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Fueling Innovation: How Microsoft Finally Got It Right

Leading Blog

W E OFTEN THINK of innovation as something visionaries draw out of thin air, like manna from heaven. Here’s an innovation story that’s closer to reality: It’s a story of loss, grit, and renewal. It’s also about a never-too-late approach to innovation that enabled a floundering business to launch a second golden age.

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Consultants: Resistance Is Futile

N2Growth Blog

You also remember the Consultants. As a consumer of consulting services for more years than I care to admit, I have developed a well defined view of a typical engagement. To illustrate the viewpoint of a consumer of consulting services, I want to present a satirical view of a typical engagement. Part 1: The Evil Empire.

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Female Only VC Funds Don’t Necessarily Help Female Entrepreneurs

The Horizons Tracker

In 2019, a report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) exposed the stark realities of equality in entrepreneurship around the world. A commonly proposed remedy to this situation is for women to take a greater role in the investment community, and for these female investors to then back female-led businesses.

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What Responsibility Do Employers Have During The Cost Of Living Crisis?

The Horizons Tracker

Innovative solutions The study found that there were some innovative solutions on display, however, such as the provision of in-store vouchers or gift cards pre-loaded with money. Other employers provided more flexibility over their payment schedules or interest free loans and independent financial planning advice.

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Never Say Never: The Importance of Word Choice in Leadership Communication

Leading Blog

For example, “Pat is just our assistant,” “You need to just figure it out,” or “Just wondering if you’ve looked at the proposal.” Start paying attention to the reactions you receive when speaking and cut out the words and phrases that are spurring a negative response. * * * Laurie Cure is the President and CEO of Innovative Connections.

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Turn to Multidimensional Employees for Identifying New Business Models

Strategy Driven

The social media forum is a plethora of innovative solutions not only for connecting with co-workers and customers while sheltering in the place, but also remaining socially connected — think virtual happy hours. Companies regularly communicate that they are aware of the hardships to customers, vendors and employees during this time.

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No Brilliant Jerks: How to Deal with Maverick CEOs

Leading Blog

After reviewing the culture created by Kalanick and seeing employee and shareholder reactions, one exasperated Uber board member proposed adding “no brilliant jerks allowed” to Uber's list of cultural values. Travis Kalanick 's brash operating style and the toxic working environment he created led him to be tossed out of the company.

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