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10 Practices That Drive Innovation

LDRLB

Innovation means more than just new products or services. Perhaps my favorite definition of innovation is Scott Berkun’s : “Innovation is significant positive change.”. Recently, the Institute for Corporate Productivity published a study surveying some of the top companies and people in the fields of management and innovation.

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How to Compete Like the World’s Most Innovative Leaders

Skip Prichard

Innovation Capital. And one of the most overlooked reasons for entrepreneurial failure is innovation capital. That’s why I enjoyed talking with Jeff Dyer who, along with Nathan Furr and Curtis Lefrandt, wrote a new book, Innovation Capital: How to Compete and Win Like the World’s Innovative Leaders.

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Global Leadership Mastery: The Advantages of International Coaching

N2Growth Blog

By honing these skills, executives are better equipped to lead diverse teams, foster collaboration, and drive innovation in a global context. Through personalized coaching sessions, leaders gain insights into the cultural nuances and sensitivities that influence communication across different regions.

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The Ins and Outs of an Executive Director Search

N2Growth Blog

Understanding the Importance of an Executive Director in an Organization’s Success An organization’s success can be influenced by the strategic leadership and guidance provided by its executive director. This individual plays a pivotal role in shaping the vision, mission, and overall direction of the organization.

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How Employees Respond When Activist Investors Get Involved

The Horizons Tracker

Institutional investors, such as hedge funds, are increasingly active in terms of their attempt to influence the direction of the firms they invest in. While in a recent article , I highlighted how this interest can successfully influence the strategy of a firm, recent research from INSEAD highlights how this can have consequences.

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Reinvent Opportunity, Restore Satisfaction

Women on Business

Guest post by LaMae Allen deJongh, managing director for US Human Capital and Diversity for Accenture (learn more about LaMae at the end of this post). LaMae Allen deJongh, Managing Director for US Human Capital and Diversity for Accenture. Experience tells us that when employees are unhappy they look for new jobs.

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Workers Would Sacrifice Income For Greater Diversity

The Horizons Tracker

The researchers wanted to explore whether new rules from the Securities and Exchange Commission to disclose all “human capital resources” that were material to the smooth operating of the business would prompt companies to disclose information about their diversity.