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SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

In Guy’s presentation, he spoke about the 11 steps organizations need to take to become more innovative, with the first step being that we ensure that whatever initiatives we take must create a sense of meaning and value.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 29, 2014

’ moments that precede unique discoveries or innovations. Vacation breaks remind employees to disconnect from work to sustain productivity We all know that we succeed at leadership not simply through the words we impart, but through the example we provide to our employees of what we expect them to do.

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 24, 2012

And yet, so many organizations continue to lean on Industrial Age approaches – where desks are congregated like a modern day assembly line and work hours are measured to determine productivity and compensation levels. Indeed, studies have shown that employees who work from home are 10-20% more productive than their counterparts at the office.

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Tanveer Naseer

MARCH 10, 2015

The following is a guest piece by Innovation Excellence co-founder Rowan Gibson. What most companies understand now is that the only way to drive profitable growth and wealth creation over the longer term is to innovate. But that’s not the way radical innovators envisage their organizations. This is quite understandable.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Three great ways to stand out are by creating new products, solving difficult problems, and actively seeking out opportunities to do something truly remarkable. Create a new product You can find ideas for new products all over the place, but one of the best ways is to listen to your customers.

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OCTOBER 24, 2017

But as a leadership expert, it also highlights a critical function leaders need to play both to drive organizational growth, as well as to boost employee productivity. As a writer, I can certainly appreciate the irony of this statement.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Growth Leaders – The CEO of a multi-billion dollar industrial products company boldly sets an ambitious growth goal of growing revenue by 40% over a three-year period. The new organizational model will enable linkages across the company, connecting people from various disciplines together to innovate and drive marketplace success.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 28, 2012

While the decision is certainly far from final – with Samsung already announcing that they will appeal the decision – several observers are astutely pointing out the potential fallout Apple’s victory will have on the innovation process for any organization.

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AUGUST 28, 2012

While the decision is certainly far from final – with Samsung already announcing that they will appeal the decision – several observers are astutely pointing out the potential fallout Apple’s victory will have on the innovation process for any organization.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 9, 2017

Importance of HR for Business Productivity and Leadership Development As HR professionals, you’re uniquely qualified to help leaders develop the skills, systems and processes required for achieving their own objectives as well as organizational goals. When Kelly is not building campaigns, she is busy creating content and preparing PR topics.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Yet the most innovative companies—those that can face challenging times and emerge stronger than ever—often recognize a key truth that is missing in many traditional, hierarchical organizations. Half the battle to successful innovation and problem-solving is getting over that mental barrier of “I can’t”. How to do this?

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 8, 2012

In most cases, any thoughts or discussions about the role dreams play in today’s business world tend to focus more on innovation and creativity; of how dreams of making a better product/service or learning to see the world differently has lead to so many of the breakthrough innovations that have changed and shaped the world we live in today.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 5, 2014

An ever-growing body of research, summarized by neuroscientist Christine Cox of New York University, has found that when this fight-or-flight reaction kicks in, even if there is no visible response, productivity falls and the quality of decisions is diminished.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 15, 2013

By contrast, the two books reviewed below offer highly specific ways of engaging culture to build more effective, productive, and innovative organizations. Déjà Review The first edition of Productive Workplaces: Dignity, Meaning, and Community in the 21st Century by Marvin R. Become a change agent!

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 14, 2014

The CEO will become less of a doer and innovator and more of a leader of leaders. Leadership Infrastructure in Action Pelican Products is a manufacturer of high-performance protective cases and flashlights. They made great products and brought them to market. Growth won’t depend on opportunities suddenly appearing. Sound good?

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

It’s a pattern of behaviour we’re seeing at work in some of the most innovative organizations today, where they understand that these changes are a signal that they need to adapt how they operate or risk getting left behind.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 5, 2011

Taking time off work recharges your productivity and ability to perceive new directions In an earlier piece, I discussed the connection found between taking regular breaks during the day and your level of productivity. Trust me when I say your employees will be thankful that you did.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 4, 2012

As a result, Campbell’s experienced not only improved productivity and profitability under his stewardship, but the company also received numerous awards recognizing the organization as one of the best places to work.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 24, 2012

How to determine whether the criticism or feedback you provide to your employees has a negative basis and not a productive one. How to tap into your higher brain areas to increase your performance by tapping into your real potential. The lie that pushes high-performers to excel and why we should all avoid it.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 24, 2012

How to determine whether the criticism or feedback you provide to your employees has a negative basis and not a productive one. How to tap into your higher brain areas to increase your performance by tapping into your real potential. The lie that pushes high-performers to excel and why we should all avoid it.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 28, 2014

It also helps to view these constraints as similar to limitations one faces in innovation – where the goal is to find the most effective way to address the roadblock while remaining on course to what you ultimately want to achieve.

