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How Can Innovation Be Better Disseminated?

The Horizons Tracker

In a recent article, I highlighted some of the challenges involved in translating investment in technology and innovation into productivity improvements across the economy. in 2013, compared to 2.5% ” For society to flourish it’s not enough for technology and innovation to only benefit the already successful.

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Are you ready to kick butt in 2013?

Women on Business

Right now, the idea of kicking butt in 2013 is probably the last thing on your mind. But come January 2, when that alarm clock goes off, you’re going to feel a lot better about facing the New Year with a blueprint for success. With that in mind, the best thing you can do for yourself in that first week is to keep your schedule light.

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Big Thinking for Small Business

Women on Business

Granted, pretty packaging isn’t going to close a deal, but being up on graphic/design trends in print and online let perspective customers know that you’re in year 2013, and paying attention. Which of course is where it gets tricky. Also, not everything happens online.

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The Role Twitter Played In The Invasion Of Crimea

The Horizons Tracker

“A violent occupation of Russian-speaking communities that didn’t want the Russian soldiers to be there would have been a public relations disaster for Putin, so estimating occupation costs prospectively would have been a priority.” ” Valuable insights.

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Does Your Company Come Across as Too Male?

Harvard Business Review

The first, from 2013, is a classic, masculine vocabulary of rational, humanless machinery, steely-edged and high-performing. The second, dated 2015, is a global vision of hope, with humans of every race and hue empowered by playful innovation (and it showcases more dads than I have ever seen in any ad).