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Ways to Boost Innovation and Accelerate Organizational Learning

The Practical Leader

The best new products, services, or methods often come from the wrong people, at the wrong time, in the wrong way, for all the wrong reasons. New products and services can be “knocked off” or copied. Integration — the new product, service, or business enters the organization’s mainstream.

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Consultants: Resistance Is Futile

N2Growth Blog

Scott expected nothing short of full cooperation from Susan and her team. As Susan walks into the large conference room, Scott nods and throws a smile in her direction. The NIH leadership team also failed to consider the impact of an NIH engagement on culture and productivity across the organization.

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UNCTAD Report Argues For A New Approach To Tackling Financial Crisis

The Horizons Tracker

A paper from the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) argues that this monetary and fiscal policy could make the global recession worse and inflict damage that exceeds that seen during both the financial crisis of 2008 and the Covid pandemic. Added upward pressure on fertilizer prices means the damage could be lasting.

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How We Transformed Marketing at Electrolux

Harvard Business Review

Marketers are racing to create seamless customer experiences that make it easy for consumers to engage at every touchpoint as they navigate the “decision journey” and beyond. Many consumers think of us as a vacuum cleaner company – and indeed our first product, in 1919, was a vacuum. Electrolux was no exception – until recently.

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19 Key Leadership Competencies & Behaviors from 29 Top Experts

Miles Anthony Smith

Donald Cooper ( Business Management Consultant & Speaker ) There is no ‘#1 leadership competency’ that on it’s own will make a successful leader. Deb Calvert ( People First Productivity Solutions ) The master skill for leaders is ability to learn. ’ I hope that some of these are helpful.

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Why You Should Put a Little More Thought into Your Out-of-Office Message

Harvard Business Review

Research shows that disconnecting — especially from email — can make us significantly less stressed and more productive. Sharing a small piece of information about you, your trip, or your company’s product or service can serve to deepen a business relationship or the connection a client feels toward your company.

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Is Your Company Ready for the Rise of Smart Cities?

Harvard Business Review

Companies in multiple industries are already altering their approaches in changing urban markets. Sensor-fed software lets the company track precisely how people use desks, conference rooms, and amenities, and then use that information to maximize utilization. How Do We Need to Adapt Our Current Offerings?