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Tanveer Naseer

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

A process accomplishes tasks repetitively, reliably, efficiently, and cost-effectively, as when a project or product goes into full-scale production. A project is a one-at-a-time exercise performed by a team assembled specifically for that task – building a better mousetrap, a new software program, or a driverless car.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Over the last few years, there have been numerous studies which have repeatedly shown that employee engagement levels continue to stagnate at the low end of the scale, impacting not only overall productivity, but also an organization’s ability to innovate and adapt in response to changes in the global economy.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

How to Foster Innovation Through Diverse Workgroups [link] # innovation #. Say ‘no’ and become more productive [link] # productivity #. The myth of the innovation nation [link] # innovation #. The Secret to Ensuring Follow-Through [link] # leadership #productivity #. Thank you, Katri!

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Strategies, business models, products, and services can all be copied by competitors. Strong collaborative support from co-workers is vital for helping employees deliver high levels of service to customers, and an open exchange of information is a key differentiator of organizations that are innovation leaders.

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 22, 2011

Five Ways to Get Your Calendar Under Control by @ ScottEblin [link] # productivity #. The 5% Creativity Challenge [link] # innovation #productivity #. Encouraging Innovation & The Story of the 5 Monkeys by @ GwynT [link] # innovation #. by my good friend @ smaxbrown [link] # productivity #purpose #.

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Tanveer Naseer

JUNE 19, 2012

There’s no question that social media is becoming an important channel through which organizations can share and converse with their audience, as well as attract potential new customers for their products/services. But how can organizations successfully navigate this growing field to order to ensure an ROI from their online efforts?

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 8, 2011

Three Ways to Prioritize a Long List of Ideas [link] # innovation #creativity #. Want Innovative Thinking? Hire from the Humanities [link] # innovation #leadership #. Don’t Melt Down [link] # productivity #stress #. Check it out – [link] # leadership #. RT @ Sally_G : You are SO MUCH fun @ TanveerNaseer !

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 27, 2014

This approach is something we often read about in terms of innovation – of how we can develop a new product or service offering by running various experiments or pilot projects to test the viability of these new ideas. What Have You Learned Going Forward?

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

If there’s one fault that can be ascribed to Apple’s competition, it’s not their lack of innovation or creativity. On all fronts, this seemed to be the worst time to introduce a new consumer technology product given how people were not only watching their budgets, but were understandably wary of new technology in general.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 19, 2014

When our brain performs tasks or makes decisions, it not only taps into the brain’s limited energy reserves, but in the process of using that energy, it creates waste by-products like beta-amyloid and other metabolites, which can reduce our brain’s ability to concentrate and efficiently perform tasks.

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Tanveer Naseer

JUNE 24, 2014

Unfortunately, while leaders may state that they want to engender a more collaborative environment in their organization, they don’t realize how often own actions are actually serving to stifle collaboration, promote the growth of silos, and ultimately hindering their organization’s ability to innovate or incur any real forward momentum.

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 8, 2011

by @ JesseLynStoner [link] # leadership #communication # Moving beyond teachers and bosses by Seth Godin [link] # RT @ leadershipdgtl : A Springtime Reminder on Leadership,… by @ TanveerNaseer Daily Best in # leadership [link] # Want Innovative Thinking? Hire from the Humanities [link] # innovation #leadership # TY!

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Tanveer Naseer

MARCH 20, 2018

What I’ve noticed is leaders having this myopic focus on just trying to ‘get things done’; that they’re able to put out as many fires as they can in the hopes of having a moment to simply catch their breath from the daily tsunami of demands for their time, attention, and resources.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Chew Your Way to Afternoon Brainpower by @ RobynMcMaster [link] # neuroscience #productivity #. link] # communication #productivity #. From Trash Cans to Nokia: Is Creativity Innovation? link] # innovation (via @ KatriK ) #. Bother Me, I’m Thinking [link] # creativity #productivity #. Thanks Mike; likewise.

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Tanveer Naseer

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

This is the key to innovation and learning from failure – where we enable our employees to get things done while providing them with the time and resources to understand why some measures worked and others failed so that they can be better prepared the next time around.

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APRIL 22, 2011

link] # Five Ways to Get Your Calendar Under Control by @ ScottEblin [link] # productivity # Tx Lisa! – [link] by @ TanveerNaseer # Encouraging Innovation & The Story of the 5 Monkeys by @ GwynT [link] # innovation # Tx Aad! by my good friend @ smaxbrown [link] # productivity #purpose # Tx Laura!

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