Tim Kastelle

JANUARY 26, 2015

Research has shown that the average corporate acquisition destroys value. And yet… …the firms that are outstanding at Mergers and Acquisitions use this skill as a significant point of strategic difference. Research has shown that the average job interview yields no usable data on whether or not you should hire someone. And yet… …there are people and firms that are outstanding at interviewing and use this skill as a significant point of strategic difference.

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Xplaner

JANUARY 23, 2015

'A preview of some of the ideas from my upcoming book, Liminal Thinking. Liminal thinking is the art of finding, creating and unlocking potential.

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Boxes and Arrows

JANUARY 6, 2015

'When I wanted to make a career shift to information architecture, I was reluctant because I loved the team I worked with. So instead of leaving to find the right work, I tried to start doing it where I was. What follows are my recommendations on how to make similar moves. It’s not rocket science, but it’s always nice to get some reminders. The least rocket science-y part is the first: Set a goal.

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Integrative Innovation

JANUARY 7, 2015

Yesterday, I was quite delighted to see my post Integrating Lean Startup and Design Thinking ranked #11 of the Top 100 Innovation Posts 2014 at Innovation Excellence. Once again, I was pondering why this post has been by far the most resonating one I’ve written up to now. My conclusion: many of us are aware that innovation tools, even up-to-date ones, have a limited scope and that they can benefit from being complemented with other approaches.

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Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to keyless entry, in-room entertainment, and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that

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Technology Created

JANUARY 13, 2015

“I wonder if I’ve been changed in the night? Let me think: was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. But if I’m not the same, the next question is, Who in the world am I? Ah, that’s the great puzzle!” — Lewis Carroll. The Internet. It’s an amazing “place” An amazing tool.

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Improvides

JANUARY 23, 2015

Virtual Reality is a gimmick that will never catch on in mainstream society. But Microsoft just announced a new Augmented Reality headset that could actually bring a change in the way we interact with technology. In the world of innovation, you can never rest on the idea that your products and research are ahead of […]. Originally published at Microsoft’s new HoloLens is revolutionary, disruptive, and actually useful.

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Xplaner

JANUARY 23, 2015

A preview of some of the ideas from my upcoming book, Liminal Thinking. Liminal thinking is the art of finding, creating and unlocking potential.

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Boxes and Arrows

JANUARY 29, 2015

'In the previous article we talked about why site optimization is important and presented a few important goals and philosophies to impart on your team. I’d like to switch gears now and talk about more tactical stuff, namely, process. Optimization process. Establishing a well-formed, formal optimization process is beneficial for the following reasons.

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Hutch Carpenter

JANUARY 21, 2015

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen recently did one of his tweetstorms on the topic of Bitcoin, a technology he avidly supports. In 25 tweets , he talked about criticisms people have of Bitcoin. Including this one (#18) about “use cases”: 18/The third critique I call the “innocent” one — “Are there enough sufficiently compelling uses cases for Bitcoin to succeed at scale?

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InnovationLabs

JANUARY 25, 2015

You’ve undoubtedly noticed that the world is changing, and quickly. We took this photo in an airport a few years ago, and now here it is 2015 and lo and behold, they were pretty close to right on. Perhaps this may stimulate you to ask yourself if you’re now prepared for 2020? Of course this […].

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Speaker: Kevin Burke, Founder & Managing Director at Digital One and AI & Automation Consultant

AI and automation are currently transforming the way sales and marketing teams operate. Generative AI crafts personalized outreach at scale, while conversational AI bots are engaging prospects in real time. Robotic process automation streamlines manual workflows by triggering tasks the moment a prospect takes a key action, and advanced AI analytics surface hidden patterns in the pipeline, improve forecasting, and help teams make data-driven decisions with confidence.

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Improvides

JANUARY 9, 2015

I had a lovely surprise this morning. Just over a week ago, I found out that I had been nominated as one of the Top 40 Innovation Bloggers of 2014 by Innovation Excellence. I managed to make the list in 2013 (my first year) in the position of 38 out of 40, so was hoping […]. Originally published at Nick Skillicorn @Improvides voted one of the best innovation bloggers of 2014.

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Innovation Leader

JANUARY 29, 2015

Patti Streeper's job at Hallmark Cards is to help cultivate businesses that may not fit with the company's brand image — but ones that speak to new groups of customers.

