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How Value Co-Creation Can Boost Your Innovation Process

HYPE Innovation

No matter the industry, the co-creation of value is a hot topic. Marketing specialists swear by it, manufacturers and service providers try to integrate it into their innovation practices, and researchers study it. Value co-creation happens within networks and enables individuals, groups, and organizations to connect, collaborate, solve problems, and satisfy heterogeneous needs and expectations together.

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Building out the four main components of Innovation Ecosystems

Ecosystems4Innovating

The interplays and interfaces available from technology and AI applications available to us today can deliver completely different, more compelling innovations. I have been looking at the combination effect of humans, technology and AI in this new interplay on my paul4innovating.com site. Within this research, I have been questioning how innovation has changed in the last ten years but, more importantly, how design thinking will adapt due to this technology and AI adoption as the avenue of futur

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What Pundits Always Get Wrong About the Future

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell Peter Thiel likes to point out that we wanted flying cars, but got 140 characters instead. He’s only partly right. For decades futuristic visions showed everyday families zipping around in flying cars and it’s true that even today we’re still stuck on the ground.

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5 Tactics to Combat a Culture of False Urgency at Work

Harvard Business Review

The headwinds of false urgency can be intense. But they also foster a reactive culture. If everything is urgent, there’s little opportunity for creative and deep work, which tends to flourish only when there’s time and space. In this article, the author offers tips that will help you focus on what’s truly urgent in your organization and enable your team to deliver strong results and sustain high performance over time.

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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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Why Avatars Are A Game-Changing Innovation Strategy

PlanBox Innovation

This article originally appeared on Forbes. Innovation is more than a checklist. It’s a vibrant journey, bursting with collaboration, strokes of genius and a collage of viewpoints. If you’re itching to sprinkle something fresh into this mix, it’s time to bring in the wild card: avatars. They’re more than a mere digital face swap; using avatars turbocharges your online personas.

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Building Innovation Ecosystems need to be connected.

Paul Hobcraft

During this week, commencing 15th October 2023, I am discussing and explaining a framework for building innovation ecosystems on my ecosystem4innovators.com posting site. I have been exploring for some time a transformative concept to move innovation into the world of ecosystems. I outlined my proposed framework in an extended series of posts here on this posting site, summarized after a series of detailed descriptors in this post of “ The building out of the Composable Innovation Enterpri

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Anticipating Change: Staying Ahead in a Dynamic World

Daniel Burrus

Change is an inevitability of human life. We go through changes as we age from teens into adulthood by moving out of our parents’ houses and going to college or a trade school. And as we move from early adulthood to our 30s, 40s, 50s, and later years, with starting new jobs, getting married, having kids, and retiring, more change occurs. We have become very adept at handling the various changes thrown at us.

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Stringing Together an Innovation Story

Innovation Excellence

How convergence and creative collisions fuel invention GUEST POST from John Bessant It was the Covid lockdown that did it. Got me into compulsive listening. As my physical world contracted so I spent more and more time taking voyages inside my head, carried along by music.

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Redefining Conflict Resolution: The Design Thinking Way

Tullio Siragusa

Redefining Conflict Resolution: The Design Thinking Way Business conflicts have been a staple challenge since the advent of commerce. However, the dynamics have evolved, particularly with the onset of digital industries and multicultural teams. As conflicts become more nuanced, leaders seek innovative methodologies for resolution. Among the most promising approaches is Design Thinking, traditionally associated with product design and user experience but increasingly recognized for its potential

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the Dynamics of Being Connected for Innovation Ecosystems

Ecosystems4Innovating

In any connected innovation ecosystem, l see four main components that must be explored, connected and built out. These are connecting value creation, knowledge transfer, co-creation and competitive positioning. Recognizing these as interconnected builds on the core of what we already have; we make our innovation activities more dynamic and integrated, looking to provide further impact.

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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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Understanding Lean Agile Principles | KaiNexus

Kainexus

Lean Agile, often called Lean-Agile or Agile at Scale, combines Lean principles and Agile software development methodologies for larger, more complex projects and organizations. It extends Agile concepts to address the challenges of managing large teams, multiple projects, and complex systems while still emphasizing customer value, collaboration, and adaptability.

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What Einstein Got Wrong

Innovation Excellence

Defining Design GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton “If you can’t explain something simply, you don’t understand it well enough.”Albert Einstein (supposedly) This is one of my favorite quotes because it’s an absolute gut punch. You think you know something, probably because you’ve been saying and doing it for years.

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Webinar: Accelerating the adoption of solar energy in Nigeria: A market-creation strategy

Christensen Institute

More than 92 million Nigerians don’t have access to electricity, and most who do have access experience unreliable and intermittent electricity at best. For decades, Nigeria has invested billions of dollars in improving access to power. Yet much of the country remains dark. Solar energy has the potential to transform the country’s energy sector. So, why has Nigeria’s solar market not grown faster—and how can it be accelerated?

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People Are Buying More Experiences Than Things. I Tried the Viral Brand That Wants to Change the Way We Hear Them.

Entrepreneur - Innovation

Loop Earplugs, launched by Maarten Bodewes and Dimitri O in 2016, wants you to "live life at your volume." I tested the brand's products, including Loop Switch.

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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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What Are the Most Popular Lean Six Sigma Tools? | KaiNexus

Kainexus

Process improvement is the driving force behind organizational evolution, unlocking greater efficiency, quality, and innovation. It's the key to staying competitive, reducing waste, and ensuring progress toward excellence. Embracing process improvement isn't just a choice; it's imperative for businesses and institutions committed to continuous growth and success.

