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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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Consultants: Resistance Is Futile

N2Growth Blog

Resistance is Futile”, pretty much sums it up. At this point she stopped listening to Scott and those familiar words popped into her head, Resistance is Futile. In her head she hears, “Resistance is Futile.” This time the thought, “Give in to the Dark Side,” does not fade away. Part 2: Resis tance Does Not Have To Be Futile.

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Resistance to Change is Cooperation for Improvement

Mike Cardus

While working, you perceive change on a continuum from cooperation and learning — to resistance and a pain in the ass. . Change happens, and the cooperation/resistance is what you learn from and look for to co-construct what makes change work to improve the organization’s and your viability in the market. .

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Remaining Innovative After Going Public

The Horizons Tracker

Startups are renowned for their creativity and innovation, but this can often dry up once the unique pressures of going public are imposed on a firm. Research from Duke University explores why some companies have managed to remain innovative after going public while others have struggled. Free from pressure.

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The Changing Landscape of C-Suite Executive Tenures: Insights and Implications

N2Growth Blog

This trend highlights the shift towards shorter CEO tenures in large corporations, as companies seek leaders who can quickly adapt to changing market dynamics and drive growth. Over time, however, they may become entrenched in their ways, leading to a lack of innovation and agility.

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Boost Innovation by Strengthening the Organization’s Immune Systems

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post by Kris Oestergaard: Today, every business is looking to find ways to streamline its innovative abilities. Those successful in establishing a culture of innovation have addressed their organization’s “immune systems.” Organizational leaders need to address all three in order to transform into innovation champions.

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How to Ensure Your Organization’s Digital Transformation Succeeds

Leading Blog

I N THE AGE of digitization, businesses face a critical imperative: to adapt and embrace innovation or risk being left behind in a rapidly evolving world. This force is called creative destruction, which is the process where innovation and technology advancements are reshaping industries and business models.

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