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Will Innovation Management Leverage AI in the Future?

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Jesse Nieminen What role can AI play in innovation management, and how can we unlock its true potential? Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about AI in the last year.

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Science Fiction Becomes Innovation Reality This Way

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell When H.G. Wells was born in 1866, there was no electricity or cars or even indoor plumbing. Still, his active imagination conjured up a world of time machines, space travel and genetic engineering.

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The Key to Success: Essential Qualities of a Good Keynote Speaker

Leapfrogging

Introduction to Keynote Speaking Keynote speaking is a pivotal element of many corporate meetings and events, setting the tone and establishing the framework for the entire occasion. It is a specialized form of public speaking that requires a unique set of skills and attributes to be effective. The Role of a Keynote Speaker A keynote speaker holds the influential role of opening an event with a speech that encapsulates the core message and theme of the meeting.

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How “True Believers” Can Undermine Change

Digital Tonto

In The Righteous Mind, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt makes the point that many of our opinions are a product of our inclusion in a particular team. Because our judgments are so closely intertwined with our identity, contrary views can feel like an attack. So we feel the urge to lash out and silence opposition. That almost guarantees a failure to survive victory.

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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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How Disruptive Business Model is Changing the Game

IdeaScale

In recent years, a new type of business model has emerged that has disrupted traditional industries and transformed the way we live our lives. This disruptive business model is changing the game in many different ways, from offering new products and services to disrupting existing markets. At its core, a disruptive business model is one [.

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This One Word Will Transform Your Approach to Innovation

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton Have you heard any of these sentences recently? “We don’t have time” “Our people don’t have the skills” “We don’t have the budget” “That’s not what we do” I hear them all the time.

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Scaling a business depends on controllable factors

Jeffrey Phillips

One of my favorite musicians is (was) Warren Zevon , who had a great sense of humor and was also a good musician. You may be familiar with his song "Werewolves of London" but perhaps one of my favorite songs of his is " Lawyers, Guns and Money ". In the song, he describes what it will take to get out of a particular jam, and notes that neither lawyers, guns or money will get him out of his predicament.

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Turning Status Quo into Your Ally

Rmukesh Gupta

I recently read a blog post by Seth Godin titled, “The four cohorts of the status quo“ It reminded of the fact that as leaders, we need to understand the concept of status quo, how to leverage it and deal with it, as appropriate. This ability to not allow status quo to hinder our pursuits is a high leverage or impact skill for any leader.

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Embrace Your Disgruntled Customers

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Howard Tiersky Every day, businesses find themselves faced with unhappy customers; if you’re like most people, you might feel apprehension when an unhappy customer requests a meeting with you.

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Addressing digital transformation project challenges | Sopheon

Sopheon

Regardless of industry, digital transformation projects are a top priority today. According to IDC , global digital transformation spending will grow to an estimated $3.4 trillion by 2026. Digital transformations are necessary, but they’re also painful. And they fail at a rate of about 70%, according to McKinsey.

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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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Ignite Your Leadership Potential: Exploring Effective Development Programs

Leapfrogging

The Intersection of Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Leadership effectiveness is increasingly being linked to the concept of emotional intelligence—a set of skills that allows individuals to recognize, understand, and manage their own emotions, as well as to recognize, understand, and influence the emotions of others. Defining Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Emotional intelligence in leadership refers to a leader’s ability to be cognizant of emotions and to use this awareness to

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Imposter Syndrome

Rmukesh Gupta

Premise: One of the things that I have experienced myself and heard from many other leaders is the feeling of being an imposter. Everyone of us at some point in time, have felt the feeling of being an imposter. Sometimes it could be because, we don’t see what someone else sees in us, as capability and/or potential. Other times, it could be that we are not sure if we deserve the leadership position that we currently occupy, specially when we see some really good people on the team.

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Goals Are Not the Goal

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski All goals are arbitrary, but some are more arbitrary than others. When your company treats goals like they’re not arbitrary, welcome to the US industrial complex. What happens if you meet your year-end goals in June? Can you take off the rest of the year?

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Customer Interview Webinar: Leading A Succesful Program

Qmarkets

Hear from our clients from a leading global software company as they share key learnings about how to lead an enterprise innovation program successfully. Drawing on their own experience of launching and running Qmarkets platform, you'll discover a wealth of best practices and insights to guide you to innovation success at your own organization.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

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.

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Ignite Inspiration: Selecting an Innovation Keynote Speaker for Your Corporate Event

Leapfrogging

The Role of a Keynote Speaker in Corporate Innovation A keynote speaker can be a powerful catalyst in corporate settings, sparking innovation and inspiring change within an organization. The choice of speaker can set the tone for the entire event and influence the mindset of every attendee. Defining a Keynote Speaker’s Impact on Corporate Events A keynote speaker does more than just address the attendees of a corporate event.

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Instead of Firing Employees, It is time to Love them!

Rmukesh Gupta

For a lot of people around the world, today is a day that marks the celebration of love and lovers. The origin of the festivities are not clear though. You can find a lot more about the potential origin story of the day here or here. There has been a lot of people being let go from their jobs in the last few months. On top of that, given the current socio-political-economic situation that we are living in, I would not let any opportunity to celebrate go by.

