Innovation Excellence
APRIL 9, 2024
GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton It’s award season, which means that, as a resident of Boston, I have the responsibility and privilege to talk about The Departed (pronounced: The Dep-ah-ted). The film won the Oscar for Best Picture in 2007 and earned Martin Scorsese his first, and to date only, Academy Award for Best Director.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 9, 2024
Research suggests that the most effective leaders adapt their style to different circumstances — be it a change in setting, a shift in organizational dynamics, or a turn in the business cycle. But what if you feel like you’re not equipped to take on a new and different leadership style — let alone more than one? In this article, the author outlines the six leadership styles Daniel Goleman first introduced in his 2000 HBR article, “Leadership That Gets Results,” and explains when to use each one.
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ImagineNation
APRIL 7, 2024
One of my coaching clients shared with me recently how she was feeling insecure in her job role and lacking motivation. The company she works for is acknowledged as an entrepreneurial industry leader. Because it is currently being challenged by poor sales performance, it has bunkered down and frozen any change initiatives, learning programs or new projects until mid-2025.
IdeaScale
APRIL 11, 2024
What is the Decision-Making Process? The decision-making process is defined as a systematic approach to making choices or selecting a course of action among several alternatives. It involves several steps, which can vary depending on the context, complexity, and significance of the decision.
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
APRIL 7, 2024
The biggest misconception about change is that once people understand it, they will embrace it. That’s almost never true. If you intend to influence an entire organization, you have to assume the deck is stacked against you. You not only need to build support for an alternative vision of the future, you have to undermine the forces supporting the status quo.
Innovation Excellence
APRIL 10, 2024
GUEST POST from Stefan Lindegaard What makes a team great? It’s a loaded question. Let’s dive in: you’re a team player, yes? But does your team prioritize collective growth and psychological safety? If so, there’s always room for further enhancement. Here’s my perspective, based on interacting with teams globally: 1.
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IdeaScale
APRIL 12, 2024
What is Business Process Mapping? Business process mapping is defined as the activity of creating visual representations that outline the steps, activities, and interactions involved in completing a specific business process or workflow.
Sopheon
APRIL 9, 2024
InnovationOps is the way of the future for any organization intent on efficient, repeatable and scalable innovation. By bringing together culture, ways of working, people and products, companies can operationalize innovation and bring every team member together under an overarching goal.
Innovation Excellence
APRIL 12, 2024
GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski If the project could obsolete your best work, do it. Otherwise, do something else. But first, makes sure there’s solid execution on the turn-the-crank projects that pay the bills.
Leapfrogging
APRIL 12, 2024
Leadership Skills and Emotional Intelligence The interplay between leadership skills and emotional intelligence is a dynamic force that can significantly impact the effectiveness of leaders in the corporate world. As organizations recognize the value of emotionally intelligent leaders, the focus on integrating emotional intelligence into leadership development has intensified.
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.
IdeaScale
APRIL 12, 2024
What is Process Mapping? Process mapping, also known as process visualization or flowcharting, is defined as a technique used to visually represent the steps and activities involved in a process or workflow.
Kainexus
APRIL 12, 2024
We are often asked if continuous improvement and operational excellence are the same. They are not, but they are closely related. Continuous improvement involves constantly improving your business processes to reduce waste, cut costs, improve quality, and maximize human potential. It focuses on making each existing process perfect. Operational excellence goes further.
Innovation Excellence
APRIL 11, 2024
GUEST POST from Shep Hyken My friend and fellow Customer Experience (CX) expert Brittany Hodak and I recently began a 52-week series for 2024 titled Shep and Brittany’s Super Amazing Show. In the second episode, rather than talk about what to do in 2024, we shared several tips on what not to do.
Leapfrogging
APRIL 12, 2024
Unveiling Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence (EI) has emerged as a pivotal factor in leadership effectiveness, with an increasing number of organizations recognizing its value. This section provides an overview of what emotional intelligence is and its key components. Defining Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to perceive, control, and evaluate emotions in oneself and others.
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.
IdeaScale
APRIL 12, 2024
What is Organizational Structure? Organizational structure is defined as the framework of roles, responsibilities, authority relationships, and communication channels within an organization. It defines how tasks are divided, coordinated, and controlled to achieve the organization's objectives effectively.
