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America’s Loneliness Epidemic: A Hidden Systemic Risk to Organizations

Michael Lee Stallard

Left unchecked, the deficiency of connection today presents widespread risks not just to individuals but to organizations. One might assume that the higher up the organization you go, the more connected you feel, but that isn’t necessarily the case. From a biological standpoint, social connection is a primal human need.

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Research Shows That Investing In Tech Matters

The Horizons Tracker

It helps organizations use their resources well and keep cash flowing smoothly. It’s influenced by factors like complex supply chains, many suppliers, different products, and uncertain technology. The research looked at 1,054 American manufacturing companies from 2011 to 2013.

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Why We Need To Disseminate Innovation To Overcome The Productivity Paradox

The Horizons Tracker

Listening to the breathless commentary surrounding technologies such as AI and robotics and one could be minded to believe that technology is transforming life as we know it on a scale never seen before. The need to disseminate technology. in 2013, compared to 2.5% in 1992.

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The Rise Of Deglobalization

The Horizons Tracker

The rise of deglobalization and the resulting uncertainty in the global business landscape has prompted technology-based industries to reevaluate their overarching strategies. Furthermore, it identifies opportunities for interactions between these strategies and how the company of the future can be organized.

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New Study IDs Best Companies for Leadership?, Innovation

Great Leadership By Dan

I don't remember seeing innovation highlighted in previous results - were those new questions? Susan : Yes, there was a new set of questions added this year around the theme of innovation, based on what we're hearing and seeing about it's importance. Now that's an investment! Dan : It looks like "nice" leaders do finish first.

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Innovating Your Way Out Of The Resource Curse

The Horizons Tracker

Qatar have attempted to overcome this via the creation of the Qatar Foundation in 1995, which aimed to unlock the human potential of the nation via education, innovation and entrepreneurship. in 2011), this hides the fact that much of the other half of the economy is heavily reliant on the oil and gas sector for its revenues.

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Influencing Creativity and Innovation

Persuasive Powerhouse

I figured it was time for me to say something too from the standpoint of the relationships you have in the organization. So what is your role in influencing creativity and innovation in others? Tolerate risk: Many leaders say they want creativity and innovation in their organizations, but they have a low tolerance for risk.