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The 4 types of innovators: hunters, builders, explorers, and experimenters

Board of Innovation

Board of Innovation helps companies who want to stay ahead of the curve. Over the past years, we’ve supported many leading organizations like GE, Philips, ING, and AB-Inbev in designing and executing innovation strategies. By assisting multiple global innovation leaders in their innovation journeys over the years, we got to see how innovation itself has.

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Don’t be a Zebra, Be a Giraffe

Destination Innovation

Zebra stands for Zero Evidence but Really Adamant. Zebras are people who see things in black and white. They are sure of their own opinions and they disdain information or science which undermines their beliefs. The king of the Zebras is Donald Trump. Tom Nichols is the author of the 2017 book, The Death of Expertise. In it he writes that ignorance is now seen as a virtue. ‘To reject the advice of experts is to assert autonomy, a way for people to demonstrate independence from nefario

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The Value of Knowing When to Pivot

IdeaScale

You have to know when to pivot. Kenny Rogers is not generally discussed as a legend of innovation strategy, but “The Gambler” contains a piece of advice every innovation manager needs to remember: Knowing when to hold ’em, when to fold ’em, and when to walk away is a key part of innovation. If sales are slowing and your product is beginning to age, is it time to pivot?

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What’s Next For Steve Blank And The Lean Startup?

Digital Tonto

The Silicon Valley guru is on a never ending search to find a better way to solve problems Related posts: The Lean Startup Is Doing More Than Transforming Business, It’s Changing The World. The Lean. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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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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Congratulations to the Altice innovation winners!

Exago

One of Exago’s longest-standing and most innovative clients, the multinational telecoms company Altice has announced the winners of the Altice Innovation Award 2018. The post Congratulations to the Altice innovation winners! appeared first on Exago.

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The Innovation Journey Map

Destination Innovation

The Customer Journey Map is a popular management tool. It is a visual representation of customer interactions with a company and a tool to investigate, analyse and thus improve customer experiences. The Innovation Journey Map (IJM) is a similar concept showing the journey that an innovation takes from initial conception through to final implementation.

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Data Storage Is Becoming A Massive Problem, DNA May Be The Answer

Digital Tonto

DNA has the potential to be a million times more powerful than current technologies Related posts: Data Bias Is Becoming A Massive Problem. Why Energy Storage May Be The Most Important Technology In. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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65% of Venture Capital-backed deals fail to return investment, and only 4% make substantial returns

Idea to Value

Everyone knows that investing in innovative new ideas carries a degree of risk. However, new data from Correlation Ventures shows just how risky investing in new companies can be. The chart above shows the financial outcomes for 21,640 different financing deals between 2004 and 2013 (note that these were the total number of deals, not individual companies).

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Improve Your Innovation Process with Innovation Journey Maps

Innovation Excellence

The Customer Journey Map is a popular management tool. It is a visual representation of customer interactions with a company and a tool to investigate, analyse and thus improve customer experiences. Let’s borrow the tool and adapt it for our purposes. The Innovation Journey Map (IJM) is a similar concept showing the journey that an.

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The 4 types of innovators: hunters, builders, explorers, and experimenters

Board of Innovation

Board of Innovation helps companies stay ahead of the curve. Over the past years, we’ve supported many leading organizations like GE, Philips, ING, and AB-Inbev in designing and executing innovation strategies. By assisting multiple global innovation leaders in their innovation journeys over the years, we got to see how innovation itself has evolved, which innovation.

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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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Embracing open banking and API ecosystem

hackerearth

If implemented effectively, open banking will unlock innovation that will transform and improve the customer banking experience. David Beardmore. Banking And Finance, Open Standards And Open Apis. Overview of open banking . Third party providers. Potential Impact. Barclays Case Study. Innovation through engaging with developer community. How India’s largest bank leveraged developer ecosystem.

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Learn to Lead Effectively and Innovate Your Business

InnovationManagement

Businesses must adapt and innovate to succeed in today's marketplace. However, innovation is not a part-time undertaking. It’s the foundation for effective organizational management and taps into the creative power of staff members.

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Hospitality Industry Leading the Building of a Sustainable Future

Innovation Excellence

Hotel Terra in Wyoming is set on the edge of Grand Teton National Park and south of Yellowstone National Park, with some of the most breathtaking scenery you’ll find anywhere on the United States. It’s no wonder, then, that guests of the upscale 132-room hotel appreciate nature and choose an experience that helps to protect.

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The most frustrating aspect of chatbots? They talk back

Board of Innovation

You know that feeling? You talk to your friend about buying something. A few hours later you get an ad on Facebook for that product. In my case that moment came a few weeks ago, a friend and I were talking about re-selling some baby stuff, and later that day Facebook presented me with advertisements for. Continue reading. The post The most frustrating aspect of chatbots?

