Destination Innovation
AUGUST 4, 2021
Image by Ryan McGuire on Pixabay. Have you seen the movie, The Day of the Jackal? In this 1973 film directed by Fred Zinnemann, Edward Fox plays a professional assassin, the “Jackal”, who is hired to assassinate French president Charles de Gaulle. It is a compelling thriller in which it is hard not to admire the cunning and guile of the ruthless killer.
Digital Tonto
AUGUST 15, 2021
Today, it’s become fashionable for business pundits to say we live in a VUCA era, one that is volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous, but the evidence says otherwise. Increasingly researchers are. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
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Business and Tech
AUGUST 26, 2021
Despite being among the hardest hit by the pandemic, hotels are the only segment of the hospitality and leisure industry yet to receive direct COVID-related federal aid. Chip Rogers President and CEO, American Hotel & Lodging Association. Saying the last 18 months have been tough for the men and women of the hotel industry would be an understatement.
Leapfrogging
AUGUST 25, 2021
As a consultant, I’ve had the chance to work with some of the world’s biggest businesses and organizations to help guide innovation initiatives and business strategies. What continues to surprise me is how often leaders lack a clear understanding of what the value proposition is that they are providing to customers before developing new products and services to meet their needs. .
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.
Idea to Value
AUGUST 18, 2021
Have you ever met someone who thinks that they are amazing at something, but does not realise that in fact they are below average? This could be the Dunning-Kruger effect in action. The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias whereby people who are incompetent in an area don’t understand what high performance looks like in that field, and so cannot tell they are incompetent.
Paul Hobcraft
AUGUST 4, 2021
Sustainability is one of the hottest topics in the business world at present. There is a hunt to find a new growth engine for a business and fundamentally show the pathway to a sustainable future. A sustainable future that mobilizes action in searching for new economic thinking incorporates a more circular model of management that builds a more purposeful recycling approach that reduces the pressures on our use of precious minerals and resources.
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IdeaScale
AUGUST 24, 2021
Ibbaka is a consulting and technology development company focused on helping companies bring innovations to market and to help them to scale. IdeaScale was introduced to Ibbaka because they are working with us on a very special project to help us innovate on our business model, but we were impressed at their experience, conversancy in design thinking and innovation and passion for subjects like growth models.
Digital Tonto
AUGUST 1, 2021
Technology is a process that involves both revealing and building. Yes, we revealed the power of market forces and the bankruptcy of the Soviet system, but failed to build a more prosperous and. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
Business and Tech
AUGUST 27, 2021
Today’s hotel guests want to bring their own content and preferences, streamed to their own devices. Here’s how hotels can prepare for a future defined by personalization and powered by connectivity. The share of Americans who subscribe to a traditional cable package has dropped to just 56 percent. Those cord-cutters are streaming their entertainment, and they want that ability wherever they go in the world, and especially in their hotel rooms.
Idea to Value
AUGUST 6, 2021
How do you manage projects where the requirements are likely to change frequently. Or where teams might be independently working on multiple aspects separately but simultaneously. One management method which might be of interest is KANBAN. It originated as part of the Toyota Production System as part of their Lean Manufacturing Method, and is a method for scheduling in which sequence work should be done to achieve a desired outcome.
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.
Paul Hobcraft
AUGUST 22, 2021
I see the front end of energy as the critical feeding-in point for the energy transition. So what does this means exactly? The front end of energy for me is the point of discovery and validation. It is the place I feel I can make the best contribution within the energy transition. The discovery is where the stimulus and catalyst point to take an idea to commercialization. .
HYPE Innovation
AUGUST 27, 2021
In the first part of our Innovation in Legal Services blog series, we shared what innovation in the legal services sector looks like, the ways it differs from product-focused innovation, and why it is important for innovation to be at the core of a legal services practice. In the second article of our three-part series, we dive into the “how” by exploring how to create a structure within your legal practice that supports collaborative innovation at scale.
IdeaScale
AUGUST 23, 2021
Agile methodology is one of the most popular methods of software development and is a great way to organize and plan projects with your team. When organizing sprints, it’s important to share knowledge and information with your team, and the most efficient way to do this is to use a visualization tool. Through using these tools you can easily access flexible templates that align with the agile methodology and make collaborating on projects incredibly easy.
Digital Tonto
AUGUST 8, 2021
My favorite posts from the past year. The post Happy 12th Birthday Digital Tonto! first appeared on Digital Tonto. Related posts: Happy 11th Birthday Digital Tonto! Happy 10th Birthday Digital. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
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Business and Tech
AUGUST 26, 2021
Hotelier and entrepreneur Chip Conley shares his advice for hospi t ality professionals facing the many challenges of COVID-19. What are the top challenges facing hoteliers and hospitality professionals today? The shelter-in-place orders associated with the pandemic have meant that hotels, restaurants, event venues, and similar businesses have had to “roll with the punches” in ways we’ve never seen in the modern era.
