Wed.Jul 31, 2024

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Cultivating an Anticipatory Culture: Strategies for Future Success

Daniel Burrus

A protect-and-defend mindset no longer guarantees success as technology evolves. Continuous innovation and education are the only ways for organizations to thrive and stay relevant in a rapidly evolving landscape. But if fostering a culture of innovation at your organization seems exhausting, it may be time for a shift in your leadership mindset — and more importantly, a shift in your organization’s culture.

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Finding Innovation in the Humble Garbage Can

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Howard Tiersky Uber has taught us that even the most commonplace products and services are ripe with innovation. They’ve re-invented the taxi experience, and many people would agree that, given a choice, they’d never go back to the old way.

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Leadership Lessons from Planview CFO Chris Nester

Planview

We recently sat down with Chris Nester, Planview’s newly appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Our conversation covered his professional background, his journey to becoming Planview’s CFO, and the best practices he’s gained so far from his extensive career. He also shared his thoughts on how CFOs can be an enabler of transformation within their enterprises, and how finance can be a competitive advantage in today’s highly dynamic marketplace.

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How Microsoft Fabric Supports Data Mesh Architecture 

Acuvate

Microsoft Fabric is an ideal platform for implementing Data Mesh architecture due to its comprehensive features and capabilities that align with the principles of Data Mesh. What is Microsoft Fabric? Microsoft Fabric  is a  SaaS  (Software as a Service) that encapsulates power bi plus a lot of stuff we have seen in synapse and other areas of azure, no software to install or to configure.

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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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Top 5 Must-Have Features for a Software Toolchain Integration Solution

Planview

Efficiency is king in today’s fast-paced, competitive development landscape. Software development teams are constantly under pressure to deliver high-quality products quickly. With teams often juggling multiple tools for coding, testing, deployment, and collaboration, the ability to streamline processes and facilitate efficient data flow is paramount.

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Tales from the Trenches Podcast

Stephen Shapiro

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been on a dozen podcasts. What is fun is that each is very different—different topics, different questions, different conversations. I was recently interviewed by Rajiv Menon, a brilliant innovator and technology leader. We’ve collaborated on his Start-Up Weekends, Orlando Innovation League, and Orlando Magic Innovation Challenge.

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Research: Resume Gaps Still Matter

Harvard Business Review

Without knowing the details of a person’s history, employers rely on signals of quality to make bets on who will make quality employees with a strong organizational fit. Resume gaps used to be clear negative signals, but attitudes seem to be changing today. For example, LinkedIn recently adopted a new “Career Breaks” feature in which users can showcase skills acquired during a professional pause.

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How Grocery Stores Should Respond to the Growth of Online Markets

Harvard Business Review

During 2020-21 online grocery shopping soared from 3.4% to double digits as Covid-19 made customers reluctant to go into stores. Post Covid, online grocery shopping is still high, forecasted by Forrester (2021) to hit 10.4% in 2024. How will grocery retailers service this new demand stream? What they should not do is continue the common model of picking from their store shelves for free if the customer picks up the order.

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Agility Is the Key to a Strong GenAI Strategy - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM AWS

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor content from AWS.

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How to Scale a Start-Up

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with HBS senior lecturer Jeffrey Rayport on the biggest stumbling blocks to long-lasting success.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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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NBA Star Chris Paul on Communicating as a Leader

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with the point guard about mentorship and leadership—and the important role communication skills play in enabling both.