The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 10, 2023

It’s fairly well documented that businesses are often struggling to capture benefits from investments in AI. A recent paper from New York University aims to help leaders do better, and urges them to also invest in complementary assets alongside the AI technology itself. However, this investment alone does not suffice.

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Idea Generation: Struggling to come up with ideas for a team activity, product innovation, or rewards? Decision Making and Problem Solving Don’t rely on antiquated technology like your Magic Eight Ball or a Jump to Conclusions mat. <POLICY DOCUMENT> 3.1. Document Review and Research Example 3.4.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Boosting Productivity and Redefining Roles In recent research by Lancaster University Management School, the researchers found that AI-based technologies seldom merely accelerate and streamline processes. For instance, a law firm might utilize document review software to identify problematic clauses in hundreds of leases.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 11, 2023

A recent study from Texas A&M University looks at the role innovation potential can play in terms of providing a sufficiently credible signal to reduce the impact insider sales have on perceptions of quality. “Our research, however, documents a positive effect on IPO valuation from informing investors of future innovation plans.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 3, 2020

Traditionally, thinking has it that innovation is something concentrated in large, urban areas. New research from Penn State suggests that this lack of attention is perhaps unwarranted, and indeed rural places may actually be hotbeds of innovation. ” Latent innovation. . ” Latent innovation.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 19, 2024

In recent years, salon owners have embraced the power of technology, moving beyond the traditional pen-and-paper appointment booking and inventory tracking systems. Integration with CRM systems ensures that salons maintain detailed client profiles, documenting each customer’s preferences, purchase history, and allergy information.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 24, 2024

Embracing technology is another cornerstone for optimizing LTL operations; modern transport management systems (TMS) analyze shipping data to inform intelligent decision-making around shipment consolidation, carrier selection, and route planning. The LTL sector will remain crucial in the global supply chain machinery.

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Mike Cardus

AUGUST 12, 2021

Within the company, 106 employees complete this NOISE skill/talent document. They contracted vendors and a University to offer classes and technology needs to many of the staff. Here is the template we developed. NOISE analysis skill/talent development template.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 19, 2014

No matter what size or type of business you run, chances are, you’re overwhelmed with incoming files – both paper and electronic documents. Document management software can put important documents at your fingertips in seconds and help you keep everything organized. Use a document management system that enables editing.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 3, 2020

At Merchants we have a simple yet powerful vision— to enable the movement of people, goods & services freely —and a well-documented strategic direction that we revisit regularly and communicate to the broader organization on a constant basis so that everyone understands their part in achieving it. Make Innovation Everyone’s Job.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

As leaders, we need to help people shift their mindset to consider the new possibilities for creativity and innovation that remote work brings instead of wishing they were back at the office. Clear and well-documented workflows and documentation are critical to the success of any remote team.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 9, 2019

The study found that many drivers are ignorant of the functionality and how to drive safely with it, which could result in lower safety levels on the road if better training and documentation aren’t provided. A second study , from the University of Hawaii, highlights how this variance in knowledge could slow adoption of the technology.

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Leading Blog

MAY 21, 2021

Further, because negotiations invariably require editing of contract language, a redundantly worded contract will require changes in multiple locations—leading to the possibility that one location will be missed and an inconsistent document will result. Lesson: A profitable company may be chronically short of cash.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 27, 2018

As a business owner, you’re probably fed up of hearing about how important technology is for your business. But a lot of business owners end up adopting technology because they’ve been told that they should, without really understanding how to use it properly. Experimental Technologies. Consider leaving a comment!

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Strategy Driven

JULY 22, 2018

SharePoint’s communication capabilities improve the way people work together, enabling teams to be aware of who did what, when and with what documents. With efficient input / output management features, users can add, edit and delete the same documents, whilst maintaining version control. Unlocked Innovation. Communication.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 5, 2022

It’s a problem I argued recently that many peddlers of metaverse technologies are falling foul of. He suggested that the majority of organizations focus on the idea, the product, or the technology. O’Reilly et al highlight the PR/FAQ document that Jeff Bezos requires of anyone at Amazon proposing new ideas.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 29, 2023

What’s more, if we can shift our mindset in such a way, it could unlock a wave of innovation and productivity improvements that benefit us all. The authors argue that a more powerful alternative future is one in which humans are augmented by technology. While this is an enticing vision, it’s also a limiting one.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Nowhere has this been more so than in healthcare, where digital technologies were used in a wide range of ways, from treating Covid and non-Covid patients alike under social distancing measures, to utilizing m-health for contact tracing and diagnosis of the virus. . Limited transformation. By far the most common answer was time.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 5, 2022

