Innovation Excellence
JULY 15, 2024
GUEST POST from Greg Satell Every enterprise needs to innovate. It doesn’t matter whether you are a profit-seeking business, a nonprofit organization or a government entity, the simple truth is that every business model fails eventually, because things change over time. We have to manage not for stability, but for disruption or face irrelevance.
IdeaScale
JULY 14, 2024
The Innovation Struggle: Great Ideas Lost in the Labyrinth Large organizations often face a paradox: they have a wealth of talent and resources, yet struggle to consistently generate groundbreaking ideas. The culprit? Silos. Departmental isolation, fragmented communication, and a lack of cross-pollination stifle innovation.
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ITONICS
JULY 15, 2024
If you’re looking for innovation training that will strengthen your abilities and benefit your career, ITONICS has the solution with our free Academy.
Innovation Excellence
JULY 14, 2024
GUEST POST from Geoffrey A. Moore A colleague recently forwarded me an article about upskilling one’s team. I am on board with the first part—innovating from within—but I am not comfortable with the concept of “upskilling.” Here’s why. Upskilling implies that the challenges you face lend themselves to known skilled responses.
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.
Digital Tonto
JULY 14, 2024
The story of Blockbuster video is one that is often repeated, but rarely understood. The CEO, John Antioco, did not, as is frequently assumed, ignore the Netflix threat but devised an effective strategy to meet it head on. However, tensions with shareholders eventually boiled over, a salary dispute led him to resign and the strategy was abandoned. Antioco’s mistake wasn't a lack of a market strategy, but a lack of a resistance strategy.
HYPE Innovation
JULY 16, 2024
Innovation management (IM) has evolved from merely managing ideas to encompassing the entire innovation lifecycle, including startup and technology scouting, trend management, open innovation, continuous improvement, employee engagement, and innovation portfolio management. This transformation is driven by the need for comprehensive solutions that strategically integrate diverse innovation activities, enabling structured processes and consistent outcomes.
Business Innovation Brief brings together the best content for business innovation and strategy professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Innovation Excellence
JULY 16, 2024
GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton “What do you plan to do on vacation?” my friend asked. “Nothing…” Long silence “…And it will be amazing.” We live in a world that confuses activity with achievement so I should not have been surprised that the idea of deliberately doing nothing stunned my friend into silence.
Rmukesh Gupta
JULY 16, 2024
I read this post about Residual Communication written by the British advertiser Dave Trott and it left a deep impression on me. You can read his post here. The idea is pretty simple – what do people remember from what we said, long after we said it. As a leader, I believe that we should obsess about residual communication. What do people remember the most after we had done sharing our vision, strategy or any idea.
Qmarkets
JULY 19, 2024
Maintaining high-quality standards is a must for all businesses. Companies that fail to meet customer expectations for quality risk losing their market share and reputation. According to a study on the telecom industry, businesses that consistently implement robust quality management systems see significant improvements in customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Kainexus
JULY 17, 2024
" Operational excellence begins with having the right strategy, but it's realized through relentless focus on execution and continuous improvement. " Jeff Bezos - Amazon Operational excellence is crucial for business leaders aiming for continuous improvement because it establishes a framework for consistently delivering high-quality products and services while optimizing processes and reducing waste.
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.
Innovation Excellence
JULY 17, 2024
Why innovation management needs co-intelligence GUEST POST from John Bessant Long fuse, big bang. A great descriptor which Andrew Hargadon uses to describe the way some major innovations arrive and have impact.
Tullio Siragusa
JULY 15, 2024
The Interdependence of Empathy and Gratitude in Customer Experience In customer experience, empathy and gratitude are often discussed as separate virtues. However, a deeper examination reveals that true empathy cannot exist without gratitude. When businesses recognize and appreciate the patronage of their customers, they naturally develop a genuine understanding of their needs and desires.
Qmarkets
JULY 18, 2024
Companies with structured innovation processes significantly outperform their peers in implementing new ideas and driving business growth. McKinsey’s findings suggest that companies fostering a strong culture of innovation excel in leveraging technology and accelerating their competitive differentiation. Structured innovation challenges play a pivotal role in this process, enabling businesses to tap into their employees’ creative potential and drive transformative results.
Kainexus
JULY 15, 2024
Operational Excellence (OpEx) is a strategic approach that focuses on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes to achieve superior performance. In the manufacturing sector, OpEx encompasses a range of methodologies and practices designed to streamline operations, reduce waste, enhance quality, and increase productivity. For manufacturing leaders , designing and implementing a robust operational excellence management system (OEMS) is a critical step toward realizing the fu
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
Innovation Excellence
JULY 19, 2024
GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski Judging results when things are different than our expectations. If you don’t like being judged, stop judging yourself. No one can judge you without your consent, even you. If someone judges you, that’s about them. People’s judgment of you is none of your business.
Cris Beswick
JULY 17, 2024
Innovation has never been a higher priority for companies, yet most struggle to deliver on their aspirations. BCG’s 2024 global innovation survey found that 83% of companies rank innovation as a top-3 priority. However, innovation readiness has plummeted, with just 3% of companies scoring in the “ready zone” on BCG’s innovation maturity benchmark, down from 20% in 2022.
