N2Growth Blog
APRIL 29, 2021
We are witnessing the creation of an entirely new paradigm, a fierce wave of technological innovation boosting generations of new businesses and business leaders. The pace of technological applications and innovations has increased significantly in recent years.
Leading Blog
MAY 16, 2020
Technology is the raw material that 21st-century innovators need to build new business capabilities, to develop exciting new products and services, and to create workarounds for the physical distancing measures we will likely endure for the foreseeable future. Creativity & Innovation
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Strategy Driven
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Technology is playing an increasingly important role in people’s lives, both personally and professionally. As a female entrepreneur, it is essential to understand the capabilities of technology in order to connect with customers and cultivate meaningful relationships.
Curious Cat
JUNE 7, 2017
Technological innovation brings great opportunity for improving results and quality of life. ASQ has asked their Influential Voices to explore the idea of the fourth industrial revolution: “this new era is founded on the practical use of technological innovations like artificial intelligence, big data, robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT).” Data Innovation Systems thinking ASQ Influential Voices organization as a system technology
Lead on Purpose
JUNE 29, 2019
Guest post by Cayden Whitmond Now more than ever, the future of business is one shaped by fast-paced innovations to technology and the way that work is done. In the past, emerging tech may have been exclusive to bigger businesses, … Continue reading → Knowledge Learning Techology AI Artificial Intelligence chatbot cybersecurity Innovation Machine Learning SMBs technology
Modern Servant Leader
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
Technology has provided innovations in business, education, agriculture – virtually every field and industry. Finally, through social media , technology is also a cornerstone of innovation for leadership. Through this new communication technology, leaders conduct massive dialogue. Throughout history, technology has served virtually all industries and fields. Thanks to the evolution of social media, technology is finally serving leadership.
QAspire
JULY 29, 2018
I created a series of sketch notes for Tiffani Bova’s “ What’s Next ” podcast where she meets brilliant people to discuss customer experience, growth and innovation. Tiffani Bova is a Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce. Sometimes, when I see a group of people sitting physically with each other yet engrossed in their mobile screens, I feel that technology has turned us into gadgets and made us less human.
Strategy Driven
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Just take a look at laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and other handheld devices, which were all possible thanks to display technology innovation. Display innovation can also be found in factory equipment, oil rigs, trains, trucks and boats and airplanes.
Strategy Driven
JULY 30, 2022
Many of the technologies listed in this article have been developed in order to directly challenge this status quo. Here are some of the most important recent developments in food packaging technology.
Lead Change Blog
MAY 29, 2020
With this in mind, the Coronavirus outbreak arguably represents an opportunity for growth and innovation, and good leadership will be central to ushering this in. But what’s the relationship between leadership and innovation and why exactly should you care? The Link Between Leadership and Innovation – The Key Considerations. How Can Leaders Successfully Innovate in Their Companies.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Innovation is about technology, product features, and profitability. You don’t hear innovators talking about love, empathy, and generosity. Mauro Porcini says innovation is an… Continue reading → Leading
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 20, 2017
I usually don't like to re-post older podcast episodes on the blog here, but after reading the NYT piece this morning, and thinking more about the importance of the issue, I thought it right to try and raise some additional awareness of the challenge and how one innovative company is helping employers and employees. Quick shot for a counting down the days before a long holiday break Wednesday.
Strategy Driven
APRIL 15, 2020
As our world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic, business leaders must understand that it’s going to be technology that determines which companies survive and build success from this unprecedented event. The pandemic makes those technologies more relevant now than ever.
Leading Blog
JANUARY 2, 2018
As companies increasingly recognize the importance of innovation and disruptive solutions to remain competitive, the big question remains: where does innovation come from and how a culture of innovation be cultivated? Contrary to popular belief, existing employees account for the vast majority of innovative ideas and the right software can help unlock innovation while also shifting the entire company culture. Creating a Culture of Innovation.
Strategy Driven
APRIL 10, 2022
Let’s face it; almost every business now benefits from modern technology. While many people assume that technology is an enemy of the environment, it doesn’t have to be that way. Sadly, the vast majority fail to unlock their full potential.
Strategy Driven
JUNE 30, 2021
Technology is a massive advantage for any business. However, there are so many types of technology available that it can be daunting to know where to start. You could do this by keeping up with the latest technology news and find innovative ways to apply new tech.
