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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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Innovate Forward

Leading Blog

Technology is the raw material that 21st-century innovators need to build new business capabilities, to develop exciting new products and services, and to create workarounds for the physical distancing measures we will likely endure for the foreseeable future. I NNOVATION has always been important. New technology will change the way we work.

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Pros and Cons of Becoming an Innovation Consultant

Innovation Excellence

One question many innovators face at some point in their careers is whether to work in a large, corporate organization, or in a small start up or consultancy. Today I want to revisit and update a blog I wrote a few years ago for LinkedIn that discussed some pros and cons of consultancy versus corporate.

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Leadership Biz Cafe Podcast #14 – Matthew E. May On How To Encourage Creativity & Innovation

Tanveer Naseer

In today’s increasingly competitive, global market, it’s understandable why so many leaders are trying to figure out how to foster innovation in their organizations. So how is it that some organizations seem to thrive on the cutting edge while others can barely get their innovative initiatives off the ground?

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What a Mechanical Shark Can Teach Us About Leadership and Innovation

Leading Blog

As I watched the documentary, I was struck by how closely the story mirrored case studies from the business world, and how perfectly it illustrated the points I try to emphasize in the leadership and innovation class I teach at MIT. In fact, an original, revolutionary vision isn’t innovation at all (and it certainly isn’t leadership).

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Crafting Leadership Excellence: The N2Growth Approach to Executive Development

N2Growth Blog

Understanding the Core Values of N2Growth Based in King of Prussia, PA, N2Growth is a global leadership consulting firm known for its cutting-edge developmental methodologies. A high premium is placed on collaboration, with the understanding that pooling diverse perspectives encourages innovation and creativity.

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Advancing the Agenda: Executive Leadership Team Coaching for Modern Businesses

N2Growth Blog

This enhances individual performance and drives collective success by empowering teams to adapt, innovate, and thrive in an ever-changing business environment. These challenges range from navigating complex global markets to fostering innovation within the organization.

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