The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 1, 2019

Oxford University researchers Carl Benedikt Frey shot to public attention in 2013 when he and colleague Michael Osborne released research in which they predicted that 47% of jobs could be automated within the next decade or so. Technology at Work. I was understandably curious therefore to see if Technology at Work 4.0

Technology 69

Technology Short-term Osborne Long-term 69

Strategy Driven

APRIL 2, 2014

For businesses that want to continually innovate and grow, engaged employees who work with passion and feel a profound connection to their company are required. Making their successes visible to the rest of the team provides the employee with the recognition he or she deserves, while continuing to motivate others. Visibility.

Motivation 66

Motivation Incentives Chief Executive Officer Absenteeism 66

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 3, 2016

Since every industry changes in time, the key to success is adapting to those changes – hence, strategy is innovation. A few years later, Iger made another successful deal to buy Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion in 2009. This strategy has been, in itself, Disney’s great breakthrough innovation.

Creativity 8

Creativity Franchising Succession Film 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 21, 2017

Uber’s biggest advantage over incumbents was in using ordinary vehicles with no special licensing or other formalities. Uber publicists presented the company as the epitome of innovation, styling critics as incumbent puppets stuck in the past. Through these tactics, Uber muddied the waters.

Licensing 8

Licensing Transportation Document Business Model 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 12, 2016

Some innovative local governments have realized this and are using technology and a customer-focused mind-set to innovate and better serve citizens, whether for setting up a business or renewing a driver’s license. The ones who are really innovating aim bigger. Innovation in Cities. Insight Center.

Technology 8

Technology Audience Call Center Licensing 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 20, 2015

Business model innovation is hard. There is another way to make money from business model innovation. To many people, this kind of change doesn’t feel like it’s real business model innovation. What successful companies are doing right. And only 15% said digital was helping them to create new business models.

Business Model 8

Business Model Insurance Technology Audience 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 19, 2015

Sometimes, they also hope to develop a content management system that other publishers can license and use to distribute their content. But Kickstarter’s income comes from a percentage of successful campaigns — one major business goal is to host as many successful campaigns as possible.

Business Model 8

Business Model Content Incentives Audience 8