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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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There Is a Secret to Creative Success for Everyone

BrainZooming

One Friday night, I forced myself to leave the office. (This is more impressive than it might seem, at first: you entrepreneurs will know what I’m talking about.) I’d made my way to the couch and was parked there, watching Jeff Lynne’s ELO: Wembley or Bust on Showtime. (And yes, most of the songs were, in fact, from the soundtrack of my youth.).

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Is finance too low-tech to support sustainability innovations?

Norbert Bol

In the october edition of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Christensen et al. (2018) conclude that they were surprised about the low-tech financial decision rules that are being applied to green office investments. Financial d ecisions to pursue energy e ffi ciency projects in the research study appear to be primarily the result of simple financial analysis such as: positive cost-bene fi t analysis calculations, payback period assessment, and/or estimated return on investment (ROI) f

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How to Overcome 3 Big Obstacles in the Way of Your Innovation Idea

Innovation Excellence

“It’s tough when markets change and your people within the company don’t.” – Harvard Business Review It is widely recognized that innovation is invaluable when it comes to driving forward organisations in today’s competitive environment and increasingly technology-driven markets. However, despite the many benefits, most companies talk about innovation, but don’t go beyond this to start.

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Running Effective Innovation Workshops

Innovation in Practice

I’ve mentioned in a previous post that innovation is a team sport. The strongest teams are characterized by functional, gender, and cultural diversity among its members. And, teams that are successful at innovation are committed to ongoing growth via avenues such as innovation workshops. When it comes to running effective innovation workshops, here are some things to keep in mind: First, decide where to hold the workshop.

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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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Have No Fear: Optimism Leads To Innovation

helloFUTURE

One of my favorite new thinkers is Jordan Peterson. I’m ankle deep in the audiobook of his first opus, Maps of Meaning, and am already engrossed in his thinking on how humans think and process, in comparison to lesser animals. He describes a study on fright done with lab rats, where a rat is placed… The post Have No Fear: Optimism Leads To Innovation appeared first on hellofuture.

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The 5 Best Management Apps for the Innovative Workplace

InnovationManagement

Businesses are always on the lookout for the next best idea that will help skyrocket them to success - but, once you've found this new idea, how do you put it into motion?

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How to Create Cluster Clutter

Innovation Excellence

Digital health ecosystems have spread around the world.

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Why We’re Digging Deep at Lean Startup Conference 2018

Moves the Needle

It’s that time of year again: the temperature is dropping, leaves are changing colors, and after a sleepy summer, companies are ready to reflect on how they are going to improve their operation for the new year. Lean Startup Week - this year known as Lean Startup Conference - has traditionally been a staple in the innovation industry for bringing both startups and enterprise companies alike into the same sphere in order to discuss advancements in strategy, tactics, ideas, and social impact.

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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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Qmarkets Provides Award-Winning Innovation Engine for Hyundai

Qmarkets

Leading automotive manufacturer Hyundai Motor America launched its BIG (Better Idea Generator) campaign – driven by Qmarkets innovation management software. Fountain Valley, California, October 15th, 2018- Hyundai Motor America has rolled out the Big Idea Generator (BIG) campaign as part of an annual drive to tap into the innovative potential within their organization.

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Benefits of Gamification in Employee Online Training

InnovationManagement

Gamification in e-learning is not the same as playing online games: it essentially means adding game elements to non-game activities and processes; and even if actual games are involved, they will have a purpose and affect work positively.

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Practicing Innovation: An Inside Job

Innovation Excellence

It is a heroic adventure being an innovation practitioner. To lead an organization to where it is ready to flex its culture, business model, practices, and management style requires the types of talents and skills that only metaphors can describe: the hunting instincts of a lion, the fortitude of a buffalo, the wisdom of an.

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Ideation

Beyond the Obvious

The Killer Questions are used in the Ideation phase of FIRE. The point of the Killer Questions is to keep you focused on a specific facet of your organization, your customer, your product, or your operations, but at the same time keep your search for ideas expansive within that area. The Killer Questions will help […].

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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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Stop the Innovation Theatre

Innovation 360 Group

The world is changing faster than ever and it will probably never change this slowly again. This means that organizations around the world need to organize for constant change, for always exploring new opportunities – in parallel with successfully running their current core business. . A common approach to do this is to organize events with the purpose of spurring innovation.

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5 Things that Are Slowing Most SMBs Down

InnovationManagement

On your path towards success, your business will encounter numerous bumps, however, some of these problems tend to hold your business more than others. Most of the time, the entrepreneurs behind these SMBs are first-timers, which means that they lack the necessary experience to recognize the gravity of the situation in the given moment.

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Jeff Bezos Just Shared His Secret for Amazon’s Success (and Yours as Well)

Innovation Excellence

This one concept captures beautifully all of the trials, tribulations, and magic of the entrepreneurial spirit. Every so often you come across a concept so elegant in its simplicity that you can’t help but be drawn to it because of how easily it reduces even the most complex set of ideas into something short and.

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Open innovation challenges – How to overcome the most common ones?

Viima

The popularity of open innovation doesn’t come as a surprise as the use of external sources can expand the innovation potential of an organization.

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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.