Idea to Value

JULY 11, 2024

Every time you produce something creative, there is a high chance that it might fail. It doesn’t matter if it is an innovative new product idea, a new song, or a new recipe. Whatever you produce, and no matter how successful you have previously been, it does not mean that customers will want what you have produced. For example, in recent years Hollywood films have more frequently begun to “bomb” at the box office, taking in less ticket sales than was expected.

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Innovation Excellence

JULY 11, 2024

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken How do you know what your customers want if they don’t tell you? It’s more than sending surveys and interpreting data. Joe Tyrrell is the CEO of Medallia, a company that helps its customers tailor experiences through “intelligent personalization” and automation.

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Qmarkets

JULY 11, 2024

Innovation is critical for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from launching a first product to making a new global acquisition. However corporate innovation is often the most complex and challenging due to its scale and scope. Many organizations face difficulties in establishing effective innovation programs, often due to misaligned strategies, unclear processes, and inadequate tools.

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Kainexus

JULY 11, 2024

Operational excellence as a strategic objective focuses on continuously improving internal processes and systems to achieve superior efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. Adopting a structured approach involves identifying inefficiencies, implementing best practices, and leveraging technology to streamline operations. This approach enhances productivity and strengthens competitive advantage by enabling organizations to respond effectively to market changes and customer needs, fostering

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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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Rmukesh Gupta

JULY 11, 2024

Premise In this series of posts about First Principles Based Leadership, we have already covered the importance of and how to improve our self awareness, social awareness, cultural awareness and contextual awareness. In this post, we will explore the importance of systemic awareness and how can we continue to improve our ability to understand and be more aware of the systems within which we operate in.

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Brunner

JULY 11, 2024

Brunner has announced job promotions for 20 employees in recognition of the outstanding work they’ve done in their roles, both for the agency’s wide range of clients and in service of the company’s continued growth. The promotions took effect July 1. “We’re very focused on having ‘good people creating great work’ for our clients. These 20 individuals have certainly demonstrated that ethos in their work and have shown they are ready to take on a new level of responsibility,” said Erin Stoner, Bru

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ITONICS

JULY 11, 2024

Imagine doubling or even tripling your company’s growth. What would it take to achieve this? Understanding your user’s needs? Generating innovative solutions quickly and testing their feasibility in agile environments? Continuously collecting feedback to iterate and improve?

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Qmarkets

JULY 11, 2024

The concept of crowdsourcing, coined by Jeff Howe and Mark Robinson in a 2006 Wired article , has revolutionized how businesses and organizations solve problems and innovate. By leveraging the collective intelligence and creativity of a large, often global, group of contributors, crowdsourcing has become a powerful tool for generating innovative solutions and ideas.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 11, 2024

Across industries, from manufacturing to health care, the luxury of waiting years to benefit from new talent is long gone. Thriving in today’s dynamic economy means bringing new hires up the learning curve faster than ever. Yet, the authors’ latest research suggests one catalyst for learning is often lacking when it’s needed most: psychological safety.

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Qmarkets

JULY 11, 2024

Staying ahead of market trends is crucial for companies aiming to thrive amidst constant change. A strategic trend radar offers the foresight necessary to anticipate changes, seize opportunities, and mitigate risks effectively. But how can businesses construct a trend radar that genuinely supports their strategic objectives? The answer lies in leveraging dedicated trend management software.

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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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Harvard Business Review

JULY 11, 2024

Navigating unsolicited ideas, advice, or suggestions at work is a common scenario. Consider the colleague who jumps in with a barrage of “Have you considered…?” or “What about…?” questions during your carefully crafted presentation. Or how about when you request specific information and the responses you get back include unsolicited advice on aspects of your work you didn’t ask about?

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 11, 2024

If you’re a new grad without a job lined up, you may be feeling anxious about the current market. During this time, it’s useful to remember that the demand of labor is constantly fluctuating and varies between sectors. When the economy is in a lull, the job search can feel discouraging, but ultimately, such factors are out of your control. To stay motivated, it’s helpful to remind yourself that it’s not a reflection of your individual value or abilities.

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