2025

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The Most Innovative Large Companies in Europe

Destination Innovation

It is clear that Europe lags the USA in producing high growth innovative large companies. Europe does not have rivals to Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, Nvidia, Netflix, Meta, Microsoft and Tesla. However, there are many small companies that are doing surprisingly well and some large ones which are more innovative than you might think. Identifying the “most innovative” large companies in Europe involves evaluating several factors, including new products and services, entrepreneurial culture

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Relying on AI tools can reduce our ability for critical thinking

Idea to Value

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have revolutionized how we interact with technology, making tasks faster and more efficient. But as the convenience of these tools grows, so does a pressing question: are they impacting our ability to think critically? A new study titled AI Tools in Society: Impacts on Cognitive Offloading and the Future of Critical Thinking delves into this, examining how AI tools influence critical thinking through a phenomenon called cognitive offloading.

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What Companies Succeeding with AI Do Differently

Harvard Business Review

In 2021, researchers at MIT and McKinsey teamed up to ask more than 100 companies how they were using AI in their operations and to learn what separated the highest-performing companies from the rest. They conducted a similar survey in 2023 to see what had changed. They found that the gap between leading companies and the rest had widened; that the payback-period for AI investments was much shorter; and that leading companies were better at identifying and implementing use cases that delivered p

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An Innovation Manager’s Role as System Architect

HYPE Innovation

Building a repeatable, scalable innovation capability often involves turning to well-established frameworks or standardsyet a standard alone doesnt magically elevate performance. The real game-changer lies in how leaders shape, introduce, and sustain these systems.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

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.

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Unscripted SEO interview with Ideascale CEO Nick Jain

IdeaScale

Jeremy Rivera recently sat down with Nick Jain, CEO of IdeaScale, for a discussion about the evolution of search, content strategy, and the future of SEO.

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3 Types Of Change Problems (And How To Solve Them)

Digital Tonto

People love to quote the pre-socratic Greek philosopher Heraclitus about change. Yet pithy aphorisms like "Change is the only constant" and "You cannot step into the same river twice," are popular because they are so imprecise. They point to, as Kafka put it, some fabulous yonder, something unknown to us, something too that he cannot designate more precisely, and therefore cannot help us here in the very least.

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Moments and Movements Are Not the Same Thing

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell On September 17th, 2011, protesters began to flood into Zuccotti Park in lower Manhattan. Declaring We are the 99% they planned to #Occupy Wall Street for as long as it took to make their voice heard. Similar protests soon spread like wildfire across 951 cities in 82 countries.

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Lets change the old record and sound on innovation

Paul Hobcraft

The old record and sound of Innovation certainly needs changing. Recently I have been reading about how innovation management needs to get back to basics or how it needs to be given a fresh lick of paint in professional certification, revised and updated university training programs or short courses. For twenty years, since I have been working in the innovation space, we have constantly complained about so many different aspects of innovation failure and offered solutions to why innovation manag

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The Case for Adopting a Product Operating Model

Planview

When Dr. Mik Kersten published Project to Product a groundbreaking book that introduced the Flow Framework just over six years ago the term product operating model was relatively new. At the time, many leading software companies already knew how to organize people through a product-oriented mindset. Among other practices, they supported persistently funded, cross-functional teams led by product managers to iteratively deliver value.

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Why Gemba Walks Matter & How to Make Them Work

Kainexus

Gemba walks have become a widely adopted management technique. Leaders gain valuable insights into organizational value flow and often discover improvement opportunities by directly visiting the work environment. This collaborative approach involves employees sharing details about their tasks and the reasons behind them. Why are Gemba Walks Important for Organizational Success?

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Revolutionize QA: GAPs AI-Driven Accelerators for Smarter, Faster Testing

GAP's AI-Driven QA Accelerators revolutionize software testing by automating repetitive tasks and enhancing test coverage. From generating test cases and Cypress code to AI-powered code reviews and detailed defect reports, our platform streamlines QA processes, saving time and resources. Accelerate API testing with Pytest-based cases and boost accuracy while reducing human error.

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15 Innovations in Retail – Past, Present and Future

Destination Innovation

Retail is a highly competitive sector of the economy. It has been characterised by major innovations and continuous evolution, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences. Innovations from Years Gone By: Self-Service Stores (Early 20th Century) : Innovation : The concept of self-service stores, where customers could pick their own items rather than having a store clerk retrieve them, revolutionized retail.

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Why It’s Impossible to Prove Your Innovation Will Succeed (and Why That’s a Good Thing)

Idea to Value

The allure of certainty is powerful. In fact, uncertainty is one of the strongest fundamental fears most people suffer from. Businesses often seek to prove that a new idea, product, or service will succeed before they commit resources to launching it. They invest heavily in surveys, focus groups, and predictive models, hoping to eliminate risk and ensure success.

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Why Retailers Are Turning to Third-Party Marketplaces

Harvard Business Review

Some traditional retailers including Walmart, Target, and Best Buy are adopting third-party marketplaces, which connect customers with external sellers and thereby offer customers a much broader selection. Many other traditional retailers are considering whether to follow suit. Making the choice isnt clear-cut. It involves weighing a host of benefits and challenges.

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Innovating Is Not Only an Option; It Is a Responsibility

HYPE Innovation

I SO 56001, the certifiable standard for innovation management systems, has now been published. This milestone represents over 15 years of collaborative efforts in international standardization. I have been fortunate to be involved in this project from the very beginning.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

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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The Missing Piece in Your Innovation Process: An Idea Management System

IdeaScale

Every organization aspires to innovate, but achieving meaningful innovation often feels elusive. Teams brainstorm, gather feedback, and implement ideasbut somehow, the most promising opportunities slip through the cracks. The problem isnt a lack of ideas; its the absence of a clear process to manage them. The missing piece? An idea management system.

