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Fueling Innovation: How Microsoft Finally Got It Right

Leading Blog

W E OFTEN THINK of innovation as something visionaries draw out of thin air, like manna from heaven. Here’s an innovation story that’s closer to reality: It’s a story of loss, grit, and renewal. It’s also about a never-too-late approach to innovation that enabled a floundering business to launch a second golden age.

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December Leadership Development Carnival

Michael Lee Stallard

I am honored to host the December installment of the Leadership Development Carnival, a collection of helpful leadership advice from top bloggers. Many of this month’s featured posts focus on specific leadership skills we all need to develop. Learn more about cultivating this mindset in “ Creative Innovation as a Leadership Mindset.”.

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Is America Losing Its Innovation Edge?

The Horizons Tracker

In the latest edition of the Global Innovation Index, the United States came home in 3rd spot. Over the years the Index has been produced, the US has always maintained a presence in the top 10, underlining the innovative potential of the country. “Recent developments are placing additional stress on the U.S.

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How Interactive Technology Can Reduce Congestion

The Horizons Tracker

The researchers analyze a range of interactive technologies, from roadside cameras to Google Maps, and find that effective use of them can help to manage traffic such that road expansion projects aren’t needed. Indeed, such Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) were found to save $4.7 Chicago and Houston. ” .

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Everything You Need to Know About Oilfield Services

Strategy Driven

As the oilfield service industry recovers from the oil price crash in 2014, producers are demanding more from their service providers. They also offer technological solutions that improve upstream and downstream business processes. In addition, seek out professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and experience.

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3 Ways Executives Can Champion Lifelong Learning

Lead Change Blog

Advances in technology have allowed countless individuals to pursue interests that extend beyond the standard classroom, on their own time, and often for little to no cost. Alan has spent his learning budget on books about agile development and software team management. That’s good news because I believe (like John F Kennedy, Jr.

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The Importance of Domain Name Selection for Non-Profits

Lead Change Blog

The Innovative Finance Foundation (IFF) uses www.if.foundation for its network dedicated to funding sustainable development and ending extreme poverty. AlterNatives develops markets for the products created by women widowed by political violence in Guatemala. The same is true of the Delaware rescue group, www.PawsofTomorrow.dog.