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GC24: Killer Gamification: Engaging for Impact

Engaging Leader

The term “gamification” gained popularity in 2010; by the end of 2012, it had reached mega-trend status. The term “gamification” gained popularity in 2010; by the end of 2012, it had reached mega-trend status. For decades, video games had demonstrated phenomenal power in engaging the focus of people of all ages.

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Operational Improvement Has Improved

Harvard Business Review

If you've had a bad experience with an operational improvement effort (like Six Sigma or Business Reengineering), or if you haven't given it much attention lately, you should take a fresh look. I see three forces behind this trend: 1. But improvement has improved. But improvement has improved. Greater information availability.

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Manage Yourself Smart: Ten Guidelines for Making Smart Choices in.

Strategy Driven

He is Chairman and CEO of Mzinga ® , the leading provider of social software, services, and analytics that improve business performance. Just as you would in your office, when you’re online make sure to hold yourself accountable. Own your mistakes and always tell the truth – no exceptions.

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Top Ten Pitfalls to Avoid When Going Social in the Business World.

Strategy Driven

If you were to make a list of up-and-coming business trends, social media strategies would probably be near the top. As the Chairman and CEO of Mzinga, a company that provides social software to businesses. Pitfall #9: Developing your own social software and analytics solutions. Not too many would.

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The Unnoticed Analyst: Can analytics succeed while going unnoticed.

Strategy Driven

Posted by Thornton May on November 24, 2010 · Leave a Comment The classic Harvard Business School case “Otisline (A)” 1 begins with the quote, “… our objective is to go unnoticed.” In the elevator business, you can be hugely successful and highly profitable by going unnoticed.

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The Great Recession Drastically Changed the Skills Employers Want

Harvard Business Review

The employment shift from occupations that require mid-level skills toward those at the high and low ends is one of the most important trends in the U.S. Think of word processors replacing typists or engineers using AutoCAD software. production and operatives). labor market over the past 30 years.

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It Takes a Village to Raise an Entrepreneur

Harvard Business Review

We've extensively analyzed the applications to the Echoing Green fellowship between 2006 and 2011, and built a rich dataset that allows us to rigorously study trends in the field of social enterprise. These hybrids pursue a social mission while engaging in commercial activities that generate revenues that help them sustain their operations.