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Rethinking Leadership: The Transformative Power of Emotional Intelligence

Tullio Siragusa

Rethinking Leadership: The Transformative Power of Emotional Intelligence Its not every day you come across a conversation that makes you rethink how leadership and business intersect, but thats exactly what happened during an episode of The Bliss Business Podcast. We had the privilege of hosting Blair Carey, Managing Partner at Inside CRO, whose approach to emotional intelligence (EQ) offers a compelling roadmap for fostering trust, connection, and sustainable growth in the workplace.

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Chart Your Course to Success: Leadership Retreat Facilitation Insights

Leapfrogging

When you’re gearing up for a leadership retreat, it’s like setting the stage for a big showget it right, and you open the curtain on some serious innovation and strategy makeovers. Here’s how to roll out the red carpet for your A-team. Setting the Objectives Before you jump into the deep end, figure out what you want from this shindig.

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The Innovation Danger of All-or-Nothing Thinking

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski All-or-nothing thinking is exciting well launch a whole new product family all at once and take the market by storm! But its also dangerous if we have one small hiccup, all turns into nothing in a heartbeat.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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Preparing for the Human & AI Innovator Team

Innov8rs

Innov8rs | With customer needs evolving rapidly and technologies like generative AI reshaping business processes, banks are under pressure to stay ahead. At ABN AMRO Bank, Anna-Lena Lorenz and her team are navigating this transformation by exploring how humans and AI can collaborate to drive innovation. At Innov8rs Milan, she shares how they are unlocking new possibilities that would be impossible with human effort alone.

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2025 Predictions for the Automotive Industry: A Software-Driven Future

Planview

The automotive industry is at a pivotal moment. As we enter 2025, automakers are navigating a rapidly shifting landscape shaped by technological innovation, electrification, and evolving consumer expectations. This year promises to bring transformative changes , driven by the software-defined vehicles (SDVs) challenge, the push to be profitable, and the convergence of automotive and technology ecosystems.

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What is Lean? | Lean Business

Kainexus

The modern business landscape is full of buzzwords and passing management fads, so it isn't surprising if you hear of a new "methodology" and just let it go in one ear and out the other. However, it's a good idea to make an exception for Lean business management. The Lean approach is one of the most widely used structures for continuous improvement worldwide for good reasons.

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What is Business Model Innovation?

eZassi

A Guide to Business Model Innovation Business model innovation is a competitive strategy offering organizations a way to redefine their value proposition, operational structure, and revenue streams. In this guide, well explore what business model innovation entails, why its critical for success, and how innovation management leaders can leverage software tools and strategic services to guide transformational growth.

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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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7 Innovation and Creativity Practices for 2025

Faisal Hoque

As we step into 2025, creativity and innovation are no longer optionalthey are essential for navigating an increasingly complex and interconnected world. In Everything Connects, I explore how the greatest breakthroughs come from seeing relationships between people, ideas, and systems. Creativity is the spark that transforms uncertainty into opportunity.

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How Much Supervision Should Companies Give AI Agents?

Harvard Business Review

AI agent autonomy is a conundrum. In many cases, supervision is needed in the form of a human in the loop to avoid disaster. Yet, you lose productivity gains if you impose excessive supervision on your agent. Too little latitude, and the agents capabilities are constrained to answering simple questions. Too much autonomy, and brand, reputation, customer relationships, and even financial stability are at risk.

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A Systems Approach — Changing Our Innovation Game and Mindsets

HYPE Innovation

My innovation journey started decades ago. Two pivotal events influenced my view of the world and how important innovation could be for a better one: (1) a course on designing systemic change about the Why, the What and the How of making change happen, and (2) participating in a Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)-led academic research project. Notably, this research started in 1995, spanned two decades and resulted in important findings about how to build a capability for adjacent and breakt

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Foundation Models: Unlocking Efficiency with AI using Microsoft Fabric

Acuvate

Introduction In the fast-paced business environment, effective communication is essential for ensuring smooth operations. Whether it’s handling order modifications, tracking shipments, or addressing maintenance requests, email remains a vital channel for information exchange. However, managing the sheer volume and variety of emails can overwhelm teams, resulting in delays, errors, and inefficiencies in managing critical tasks.

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

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

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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Mindfulness in the Workplace: A New Era of Leadership

Tullio Siragusa

Mindfulness in the Workplace: A New Era of Leadership When relentless innovation, rapid technological advances, and the constant pressure to meet KPIs, mindfulness may seem like a luxury. But as Ram Ganesan, co-founder of Kaboom AI, highlighted in a recent episode of The Bliss Business Podcast , it is exactly whats needed to foster sustainable success in todays high-pressure business environments.

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Crafting Powerful Strategic Offsite Meeting Designs

Leapfrogging

Strategic offsite meetings are a secret weapon for bigwigs and top management folks looking to shake up their game plan and spark fresh ideas. These gatherings whisk everyone away from the daily chaos, giving leaders a bright, shiny place to dive into high-level strategy stuff. Once you’re out of that usual office bubble, your crew can get those creative juices flowing, team up like never before, and really think strategically, cooking up brilliant solutions and fueling business success.

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Profiting From Fear and Mistrust

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell When I lived and worked in Ukraine, it was commonplace to see men in camouflage fatigues and Uzis in the waiting rooms of offices around town. They werent there as security, or to rob the place, but to help transfer money between businesses.

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Stuck With Creating Growth Outside of the Core?

Innov8rs

Innov8rs | To create revenue beyond the existing business, corporate innovators need to design a supportive NOW/NEW interface. There is an 80 percent chance that growth outside the box is a top-5 priority in your company. The box refers to your company's current business model, operating model, and mental model. But chances are, your company is not delivering that growth.

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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!