Innovation Excellence

AUGUST 29, 2023

GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton Several years ago, my now-husband and I were in London.

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Viima

AUGUST 31, 2023

53% of Fortune 500 companies use Six Sigma and up to 82% of those in the top Fortune 100 embrace the business improvement methodology. Research says that Six Sigma has saved companies over $400 billion. 40 years later the Six Sigma methodology is as popular as ever, with new variants and adaptations, like the Lean Six Sigma, making it more versatile for other industries and types of organizations as well.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 28, 2023

None of us want to admit that we would rather feel overwhelmed than underwhelmed. In fact, we often experience a greater sense of our own value when we’re working than we do when we’re not. Working is not just a way to stay busy, but also to prove our worthiness – to others and to ourselves. The result is that without the right guardrails in place, we silently collude with employers who encourage us to overwork through intense pressure to perform.

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Sopheon

AUGUST 29, 2023

In my article, Mastering product management: What I have learned from my kung fu journey , I used my 12+ years of study and practice of kung fu as a lens to understand what it takes to master product management. Innovation is the lifeblood of progress and success in today's fast-paced business world. Accelerating innovation requires organizations to adapt, evolve and innovate continuously.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Dual Paths of Leadership: Immediate Gratification vs. Long-term Growth In the arena of leadership, two divergent paths often present themselves: one focused on immediate gratification and the other on long-term growth. While both paths offer their own sets of rewards and challenges, the choices made early on can dramatically impact the course of a leader’s career, as well as the destiny of their team and organization.

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HYPE Innovation

AUGUST 28, 2023

Companies across the globe are under increasing pressure from multiple stakeholders, with many failing to meet expectations or outperform their competitors. In today’s increasingly volatile, uncertain, disrupted, complex, and interconnected environment, it’s more important than ever for companies to learn how to adapt faster than the rest of the market in order to survive.

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Digital Tonto

AUGUST 27, 2023

Change always begins with a grievance—there’s something people don’t like and they want it to change. Yet the status quo always has inertia on its side and never yields its power gracefully. That’s why it’s so important to forge a shared purpose, because people need a common mission they can believe in to see themselves as stakeholders in a shared future.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 31, 2023

Today’s workers feel numbed by a fragmented, unpredictable, and overwhelming collection of collaboration tools — the very things advertised to boost their productivity. They know they’re overloaded and feel exhausted but believe there is little or nothing they can do to slow the onslaught of communication. The authors explored how collaboration technology bloat impacts employees and tried to help people take control over their work.

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Entrepreneur - Innovation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Unbiased AI algorithms can now analyze online chatter and discover emerging product trends before they go mainstream, providing valuable insights for entrepreneurs.

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IdeaSpies

AUGUST 31, 2023

ChatGPT’s parent OpenAI will generate $1 billion in revenue over the coming year, the Information reports. The Microsoft-backed uber-unicorn is already banking $80 million a month. I recently predicted Microsoft’s valuation will rocket to $4 trillion , and warned news media that the window to do a deal was closing. Today, while they brief lawyers on copyright theft, Supervised reports how OpenAI is hauling ass to commercialising it.

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Speaker: Jamie Bernard - Senior Product Director at Launch by NTT Data

In today’s dynamic business landscape, successful product management hinges on a keen understanding of customer needs and market dynamics. Storymapping emerges as an invaluable pre-investment tool, enabling smarter decision-making, more accurate resource allocation, and enhanced scope control. It serves as a catalyst to better align your entire organization, setting the stage for impactful, customer-centric product management.

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Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski If you could get another good job at the drop of a hat, how would you work differently? Would you speak your mind or bite your tongue? If you didn’t care about getting a promotion, would you succumb to groupthink or dissent?

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 31, 2023

Given the staggering pace of generative AI development, it’s no wonder that so many executives are tempted by the possibilities of AI, concerned about finding and retaining qualified workers, and humbled by recent market corrections or missed analyst expectations. They envision a future of work without nearly as many people as today. But this is a miscalculation.

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Daniel Burrus

AUGUST 30, 2023

We live in an amazingly uncertain world, but that uncertainty is brimming with certainty! I know this may seem contradictory, but it is true, and worth the exploration. Yes, we do live in constant uncertainty. What will happen with certain businesses or industries if the economy shifts, if technology disrupts, or if a new product or service falls flat?

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Brunner

AUGUST 30, 2023

You know your company has great stories to tell. Maybe it’s how your engineering team helped a B2B customer solve a risky problem and finally land that big account. Or how your product group turned an inspired idea into a new item that millions of B2C customers are snapping up. But many companies don’t know how to share those stories. They’re frustrated by the lack of media recognition.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Christensen Institute

AUGUST 29, 2023

You might be surprised that the answer has nothing to do with health care. Instead, it’s articulating a singular focus for your organization, grounded in the progress customers are seeking. Frequent readers will notice I’m referring to the theory of Jobs to Be Done. Jobs Theory (Jobs) is a framework to better understand customer behavior. While conventional marketing segments a market by demographics and product attributes, Jobs focuses on the functional, social, and emotional drivers that

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Most people believe in promoting DEI in the workplace. But implicit and unconscious biases — not to mention the constant juggling of priorities required at work — can lead to inequitable decision-making. In this article, drawing on recent research, the authors suggest that this problem can be addressed by making DEI more immediately obvious, or salient, to managers immediately before they need to make consequential decisions about such matters as hiring, promotions, and performance evaluation.

