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Ways to Boost Innovation and Accelerate Organizational Learning

The Practical Leader

Like the weather, many leaders talk about agility and innovation, but few managers do much about it. Unlike the weather, there’s a great deal managers can do about building agile and innovative cultures. Stages three and four lean heavily on disciplined management systems and processes. It’s a big competitive edge.

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How Free Data Can Transform Innovation

The Horizons Tracker

” The aim is to develop an internal market for data that will directly rival the vast repositories harvested by Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Netflix and Google, who currently control around 80% of the data in Europe. “And that data should be available to all – whether public or private, big or small, start-up or giant.”

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Key Strategies for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Considering Franchise Ownership

Strategy Driven

Adhering to franchisor rules and reaping the benefits of the franchise system come hand-in-hand. Franchise operations are as much about embracing the established guidelines as they are about innovating within the allowed framework to realize the rewards of entrepreneurship. Target market identification and consumer trend analysis.

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6 Rules for Defense Start-Up Innovators

Strategy Driven

For years now, huge corporations such as British Aerospace Engineering and Raytheon have completely dominated the market and swooped in to poach promising innovators. The asymmetrical aspects of America’s security, as well as the growing threat of flashpoints with China and Russia , require constant innovation at a quick pace.

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Using Management Software to Improve Customer Experiences and Optimize Salon Operations

Strategy Driven

In recent years, salon owners have embraced the power of technology, moving beyond the traditional pen-and-paper appointment booking and inventory tracking systems. Integration with CRM systems ensures that salons maintain detailed client profiles, documenting each customer’s preferences, purchase history, and allergy information.

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Three Ways Document Management Software Can Streamline Operations

Strategy Driven

No matter what size or type of business you run, chances are, you’re overwhelmed with incoming files – both paper and electronic documents. Document management software can put important documents at your fingertips in seconds and help you keep everything organized. Use a document management system that enables editing.

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How to Collaborate Effectively with a Remote Team

Lead from Within

As leaders, we need to help people shift their mindset to consider the new possibilities for creativity and innovation that remote work brings instead of wishing they were back at the office. Clear and well-documented workflows and documentation are critical to the success of any remote team.

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