Lead Change Blog

JULY 4, 2016

The Institute for Corporate Productivity and ROI Institute have released the results of a new research study, which looks at positive trends and the state of human capital analytics. Lisa Kohn of Chatsworth Consulting Group submitted Why a Pink Flamingo is an Essential Leadership Tool. ” Tweet i4cp at @i4cp.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 2, 2018

The healthcare industry has long relied on traditional, linear models of innovation – basic and applied research followed by development and commercialization. An alternative emerging at healthcare institutions worldwide is human-centered design and co-creation, a set of approaches that can accelerate and humanize healthcare innovation.

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Health Care Innovation Mayo Stage-Gate 10

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Increasing creativity and innovation is not only on the priority list for start-ups; it’s also a strategic goal for CEOs of small, medium, and large-sized companies. As companies grapple with long odds on innovation like these, they are also looking for ways to improve the likelihood of their intrapreneurial success.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 26, 2011

This emerging social era is about engaging everyone around you to redefine what you do and how you do it – including sales, marketing, R&D, customer support, and product development. Building your Social Nation means changing what you think it means to build a company. Still skeptical? Then take a look at the hard numbers.

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Media Learning-by-Doing Open-book Company 67

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 25, 2013

In December 2012 and January of this year, Tata Consultancy Services surveyed 1,217 executives from large companies (revenue of more than $1 billion) in a dozen global industries in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. How else did the companies projecting the greatest ROI from Big Data differ from underperformers?

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ROI Company Learning Curve Retail 8

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 11, 2010

Validating proof of concept around social media ROI is a discussion that may have had a bit of relevance 24 months ago, but unless you’ve been stranded on a desert island for the last couple of years you know that numerous case studies abound which validate social media beyond any reasonable doubt.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Twenty years ago, Louis Gerstner transformed IBM by emphasizing consulting and technology services — not just technology — to solve customer problems. The most successful innovative companies buy startups and other private companies to help transform themselves. Can the elephant dance again? Acquire ideas, not just revenue.

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Venture Capitalist Short-term ROI Long-term 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 30, 2018

IBM has transformed itself many times since its inception in the late 19th century and is on a continuous journey of innovation and transformation to help clients win in their ever-changing markets. Driving digital transformation really means driving rapid, efficient, and high-ROI responses to those changes.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

billion market valuation. As a price strategy consultant, it's common for managers and sales people to enthusiastically pitch me on a strategy of "let's get them in the door with a big discount, they'll love our product or service, and then return to pay full price." Consumers, of course, love big discounts.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

There was a lot more common thinking than critical, innovative thinking. What’s the ROI on a handshake? Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable?

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 20, 2015

Aligning with creative colleagues, like those in design or marketing. Imagine how great it will feel when we hit our targets — when we crush the competition and claim the market share we deserve? Share your expertise and understanding of the issue at hand, highlighting analysis you’ve done or consultation with others.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 2, 2015

They can miss important shifts in the market simply because the telltale signs don’t fit nicely within their models. In fact, my research has shown that in knowledge industries, rookies tend to outperform experienced staff in innovation and speed). Who can you consult with who would challenge this point of view?

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 27, 2018

She says those reasons are: Leaders tolerate low performance ROI is not enough of a motivator Culture is more than free Panera Leaders often treat their employees like a number Elizabeth McLeod and her mother, Lisa Earle McLeod , are a mother/daughter consulting team whose clients include Google, Roche, Hootsuite, and G Adventures.

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Management ROI Motivation Bottom-up 50

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

She says those reasons are: Leaders tolerate low performance ROI is not enough of a motivator Culture is more than free Panera Leaders often treat their employees like a number Elizabeth McLeod and her mother, Lisa Earle McLeod , are a mother/daughter consulting team whose clients include Google, Roche, Hootsuite, and G Adventures.

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Management ROI Motivation Bottom-up 50

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 16, 2018

And today I’m talking with Michael Gretczko, Principal, National Offering Leader, Human Capital as a Service at Deloitte Consulting, LLP, and with Jody Kohner, Senior Vice President of Employee Marketing and Engagement at Salesforce. Michael Gretczko, Deloitte Consulting, LLP. Michael Gretczko, Deloitte Consulting, LLP.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 25, 2019

In contrast to startups, which often experiment until they gain their footing in the market, established businesses are notoriously slow to change. In order to adapt to a climate charged by automation, market shifts, and globalization, companies need to evolve to meet changing priorities and conditions. Adjust strategies to meet goals.

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Agility Process Management McKinsey 50

Strategy Driven

MARCH 28, 2016

A market that wants a great product (Product-Market Fit). A well formulated Go-To-Market Strategy. As for distribution, “smart marketing” can turn faulty launch distribution planning into buzz-worthy spin and drive more sales. Go-To Market Strategy is, in essence, the launch. A great product. All of the above.

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Productivity Products Marketing Strategy Budgeting 50

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Our research at the Agile Talent Collaborative reinforces findings from Accenture and other consulting and research firms: the use of freelancers — or agile talents as we call them — is growing, and for reasons that go well beyond cost efficiency. Bringing customers and providers together is becoming more common.

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