TechEmpower Innovation
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
When speaking with founders and CEOs, we often hear concerns like this: My project manager is losing confidence in the development team. The PMs are seeing late deliveries and bugs that suggest the devs just aren’t capable enough. I think that poor communication and differing team cultures might be part of the problem, but how can I know for sure? It’s a good question.
Entrepreneur - Innovation
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Here are 10 ways to foster innovation in your company and why it's critical for your business's survival.
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Digital Tonto
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
At any given time, there are many s-curves going on at once. Some are just beginning to crawl, others speeding up and still others slowing down. Pointing out the ones that are speeding up and ignoring everything else that’s going on may be exciting, but it's not the way to get the best results. It’s no accident that VUCA is a military term. The ever-present mantra that we are living in a time of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity makes corporate executives feel like swashbuckling
Paul Hobcraft
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Innovation is certainly a complex and dynamic process that involves many factors and actors and I certainly feel it has been shifting in its focus. I have been thinking of where we have been placing the emphasis over the past ten years. I decided to ask GPT-4 what major shifts have occurred in how we approached innovation ten years ago and today. It was suggested that these were the following.
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.
Innovation Excellence
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
GUEST POST from Greg Satell In the 1970’s and 80’s, business investment in computer technology were increasing by more than twenty percent per year. Strangely though, productivity growth had decreased during the same period. Economists found this turn of events so strange that they called it the productivity paradox to underline their confusion.
Daniel Burrus
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Attracting and retaining the best employees are two completely different concepts. Hiring the best is usually a streamlined process of seeking out the most qualified and skilled individuals and getting them to view your organization as a positive workplace to be in. But after hiring is complete, it is their turn to interview you , in a way. They finally get to see what is behind the front door at your organization.
Business Innovation Brief brings together the best content for business innovation and strategy professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Planview
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Elvia Martínez manages two teams across three continents. Elvia uses her unique background from an immigrant family to lead her teams with inclusivity, collaboration, and support. Explain your role as a Global Manager of Business Intelligence and Analytics and a few of your responsibilities. I manage two engineering support teams. They’re spread across the US, Sweden, Germany, and India.
Innovation Excellence
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton If you’re like most people, you’ve faced disappointment. Maybe the love of your life didn’t return your affection, you didn’t get into your dream college, or you were passed over for promotion. It hurts. And sometimes, that hurt lingers for a long time.
Flying Fish Lab
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
We mentioned in an earlier post how relying only on category expertise for ideation can be tricky because it comes with blind spots - unconscious biases that can narrow your vision and potentially minimise the opportunities you see. Yet it is essential to bring it to life opportunities. It can even push the ideas from good to great and we had a lovely example with a project we did for a global leading paper company.
Christensen Institute
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
There has been no shortage of news coverage around the impending childcare cliff we will encounter if the government doesn’t arrive at an agreement to continue funding childcare centers in the US. Testimonies to Congress over the past week have refocused the nation on the fact that, as labor economist Kathryn Edwards stated , “…childcare is a market failure.
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.
Phil McKinney
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The question of whether we are truly creative or just following God's predetermined path has been a matter of debate for centuries. As a writer, I often wonder if my words are truly a creation of my own or predetermined by God's plan. This paradox of creativity is not limited to writers but applies to all forms of art, music, and innovation.
Innovation Excellence
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
GUEST POST from Janet Sernack In our previous blog, we shared how consciousness, imagination, and curiosity are the fundamental precursors to creativity, invention, and innovation.
Collectivecamp
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
A CVC fund can play a pivotal role in augmenting and complementing an organization's corporate development and M&A activities, offering numerous benefits that extend beyond financial investments. In this article, we will explore how having a dedicated CVC fund can empower companies and help them achieve their strategic objectives.
Christensen Institute
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
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 create access to electricity for millions of people across the country.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!
helloFUTURE
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
In product development and innovation, collaboration is not just a buzzword—it’s an imperative. Yet, in many organizations, siloed departments operate independently, often leading to inefficiencies, duplicated efforts, and missed opportunities. Breaking down these silos and fostering inter-departmental cooperation can significantly enhance product development processes and outcomes.