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100%Open

JANUARY 29, 2015

For some years now I’ve been seeing my role of designer gain a new dimension: I’m facilitating workshops more and more where we co-design brands, products and services. Bringing workshop facilitation into my design practice results in a number of changes. It changed how I design (tools and methods), what I design, and even who designs. I didn’t have specific training for this new role, but trying, failing and improving has given me self-knowledge and awareness, that I complemented with improv cl

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Boxes and Arrows

JANUARY 20, 2015

'Which version of the ‘suspended account’ dashboard page do you prefer? Version A. Version B. Perhaps you don’t really care. Each one gets the job done in a clear and obvious way. However, as the UX architect of the ‘overview’ page for a huge telecom leader, it was my job to tell the team which treatment we’d be using.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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BPI Thought Leadership Commentary

JANUARY 21, 2015

What do& Nike,& SG Helmets, and& Microsoft& have in common? They are driving innovation in the products used by players and coaches in the National Football League (NFL). Although the game itself hasn’t changed dramatically over the years, today’s players in the NFL can play in greater comfort and safety, thanks in part to& 2014 Edison Award winners& Nike&nbs.

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InnovationLabs

JANUARY 11, 2015

Suppose that you are a leader in your organization, and that you would like to unleash the creative potential of all the people throughout the organization. Is that not one of your goals? Almost certainly it is. One of the most impactful actions that organizational leaders can take to do so is to examine the […].

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Improvides

JANUARY 16, 2015

As Intel announced that they will be investing $300million to help address the diversity gap in Technology and Gaming, Improvides considers the gap’s impact on your innovation ability. Here’s a quick challenge for you: Think of any three people who since the year 2000 have developed something truly innovative and successful. It could be anyone, […].

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Innovation Leader

JANUARY 27, 2015

Perry Hewitt joined Harvard University in 2009. The mission, as she describes it, was to help the university “be relevant and relatable in the digital world.

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Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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100%Open

JANUARY 28, 2015

These infographics relate to this Innovate UK competition that 100%Open helped launch.

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Innovation Fixer

JANUARY 12, 2015

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BPI Thought Leadership Commentary

JANUARY 8, 2015

When it comes to innovation, one of the biggest hindrances a company can face is actually its own mindset. While it’s immensely challenging to develop and deliver innovative products and services in today’s world, it’s impossible to do so if a company actually believes it’s not capable of delivering a breakthrough.

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CorporateIntel

JANUARY 7, 2015

Endless Encores. Repeating Success Through People, Products, and Profits. A Business Parable by Ken Goldstein. Published in 2015 by The Story Plant. As difficult as it is to have your first big success, most people find it exponentially harder to repeat success. So many of us, after “bringing the crowd to its feet,” worry that we’re going to get booed off the stage with our next venture.

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The Human Factor

JANUARY 27, 2015

Winning in business takes practice. Not just practicing any old thing, but practicing the right things. Far too often, however, I see organizations practicing the wrong things. For example: Conducting disorganized meetings where people arrive late, unprepared, and not focused on what’s really important. Making decisions based on assumptions rather than hard data.

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Innovation Leader

JANUARY 23, 2015

We worked with a group of innovation executives to develop this list of “Innovation Approaches.” It endeavors to capture what innovation leaders are doing when they set strategy.

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100%Open

JANUARY 19, 2015

Most people tend to present the best possible versions of themselves publicly on social media, and elsewhere. And most organisations try to present the best possible version of themselves through their brand and communications. However by avoiding sharing your flaws – both as a person or an organisation – you can appear unreal and unapproachable.

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Innovation Fixer

JANUARY 5, 2015

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Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 30, 2015

'The Keystone XL — a proposed addition to a network of pipelines running from the Canadian oil sands to refineries in Texas — has become the political football of the moment. It was the first issue that Sen. Joni Ernst addressed in her response to last week’s State of the Union address, and yesterday the Senate passed a bill forcing its approval.

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Leapfrogging

JANUARY 14, 2015

Disruptive innovation has become business’ biggest paradigm. Harvard’s Clayton Christensen coined the term and the New Yorker’s Jill Lapore recently tore it down. While many companies scramble to create disruptive innovation strategies, the problem is that it isn’t a linear process or methodology. No single strategy or theory (even the theory of disruptive innovation itself) has captured how it really works or how to do it.

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The Human Factor

JANUARY 13, 2015

At times, English can be an illogical, irrational and downright confusing language. Just look at all the homographs and heteronyms that crop up throughout the lexicon. A homograph is two or more words that are spelled the same but have different meanings. A heteronym is a homograph that is also pronounced differently. For example: Is it hard for a big bear to bear a small bear?

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Innovation Leader

JANUARY 20, 2015

Organizing supper clubs and offering classes on how to plan for the zombie apocalypse, a spin-out from MassMutual tries to target the future consumer. Here's how it works.

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