The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For instance, a study from KU Leuven University and the European Central Bank found that large companies do understandably innovate more often and more successfully than SMEs. In relative terms, this may be a small number, but when set against the 20 million or so SMEs operating across Europe, it’s a vast number of innovative firms.

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Engineering Innovation Incubator Open-book 141

Strategy Driven

APRIL 27, 2024

Building resilience into the fabric of the organization is essential for weathering uncertainty and sustaining long-term success. Resilient businesses anticipate and prepare for challenges, leveraging their strengths and resources to navigate uncertainty effectively.

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Business Model Agility Uncertainty Long-term 105

HR Digest

AUGUST 26, 2023

In the fast-paced world of business, conflict is an ever-present force that can disrupt team dynamics and hinder productivity. However, the key lies not in avoiding conflict altogether, but in effectively managing and resolving it. In fact, healthy conflict can foster innovation, creativity, and growth within teams.

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Engaging Leader

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Perhaps it was an idea for a new product or service, or a process change to solve a complex problem. Perhaps it was an idea for a new product or service, or a process change to solve a complex problem. Perhaps it was an idea for a new product or service, or a process change to solve a complex problem.

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Uncertainty Organization Christensen Tactics 214

Lead from Within

MAY 17, 2024

These structures typically have a significant number of leaders and managers at the upper echelons, while front-line employees bear the brunt of the workload. Information often needs to travel through multiple layers of management before reaching the front-line employees who need it.

Organization 126

Organization Agility Uncertainty Long-term 126

The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It’s well established that the majority of innovation today is what’s known as recombinative, which means that it takes what works well in one domain and applies it somewhere else. This can be highly effective, but it does lend towards more iterative than transformative innovations. Science-led innovation.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 9, 2017

When it comes to innovation, it is no different. Jeff DeGraff writes in The Innovation Code , “ Your dominant worldview is your biggest strength —the quality that makes you stand out from other people.” DeGraff describes four basic worldviews or approaches to innovation : the Artist, the Engineer, the Athlete, and the Sage.

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Innovation Engineering Core Competence Charisma 191

Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 21, 2023

Management Transformed Managing in a Marathon Crisis Management Transformed: Managing in a Marathon Crisis is a CMI research project exploring the extraordinary challenges and new ways of working that emerged in 2020. In August 2020, CMI polled nearly 2,300 senior leaders, managers and employees.

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Management Crisis Crisis Management Case Study 52

HR Digest

AUGUST 26, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, effective people management skills are crucial for leaders and managers. People management encompasses a range of responsibilities, from recruiting and onboarding to training and development, performance management, employee engagement, and more.

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Skills Management Emotional Intelligence Active Listening 98

Lead Change Blog

APRIL 30, 2021

Good leadership skills may differ across businesses, yet few of these skills prepared leaders to manage the turmoil over the past year. The pandemic forced business to be more open to innovation. For instance, car manufacturers such as GM and Ford modified their production lines to manufacture medical devices like ventilators.

Uncertainty 234

Uncertainty Business Model Cooper Skills 234

Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Tom Ziglar shares ten leadership virtues that are essential for coaching employees through immense change and creating an environment of maximum potential and productivity. Few management ideas have spread so far and wide as the Net Promoter System (NPS). The Net Promoter System shines as their guiding star. thriving versus surviving?is

Books 316

Books Leadership Uncertainty Customer Loyalty 316

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Through coaching, executives can refine their ability to analyze complex situations, anticipate future challenges, and craft innovative solutions. By thinking strategically, executives are better equipped to navigate uncertainty, drive organizational change, and position their companies for long-term success.

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Succession ROI Leadership Self-aware 386

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Leaders face an array of complex challenges, from navigating organizational change to driving innovation and performance. Many leaders have risen through the ranks using tried and tested methods, but these approaches may no longer be practical in an environment that thrives on innovation and flexibility.

Execution 407

Execution Self-aware Emotional Intelligence Leadership 407

Skip Prichard

JUNE 18, 2020

How to Ignite Innovation. Innovation is one subject that each and every one of us should study because its powerful force is available to us if we know how to tap it. It’s no surprise that Tamara Ghandour’s book interested me because I read all I can about innovation and creativity. Everyone is Innovative . so read on.

Innovation 101

Innovation How To Competitive Advantage Diversity 101

The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 30, 2023

The rise of deglobalization and the resulting uncertainty in the global business landscape has prompted technology-based industries to reevaluate their overarching strategies. The book emphasizes three categories of supply in industrial markets, including advanced premium products, no-frills products, and complex service solutions.

Globalization 115

Globalization Trends Industry Incentives 115

The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

“In our study, we refer to the uncertainty that senior employees feel about their status as ‘the worn-out syndrome,’ which is similar to the well-known imposter syndrome that is associated with a feeling of inadequacy.

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Parcell Uncertainty Finance Politics 115

The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Delegation is generally speaking seen as something managers should do in order to help their team learn and develop. It’s not always something that’s well-received, however, as research from the University at Buffalo School of Management illustrates. “But sometimes, employees don’t see it that way.

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Delegation Management Resistance Uncertainty 123

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Operations managers have a tough and challenging role, particularly in 2021. As a result, innovation and ingenuity is more important than ever before. If you’re working in operations management, or you aspire to become an operations supervisor, take a look at some of the challenges you’ll be facing in 2021: 1.

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Operations Supply Chain Management Transportation 72

Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 16, 2021

As the pandemic and uncertainty persist, we invite you to consider putting people before projects. Cultivate Curiosity–for innovations, improvements, and efficiencies. Growth and development don’t necessarily mean upward movement into management or leadership roles. Leading People So They Want to Stick Around.

