Rmukesh Gupta

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Premise I watched this short video in which HBS professor Linda Hill shares her experience from engaging a Life Sciences company and how they went about building teams and leading for innovation. You can watch the full video here. I have written many times about this topic (here, here, here, here, here, here and on innovation here). As leaders, we need to adapt and change depending on what we are trying to achieve and what our objectives are.

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innosabi Innovation Insights

OCTOBER 24, 2024

What’s the secret to turning ideas into reality? Well, it may be because it takes a special combination of skills to succeed. Both creativity and innovation play vital roles in driving success. Wile creativity is similar to dreaming up new ideas, innovation is making those dreams a reality. Yes, they go hand-in-hand. But they’re […] Der Beitrag The Real Difference Between Innovation and Creativity in The Business World erschien zuerst auf innosabi.

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Planview

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Software development teams face increasing pressure to deliver high-quality products faster than ever. To meet these demands, organizations are turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Value Stream Management (VSM) as powerful solutions that can streamline their processes and enhance productivity. By integrating AI capabilities into VSM practices, businesses can unlock new levels of efficiency, decision-making agility, and continuous innovation.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Why engage in changing to Innovation Ecosystems Following on from my last two posts related to recognizing the importance of Innovation Ecosystems we need to ask what makes these dynamic, interconnected and engaging, from a diverse groups perspective? An innovation ecosystem becomes impactful and particularly effective in driving growth and value creation because it aims to leverage the collective strengths of its diverse participants to drive continuous innovation economic growth and societal p

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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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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Learning to navigate conflicts is not really a choice in today’s organizations. It’s an imperative. In this article, the author explains what conflict resolution is, why it’s an essential skill, and how to approach the conflict-resolution process. She offers four steps: 1) Try to see the situation from the other person’s point of view; 2) Pinpoint what the conflict is really about; 3) Think about your primary goal; and 4) Decide how to proceed.

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Innovation Excellence

OCTOBER 20, 2024

GUEST POST from Janet Sernack Like many others, I invested time in isolation during the pandemic to engage in various online learning programs. As a highly credentialed coach to many global Agile and SCRUM leaders in major international and local organizations, I enrolled in an Agile coach certification program and enthusiastically attended all daily sessions.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Pitching the reasons to change to Innovation Ecosystems in thinking and design So after working through the values of the Innovation Ecosystem over a series of three posts I asked Chat GPT to help me in making a pitch for the change from existing internal orientated innovation processes and structures. I wanted to go way beyond just “open innovation” here, I wanted to provide a compelling set of reasons to make this move or accelerate this into reality.

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eZassi

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Revitalizing Dormant IP: Strategies for Monetizing Overlooked Assets Get Off Your |IP| Assets and Make some Money! New product research is at the core of all manufacturing companies today, but what most don’t realize is that, regardless of industry, they are sitting on up to 50% of their intellectual property assets with no plans for their use. This often results when a company pursues technologies specific to one product, and that technology is not a fit, causing it to be shelved with no furthe

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Phil McKinney

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Let's talk about something that's probably holding you back right now: fear. You know that brilliant idea you had last week? The one you talked yourself out of because "it might not work"? That's fear in action, and it's costing you more than you think. Your Brain on Fear: Not as Smart as You Think Here's what happens when fear kicks in: your brain basically goes into caveman mode.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Generating innovative ideas is crucial for business success, but it doesn’t happen without the right approach. Ideation thrives when guided by a structured method that fosters creativity while keeping the user’s needs front and center. Design thinking offers exactly that—a human-centered framework that transforms ideation into a process focused on meaningful, practical solutions.

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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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IdeaScale

OCTOBER 25, 2024

We all like to think our best ideas are the product of our own brilliance. But if we're being honest, some of the most innovative solutions don’t come from a single person—they come from a collective. The truth is, your best ideas might not even be yours, and that’s actually a good thing.

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Innovators Alliance

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Many of us have heard or even lamented that the “soft stuff is hard”; but what does this mean and what are the implications for organizations interested in growth? First off, admission is often a good first step. Yes, that soft stuff is indeed hard as heck for a couple of reasons: One: “soft” means intangible or even invisible which makes it hard to put your finger on, or quantify; Two: “soft” stuff is largely connected to people and culture dynamics The inconvenient truth is that the soft stuff

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Innovation Excellence

OCTOBER 25, 2024

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski As the world becomes more connected, it becomes smaller. And as it becomes smaller, competition becomes more severe. And as competition increases, work becomes more stressful. We live in a world where workloads increase, timelines get pulled in, metrics multiply and “accountability” is always the word of the day.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Human-centered innovation is gaining momentum as a key strategy for businesses that want to foster meaningful growth and stay ahead of the competition. But what exactly sets this approach apart from more traditional innovation methods? Unlike product- or technology-driven innovation, which tend to prioritize technical advancements or outputs, human-centered innovation places people—both customers and employees—at the heart of the process.

