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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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DNA Data Proposed To Reunite Separated Refugee Families

The Horizons Tracker

Reuniting families Now, some experts propose using DNA data to help reunite families. “Our goal is not to undermine the careful and intentional work of the task force but to highlight the mountain of a challenge they have in accounting for these separations,” the researchers explain.

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Businesses Are Unintentionally Limiting Their Innovation

The Horizons Tracker

In their search for innovative solutions, businesses actively seek a variety of unique ideas. Limiting the future Many businesses and leaders may not realize that their past choices can limit the variety of proposals they get. Why does this happen? They start by wanting a wide range of ideas but end up with very similar ones.

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How Do You Influence and Inspire People?

Lead Change Blog

All leaders have the same goal. Start by getting to know your team members—their dreams and goals, as well as their problems and frustrations. Creating innovative frames influences people to consider new ways of looking at what’s possible. Also, show your passion and commitment to your goals and plans. Set the Example.

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5 Steps to Develop Team Goals

Skip Prichard

For example, investing significant resources to develop an innovative new product makes sense if there is a realistic potential for making a profit from selling the new product. The first approach is involving others to develop high- quality team goals that produce results. Test the Quality of the Goal. ” -Valerie Patrick.

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Researchers Propose A New Approach To Tackling The Gender Pay Gap

The Horizons Tracker

“Because the firm’s human resources goals are embedded in the structured approach, you’re improving the degree to which people are paid more for high performance, education or other desirable factors,” the researchers explain. This finding prompted a change in the company to try and achieve pay equity.

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Maximize Your One-on-Ones: Essential Questions for Your Boss.

Rich Gee Group

These interactions are crucial not only for catching up on your projects and receiving feedback but also for expressing your concerns, proposing new ideas, and understanding your boss's expectations and the company's vision. How do my current tasks align with the company's larger goals? Take Action.

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