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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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Unleashing Creativity: How to Build a Culture of Idea Sharing

IdeaScale

In the modern workplace, creativity isn't just a nice-to-have; it's a driving force behind innovation and growth. But creativity doesnt flourish in isolationit thrives in an environment where ideas are openly shared, nurtured, and valued. Building a culture of idea sharing is no longer optional; its essential for businesses that want to stay competitive.

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Negotiating a Job Offer: Step Back, Think Broadly

Michael Roberto

As the new semester begins, many soon-to-be-graduates are deeply immersed in the job search process. Some already have job offers and are contemplating whether to accept those positions. During this process, many students and recent graduates ask me about negotiating with their potential employers. Can I negotiate? What should be the focus of my negotiation?

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Neural Networks: Transforming Industries Over the Next 5 Years

eZassi

Revolutionizing Industry: The Five-Year Impact of Neural Networks on Key Sectors Neural networks , the backbone of artificial intelligence, have progressed from theoretical frameworks to indispensable tools reshaping industries. These computational models, inspired by the human brain, excel at pattern recognition, predictive analytics, and automation, offering unparalleled solutions to complex challenges.

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Going Beyond Chatbots: Connecting AI to Your Tools, Systems, & Data

Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

If AI agents are going to deliver ROI, they need to move beyond chat and actually do things. But, turning a model into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. In this new webinar, Alex Salazar and Nate Barbettini will break down the emerging AI architecture that makes action possible, and how it differs from traditional integration approaches.

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5 Key Strategies To Unlocking Software Development Efficiency in Financial Services

Planview

Financial institutions are at a critical juncture, balancing the need to innovate quickly while ensuring operational stability. As digital transformation accelerates, technology leaders face unique challenges in optimizing software development and delivery. Misaligned work, excessive workloads, and rework are just a few productivity barriers impeding progress.

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The Dark Side and the Shep Side of Customer Service

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken Lets play a game. We can call it ‘Lousy Service Versus Good Service’, or a better title I came up with: ‘The Dark Side Versus the Shep Side’ ‘The Dark Side of Service’ is just bad.

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Don’t Let Growth Muddle Your Company’s Strategy

Harvard Business Review

Companies often undertake investments or make decisions that slowly erode their original unique strategy or dilute the sharp boundaries that gave the firm its original clear identity. This happens because its not always clear to decision makers that the decision will dilute the core differentiation, there are many decisions that combine to dilute the differentiation, and managers are often motivated by short-term incentives to look for growth and profit opportunities.

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Future-Proof with Strategic Innovation Roadmapping

Innovation 360 Group

Monday 5 May 2025, 2:00-3:00 PM CET The post Future-Proof with Strategic Innovation Roadmapping appeared first on Innovation360.

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When Your Coworker Loses a Home

Harvard Business Review

What are the right things to do or say when your colleague loses a home in a disaster? You may worry about having the right words, but staying silent leaves a void. While theres no perfect answer every time, the authors, both of whom have experienced catastrophic damage and home loss, offer four recommendations: 1) Do reach out but dont expect a response; 2) Do offer direct help and expertise; 3) Do you research on ways to donate; and 4) Dont forget them in a month or even a year.

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Portfolio Management Tools: Choosing the Right Solution for Strategic Success

Qmarkets

Managing multiple projects, investments, or initiatives can be daunting without the right tools. Research from the Project Management Institute (PMI) reveals that organizations using portfolio management techniques are 35% more likely to meet their objectives and deliver successful outcomes. With stakes this high, its no surprise that businesses across industries are adopting portfolio management tools to streamline decision-making and optimize resource allocation.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

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The 6 Strategic Predictions You Need to Make

BrainZooming

Future predictions are integral to active strategic planning. They also drive successful implementation. The types of predictions that youll need will vary, though, based on the stage youre at in developing strategy.

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How to Write a Job Description That Actually Gets People to Apply

Harvard Business Review

To attract the best talent, you need to broadcast more than a list of tasks and expectations.

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Coaching: The Key to Excellence for Front-Line Supervisors in Manufacturing

CMOE

Front-line supervisors in manufacturing face a wide array of challenges, needing to meet productivity goals while also maintaining safety standards and navigating team dynamics. To add to the struggle, most supervisors receive little to no training on how to effectively lead their teams. A 2023 PwC and Manufacturing Institute survey found that 71% of manufacturers struggle with or could improve their coaching programs for front-line workers.

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eXo Platform Die beste Open Source Alternative zu Microsoft 365

Exoplatform

Dieses Dokument richtet sich an alle Organisationen, die sich von ihrer Abhngigkeit von Microsoft lsen wollen, insbesondere im Hinblick auf ihre Anforderungen an die Kollaboration.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.