First Friday Book Synopsis
OCTOBER 16, 2013
Bob''s blog entries Deloitte University Press From Exponential Technologies to Exponential Innovation John Hagel III John Seely Brown (JSB) Michael Lui Report 2 in the 2013 Shift Index series Tamara Samoylova Here is an introduction to Report 2 in the 2013 Shift Index series, published by Deloitte University Press. Its co-authors are John Hagel III, John Seely Brown (JSB), Tamara Samoylova, & Michael Lui.
leaderCommunicator
JANUARY 28, 2019
Technology is delivering innovative ways to cut through this noise. Workplaces today are both exciting and challenging. Never has there been so much information circulated. But never has there been so much distraction. And never has getting employee attention been so difficult to achieve. Internal communicators must carefully juggle how to get important information out to staff – engaging them without overloading or annoying them.
Lead on Purpose
SEPTEMBER 27, 2014
Guest post by David Sturt for Lead on Purpose blog I recently came across a story in Wired magazine about a radically new technology being developed for heating and cooling. Aside from the exciting product idea to heat and cool … Continue reading → Innovation Product Management Techology discover Great work observe products
Great Leadership By Dan
JUNE 25, 2019
Guest post from Alf Rehn: Some say we live in the golden age of innovation, an age ruled by transformation and revolution. They point to shiny startups and the seemingly unstoppable progress of technology, and proclaim that our age is on track to solve all problems and cure all ills. Instead, I would argue that we live in the age of innovation crisis. This doesn’t mean innovation is dead. Succinctly put, innovation has a leadership problem.
Leading Blog
DECEMBER 27, 2019
There’s increasing pressure on organizations to be more competitive, and leaders need to have the right skills to influence employees’ innovative behavior. To encourage employees to become more innovative, leaders need to pay attention to a number of issues. Creativity & Innovation
Coaching Tip
MAY 29, 2015
Although true genius is rare, the capacity to innovate is inherent in everyone, says business innovation expert Rowan Gibson in his new book, "THE 4 LENSES OF INNOVATION: A Power Tool for Creative Thinking." . Once we accept that creativity is not a birthright, but a skill that can be taught and acquired, we can begin to seriously tap into the latent innovation potential inside all of us and across our organizations," Gibson says.
Great Leadership By Dan
JUNE 11, 2020
Guest post by Chuck Swoboda : As increasing competition, new technologies and evolving customer expectations continue to disrupt nearly every industry, business leaders are turning to innovation as a way to keep their companies relevant. Chuck Swoboda innovation leaders
Eric Jacobson
MARCH 2, 2020
Alex Goryachev ’s latest book teaches you how to go beyond the buzzword of innovation to continuously drive growth, improve your bottom line and enact change. The book, published in January 2020, is, Fearless Innovation. Focus on execution of innovation to showcase ROI.
Great Leadership By Dan
OCTOBER 13, 2016
Guest post by Randal Moss : Great leaders consistently talk about the need for their organization to ‘be innovative’ in their thinking. They recognize that innovation is a strategy for growth and that being able to harness that power will drive their organization’s success and their own as well. No Guts, No Growth, No Glory Taking risks is an inextricable part of being innovative. Executive support sends the message that innovation is a priority.
Leading Blog
MARCH 18, 2019
T HE INNOVATION WE PRIZE at successful start-ups is a mindset that is brought into the start-up and not necessarily the inherent quality of every start-up. Innovation isn’t something that just happens; we create the conditions for it. Big organizations can innovate like small start-ups. While organizational size complicates innovation, “scale if properly exploited could actually be an advantage, not a liability, for innovation.” Creating an Innovation Strategy.
Skip Prichard
JUNE 18, 2020
How to Ignite Innovation. Innovation is one subject that each and every one of us should study because its powerful force is available to us if we know how to tap it. It’s no surprise that Tamara Ghandour’s book interested me because I read all I can about innovation and creativity.
Great Leadership By Dan
JANUARY 19, 2017
How Can Leaders’ Best Explore and Exploit both Disruptive and Incremental Approaches to Innovation? These players test more established racers with breakthrough innovations. Yet such a rapid and competitive approach to innovation may not be sustainable over the long term. Breakthrough or be left behind As addictive as the adrenaline of this ‘innovation race’ might be, players are constantly coming and going, and few survive. Andrew Grant culture Gaia Grant innovation
Leading Blog
JUNE 28, 2012
Bill Gates once remarked, “ My first stop on any time-travel expedition would be Bell Labs in December 1947 ,” That was the year Bell Labs invented the transistor—a tiny invention that makes possible the technology we have today. In The Idea Factory , author Jon Gertner brings back to life not only the story of Bell Telephone Laboratories through the people that worked there, but the story of innovation—how it happens, why it happens, and who makes it happen.