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Phil McKinney

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Have you ever sat down and really thought about all the things you're grateful for? In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to take things for granted and forget to be grateful for what we have. Gratitude is not just a warm and fuzzy feeling but a powerful emotion that can transform our outlook on life and our relationships. The Power of Gratitude Gratitude is being thankful and ready to show appreciation for and return kindness.

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Kainexus

AUGUST 30, 2023

Business processes serve as the backbone of an organization, defining how tasks are executed, resources are allocated, and goals are achieved. In this dynamic and competitive landscape, embracing continuous improvement through effective process improvement plans is paramount.

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Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.

When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.

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Innovation Excellence

AUGUST 31, 2023

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken The short version of the story is this. At about 9:15 p.m., I pulled into one of my favorite fast-food restaurants. There was one customer ahead of me in the drive-through lane. I assumed he was placing an order. After several minutes, I realized something else was going on.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Arthur C. Brooks is a bestselling author, Harvard University professor, and a widely read columnist for The Atlantic, whose writing draws from both science and philosophy and is aimed at providing insight and strategies on how we can live our best lives. He’s the co-author (with Oprah Winfrey) of the forthcoming book, Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier, and he joined HBR editor Adi Ignatius for this episode of New World of Work to share insights in how to be happier

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PlanBox Innovation

AUGUST 31, 2023

This article originally appeared on Forbes. In the rapidly evolving, interconnected landscape of the 21st century, no organization is an island. The increased interdependence has birthed countless collaboration opportunities, leading innovators to strategically weave a network of partnerships throughout their supply chain to continuously drive better, more sustainable results, especially when it comes to evaluating emerging technologies and engaging with startups.

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Kainexus

AUGUST 31, 2023

Business process improvement entails a systematic and intentional endeavor to identify, scrutinize, and refine the distinct stages, techniques, and interactions intrinsic to a business process. Its fundamental objective is eradicating inefficiencies, eliminating errors, amplifying productivity, and ultimately elevating an organization's overall performance and outcomes.

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Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I)

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved. They now demand quick, convenient, and seamless shopping experiences, which both FMCG and Q-commerce sectors strive to provide.

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Innovation Excellence

AUGUST 30, 2023

GUEST POST from Geoffrey A. Moore A quote you often hear is, “Culture eats strategy for lunch,” typically attributed to Peter Drucker (whether correctly or not). Regardless, it puts a spotlight on the power of culture to resist even the most compelling strategic narratives.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 30, 2023

Companies often misunderstand the problem of users leaving their platforms. Disintermediation is a sign that your customers don’t think you are adding as much value as you think you are. Firms struggling with disintermediation can take simple steps to stop the bleeding before it’s too late — if they understand what’s really taking place. They should consider six factors: urgency, rake, risk, skill, frequency, and modularity.

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Innovating4Energy

AUGUST 31, 2023

For me, the Energy Transition is a complex, multi-headed beast that always provides more challenge rather than less. We seem to be faced with Hydra. The Hydra was Hercules’s second labour. He attempted to cut off the heads of the beast, but every time one was cut off, two more would grow back in its place. Another challenge in killing the Hydra was that its’ breath was poisonous to all who crossed its path.

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Kainexus

AUGUST 28, 2023

When leaders consider implementing a structured business process improvement methodology , one of the challenges they often face is explaining to employees what types of opportunities to consider. Usually, there are some apparent needs that people attack immediately. Still, once those are addressed, it can be challenging to recognize the flaws in processes, especially ones you operate every day.

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Speaker: Greg Coticchia - CEO, Sopheon

Marc Andreessen famously said “Software is eating the world” and he was right! With all the technological improvements relevant to product management, there is an increasing need to educate new product managers as well as upgrade the abilities of experienced professionals. Unfortunately, little has changed in the world of product management education, training, or preparation to meet today’s high demand.

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Innovation Excellence

AUGUST 27, 2023

GUEST POST from David Burkus Teams are how work gets done most of the time. In a knowledge work economy, up to 85% of an average employee’s time is spent in collaboration with other people—on one team or on multiple teams. And that makes effective collaboration and good teamwork a top tier skill.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 29, 2023

Most meeting advice focuses on how to make meetings more effective or how to cut down on the number of meetings you have altogether. But what about how to schedule your meetings alongside other work tasks to best manage your productivity? New research explores this question and finds that many people commit two key errors in organizing their schedules: stacking too many meetings together on the same day or pairing intense meetings with other intense tasks.

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Phil McKinney

AUGUST 27, 2023

In the fast-paced ideation and rapid prototyping world, having a reliable and efficient tool is paramount. Enter the Glowforge Plus 3D Laser Printer, a game-changer in laser printing. As an avid proponent of creative exploration, I recently purchased this printer for my grandson (rationalization 😉 for the spouse) so that I could test its capabilities for prototyping ideas that emerge from brainstorming sessions.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The theory goes you identify an Ecosystem of like-minded businesses that share a common need to solve a vexing problem, challenge or concept. Then, one party sets up a platform or gains the agreement of one already available, a neutral platform, to use it. Hence, it has all the technology, governance and structure to enable the group to communicate, exchange and build the (emerging) solution to work and then have the structure for it to (rapidly) scale.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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