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Customer Service and CX – Not Just For Front Line Staff

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken Customer service is not a department. It’s a philosophy that everyone in an organization must embrace. It’s the same with customer experience (CX), which most people view as a strategy. However, both customer service and experience must be rooted in a company’s culture.

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6 trends to watch in K-12 schools in 2024

Christensen Institute

As we move through the beginning of 2024, parent power, rethinking assessments, and career and technical education (CTE) for every student are some of the trends rippling through K–12 education. Here are six top trends for educators, parents, and policymakers to understand. 1. The rise of homeschooling It’s not new to note that homeschooling has grown significantly over the last few years since the start of the pandemic and diversified even more.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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.

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How Can Spatial Computing Make Industrial Development More Intuitive and Seamless?

Entrepreneur - Innovation

It's about improving the customer experience by combining virtual reality and physical reality.

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Becoming Leaders worth Following: The Importance of Nuance

Rmukesh Gupta

Premise: If there is one thing that we lack in our society and as an extension within our organisations is nuance. Almost everyone is polarised on almost every issue. We forget that there is not many things in the world that can be binary in nature. However, almost all the conversations we are having in public or private seems to be binary in nature.

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Want to Put AI to Work? Prime Your Organization With These 5 Shifts

Planview

If AI poses one problem for leaders, it’s that there are too many opportunities. How do you select the right path for your organization out of all the available paths while keeping AI use responsible and ethical? Pair these considerations with internal and external pressures to rapidly adopt generative AI and scale it, and leveraging AI is easier said than done.

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Recognizing success stories of Ecosystem thinking in the Energy Transition?

Innovating4Energy

Ask how we can leverage and use Ecosystem thinking and design to promote innovation within the Energy Transition, as it is a powerful approach to radical change. By fostering collaborations and synergies, you can accelerate the development and adoption of innovative solutions for the energy transition. A range of success stories showcase the value of ecosystem thinking in different industries relating to the energy transition.

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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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How to measure and improve product success after launch

Sopheon

So you’ve done your market research, you’ve developed your genius new product and you’ve just launched it for all the world to experience.

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Lessons in Life and Leadership from the Game “Snakes and Ladders”

Rmukesh Gupta

When I was young, we used to play this game of Snakes and ladders. It was one of the best pastimes I had. So, I look at it with a lot of fond memories. Yesterday, I stumbled onto this version of the game and it made me think a lot about how insightful the game was at multiple levels. The game offered insightful glimpses into life, risk and a lot more.

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How to Unlock Flow Visibility and Predictability Using a Value Stream Management Solution

Planview

In the fast-paced world of business today, one thing is clear: leaders want results, and they want them fast. They’re constantly seeking ways to deliver more, faster, and at a lower cost, all while maintaining high quality. This drive for efficiency and effectiveness is the foundation of modern business strategy. In this blog post, we’ll delve into how to maximize value within the first 12 months of using a value stream management (VSM) solution.

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We need fresh perspectives in our thinking towards the Energy Transition.

Innovating4Energy

How do we accelerate the Energy transition? What contribution does fresh innovation provide? If we do not learn to share and collaborate more, we will fail. Simply put, the Energy solutions will not scale or resolve the changes and complexities we have in designing a new Energy Structure with radically different designs and capabilities. I have been revamping my www.innovating4energy.com offering in a more focused way.

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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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Webinar: How a new approach can help working mothers and their employers

Christensen Institute

On February 2nd, I joined Chamber of Mothers co-founder, Raena Boston, in a webinar to discuss our recent research report, If health is wealth, America’s working mothers are living in extreme poverty. In our discussion, Raena and I discuss pathways to improve maternal health while also improving employers’ bottom lines. Some highlights from our discussion: Employers can implement a variety of workplace changes to improve maternal health.

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Impact of Culture on our Thinking

Rmukesh Gupta

The teacher, philosopher, J Krishnamurthy’s insight on the impact of culture on our thinking is deep and I believe right on target. We are social beings and our evolutionary biology still plays a significant role in how we show up, think and act in social settings. This in turn has an impact on what we think about, how we think about it and what are the boundaries within which we think about it.

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A Brief History of AI: From Neural Networks to ChatGPT

Planview

Artificial Intelligence (AI) often seems like an overnight success story, but its roots stretch back more than 80 years. The journey from the inception of neural networks to the sophistication of ChatGPT is a fascinating one, marked by significant milestones, technological advancements, and cultural shifts. Let’s explore how we got here and why it didn’t happen sooner.

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New Subtitle for PIVOTAL

Stephen Shapiro

As we got one step closer to the publication of my seventh book, we decided at the last minute that we needed a new subtitle. The old one, “Mastering Depth in an Era of Perpetual Pivoting,” was confusing and too hard to say. Try saying “perpetual pivoting” ten times without spitting on someone! Over the past several months, I have heard the same message from many clients: How can we increase predictability when everything seems so unpredictable?

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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.