N2Growth Blog
JUNE 24, 2014
Thanks to Professor Clayton Christensen of Harvard University and his 1997 landmark book, The Innovator’s Dilemma , we have a new way of understanding the life cycle of companies and why some market leaders maintain their dominant position and other one-time market leaders disappear. Christensen calls this “ disruptive innovation ” and gives examples as diverse as the personal computer industry, milkshakes, and steel minimills. WHAT IS A DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION? By John R.
Leading Blog
JULY 25, 2019
Their greatest fear is no longer their closest competitor, but the startups which, although they live in metaphorical garages and have hardly taken off, have an innovation power that established organizations can only dream of possessing. Still, no matter what great strides the innovative startups make or how much airtime they’re given by the media, innovation in startups is completely different than innovation in established organizations. Creativity & Innovation
Skip Prichard
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020
That’s what Brand Positive co-founder Sean Pillot de Chencey teaches in his book Influencers & Revolutionaries: How Innovative Trailblazers, Trends and Catalysts Are Transforming Businesses. “Insight + Ideas + Impact = Innovation.” What’s your definition of innovation?
Eric Jacobson
MARCH 24, 2021
Alex Goryachev ’s latest book teaches you how to go beyond the buzzword of innovation to continuously drive growth, improve your bottom line and enact change. The book, published in January 2020, is, Fearless Innovation. Focus on execution of innovation to showcase ROI.
HR Digest
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Metaverse is now expanding its horizons into other areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) , HR technology , big data analytics , and cloud computing. With the rise of AI and Big Data , companies are starting to adopt these technologies to improve their operations.
Great Leadership By Dan
APRIL 23, 2015
Guest post from Rowan Gibson : Not since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution has there been a greater need to learn the art of innovation leadership. Successful products, services, strategies, and business models now have a shorter shelf-life than ever before in business history, which means that “innovate or die” is not just a cute bumper sticker; it’s a brutal reality of twenty-first century competition. And who better to learn them from than the innovation leaders themselves?
Lead Change Blog
JUNE 20, 2018
It was a fitting tribute to the man who personified invention and innovation. They covered a range of devices and technologies. So, let’s take a moment and consider four things about innovation that you can learn from Thomas Edison. Innovation Is A Team Sport. Edison knew that when it came to innovation, lots of minds and skillsets were better than one. Put this to use in your life by not expecting individuals to come up with great innovations.
Strategy Driven
MAY 27, 2021
Technology is incredibly important for all of our businesses. No matter what kind of company you run, there’s probably some kind of technology that helps you manage customers, advertise your products and shorten the amount of time you spend on administrative tasks.
Women on Business
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
The same near field technology that allows a chip-based card to work is now being integrated into the latest generation of smartphones. ” Given these innovations, mobile transactions are one of the fastest expanding segments of the payment processing sector. Guest Posts TechnologyGuest Post by Ms. Bekiroglu, editorial consultant for mobilepaymentgeek.com (learn more about Ms. Bekiroglu at the end of this post).
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Innovation Strategy Leadership Technology and analytics Digital ArticleInside the cultural turnaround that helped the tech giant think like a startup.
LDRLB
MAY 8, 2013
All companies, whether they are successful with innovation or not, have one thing in common: they have their own “personalities.” The most innovative companies pull the right levers to create a culture that leads to exploration, experimentation, and the innovations that positively surprise the market, create competitive differentiation, and drive growth. LEAPS Innovation Leadership Competencies. That’s the source of real innovation.
LDRLB
APRIL 10, 2013
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. In summarizing their findings, here are 10 human capital practices that drive innovation: Use Technology to Collaborate and Share Knowledge.
Eric Jacobson
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Alex Goryachev ’s latest book teaches you how to go beyond the buzzword of innovation to continuously drive growth, improve your bottom line and enact change. The book is, Fearless Innovation. Focus on execution of innovation to showcase ROI. Communicate the value of innovation.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 18, 2022
Business models Innovation Product development Healthcare sector Digital ArticleThese platforms could become the Apples and Googles of drug development.
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