Moves the Needle
JULY 19, 2024
Our dear founder, friend, and startup guru, Brant Cooper, left us on July 18th, 2024. We are deeply saddened by his passing. Brant Cooper was a vanguard. As one of the originators of the Lean Startup movement, more than 15 years ago, he had a vision he boldly pursued through thought leadership, community engagement, and entrepreneurship. His body of work serves as an atlas for exploring bold ideas.
Qmarkets
JULY 19, 2024
Imagine a company where every process runs smoothly, errors are minimized, and productivity is at an all-time high. This might sound like a dream, but it can be a reality with the right tools in place. Process improvement software is transforming the way businesses operate by streamlining workflows, reducing inefficiencies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Innovation Excellence
JULY 18, 2024
GUEST POST from Shep Hyken If a customer asks you to do something you haven’t done before, “No” is an easy answer. Why? Because … “We don’t do that.” “We’ve never done that.” “We don’t carry that product.” “That’s not our policy.” And more reasons – or excuses – like these.
Acuvate
JULY 18, 2024
When we say Robotic process automation (RPA) is one of the fastest growing technologies in the enterprise software market and one of the most widely adopted technologies among organizations, we’re NOT overstating! Let’s go over a few statistics: Gartner : RPA software revenue grew 63.1% in 2018 to $846 million, making it the fastest-growing segment of the global enterprise software market.
Brunner
JULY 17, 2024
Use an Audience-First Approach to Create B2B Content that’s Valuable, Relevant and Helpful for B2B Buyers As a B2B marketer looking to build awareness, generate leads or drive sales, it’s essential that you know how your prospective customers navigate the buying process, especially what information they need to get to “yes.” Today’s business buyers take an increasingly stealthy approach by doing their own research long before they get in touch with you — if they ever make contact.
Qmarkets
JULY 19, 2024
The traditional approach to innovation, often termed “closed innovation,” relies heavily on internal resources and ideas to drive new developments. While this method has led to significant breakthroughs in the past, it comes with inherent limitations. Companies working in isolation may miss out on the vast pool of external knowledge and innovative ideas that could propel them forward.
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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.
Innovators Alliance
JULY 17, 2024
The greatest resource at Innovators Alliance is the wealth and experiences of our members. As a community for entrepreneurs, we put a particular emphasis on innovation and the opportunity to share experiences and gain inspiration from others. Earlier this year we updated our IA Member Check-in process to include a question that asked members about their recommended entrepreneurial books, podcasts and tools.
innosabi Innovation Insights
JULY 16, 2024
In our previous exploration of discontinuous innovation, we delved into the transformative power it holds and shared real-life examples that have shaped our world. Now, it’s time to equip you with the tools to not just understand this phenomenon, but to master it. Keep reading to discover the top 10 best practices that will […] Der Beitrag Top 10 Best Practices of Discontinuous Innovation Management for Leaders and Teams erschien zuerst auf innosabi.
Focused Momentum
JULY 16, 2024
Have you ever wondered why some organizations seem to move with purpose while others flounder? The secret might lie in a tool often overlooked: the mission statement. Far from being mere corporate jargon, a well-crafted mission statement is the backbone of strategic direction and organizational identity.
Qmarkets
JULY 19, 2024
Collaboration has become the secret sauce behind many groundbreaking products and services. Take, for instance, the development of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Boeing utilized a global network of experts, collaborating with engineers and specialists from various companies and countries to design and build this revolutionary aircraft. This crowdsourced expertise led to significant advancements in fuel efficiency, passenger comfort, and overall performance.
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
Sopheon
JULY 15, 2024
Consumer demand for sustainably produced products is surging, and CPGs must take notice. A recent study from McKinsey and NielsonIQ found that products that make environmental, social and governance (ESG) claims experienced 28% cumulative growth over a five-year period, compared to a 20% rate for companies that made no such claims.
Rmukesh Gupta
JULY 15, 2024
Mike makes a great point about 100% agreement within our teams. When we start seeing an increase of 100% agreement on our point of view, it is time for us to do two things: 1. Stop sharing our point of view until every one on the team has shared their opinions, without in any way giving away where we are leaning towards. That way the teams can share their honest opinions rather than toe the line that we lean towards.
Michael Roberto
JULY 15, 2024
Source: Inc.com Derrick Bransby, Michaela Kerrissey, and Amy Edmondson have published some fascinating new research on psychological safety in the Harvard Business Review. They found an alarming trend regarding new hires and their willingness to speak up. They write, "We studied more than 10,000 employees in a large organization and discovered that new hires’ psychological safety eroded swiftly.
Qmarkets
JULY 19, 2024
Imagine a company where every employee feels valued, engaged, and empowered to share their ideas for improvement. A place where the collective insights of the workforce drive innovation, efficiency, and success. This isn’t just a corporate utopia—it’s a reality for organizations that effectively leverage employee suggestions for company improvement.
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