Fri.Nov 01, 2024

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Why Prioritizing Business Agility Creates Better Outcomes

Planview

The business world is caught up in a whirlwind of change. How your enterprise responds to that change can determine whether your organization is an industry leader or another company stuck in the middle of the pack. That’s because a defining trait of best-in-class organizations is their ability to quickly pivot in the face of changing market conditions, emerging and disruptive technology, and shifting customer demands.

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Digital Strategy and Innovation: Driving Long Term Success

Qmarkets

Organizations are under constant pressure to adapt, innovate, and deliver new value to stay competitive. A digital strategy is more than just implementing the latest technology; it’s a comprehensive approach that aligns digital initiatives with overall business goals, leveraging innovation to transform processes, enhance customer experiences, and create sustainable growth.

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28 Things I Learned the Hard Way

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski If you want to have an IoT (Internet of Things) program, you’ve got to connect your products. If you want to build trust, give without getting. If you need someone with experience in manufacturing automation, hire a pro.

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Startup Scouting: A Strategic Approach to Innovation Discovery

Qmarkets

In a world where thousands of startups emerge each year, companies looking to stay competitive need to engage actively with this innovation ecosystem. Startups often bring fresh ideas, new technologies, and agile development approaches, but identifying the right ones to collaborate with or invest in can be complex. Enter startup scouting , a process that allows established companies to systematically discover, evaluate, and collaborate with startups poised to make a meaningful impact.

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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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How to Lead When the Future Feels Unpredictable

Harvard Business Review

Three ways to help your colleagues — and yourself — cope during liminal times.

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How to Execute An Open Innovation Strategy with Innovation Management Software 

Qmarkets

With digital disruption accelerating across industries, traditional, closed approaches to innovation no longer suffice for most companies. In fact, research shows that companies practicing open innovation achieve faster time-to-market and often realize higher revenue from new products. But what exactly does open innovation entail, and how can companies leverage it strategically?

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Qmarkets

Organizations are under constant pressure to adapt, innovate, and deliver new value to stay competitive. A digital strategy is more than just implementing the latest technology; it’s a comprehensive approach that aligns digital initiatives with overall business goals, leveraging innovation to transform processes, enhance customer experiences, and create sustainable growth.

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High Performers Need Feedback, Too

Harvard Business Review

Research shows they thrive on feedback but often get less of it. Here’s how to fix that.

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What is a Hackathon: A Beginner’s Guide to Planning and Running Innovation Events 

Qmarkets

In recent years, hackathons have gained traction as powerful events for rapid problem-solving and innovation. Originally rooted in software development, hackathons have evolved into a strategic tool across industries, fostering creativity, team collaboration, and idea generation under tight timeframes. Organizations now use hackathons to tackle complex challenges, prototype new products, and bring diverse perspectives together—all while engaging and motivating participants.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Lean Process Improvement: Benefits, Methodology, and Implementation

Qmarkets

Every year, organizations lose billions in revenue due to inefficiencies embedded in their operations. The need to eliminate waste and streamline processes has never been more urgent. Enter lean process improvement : a methodology designed to maximize efficiency, reduce unnecessary activities, and deliver value directly aligned with customer needs. While lean process improvement originated in manufacturing, it has evolved into a vital strategy for sectors ranging from healthcare to technology, w

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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.