The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 18, 2020

I’ve written a few times recently about the importance of breaking free from the straitjacket of our increasingly specialized world, and adopting a more generalist approach to skills development. One of the core benefits from this approach is that it allows us to be more innovative. Driving innovation. Creating impact.

Innovation 96

Innovation Early Adopters Technology Constraint 96

The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 5, 2022

This was prompting over half of respondents to consider changing career or retiring early. “Chatbot technology is a good innovation with the capabilities of improving not only teaching and learning but all other aspects of education,” the authors write. This is roughly double the number who reported the same in 2019.

Education 136

Education Early Adopters Ethics Technology 136

The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

I’ve written previously about the power of flexible working to engage and excite workers, with research also showing that flexible workers are often more productive, due in large part to being sick less often, working longer hours and generally being happier at work. Flexible part-time work.

Career 73

Career Early Adopters Policies Proposal 73

Chartered Management Institute

MAY 3, 2023

In terms of solutions, Ann emphasised the need for employers to promote women proportionately through the ranks, offer flexible working solutions for those on career breaks and create sponsorship programs that cater to women from diverse backgrounds. One judge said: “ The Power of Difference is fascinating and I could not put it down.

Policies 121

Policies Article Skills Learning-by-Doing 121

Harvard Business Review

JULY 18, 2017

Many large companies yearn to rekindle the innovative magic of entrepreneurship, but very few actually succeed. The reasons have been well documented and include: Large, established companies answer to investors who value predictable, consistent financial results, and so are intolerant of the risks inherent in bold innovation.

Innovation 8

Innovation Early Adopters Marketing Retail 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 21, 2014

Senior executives, on the other hand, are often frustrated by how little power they actually have. We tend to overestimate the power of influence. Yet Semmelweis and Antioco had not only authority, but also had the facts on their side and were willing to risk their careers. They failed nonetheless.

Leadership 15

Leadership Early Adopters Video Short-term 15

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Today, innovations in digitization and robotization are quickly laying the foundation for another disruptive corporate transformation. The pace of robot adoption may surprise us, just as the internet spread more quickly than many anticipated. Harnessing the power of machine learning and other technologies. Insight Center.

Early Adopters 8

Early Adopters Short-term Long-term Compliance 8