October, 2024

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The War On Innovation: How You Can Win, Dominate Your Market and Knock out the Competition

IdeaScale

What Is The War On Innovation The "War on Innovation" is the ongoing battle against a range of obstacles that slow or block technological and business advancements.

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Moving from Open Innovation to Innovation Ecosystems

Paul Hobcraft

Building Innovation Ecosystems can tackle unique challenges How do we differentiate (traditional) approaches of Innovation to (evolving) Innovation Ecosystems? Is your innovation process closed only to you? Or have you gone to being more open in innovation with outside selected partners? Well we do need to move beyond both of these and start thinking and designing with Innovation Ecosystems.

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Creating a Dynamic Team Collaboration Culture

Leapfrogging

Imagine a workplace where folks actually work together —wild concept, right? Team collaboration culture is just that: a place where sharing ideas, supporting each other, and aiming for the same goals are the norm. Picture open chats, respect popping up all over, and teamwork turning solo tasks into group symphonies. Here, everyone pools their strengths, and guess what?

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Why Incentives So Often Fail

Digital Tonto

Many managers spend a lot of time and energy designing compensation schemes to incentivize performance. Yet as Daniel Pink explained in Drive, decades of studies show incentive pay often decreases productivity, especially for tasks that require creative thinking. He argues that the best way to motivate people is to give them opportunities for autonomy, mastery and purpose.

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

Speaker: Jay Allardyce

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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How to Give Busy People the Time to Innovate

Harvard Business Review

Most companies are full of really busy people, which makes it hard to slow down and focus on trying new things. At the same time, stopping everything to focus on innovation can leave day-to-day tasks neglected. So, how can leaders make sure workers are able to balance operational necessities with innovation? Four strategies can help: 1) Clearing the “process debt” that’s blocking innovation time; 2) Subtracting something old before you add something new; 3) Putting innovation at the top of the l

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Innovation is Combination

Innovation Excellence

Silicon Valley’s Innovator’s Dilemma – The Atom, The Bit And The Gene GUEST POST from Greg Satell Over the past several decades, innovation has become largely synonymous with digital technology.

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Innovation Ecosystems need you to engage and openly embrace?

Paul Hobcraft

Why engage in changing to Innovation Ecosystems Following on from my last two posts related to recognizing the importance of Innovation Ecosystems we need to ask what makes these dynamic, interconnected and engaging, from a diverse groups perspective? An innovation ecosystem becomes impactful and particularly effective in driving growth and value creation because it aims to leverage the collective strengths of its diverse participants to drive continuous innovation economic growth and societal p

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Leading with Skill: Key Conflict Resolution Techniques

Leapfrogging

Mastering the art of smoothing out workplace wrinkles is a must for any boss. It helps you create a peaceful vibe at work and makes sure your crew is working together like a well-oiled machine. Handling Workplace Tiffs Fights at work can pop up from everywhere—like differing personalities, work habits, or opinions. Tackling these squabbles fast and smartly is key to keeping your team humming along.

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We Live In Dangerous, Confusing Times. Here’s How To Make Sense Of Them.

Digital Tonto

Western society tends toward reductionism. We focus on our own particular area of expertise, learning subtle nuances largely invisible to those outside the field. As a result, we tend to overvalue developments within our realm of knowledge, while that which lies outside our immediate attention often seems less relevant. Yet the reality is that everything is connected.

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Is Your Career Heading in the Right Direction?

Harvard Business Review

In our busy lives, it’s hard to find enough time to pause and reflect. But if we never make the time, we may just end up running fast in the wrong direction — and this is especially true when it comes to our careers. That’s why, once a quarter, it’s useful to run through this three-step exercise, or do a “career detox.” The first step involves turning inward and asking yourself a series of reflective questions focused on whether you’re still happy with your current path.

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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 Runaway Innovation Train

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Pete Foley In this blog, I return and expand on a paradox that has concerned me for some time. Are we getting too good at innovation, and is it in danger of getting out of control? That may seem like a strange question for an innovator to ask.

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Enhancing Student Engagement Through Innovation Management: Preparing Schools for Tomorrow

IdeaScale

Student engagement is a cornerstone of educational success, influencing everything from academic achievement to retention rates. However, keeping students engaged in an increasingly digital and distraction-filled world is a challenge that educators face daily.

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Buttons and Threads: A Modern Ecosystem Perspective

Paul Hobcraft

Buttons & Threads: Applying a Modern Ecosystem Perspective In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the “buttons and threads” concept perhaps is a powerful metaphor for understanding and designing interconnected business ecosystems. This updated perspective integrates technological advancements and business practices to illustrate how organizations can thrive in a network-centric world.

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Collaboration Strategies for Managing Team Conflict

Leapfrogging

Getting a grip on what stirs up trouble within your team is vital if you’re going to manage conflicts like a pro. Let’s break down what starts these disputes and how they mess with how well everyone’s doing their job. Sources of Team Conflict Trouble can pop up from all sorts of places, throwing off the groove your team has got going.

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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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How to Embed Corporate Venturing into Your Innovation Program

Qmarkets

Corporate venturing has become a crucial strategy for businesses aiming to drive innovation and stay competitive. By engaging with startups or launching new business initiatives, companies can tap into fresh ideas, cutting-edge technologies, and untapped market opportunities. However, simply launching corporate venturing activities isn’t enough—embedding these efforts into an organization’s broader innovation strategy is essential for long-term success.