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Project Letter Loyalty Consultative 476

Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 19, 2023

Here’s the question that prompted this production of #askingforafriend … “Hey Karin, I have a really exciting vision I know will be helpful for my team. Look for people on your team (including support team members like HR, Finance, and project managers) who really understand what you’re doing.

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Tips Team Lewin Early Adopters 234

LDRLB

AUGUST 6, 2012

Leapfrogging starts with a simple idea: that the biggest innovations come as a surprise. When the idea becomes a product or service, it’s a pleasant surprise to the consumer. The challenge with surprises, of course, is that they are by definition unexpected – they require uncertainty – which most businesses are designed to reduce.

Innovation 120

Innovation Uncertainty Case Study Definition 120

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

The Importance of Robust Succession Planning Amidst Chaos In today’s volatile business environment, chaos has become the order of the day, leading organizations into an era of uncertainty. Foresight and proactive management must command the planning process. The key is adapting to the fluid nature of business.

Uncertainty 434

Uncertainty Planning Succession Long-term 434

HR Digest

JULY 29, 2023

This shift has brought about new challenges for HR leaders , including how to manage remote teams, ensure employee engagement, and maintain a healthy work-life balance for workers. This new trend is expected to revolutionize the way we work, providing new opportunities for remote teams, improving collaboration, and increasing productivity.

Trends 98

Trends Agility Resources Uncertainty 98

Skip Prichard

JULY 22, 2019

Innovation Capital. Whether you have invented an amazing new technology or product, you could still fail. And one of the most overlooked reasons for entrepreneurial failure is innovation capital. He offers a unique perspective on innovation and winning in the marketplace. The Components of Innovation Capital.

Innovation 82

Innovation Social Capital Reputation How To 82

Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 1, 2021

To quote, Dr. Flanagan, “there is no returning – there is only going forward into an unprecedented era of innovation” “Physical safety does not equal emotional safety.” During times of uncertainty and change, it’s easy to focus on what we don’t know. “This is hard for me too, and this is why.”

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Video Team How To Incubator 291

CO2

DECEMBER 12, 2023

New-Age Leadership Skills: Emotional and Social IQ, Innovation, Empathy, Crisis Management The paradigm of leadership is continually evolving, and today’s leaders must possess a diverse set of skills to navigate the complexities of the modern business world.

Leadership Development 78

Leadership Development Skills Development Leadership 78

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This can result in longevity, higher job satisfaction, increased productivity, and better overall performance in finance leadership roles. The financial services industry demands leaders who can strategically manage risks, drive innovation, and stay ahead of the curve.

Finance 411

Finance Execution Leadership Long-term 411

Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2017

There is a lack of employee engagement and productivity as accuracy levels decrease, absenteeism increases, motivation is lacking and an unhealthy degree of competitiveness exists. These employees psychologically “own” their work, helping move their organisations forward by driving performance and innovation.

Competitive Advantage 263

Competitive Advantage Team Teamwork Absenteeism 263

Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. A Lot of Uncertainty, Survey Finds. A Lot of Uncertainty, Survey Finds. Productivity. Communication. We share ideas. We solve problems.

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Leadership Development Development Leadership Team Building 366

Coaching Tip

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Beyond alarming questions of what is "fair" to the innovators themselves, few have considered how these human capital controls might impact the quality and quantity of innovation--and ultimately economic growth. Businesses hate uncertainty. When we experience a game-changing product or service, we feel positively surprised. .

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Innovation Kaplan Diversity Open-book 126

Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. But expecting managers to orchestrate flexible work arrangements without preparation and ongoing support isn’t the way to go. Communication. Development.

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Leadership Development Development Leadership FAQ 291

Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 12, 2011

“I explained the theory of the Lean Startup, repeating my definition: an organization designed to create new products and services under conditions of extreme uncertainty.” This definition comes from Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses.

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Ries Company Entrepreneur Agility 216

Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2014

In The Chaos Imperative , co-authors Ori Brafman and Judah Pollack say that “if we want to foster creativity and innovation in our own lives, we too need a bit of chaos.” Here’s a paradox: “We need leaders who can tolerate uncertainty and imprecision, but we also need leaders who can maintain stability around the chaos.” Take a walk.

Creativity 283

Creativity Uncertainty Innovation Process 283

The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Managers are facing many dilemmas and questions around how they manage flexibility, how they acknowledge caring responsibilities, the role of automation for certain tasks, and home working versus office productivity,” Gratton explains. Rethinking performance management. On the clock.

Management 99

Management Proposal Technology Long-term 99

Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

There is a lot of uncertainty these days with political polarization of historic proportions, a surge in racial violence, and technological and global developments impacting organizations. In order to manage and protect ourselves, it is easy to become defensive and judgmental. You can develop an open mindset by asking, “Am I open?”

Uncertainty 150

Uncertainty Politics Environment Positioning 150

Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

A smooth workflow can make your employees more productive. When employees can follow a documented workflow, they’ll experience less uncertainty and be more motivated to work. For example, studies show that employees who exercise are more productive. Forbes noted him as one of “12 Innovative Founders To Watch And Learn From.”

Motivation 211

Motivation Training Development Efficiency 211

LDRLB

APRIL 23, 2012

Soren is the Managing Principal of InnovationPoint, an Adjunct Professor within the Imagineering Academy at NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences in The Netherlands and the author of the new book Leapfrogging: Harness the Power of Surprise for Business Breakthroughs. This is a guest post form Soren Kaplan. The other domain is leadership.

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