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How Can Innovation Be Better Disseminated?

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In a recent article, I highlighted some of the challenges involved in translating investment in technology and innovation into productivity improvements across the economy. in 2013, compared to 2.5% Another argument is that technology is actually alright, but too few of us are properly using it.

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Report Shows That Pollution Is The Single Greatest Risk To Human Health

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This is emphasized by the latest Air Quality Life Index report from the University of Chicago, which shows that if fine particulate pollution was reduced to the World Health Organization’s guidelines, the average person would live 2.3 years longer. years of life are removed from citizens on average.

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From Exponential Technologies to Exponential Innovation

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is an introduction to Report 2 in the 2013 Shift Index series, published by Deloitte University Press. Bob''s blog entries Deloitte University Press From Exponential Technologies to Exponential Innovation John Hagel III John Seely Brown (JSB) Michael Lui Report 2 in the 2013 Shift Index series Tamara Samoylova'

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Study Finds No Publishing Bias Against Novel Research

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According to research from the University of Michigan, it’s a concern that is unwarranted, which shows that journals are more likely to publish papers on studies reporting new findings. For some time there has been a concern in the academic community that journals would be more likely to publish articles that covered familiar topics.

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Why We Need To Disseminate Innovation To Overcome The Productivity Paradox

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in 2013, compared to 2.5% It’s an argument that Haas Business School’s Henry Chesborough wholly agrees with, and outlines the case for a more open way of innovating as the solution to this productivity paradox in his latest book, Open Innovation Results. The new products, new technology, new startups. ” Variable outcomes.

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Running a Permanent Campaign for Innovation

Mills Scofield

Her recent gig has been taking what is commonly regarded as The go to site for the practice of innovation, Innovation Excellence , to the next level. We’re running a content-driven permanent campaign for innovation. Innovation isn’t a buzzword. May I just say, yes, women Rock! One that can be taught.

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The Importance Of Corporate Venturing During Covid-19

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The paper highlights how corporate venturing is a rapidly expanding endeavor, and corporate investments in startups have grown from 980 in 2013 to 3,232 per year today. Maintaining an innovation agenda is paramount for the long-term survival of organizations,” the researchers say. ” Making it work.