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Should We “Defund” Leadership?

Lead Change Blog

The Pixar 2018 documentary on the company tells the tale of a group of passionate, driven people who worked around the clock, sleeping under their desks to bring to market revolutionary technology tools. It is a compelling story. And, their ending is a sad story of corporate betrayal and unfortunate timing.

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Are Bosses With Integrity Less Innovative?

The Horizons Tracker

They only analyzed companies where the CEO was hired between 2011 and 2013, and who had also stayed in post until at least 2018. Additionally, such companies typically exhibit stronger marketing capabilities, further contributing to their success.

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What Prompts Investments In Energy Innovation

The Horizons Tracker

billion in 2018. In China, for instance, spending on fossil fuel innovation grew from just $90 million in 2001 to $1.673 billion in 2018. After examining R&D spending across the world alongside 57 public energy innovation institutions, they found that energy funding grew from $10.9 billion in 2001 to $20.1 Driving the change.

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Does Your Team Have a #1 Priority?

Great Leadership By Dan

When leaders don’t clearly define the top priority, often, by default, the market, the crisis, the loudest voice, the squeakiest wheel or the most urgent request defines the priority. Mike is a published author and released his first book, Rookie Mistakes: Advice From Top Executives on 5 Critical Leadership Errors, in October of 2018.

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Looking Ahead: The Biggest HR Trends in 2020

HR Digest

The HR trends of 2020 will see the talent market evolving with recruitment going hi-tech , companies going for upskilling and reskilling. They will have to combine the role of sourcing, marketing, and strategizing. Those who do not use social and digital strategies to market the company and dive deep for talent will be left behind.

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How do You Drive Website Conversions?

Strategy Driven

What you’re asking them to do will depend on your current marketing strategy, but usually it entails things like signing up for a newsletter, registering for a special offer, or voting in a poll. When up to 64% of consumers read online reviews before committing to a purchase, your testimonials are clearly important. Calls to Action.

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How Innovation Is Completely Different in Established Organizations than in Startups

Leading Blog

In 2018 alone, 53 unicorns were added to the list. Many established organizations commit the mistake of engaging in innovation as if it were a homogeneous process. DIY chain Lowe’s, for example, is building 3D printers that print in zero gravity, thus opening up entirely new markets for themselves.