Kainexus
APRIL 9, 2024
Leaders who want to develop a culture of rapid continuous improvement have many tools at their disposal. So many that it can be challenging to keep them all in mind when deciding how to execute an opportunity for improvement or address a difficult challenge. Most organizations don't use all of these techniques simultaneously, but each can be remarkably effective when applied to the right situation.
Innovation Excellence
APRIL 7, 2024
GUEST POST from Geoffrey A. Moore By now you have heard that GenAI’s natural language conversational abilities are anchored in what one wag has termed “auto-correct on steroids.
Leapfrogging
APRIL 12, 2024
The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Defining Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence (EI or EQ) refers to the capacity to understand and manage one’s own emotions, as well as recognize and influence the emotions of others. This concept extends beyond mere emotional awareness; it involves a leader’s ability to navigate social complexities and make decisions that achieve positive outcomes.
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.
IdeaScale
APRIL 12, 2024
What is a Competitor Analysis? Competitor analysis is defined as the process of identifying, analyzing, and evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of competitors in a particular market or industry. It involves gathering information about competitors' strategies, products, market share, strengths, weaknesses, and other relevant factors to gain insights and inform strategic decision-making.
Entrepreneur - Innovation
APRIL 9, 2024
Corporate intrapreneurs are uniquely positioned to lead the charge in harnessing the transformative power of artificial intelligence within their organizations. Here is how and why.
Innovation Excellence
APRIL 8, 2024
GUEST POST from Greg Satell When I speak at conferences, I’ve noticed that people are increasingly asking me about the unintended consequences of technological advance. As our technology becomes almost unimaginably powerful, there is growing apprehension and fear that we will be unable to control what we create. This, of course, isn’t anything new.
Leapfrogging
APRIL 12, 2024
Introduction to Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Emotional intelligence has become a cornerstone in the realm of leadership development, recognized for its pivotal role in enhancing a leader’s effectiveness. Within the complex dynamics of modern businesses, leaders are seeking ways to navigate challenges and inspire their teams more effectively.
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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.
IdeaScale
APRIL 11, 2024
What is the Use Case Diagram? A Use Case Diagram is defined as a graphical representation of the interactions between users (actors) and a system. It illustrates the various ways in which users interact with a system to achieve specific goals or tasks.
Innov8rs
APRIL 7, 2024
Innov8rs | Breakthrough innovations are characterized by their ability to disrupt or redefine the competitive landscape, often rendering existing solutions obsolete. They represent a radical departure from existing products, services, or processes, paving the way for new markets, industries, and value networks. It contrasts sharply with incremental innovation, which refers to minor improvements or upgrades to existing offerings.
ITONICS
APRIL 10, 2024
Innovation teams face the challenge of constantly tracking and monitoring emerging trends and technologies, and other early signals relevant to their business. In the following, you'll learn some essential steps to help your team identify innovation opportunities and risks faster to stay ahead of the curve.
Leapfrogging
APRIL 12, 2024
Understanding Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence (EI) is the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions judiciously and empathetically. It also encompasses the ability to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. Definition of Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence refers to the capability to recognize and understand personal emotions and the emotions of others.
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
IdeaScale
APRIL 11, 2024
What is the Supply and Demand Curve? The supply and demand curve is defined as a fundamental concept in economics that illustrates the relationship between the quantity of a good or service that producers are willing to supply and the quantity that consumers are prepared to make purchases at different price points.
Rmukesh Gupta
APRIL 12, 2024
Effective leadership demands mastery in various areas: making tough decisions with limited information, fostering self-awareness, ensuring the welfare of others, practicing active listening, cultivating high performance, upholding organizational culture, remaining humble yet driven, building trust, managing conflict, aligning team and individual goals, hiring sagely, bringing appropriate energy, learning from successes and failures, treating everyone equally, inviting feedback, seeing potential,
Yet2
APRIL 9, 2024
Words by Emily Smith Introduction: In today’s discourse, sustainability often revolves around familiar buzzwords like electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy. While these are undoubtedly crucial components of the sustainability puzzle, there’s a vast landscape waiting to be explored beyond these mainstream solutions. Our aim here is to broaden the perspective on sustainability, uncovering innovative solutions that might not always steal the spotlight.
Leapfrogging
APRIL 10, 2024
Introduction to Innovation Keynote Speakers Importance of Keynote Speakers in Corporate Events Keynote speakers play a pivotal role in the success of corporate events. They are the linchpins that can inspire, motivate, and ignite a passion for innovation within your organization. As you plan your next conference or leadership program, understanding the value of these speakers is crucial.
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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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