Innovation Excellence
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski If you want things to be different than they are, you have a problem. And if you want things to stay the same, you also have a problem. Either way, you have a problem.
Stephen Shapiro
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
The Kindle version of Best Practices Are Stupid is now available for order on Amazon. Today is the 12th anniversary of the book’s original publication. Today marks the formal release of the updated e-book edition. The paperback version will be available very soon! Note that the original version (with the yellow lightbulb on the cover) is available from resellers only.
Qmarkets
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
An energizing and actionable session about the mindsets and techniques leveraged by some of the most prolific innovators in the world. Download now for invaluable tips and real-world examples about applying creativity to drive growth and elevate performance, from Platypus Labs CEO and co-founder Kaiser Yang.
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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.
Brunner
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
When you think of influencer marketing, you probably picture trendy teens on social media showing off their latest fashion finds, beauty products, or tech gadgets. But the power of influencer partnerships isn’t just for B2C companies looking to connect with customers. B2B companies in all types of industries can team up with influencers to boost their growth and drive impactful results.
Innovation Excellence
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
GUEST POST from Leo Chan When’s the last time you felt curious? When’s the last time you fully immersed yourself in curiosity? For me, it was this past weekend, during my escape room experience at Escape Games Canada. It’s only my second time with escape rooms. My first wasn’t positive. I actually really disliked it.
Stephen Shapiro
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Penn Jillette (of Penn & Teller) has some brilliant advice on how they develop their act. “(We) knock around ideas. We are not in any way supportive. As soon as the germ of an idea comes up, the other person tries to crush it, because if there’s something bad about it, we want to find out as soon as we can. We never compromise, because that can only lead to mediocrity.
Moves the Needle
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Surviving and thriving in the digital world does not mean merely implementing technology. It also requires instilling new mindsets at all levels in the organization. The way people work needs to align with the speed, complexity, and uncertainty of today’s economic activity while solving real-world problems that benefit customers. The path forward is to create RAD organizations: resilient to endless disruptions, aware of changing market conditions, and dynamically adapting to create real value.
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
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
In 2023, a bat is more than a blunt object used to hit a baseball. It can be a highly sophisticated, connected piece of sports technology that collects vital information to help enhance individual swings and perfect the art of hitting.
Qmarkets
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
A well-managed innovation portfolio drives ongoing innovation success. The Innovation Portfolio Management Playbook is designed to help you design, manage, and report on your innovation portfolio effectively. Inside, you’ll find helpful definitions, proven methodologies, and a variety of tools that you can start using today.
Stephen Shapiro
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Penn Jillette (of Penn & Teller) has some brilliant advice on how they develop their act. “(We) knock around ideas. We are not in any way supportive. As soon as the germ of an idea comes up, the other person tries to crush it, because if there’s something bad about it, we want to find out as soon as we can. We never compromise, because that can only lead to mediocrity.
Brunner
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Google Analytics 4 is here. The latest iteration of the powerhouse web analytics tool, known as GA4, might be leaving you wondering, “What does this mean for me and my business?” In this landscape of ever-evolving technologies, it can be difficult to keep track of the most important changes and the impact they have on your teams. At Brunner, we have helped dozens of clients across a range of industries manage the transition to Google Analytics 4.
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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.
BrainZooming
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
How do you create viral videos? It's virtually impossible to predict viral success with certainty.
Mills-Scofield
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
I need more STAN in my life - for myself, my clients, my students, my family! STAN? Yup, Science, Technology, Art & Nonsense - STAN. STAN takes STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, and Math) to another level. Nonsense, the essence of STAN, puts the whimsical, visionary, inventive and innovative on equal footing with Science, Technology and Art (and engineering and math).
Michael Roberto
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Source: [link] Can CEOs stay in office too long? Do lengthy tenures often lead to poor performance? In an influential paper published in the 1990s , Donald Hambrick and Gregory Fukutomi argued that CEOs experience "seasons" of their tenure. Performance increases as they learn during the early years. In those initial years, they are more open to experimentation and alternative viewpoints.
Qmarkets
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Better understand your organization's current level innovation maturity and the steps it should take to scale up its innovation program with this straight-forward and comprehensive assessment.
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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