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.

Innovation 9

Innovation Company Entrepreneur Constraint 9

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. Download this podcast.

Agility 8

Agility Content CIO Banking 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 21, 2016

The findings show that fewer than half of analytics programs met initial return-on-investment (ROI) goals. But poor ROI is only part of the story. Too many calls for outside support from consultants. ” Create an environment of rapid innovation. Frequent restructurings of the analytics function.

CEO 8

CEO Competitive Advantage ROI CFO 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.

Media 357

Media Influence Blog Real Estate 357

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?

Blog 302

Blog Brand Media Influence 302

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 15, 2018

In our consulting work, we often encounter managers who struggle to convert AI experiments into strategic programs which can then be implemented. And how will they pick project ideas that produce real ROI? While the enthusiasm is undeniable, the reality is that AI remains an early-stage technology application. Insight Center.

Technology 8

Technology Constraint Tools Innovation 8

Strategy Driven

MARCH 28, 2016

It took years for Apple to gain traction despite offering what critics consider to be a superior operating system. It began as a small direct sales operation, with no plan for national distribution. And that means marginal products can outsell superior ones — just look at Microsoft vs. Apple. Then, there is 50 Shades of Grey.

Productivity 50

Productivity Products Marketing Strategy Budgeting 50

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

To answer these tough questions, we can turn to two of the world's best number crunchers, McKinsey and PwC (full disclosure: I have a consulting partnership arrangement with PwC US). While it's a myth that companies make all decisions on ROI calculations (what was the exact return on that Super Bowl ad?) How fast do we have to change?

McKinsey 8

McKinsey GDP Cost-Benefit Analysis Constraint 8