Innovation Excellence
DECEMBER 11, 2022
Ten Essentials for an Innovator’s Christmas List GUEST POST from John Bessant Christmas, as my 6-year old never tires of reminding me, is coming. Never mind that technically it’s a month away and forget the efforts I make, Scrooge-like, not to allow any trace of the season to cross our threshold until at least 1st […].
IdeaScale
DECEMBER 13, 2022
If you are looking to take your ideation to the next level, it’s time to strategically empower your middle management team. This isn’t only because they are the ones implementing your innovation initiatives, but because they are closer to your key sources of inspiration—your customers and your employees. Allowing your middle managers to shine minimizes [.].
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Idea to Value
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Hi there, With 2022 almost behind us, a lot of companies and teams are planning their next steps for 2023. This is especially true for venture and innovation teams, who let’s face it, many of whom had a very tough 2022. With the global economy stalling and fear of an upcoming recession, many companies have significantly slowed their investments into new innovation teams. 2023 could turn out to be one of the hardest for innovation and leadership teams in decades… … or, with the
Destination Innovation
DECEMBER 11, 2022
The Story of Barnes Wallis and the Bouncing Bomb. A key principle of lateral thinking is to consider the opposite. If everyone is heading west think about going east. If the fashion is fast then consider slow. If the crowd is selling then contemplate buying. Which brings us to this question, what is the opposite of vertical? Barnes Wallis was born in Derbyshire, England in 1887.
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.
InnovationTraining.org
DECEMBER 12, 2022
We used AI to identify the most frequently asked questions about design thinking. Then, we used another AI tool to answer the questions. We then reviewed them to see that the answer summaries made sense. They did! Here are your design thinking FAQs and answers. You can also see our “human” responses to the big question: what is design thinking ?
Flying Fish Lab
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Outside-in isn’t just about finding inspiration. It’s about relevance of that inspiration to the challenge. So, there are a few that we consider at Flying Fish Lab, when looking for Outside-In stimulus: 1st – What are the key dimensions of the issue that we are facing? Is it about new business model? Penetration? Excellence in execution? Working with crippling constraints?
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Kainexus
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Businesses use a host of methodologies to bring structure to the process of identifying and acting upon opportunities for improvement. You may be familiar with Six Sigma , Kaizen, Lean , Toyota Production System, and others. Although these methodologies differ, the foundation of each of them is the continuous improvement model. The continuous improvement model reflects the idea that organizations should constantly implement incremental improvements to services, products, and processes.
Daniel Burrus
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Being Anticipatory as a leader or an organization is not necessarily a sole act of seeing the future, although paying attention to Hard Trend future certainties and seeing disruptions of any kind before they occur may make it seem so. An Anticipatory mindset that embodies an entire organization or specific leader within an organization means they have also embraced the reality that change is always occurring.
Innovation Excellence
DECEMBER 13, 2022
GUEST POST from Teresa Spangler The direct, early engagement with key thought leaders delivers dividends throughout the commercialization process and brings unforeseen opportunities rapidly. However, it is not for the faint of heart. Your innovation is your baby and thought leaders will inevitably tell you that your baby is ugly. But this is the moment […].
Digital Tonto
DECEMBER 11, 2022
“Don’t believe everything you think” has become something of a mantra of mine. It’s a simple idea, but desperately hard to accomplish. Once we get an idea in our heads, confirmation bias kicks in and we go looking for evidence that supports it while ignoring facts which would point us in another direction. What makes […].
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.
HYPE Innovation
DECEMBER 11, 2022
If you’re reading this, you’re likely keen to find out more about how to successfully manage your open innovation program. Perhaps you’re looking to try out co-creation innovation with your customers but don’t know where or how to start yet. Read on to learn how HYPE’s client Liebherr has harnessed open innovation at their organization to successfully run a co-creation program with their customers.
Christensen Institute
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Global Prosperity’s research and focus is about creating prosperity, rather than eradicating poverty. We believe that simply lifting people above a poverty threshold is not enough because this alone does not create economic resilience. In 2022 we successfully drove that mission forward through both our research and community engagement. From the corners of Brazil to those in Sierra Leone we were fortunate to further our learning and partner with inspiring organizations driving forward the socio-
Innovation Excellence
DECEMBER 16, 2022
GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski When you design something, you create a solution to a collection of problems. But it goes far beyond creating the solution. You also must create objective evidence that demonstrates that the solution does, in fact, solve the problems. And the reason to generate this evidence is to help the organization […].
Kainexus
DECEMBER 15, 2022
We frequently get questions about whether the Lean process improvement methodology can be applied in the financial services sector. Because of its manufacturing roots, many people assume that Lean doesn't apply to banking or other customer service-oriented industries. However, because banking is very process-intensive, the Lean continuous improvement approach can generate significant operational improvement and waste reduction.
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.
InnovationTraining.org
DECEMBER 12, 2022
We offer our design thinking certificate programs in partnership with an organization, university, or other institution. The human-centered design programs can blend our design thinking training , innovation workshops , design thinking online courses , innovation assessments , design thinking coaching , and other unique project-based experiences and reflection into a certificate program.
