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Innovation: The Power of People in Love with People

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Innovation is about technology, product features, and profitability. You don’t hear innovators talking about love, empathy, and generosity. Mauro Porcini says innovation is an… Continue reading → That’s where PepsiCo’s Chief Design Officer (CDO) comes in.

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15 Ways to Fight Fair

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Friction between individuals based on personalities, backstabbing, and gossip stifles organizations, hinders productivity, and creates negative work environments. They never innovate. Solve it quickly. On the other hand, teams that can’t fight fair are mediocre. They seldom leverage [.].

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How to Create Dynamic Work Environments

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Performing the same job year after year is a recipe for boredom, coasting, and low productivity. In addition, they build power bases that instinctively fight off innovation from “outsiders.” Entrenched, stagnant employees protect their turf, resist change, and create roadblocks.