“Chatbot technology is a good innovation with the capabilities of improving not only teaching and learning but all other aspects of education,” the authors write. Increasing capacity. It is also capable of tracking each student’s academic progress and even learning their study preferences.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 27, 2018

There are many advantages to using more technology solutions in your small business that are worth you learning more about. There will be less time spent on completing mundane tasks offline and more chances for you to innovate and outperform your competition. A Website & Blog. Ability to Work Remotely. Customer Service.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The researchers examined scientific publications from across all major disciplines before using news media, patent data, and government documents to understand how the science was being used by the public. These were designed to cover their implications in terms of policy, broader public interest, and technological application respectively.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 28, 2020

While the majority of home work is not especially bandwidth intensive, with office documents and video conferencing the most common tasks, the closure of schools will ensure that millions of children are also logging on to play games, watch movies and engage in more intensive activities at the same time.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 17, 2023

Staying up-to-date with the latest fleet management technologies and best practices can further boost a company’s bottom line. Tracking and Documenting Your Fleet Costs To effectively manage your fleet costs, you must first have a clear understanding of your expenses.

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Mills Scofield

MAY 29, 2013

I’ve teamed up with industry leaders and partner companies to invite a small group of students interested in design, business development, social innovation, and technology to execute a one-year experiential education. Documenting experiences through photography, video, newsletters, and blogs.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 15, 2022

“It is hoped this will inspire and encourage SMEs and mid-sized companies to harness their potential in becoming a major driver of sustainable and inclusive economic growth and innovation by focusing on several core dimensions of future readiness: sustainable growth, societal impact and adaptive capacity,” the authors conclude.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 2, 2022

In a recent article , I examined research from MIT that showed how investment in technologies, such as robotics, is often made to compensate for an aging workforce. “Demographic change—aging—is one of the most important factors leading to the adoption of robotics and other automation technologies,” the researchers explain.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 4, 2021

The study saw the activities of nurses monitored as they analyzed and documented blood pressure and glucose levels from diabetic patients both in-home and via telehealth platforms. The analysis revealed that performing the activities via telehealth almost doubled the workload of the nurses compared to in-person appointments.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 24, 2022

For all the hype surrounding technologies such as AI, for most of the last few years, there has been precious little return on the investments companies were making. Many AI-related projects were stuck in a research or pilot phase and were subsequently making little real impact on the operations of the business.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 27, 2023

It’s well documented that organizations have thus far struggled to gain much from artificial intelligence. Research from MIT and BCG suggests that organizations would be helped if they ensured that their employees also benefitted from the technology. Respondents also said that the technology gave them greater autonomy.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 25, 2022

A common concern surrounding automation in recent years is that it will result in widescale job losses as the work previously done by people is taken over by technology. Advances in AI have reignited debates about the impact of technology on the future of work, raising concerns about massive job losses,” the researchers say.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 23, 2021

Technology. The next business resource you should acquire to prepare your business for success is the right technology. Alongside this should be teams that know how to operate the technology. This also includes business processes and technology. Invest in their skills through the necessary training.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 9, 2021

As AI has become more potent, there have been understandable concerns about how the technology can be policed so that it works for the benefit of all society rather than certain sections of it. A new paper from Lancaster University explores how AI can be effectively policed, and indeed who should do the policing. Trusting AI.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 8, 2023

For all groups, the mobile phone was the most important piece of technology when it comes to documenting their life,” the researchers conclude. An older person looks to upload old photo albums, while a musician prefers to tell the story of his life through songs. A gamer would rather present their life as a computer game.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Among humans, touch is well understood to be crucial to our emotional wellbeing, and being deprived of physical human contact has well-documented consequences. That was the question posed by research from the Nara Institute of Science and Technology. Is the touch of robots equally powerful?

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Skip Prichard

MAY 22, 2019

That’s what Chris Duffey, creative technologist says about this incredible technology revolutionizing industries the world over. His new book Superhuman Innovation showcases how AI will supercharge the workforce, the world of work, and can be harnessed to deliver powerful change.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 24, 2020

But green technologies can actually offer benefits to businesses as well as the planet, and the great news is that there are several options for companies to choose from. Remote working technology. As the focus on the environment continues to grow, businesses are now seeking out ways to adopt eco-friendlier practices. Go paper-free.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

It has been well documented in recent years that people are craving a real sense of purpose in their work. Empower people through technology : Building a robust technology foundation in the cloud is the first step. Sadly, research from Accenture reveals how few of us have that.

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