Wed.May 29, 2024

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28 Metrics for CEOs to Measure Transformation Success

Kainexus

In today's hyper-connected world, where digital innovation accelerates at a breakneck pace, transformation has become imperative for businesses aiming to stay competitive. However, embarking on this journey without a clear understanding of progress can lead to uncertainty and missed opportunities.

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Why Organizations Struggle with Innovation

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Howard Tiersky We all know the world is changing rapidly. It’s clear that in order for organizations to remain relevant to the next generation of customers, and even in the next generation of technology, we must adapt, evolve and transform.

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Innovating Around What’s Pivotal with Stephen Shapiro

Viima

Stephen Shapiro started his innovation work over 25 years ago while founding and leading Accenture’s 20,000-person process and innovation practice. Since then, he has written seven books on innovation, including Best Practices Are Stupid , named the best innovation and creativity book of 2011 by Porchlight, and an international business bestseller. In this conversation, Colin and Stephen talk about Stephen’s early experiences of working in the innovation field with Accenture, and how he came up

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Elevate Your PMO: How Looking to the Future Drives Value Today

Planview

Succeeding in today’s fast-paced world requires thinking about success beyond today and tomorrow. It requires envisioning and forging a path of sustainable success over multiple business cycles. At the heart of this endeavor lies the project management office (PMO). A well-run PMO is one of your organization’s greatest value drivers. It delivers business results quickly through projects and work that addresses various business needs and responds to new market and customer demands.

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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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Why Every Business Needs a Chief Innovation Officer to Stay Ahead in 2024

innosabi Innovation Insights

Staying ahead in the business world requires more than just keeping up—it demands innovation at every turn. That’s where Chief Innovation Officers (CINOs) come in. In this article, we’ll delve into why having a CINO is essential for businesses to thrive in 2024 and beyond. From navigating change to fostering growth, let’s explore how […] Der Beitrag Why Every Business Needs a Chief Innovation Officer to Stay Ahead in 2024 erschien zuerst auf innosabi.

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Managing the path forward: Six insights on developing business models for the circular economy

The BMI Lab Blog

Don’t be afraid of twists in the path to a circular future. Some companies have been here before, too. Here's how they successfully managed and predicted their transition. As the Circular Economy (CE) gains traction, with a potential market growth of 650 billion euro annually through new business models - its impact on various industries becomes increasingly significant.

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Future-proofing Your Team

Rmukesh Gupta

As leaders, it is our responsibility to help those we lead become future proof, both as individuals and as a team. We are living in a world where things are changing really fast with AI technology leading the way. I would not be surprised if there is a big shuffle or restructure in terms of the composition of the workforce (human, robots and algorithms) and their respective roles in the organization.

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Startups Wanted: A Cost-Effective Route to Business Model Innovation

ITONICS

For many large companies, collaborating with startups has become essential. Initially driven by the allure of startups' agile methods, this collaboration has evolved into a strategic approach for business growth. Partnering with startups offers a cost-effective way to explore new technologies, markets, and skills—crucial elements for innovation in Horizon 2 or 3 and beyond the current core business model.

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M&A Should Be Transformational — Not Transactional

Harvard Business Review

M&A deals have traditionally been transactional in nature, pursued for economies of scale and to consolidate costs. But that approach has more limited success in today’s volatile business landscape and won’t provide the transformational results that companies need today. To unlock the growth potential that transformational M&A can bring, leaders need a shift in thinking and behavior.

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Why You Should Be Tracking Customer Surplus Value

Harvard Business Review

How much value are your customers getting from your products? Net Promoter Scores are one tool to answer that question but the authors offer another: Customer Surplus Value. The idea, drawn from economics, is to ask customers how much money they’d need to be given to give up your product for a period of time. The more money it would take for them to accept, the more valuable the product.

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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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What to Know About Starting Your Career Remotely

Harvard Business Review

Remote work can be a blessing and curse for those just starting their careers. While it has clear benefits (improved work-life balance, geographic flexibility, and eliminating commutes), it’s not without drawbacks. There are unique challenges that come with starting your career remotely: isolation, distractions, and communication gaps. Fortunately, you can overcome these obstacle.

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How to Make Your Leadership Potential More Visible

Harvard Business Review

If you’re an aspiring leader trying to get to the next level, this episode is for you.

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Personalize Your Customer’s Shopping Experience with AI - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM PAYPAL

Harvard Business Review

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How One Energy CEO Is Leading a Transition Toward Clean Energy

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good on when to test your assumptions and how to make incremental adjustments to your strategy.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!