Viima
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Today I have the great pleasure to chat with Sandra Fernholz on the topic of sustainable innovation. Currently, Sandra is the Head of Social Impact & Sustainability at HYPE Innovation. She kicked off her career in the field from pre-sales positions going into management and now she's inspiring innovators all around the world to innovate sustainably.
Innovation Excellence
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Wow! Exciting news! From now until December 31, 2022 you can get a 50% discount on my latest best-selling book Charting Change – plus FREE shipping! OR you can also save on the eBook! You must go to SpringerLink for this Cyber Sale: The offer is valid until December 31, 2022 Please use HOL50 at […].
Kainexus
DECEMBER 12, 2022
“Having no problems is the biggest problem of all.” I’ve heard many variations of this quote from Taiichi Ohno.
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Ecosystems4Innovating
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Viewing the stages of the Virtual Industrial metaverse journey. The Industrial Metaverse has really “announced” itself this year. For me, it accelerated in my attention once Siemens and Nvidia announced their partnership to explore the Industrial Metaverse in early July. The announcement came at the launch of Siemens Xcelerator, a digital platform and having both announcements made at the same event had a more extensive “bang” with the more attention-grabbing one, announc
Christensen Institute
DECEMBER 13, 2022
You know what they say about opinions. But when it comes from researchers who’ve spent years in the K-12 field researching everything from traditional instructional design to cutting-edge, technology-enabled modalities in schools, districts, and programs across the country, those opinions may be worth a listen. Applying innovation theory lenses to the trends, patterns, news bites, and field data gathered over the course of 2022, here are our education researchers’ favorite blogs that either they
Innovation Excellence
DECEMBER 13, 2022
GUEST POST from Art Inteligencia As digital transformation continues to become more commonplace in the modern business landscape, the role of the Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) has become increasingly important. A CTO is responsible for leading and managing large-scale, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives that typically involve multiple stakeholders, departments, and processes.
ITONICS
DECEMBER 16, 2022
As 2023 looms, business leaders reflect on the past year's highs and lows. For many, the lows tipped the scales as the world grappled with supply chain disruptions, energy insecurity, surging inflation, and shifting geopolitics. With these volatilities and uncertainties on the rise, what can organizations do to future-proof their innovation portfolios, adapt them according to a changing business environment, and pursue the opportunities that hold the greatest potential for sustainable growth?
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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.
InnovationTraining.org
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Top Questions about Innovation. What are the most popular or common questions people have about innovation? What are the frequently asked questions about innovation? We used our AI tools to identify the questions people ask about innovation the most and find the answers. Read on for the innovation FAQs! 1. What is innovation, and why is it important?
Rmukesh Gupta
DECEMBER 11, 2022
Premise: We are entering a phase where there is a lot of uncertainty. There is a consensus building up about an impending recession. There is a lot of flux within businesses. There are some sectors that are laying off people and at the same time struggling to find the right people to hire. The general tendency of the people towards work is shifting.
Innovation Excellence
DECEMBER 12, 2022
GUEST POST from Greg Satell When we think of great leaders their great successes usually come to mind. We picture Washington crossing the Delaware or Gandhi leading massive throngs or Steve Jobs standing triumphantly on stage. It is moments of triumph such as these that make indelible marks on history’s consciousness. While researching my book, […].
Tullio Siragusa
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Design Thinking for Collaboration: A COOs’ Guide to Cross-Functional Teams Innovation. Design Thinking is a problem-solving approach that involves understanding the needs and perspectives of users, prototyping, and testing potential solutions, and iterating until the best solution is found. . As a COO, you can apply this approach to increase collaboration within your company by following these steps: Encourage cross-functional teams: Design Thinking requires collaboration between different teams
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
InnovationTraining.org
DECEMBER 12, 2022
These books can help you become a better learner. The ability to learn new skills, knowledge, understanding, and values is essential in every area of our lives. While we often think of school as the place of learning, people actually learn throughout their lifetimes both in and outside of the classroom, through trial and error, life experience, and from others.
Planview
DECEMBER 16, 2022
With the holiday season in full swing and a global recession predicted sometime in the new year, banks remain committed to investing in modernized technology through digital banking transformation efforts vs. traditional cost-cutting routes. Creating personalized, frictionless customer experiences — as well as adopting big data and artificial intelligence (AI) to predict customer preferences, reduce risk, create efficiencies, and pursue new sources of revenue — will continue to remai
Innovation Excellence
DECEMBER 15, 2022
GUEST POST from Shep Hyken If you’ve shopped at a Trader Joe’s grocery store, you are familiar with their combination of high-quality products and a great customer experience delivered by friendly, helpful, knowledgeable employees, also known as teammates. The retailer has an incredibly loyal base of customers. Its loyalty program, if you want to call […].
Collectivecamp
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Are you wondering which lending option can give you enough money for your business?
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