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IdeaScale

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of education, innovation is not just a trend; it’s a necessity. Schools and universities are constantly challenged to find new ways to enhance learning, engage students, and streamline operations. But how can educational institutions effectively harness the creativity of their communities to drive meaningful change?

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Leapfrogging

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A collaborative business culture is all about an environment where people and groups willingly share knowledge, bounce around ideas, and swap resources to hit shared targets. This vibe pushes open chats, respect all around, and a team effort in tackling issues. In this setup, folks feel like they’re making a mark with their own viewpoints and skills, which cranks up creativity and efficiency.

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Innovation Excellence

OCTOBER 21, 2024

GUEST POST from Greg Satell When Barry Libenson arrived at Experian as Global CIO in 2015, he devoted his first few months to speaking with customers. Everywhere he went he heard the same thing: they wanted access to real-time data.

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Michael Roberto

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Every employee has been frustrated at times by changing organizational priorities. They thought the understand this year's primary goals and objectives, but then, senior leaders threw them a curveball. They shifted the priorities. Even worse, sometimes leaders seem to simply add priorities to an already lengthy and challenging list. Employees wonder what really matters most.

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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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IdeaScale

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal landscape, prompting law schools to adapt their curricula and policies to prepare students for the future.

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Leapfrogging

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Making your workplace a more team-friendly zone can boost the whole crew’s mojo and lead to some serious wins. Let’s take a dip into how this whole teamwork gig works and why it’s such a big deal for your game plan. What’s the Big Idea with a Collaborative Culture? A team-focused workplace gets everyone playing nice and chatting openly, with a heaping side of respect.

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Innovation Excellence

OCTOBER 24, 2024

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken It’s time to revisit the idea of avoiding the word “no,” but this time, I want to approach it from a different angle. First, let me tell you about my friend Dr.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The core premise of the strategic concept of “proximity” is that, thanks to digital technologies, value is being created closer and closer to the moment of demand — not just in time but also physically closer. This means companies can, in effect, procrastinate and wait until customer demand is present before producing an actual product or service. This trend, which is made possible by technologies ranging from AI to 3D printing to IoT, can help leaders make smart strategic decisions, especially

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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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IdeaScale

OCTOBER 24, 2024

As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into key decision-making processes, concerns over algorithmic bias have come to the forefront. AI systems are increasingly relied upon in areas such as job applications, healthcare, education, and even mortgage qualifications, where the consequences of bias can have a significant impact on people’s lives.

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Sopheon

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Innovation is an investment in the future: an enterprise undertakes the project of creating something new in hopes that, once the new thing exists, the enterprise will be better off for it. Ideally, innovation works like a machine: ideas and resources go in, new creations and benefits come out.

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Innovation Excellence

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Creating more value for customers is how highly successful digital companies like Uber, Amazon, Netflix, and Apple got to where they are today. GUEST POST from Howard Tiersky So how do you improve your customer value?

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Some high-profile companies have recently issued return to office mandates, which have been met with mixed reactions from employees and the general public. A decade of research suggests a performance-boosting alternative for helping employees build meaningful collaborative networks: corporate offsites. They can be a powerful strategic tool for managers, allowing them to reshape employees’ informal organizational networks to facilitate more sharing of ideas and expertise.

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BrainZooming

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Improving your brands customer experience (CX) demands incorporating diverse data beyond traditional surveys and feedback forms. Listening posts are one avenue to accomplish that.

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Sopheon

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Innovation is an investment in the future: an enterprise undertakes the project of creating something new in hopes that, once the new thing exists, the enterprise will be better off for it. Ideally, innovation works like a machine: ideas and resources go in, new creations and benefits come out.

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Innovation Excellence

OCTOBER 22, 2024

These Are the Truths GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton How many times have you proposed a new idea and been told, “We can’t do that?” Probably quite a few.

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Rmukesh Gupta

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Premise There are three things that we need to continue to work and improve as leaders, in order to continue to be an effective leader. These are fundamental in our evolution as a leader and true irrespective of where in the leadership ladder you are at. Believe What we believe have a significant impact on how and what we think is possible. The belief systems are usually sub-conscious in nature and most leaders are not aware of their own beliefs and how they affect our thinking and actions.

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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.

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