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Sometimes Too Much is Too Much

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski When you’re out of gas, you’re out of gas. And there are no two ways about it, the last year has emptied our tanks. And when your tank is empty, it’s empty. When there’s nothing left, there’s nothing left. But what if you’re asked for more?

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The story for Innovation Ecosystems needs to be explained.

Ecosystems4Innovating

I have been evolving my thinking within the concept of innovation ecosystems. The Integrated Framework for Innovation Ecosystems is a conceptual framework which emphasises the importance of recognizing the interconnectedness of value creation, knowledge transfer, co-creation and competitive positioning when combined with how the different strands interact for innovation within ecosystem thinking. “Effective engagement within innovation ecosystems relies on recognizing the interconnectednes

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Navigating Digital Transformation: IBM Engineering Integration Hub Catalyzes Data-Driven Success

Planview

In the pursuit of successful digital transformation, many businesses have faced challenges stemming from fragmented data repositories and the implementation of multiple systems of record to accommodate evolving business demands. The journey towards digital transformation is inherently complex, often surpassing the intricacies of conventional change initiatives.

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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 to Create a Learning Culture in the Workplace

CMOE

A workplace culture of learning is becoming increasingly important as organizations strive to keep up with the ever-changing business landscape. Creating a learning culture encourages employees to refine old skills and develop new ones to help them perform their jobs better and contribute to the organization’s success. This guide explores the benefits of creating a learning culture in the workplace and provides actionable tips on how to establish and maintain it.

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Crossing the Possibility Space

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Dennis Stauffer Innovators are those who push themselves to move from what’s currently possible to what they hope will become possible—if they can make it happen. Doing that means crossing the space—that possibility space—between the two.

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“To Learn is to Live”

Rmukesh Gupta

Earlier today, I was invited to attend the “DIGITAL ECONOMY WHITEBOOK LAUNCH” hosted by the EuroCham Singapore. One of the highlights of the event was a Fireside Chat with Minister Gan Kim Yong (Minister for Trade and Industry), moderated by Dr Lovneesh Chanana, Chair of the Digital Economy Committee. While the entire conversation was very insightful and wide-ranging, there were a few things that I found extremely insightful shared by the minister.

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Unlocking the Future of Value Stream Management: 5 Key Insights from VSMC’s 2023 Report

Planview

The Value Stream Management Consortium (VSMC) has become, over the past three years, a pivotal entity in championing the principles and practices of Value Stream Management. Their insights, drawn from a diverse pool of survey respondents, provide a comprehensive view of the VSM landscape. The State of Value Stream Management Report 2023 , in particular, stands out due to its inclusivity, drawing data from respondents across various organizational sizes, ranging from nimble startups with 1-99 emp

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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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Episode 17 – Part 2: How to Manage Change and Create Resilient Organizations Through Innovation

IM Insights

About the Episode Elijah Eilert is talking to Kumuda Suppayah an Innovation strategist, and business transformation expert in the Oil and Gas sector. The second part of this episode delves into the fascinating world of corporate venturing and organizational adaptability with insights from a research paper that Kumuda co-authored titled, “Enhancing Organizational Adaptability through Corporate Venturing.” The paper’s primary focus is to understand the culture and processes that

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The Biggest Customer Service Opportunity

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken I was asked the same question three times in the last week: “What is the biggest opportunity in customer service?” If you had asked me this question a month ago – or asked it a month from now – there could be a different answer.

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Intrapreneurs

eZassi

Invest in Intrapreneurs – Innovation Management Supports Your Organization’s Greatest Change Makers Intrapreneurs are those important team members with the optimism, intellect, initiative, and discipline to champion bright ideas and drive new project pipelines, establishing innovative change across the business. Does your organization nurture valuable intrapreneurship?

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Ensure Your Enterprise Executes and Delivers Work Efficiently

Planview

Best-in-class companies align their efforts so everyone is moving in the same direction – a direction towards the desired business outcomes. They ensure that their goals and initiatives are aligned with their high-level strategy, from top leadership all the way down to the teams that deliver the work. The C-suite has a holistic view across the lifecycle of its strategies, while the EPMO has delivery information at their fingertips to pivot funding when needed.

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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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Agile in Product Development: Beyond Software to Tangible Products

helloFUTURE

The Agile methodology, with its roots deeply embedded in software development, has become synonymous with adaptability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement. But in today’s fast-paced world of innovation, can these principles be applied effectively outside of software, especially in the realm of tangible product development? The answer is a resounding “yes.

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Innovation or Not – Liquid Trees

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Art Inteligencia Innovation has become the driving force behind progress in today’s world. From cutting-edge technologies to groundbreaking scientific discoveries, we are continuously witnessing the power of human ingenuity. However, amidst all the revolutionary advancements, it is essential to question what truly defines innovation.

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10 Methods for Building a Sustainable Innovation Governance Framework

ITONICS

Good innovation governance is the grease that keeps the engine of innovation running smoothly. It ensures accountability, transparency, engagement, and continuity in innovation. It’s what ensures effective orchestration of the various stages of innovation, streamlining and amplifying the impact of strategic foresight, idea management, and innovation portfolio management.

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A Truly Agile Federal Government Focuses on Flow

Planview

“To serve citizens well, governments will need to be more integrated. Breaking down silos and seamlessly connecting and streamlining data and process flows are integral to finding new solutions, enhancing security, and creating personalized and engaging citizen experiences.” William Eggers, Mike Turley, Government Trends 2020, Deloitte Insights, 2019 As the digital-first world further intensifies the urgent need for faster IT modernization across the U.S. federal government, IT and program lea

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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.