundbreaking scientific discoveries, we are continuously witnessing the power of human ingenuity. However, amidst all the revolutionary advancements, it is essential to question what truly defines innovation.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.