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Shift Your Leadership from “Power Over” to “Leading Through”

Harvard Business Review

The traditional approach to leadership is best described as the pursuit and maintenance of power over people. However, this isn’t the most effective method. The “leading through” paradigm engages middle managers and employees of all levels so that leadership is a collaborative effort which leaves everyone feeling valued, seen, and in turn, more motivated.

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To Understand AI We Must Understand Ourselves

Faisal Hoque

The core value of humanity is our ability to make choices about what matters to us. AI will have all manner of effects over the course of its development. Faced with this, it is important to ask a simple question: should we care about all of those effects? In short, the answer is no. But how do we get there? Let’s imagine that one of the effects of AI is that autocomplete functionality increases the usage of the letter “s” in English-language text and chat messaging by 8%.

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What is Team Engagement? Definition, Model, Strategies, and How to Improve It

IdeaScale

Table of Contents What is Team Engagement? Team Engagement is defined as o the level of enthusiasm, commitment, and motivation that team members have toward their work and their organization. It’s a crucial aspect of organizational success and productivity.

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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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How to find Opportunities to Unlock Significant Performance

Rmukesh Gupta

Premise One of the things that every leader is expected to do is to find ways to drive significant value from their teams. Good leaders are always trying to look for opportunities that can unlock significant value creation. If you know me at all, you know that I am a big fan of the work done by Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt, the creator of the “Theory of Constraints“ He had this belief that the biggest constraint that any business faces is Management attention.

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Thrive Together: Cultivating Collaborative Corporate Culture

Leapfrogging

Hey, let’s face it: teamwork makes the dream work. If you’re running the show and want to turn that dream into reality, understanding why getting folks to work together is a game-changer is your first step. Why Teamwork is Your Best Friend In a world where everyone’s connected, getting your team to work together isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s everything, really.

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Acting on Strategy and Tactics

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski When it comes to strategy and tactics, there are a lot of definitions, a lot of disagreement, and a whole lot of confusion. When is it strategy? When is it tactics? Which is more important? How do they inform each other?

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Research: When Should Startups Scale?

Harvard Business Review

Silicon Valley often touts rapid scaling as the best strategy for achieving startup success. However, new research reveals that scaling early, particularly within the first 12 months, significantly raises the risk of startup failure, especially for two-sided platforms. The key takeaway for entrepreneurs: Be cautious with early scaling and prioritize a culture of experimentation.

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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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The Power of Going Opposite: Unlocking Hidden Opportunities in Business

Daniel Burrus

We have all heard the phrase “follow the path less traveled.” This typically refers to making unconventional choices, taking a different approach than what has been proven standard. In the world of business, innovation, and opportunities, this idea is more than just a poetic notion — it is an absolutely powerful strategy for success. However, many organizations prefer to err on the side of caution, sticking to the status quo and following established best practices.

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Elevate Your Idea Management with Ideascale’s Incoming Moderation Feature

IdeaScale

Innovation thrives in environments where creativity and collaboration intersect. However, to harness the full potential of a diverse community, organizations need tools that ensure ideas are not only plentiful but also relevant and actionable. This is where Ideascale’s Incoming Moderation feature comes into play.

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Shifting Gears: Transforming Traditional Automotive Software Delivery in the Digital Age

Planview

The automotive sector is undergoing a paradigm shift, transitioning from its traditional hardware focus to a software-centric industry. To remain relevant and competitive, automotive companies must embrace digital transformation across their operations. Adapting to technological innovations and making strategic decisions is key to thriving in this rapidly evolving environment.

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Empowerment Through Unity: The Path to Collaboration

Leapfrogging

If you want to boost your team’s mojo and see some real improvements, it’s all about getting the crew to work together. A solid team vibe leads to better results and keeps everyone feeling like they’re part of something bigger. Benefits of a Collaborative Team Culture Getting everyone on the same page ain’t just about good karma. It brings serious perks that can shake things up in your business.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Why Modifying This One Question Changes Everything

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton You know that asking questions is essential. After all, when you’re innovating, you’re doing something new, which means you’re learning, and the best way to learn is by asking questions.

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Research: The Long-Term Costs of Layoffs

Harvard Business Review

A study of 146 companies that conducted layoffs showed that it often takes years — not months — for engagement, morale, and loyalty to rebound.

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Looking Beyond the Surface: Solving True Business Challenges with Anticipatory Thinking

Daniel Burrus

Innovation is not a seamless linear process. Introducing the next big idea or remarkable invention to the marketplace is full of starts and stops, progression and regression, and forward and backward movement. Each start and stop represents a unique business challenge. Amidst this complex journey, it is easy to get caught up in what seem to be the most pressing business problems, only to realize later that they were merely distractions.

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How Innovation Management Software Streamlines Resource Allocation: Maximizing ROI in Education

IdeaScale

In today’s education landscape, schools and universities are under increasing pressure to do more with less. Whether it’s optimizing budgets, improving operational efficiency, or enhancing the student experience, maximizing return on investment (ROI) is a top priority for educational institutions.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt