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Dreams to Dollars: How Imagination Drives Innovation (and Business Growth)

Carla Johnson

December 17, 2024 Sitting in the kitchen of her home in Stockholm, Sandra Pascoe Ortiz sipped her cactus-based breakfast drink. That’s when she noticed something no one else had noticed how the liquid gradually thickened as it sat. Most people would’ve just stirred the drink and gone on with their morning.

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Uber Economy is Killing Innovation, Prosperity and Entrepreneurship

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell Today, it seems that almost everyone wants to be the Uber of something, and why not? With very little capital investment, the company has completely disrupted the taxicab industry and attained a market value of over $100 billion.

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Is AI the Right Tool to Solve That Problem?

Harvard Business Review

While AI has the potential to solve major problems, organizations embarking on such journeys of often encounter obstacles. They include a dearth of high-quality data; too many possible solutions; the lack of a clear, measurable objective; and difficulty in identifying whether a proposed solutions is good. In tackling these issues, Google DeepMind, Alphabets AI lab that is striving to solve extremely challenging real-world problems, has come up with solutions that can benefit others.

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Why Curiosity is Your Agency’s Secret Weapon

IdeaScale

Innovation in government often feels like a rare, big breakthrough that changes everything. But in reality, innovation is driven by curiosityby asking the right questions and exploring new possibilities.

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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 Whys: A Simple Tool for Root Cause Analysis and Goal Setting | KaiNexus

Kainexus

The 5 Whys technique is a cornerstone of Lean management and continuous improvement practices. Originally developed as part of the Toyota Production System, this problem-solving method is known for its simplicity and effectiveness. By repeatedly asking Why, organizations can uncover root causes, address underlying issues, and even clarify goals. Its versatility makes it an essential tool for tackling complex problems and setting meaningful objectives.

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Revolutionizing Industrial Documentation: Digitalizing P&ID Diagrams with AI

Acuvate

The Challenge: Managing Complex P&ID Diagrams In industrial operations, efficiency, clarity, and accessibility are vital, yet traditional Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)critical for mapping system designs and operationsoften fall short due to their physical format. Managing these paper-based diagrams is time-consuming, error-prone, and complex, especially in large setups.

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Navigating the AI Agent Frontier: Opportunities and Risks

IdeaScale

Artificial intelligence is on the brink of a major breakthrough with the rise of AI agentsautonomous systems that can sense their environment, make decisions, and act independently to achieve specific goals.

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Strategic Pipeline Management

eZassi

Are you one of the many innovation executives who struggle to determine which projects you should be working on first, and which ones should have the highest priority amongst others? If so, then you are certainly not alone. In fact, three out of five executives interviewed find this to be one of their top 5 challenges when managing their innovation pipeline.

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Be Thankful, Whatever Your Situation

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski If youre thankful for the success youve had, youre in for a letdown because your success will be short-lived. And dont take it personally the Universe knows regression to the mean is real and it will bring you to your knees whether you believe it or not.

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Effective Communication Styles Part Three: Co-Active Communication

The Bliss Business Podcast

Elevating Leadership Through Co-Active Communication In the latest episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we continue our deep dive into effective communication styles by exploring Co-Active Communicationa powerful approach that transforms conversations into collaborative and purpose-driven experiences. This week, well uncover: + How Co-Active Communication fosters trust, collaboration, and innovation + The role of curiosity and open-ended questions in unlocking potential + Practical steps to

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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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2025’s Top CIO Priorities: Staying Secure, Smart, and Inclusive

IdeaScale

As we head into 2025, state CIOs are doubling down on familiar challenges while adapting to new technological demands. The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) has released its annual list of the top 10 priorities for state CIOs, offering a valuable blueprint for IT leaders in government.

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Thinkers360 Thought Leader Series – Tom Augenthaler on the State of B2B Influencer Marketing

Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

Thinkers360 Thought Leader Series – Tom Augenthaler on the State of B2B Influencer Marketing In this edition of the Thinkers360 Thought Leader Series, we interview Tom Augenthaler, 551 Media, on the state of B2B influencer marketing. 551 Media helps B2B SaaS companies apply influencer marketing to build brand affinity, capture demand where it already exists, and accelerate their lead gen momentum.

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We Are in an Employee Experience Recession

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken The title of this article is very similar to the title of the first chapter of John DiJulius and David Murrays latest book, The Employee Experience Revolution. As the world emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic, many employees realized what made them happyand unhappy.

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2024 Innovation Resources Wrapped: Entrepreneurial Books, Podcasts, and Tools

Innovators Alliance

At Innovators Alliance were dedicated to fostering innovation and growth among entrepreneurs. Our peer-to-peer membership is built on the exchange of knowledge, experience, and resourcesa dynamic that drives both inspiration and tangible results for our members. Were thrilled to present this years final installment of Innovation Resources Wrapped : a curated collection of the resources that sparked innovative ideas and fueled growth for our members throughout the year.

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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!

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AI Takes Center Stage at Rutgers Business School with Google Partnership

IdeaScale

In a bold move to stay at the forefront of business education, Rutgers Business School has teamed up with Google to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) tools into its undergraduate and graduate curricula. This partnership aims to equip students with the skills necessary to navigate an industry increasingly dominated by AI technologies.

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Top Posts of 2024

Digital Tonto

2024 was an exhausting year. I don’t remember any period that seemed so chaotic. Roughly 70 countries had elections this year, encompassing half the world’s population, which was a record. In just about every one, the vote went against the incumbent office holder. People made clear that they want something different. We seem to be […] The post Top Posts of 2024 first appeared on Digital Tonto.

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The Duality of High-Performing Teams

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from David Burkus High-performing teams are often perceived as having extraordinary talents and capabilities, but they are not that different from regular teamsat least in terms of composition. Research indicates that high-performing teams are not just about having exceptionally talented individuals.

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Customer-Driven Innovation vs. Internal NPD: The Framework to Balance

ITONICS

80% of innovations fail because they fail to align with customer needs or internal capabilities. Despite the billions invested in innovation each year, many companies struggle to balance listening to their customers and leveraging their internal expertise. On the one hand, customer-driven innovation focuses on developing innovative solutions based on customer requests, the pain points of end users, and insights from the customer journey.

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The Benefits of Innovation in Times of Crisis

Innovation is key to overcoming crises. This guide outlines how businesses can navigate uncertainty by adapting strategies, embracing open innovation, and strengthening resilience. Learn how to reassess business models, engage external expertise, and build a robust innovation ecosystem. Explore the three phases of crisis response—from immediate adaptation to long-term transformation—and discover how collaboration accelerates progress while reducing costs.

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From Chaos to Clarity: The Power of Structured Idea Management

IdeaScale

Innovation is the lifeblood of any thriving organization. Yet, without structure, the process of capturing, evaluating, and implementing ideas can quickly descend into chaos. Disconnected brainstorming sessions, unorganized feedback, and overlooked contributions often lead to missed opportunities.

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Digital Twins Aren’t Just for Big Businesses

Harvard Business Review

Digital twins enable businesses to repeatedly simulate and optimize complex multivariable problems, cutting the learning costs that come with experimenting in the physical world. Once the exclusive province of big business, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can now use AI to advanced digital twins that enable them to repeatedly simulate and optimize complex multivariable problems.

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Nominations Open – Top 40 Innovation Bloggers of 2024

Innovation Excellence

Human-Centered Change and Innovation loves making innovation insights accessible for the greater good, because we truly believe that the better our organizations get at delivering value to their stakeholders the less waste of natural resources and human resources there will be.

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Top 10 Most Popular Idea Management Software 2025

ITONICS

Ideas are vibrant and diverse. They appear in countless formsjotted on post-it notes, listed in spreadsheets, or shared aloud during workshops. They come from various sources, including employees, partners, start-ups, universities, or even a sudden creative spark. While generating ideas is often straightforward, managing this abundance of inputs and formats, and channeling resources toward the most promising concepts, presents a significant challenge.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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Revolutionizing Industrial Documentation: Digitalizing P&ID Diagrams with AI

Acuvate

The Challenge: Managing Complex P&ID Diagrams In industrial operations, efficiency, clarity, and accessibility are vital, yet traditional Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)critical for mapping system designs and operationsoften fall short due to their physical format. Managing these paper-based diagrams is time-consuming, error-prone, and complex, especially in large setups.

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Why Your Finance Team Should Help Make Big AI Decisions

Harvard Business Review

The companies that succeed with AI arent necessarily those with the most advanced models or the largest data sets theyre the ones that bring together diverse expertise to make the smartest decisions. Finance, with its ability to ascertain value, ensure accountability, and provide an objective perspective, plays an indispensable role in making AI investments truly pay off.

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Creativity in Business: Navigating the AI-Driven Future with Innovation and Insight

Daniel Burrus

The contemporary business landscape of today is quite demanding. And now with AI applications creating disruption and change, human creativity is not just nice-to-have. It is the defining factor that separates thriving companies from those struggling to adapt! As Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes industries all over, human creativity now emerges as an absolutely critical skill allowing organizations to adapt and leverage new technology effectively in their respective industry.

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Corporate Innovation Ecosystem: 5 Communities, 6 Strategies, 7 Traits

ITONICS

A well-connected innovation ecosystem is a key component of a sound innovation framework , accelerating idea-to-market and transforming concepts into impactful solutions. By bringing together diverse expertise and resources, it drives solving complex challenges. However, its success depends on the active management of the ecosystem to maintain alignment and focus.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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The 5 Strategic Alignments You Need for Successful Implementation

BrainZooming

Discover five strategic alignments to ensure successful strategy implementation by getting everyone on the same page and driving results effectively.

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Effective Communication Styles Part Four: Co-Active Communication

The Bliss Business Podcast

Elevating Leadership Through Co-Active Communication In the latest episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we continue our deep dive into effective communication styles by exploring Co-Active Communicationa powerful approach that transforms conversations into collaborative and purpose-driven experiences. This week, well uncover: + How Co-Active Communication fosters trust, collaboration, and innovation + The role of curiosity and open-ended questions in unlocking potential + Practical steps to

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How to Create Products That Grow with Their Users

Harvard Business Review

Planned obsolescence has generated reliable revenue streams, but at a devastating cost: mounting environmental waste, eroding customer trust, and missed opportunities for deeper customer relationships. As sustainability concerns grow and customer loyalty becomes increasingly vital, many executives are asking: How do we break free from planned obsolescence and design products that grow?

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Chat Commerce Empowers Customer Connections

BPI Thought Leadership Commentary

Chat commerce is becoming mainstream as efficient, AI-driven customer engagement becomes a reality to position businesses to meet market demands effectively and capitalize on new opportunities. Find out more about chat commerce and the rise of the conversational commerce market in my interview with CMO Council Executive Director, Donovan Neale-May.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.