Idea to Value
AUGUST 20, 2021
When you think of a brand, what do you think of? In many cases, the first images which popped into your head are probably of the most popular brand logos you know. Apple, McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Amazon, TikTok, Starbucks. And many “creative agencies” have made huge amounts of money producing logos for companies. Some will also advise that in order to improve business performance, you should “refresh your brand” and then build “brand awareness” by making sure mil
Paul Hobcraft
AUGUST 22, 2021
I see the front end of energy as the critical feeding-in point for the energy transition. So what does this mean exactly? The front end of energy for me is the point of discovery and validation. It is the place I feel I can make the best contribution within the energy transition. The discovery is where the stimulus and catalyst point to take an idea to commercialization. .
HYPE Innovation
AUGUST 27, 2021
In the first part of our Innovation in Legal Services blog series, we shared what innovation in the legal services sector looks like, the ways it differs from product-focused innovation, and why it is important for innovation to be at the core of a legal services practice. In the second article of our three-part series, we dive into the “how” by exploring how to create a structure within your legal practice that supports collaborative innovation at scale.
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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.
IdeaScale
AUGUST 10, 2021
Innovation is essential for all organizations. Whether you work in government or the private sector, constant change is vital to what you do. The corporate innovation landscape is always evolving. Business leaders continually search for more creative ways of conducting business. For example, research shows the COVID-19 pandemic sped up the digital transformation, with companies reporting they are three times likelier to conduct at least 80% of customer interactions online.
Digital Tonto
AUGUST 22, 2021
There’s no doubt that digital technology has been highly disruptive. In industry after industry, from retail to media to travel and hospitality, nimble digital upstarts have set established. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
Business and Tech
AUGUST 12, 2021
The National Security Agency and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recently issued guidance on protective Domain Name System (DNS), a clear sign that edge-layer protection and DNS security are becoming a high priority for modern businesses. Jennifer Ayers, chief operating officer of DNSFilter, has over 20 years of cybersecurity experience.
Idea to Value
AUGUST 26, 2021
In this episode of the Idea to Value Podcast, we speak with Intellectual Property lawyer Robert Wright about the different ways to protect your ideas and innovation. We go through the different types of intellectual property, as well as which one is appropriate for which type of creative output, innovation or product. Topics covered in this episode: 00:01:45 – How Napster was Robert’s introduction to Copyright and the creative process. 00:04:45 – The different types of intellec
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Jeffrey Phillips
AUGUST 26, 2021
I've been writing, speaking and consulting about innovation for over 15 years, and I'm constantly amazed by the different perspectives and definitions about innovation. What can be a real positive force in an organization often turns into a neutral or even negative, because it is over-hyped, or does not deliver on unrealistic expectations, or is considered a one hit wonder.
IdeaSpies
AUGUST 11, 2021
I stumbled across IdeaSpies not too long ago, although I didn't fully appreciate what the ethos was for Idea Spies& (Feed generated with FetchRSS )
IdeaScale
AUGUST 31, 2021
Overview: Join us Sept 14, 2021, 11 AM PST on Zoom as we discuss how the United Way Worldwide (UWW) innovation team used innovation strategy to fight the “invisible problems” and downstream effects of COVID-19. The Tsunami After An Earthquake. The COVID-19 pandemic was a sudden stress test on social safety nets across America and around the world. While relief was sent out relatively quickly, the sudden rise in unemployment, and ongoing impacts on markets, made it difficult for many to keep food
Digital Tonto
AUGUST 29, 2021
Being in a position of responsibility means that you have to make decisions without all the facts, in a rapidly changing context, often in a compressed time frame. You do so in the full knowledge. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
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.
Business and Tech
AUGUST 12, 2021
The National Security Agency and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recently issued guidance on protective Domain Name System (DNS), a clear sign that edge-layer protection and DNS security are becoming a high priority for modern businesses. Jennifer Ayers, chief operating officer of DNSFiler, has over 20 years of cybersecurity experience.
Idea to Value
AUGUST 27, 2021
Is the glass half full or half empty? If you succeed at something, does that mean that someone else needs to lose?
Strategyzer Innovation
AUGUST 12, 2021
As part of our “What makes a good innovation coach?” webinar , Aya Caldwell (Executive Director for Digital Product at Novartis) shared with us three areas of focus she's constantly working on with her teams to create the right conditions for innovation success.
InnovationManagement
AUGUST 2, 2021
As two intermediaries from Hamburg that foster open and cross innovation processes, Science Scout (an initiative of Hamburg Innovation) and Cross Innovation Hub (Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft) joined forces to start a discussion around the stimulation and measurement of open and cross innovation processes. The post Whitepaper: Stimulating and Measuring Open and Cross Innovation appeared first on InnovationManagement.
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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