Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Inspire team innovation with an idea garden, saving great ideas for future growth. I don’t want to crush team innovation, but I can’t possibly use them all. You’re doing a lot of things right when it comes to fostering psychological safety and encouraging team innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Importance of Finding Innovators in the Life Sciences Industry In today’s rapidly evolving life sciences industry, finding innovators has become critical for organizations seeking to stay ahead of the curve. Finding innovators in the life sciences industry The importance of innovative leadership cannot be overstated.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 24, 2023

The Power of Workplace Culture in an AI Universe: A virtual conversation about Empathy and Innovation Note: This article on Workplace Culture is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of our book, Courageous Culture: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates. What’s your perspective on that?”

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 15, 2024

“The fact is that most companies are structured to maximize efficiency and minimize risk, resulting in an environment that ultimately prevents meaningful innovations,” explains Elliott Parker , author of the new book, The Illusion of Innovation. It's time to build again,” says Parker.

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Leading Blog

MAY 5, 2023

You must identify those initiatives, innovations, and even behaviors that you may once have thought were temporary or ad hoc to deal with the pandemic but which are, in actuality, permanent advantages if you allow them to be. Moreover, innovation needs to be rather immediate. You can’t look outside only when you’re failing inside!

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 23, 2024

Workers who switch to different jobs, teams, or companies—called seconded employees—can boost innovation, according to new research from ESMT Berlin. This suggests that using seconded employees more often can make organizations more open to innovative ideas.

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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. I NNOVATION has always been important. New technology will change the way we work.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 4, 2024

The quality of the office environment plays a pivotal role in shaping both work efficiency and the health of employees. Consequently, the creation and maintenance of an optimal physical workspace within the office environment represent a crucial stride in optimizing a company’s economic growth.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 12, 2019

In the years leading up to 2018, I have spent my time bringing innovation to the financial services space. As such it is all about innovation. And now, from a distance, my optimism regarding the sector’s ability to innovate and capture opportunities has not changed. Let’s study a bit about Innovation.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 15, 2013

Posted in Community Involvement [link] Chris Thompson is one of the most passionate people I know about innovating in the civic space where government, non-profit and for-profit intersect. Community Involvement civic leaders Community Innovation Leadership' Community Involvement civic leaders Community Innovation Leadership'

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Despite the constancy of change in today’s global marketplace, the environment for change in many organizations is unfriendly at best. Few organizations have the appetite for change found at Facebook, Google, Amazon, and other innovative firms. Form an innovation team. Provide an innovation budget.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The future of work is not a distant reality; it is unfolding now, characterized by digital work environments that are reshaping how we think about and how we approach our professional lives. Key Elements of Digital Work Environments Remote Working and Flexibility: Digital work environments inherently offer flexibility.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

And now he’s written, Going on the Offense: A Leader’s Playbook for Perpetual Innovation. In a seven-year study, Tabrizi found that companies that focus their energy on building a supportive, purpose-driven culture that keeps people on edge, and boldly adapts to new environments are the companies that truly excel.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Research from the University of South Florida suggests, however, that there are certain working conditions that support innovation, and especially when inventors are breaking out into new knowledge domains. “Our research deepens our understanding on the roles that explorers play in innovation,” the researchers suggest.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2020

And what happens when said hospital is a major global expansion of the world-famous, highly innovative Cleveland Clinic? In Dr. Suri’s view, this is the only way to facilitate a culture of continuous learning and results–on the road to creating a brand new ‘innovation factory.’ ’ Let’s take a step back.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 5, 2023

Innovation and creativity are important drivers of success for any business or organization. Here are some steps you can take to foster a culture of innovation and creativity within your team: Encourage open-mindedness and divergent thinking: Encourage your team to think outside the box and consider multiple perspectives.

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Mills Scofield

MAY 17, 2013

Chris is one of the most passionate people I know about innovating in the civic space where government, non-profit and for-profit intersect. Recognize that we work in complex environments and develop tools specifically for such environments. You can, and should, read his blog. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 25, 2024

While it may seem intuitive that technology should enable innovation, Cisco’s State of Global Innovation research suggests that the reverse is often the case. It does suggest that technology teams need to do a better job in supporting innovation, however.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 19, 2023

” Supportive environment They conducted an extensive investigation involving nearly 600 families. The findings revealed that the social environment in which young people grow up plays a pivotal role in shaping their self-assessment skills.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Fluid and innovative business strategies centered on adaptability, foresight, and competition are replacing traditional management methods. Identifying Prime Challenges for Management Strategies In the rapidly changing business environment, management confronts many challenges that require strategic planning and astute decision-making.

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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. Besides helping them better handle workplace-related challenges, leaders evoke innovation and creativity and inspire them to reach their full potential. The answer is both.

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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.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 4, 2024

In their search for innovative solutions, businesses actively seek a variety of unique ideas. However, focusing on a specific set of ideas also means the company might miss out on fresh and innovative ones. In rapidly evolving industries like technology, narrowing the search for ideas may not lead to innovative breakthroughs.

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HR Digest

JUNE 8, 2023

With an unwavering commitment to innovation and a trailblazing HR strategy, they have achieved remarkable feats. This approach nurtures an environment where individuals can openly address challenges, discuss potential areas of improvement, and celebrate their accomplishments.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 28, 2019

He was the CEO of one of the most innovative service companies on the planet. He continued: “Leaders create an atmosphere of trust when they treat the work environment as the setting for special and important relationships. It takes trustful leadership to nurture employees who consistently deliver innovative service.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

An inclusive succession plan enriches the work culture, improves decision-making, and fosters creativity, making organizations more agile in the volatile business environment. The infusion of diverse thoughts and skills does more than just foster innovation; it boosts resilience and adaptability, too.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Recent research from the University of Cambridge examines how 100 of the world’s biggest companies are trying to make the environment healthier. More than 90 percent of these projects don’t say if they have actually helped the environment.

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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. Creating an Innovation Strategy.

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Anese Cavanaugh

AUGUST 9, 2023

Is your organization looking to create a positive and thriving work environment that fuels innovation and inspires your employees to perform at their best?

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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. Instead, I would argue that we live in the age of innovation crisis. We’ve never spent more on innovation, yet as many CEOs are starting to notice, the returns are diminishing, and the trend is down, not up.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 13, 2023

A positive work environment not only enhances employee well-being but also contributes to a positive workplace culture. By implementing effective strategies, organizations can cultivate a work environment that supports the growth, satisfaction, and success of their employees.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Understanding the Current Landscape: The Impact on Succession Planning In 2024’s rapidly evolving business environment, succession planning is constantly shifting. Leadership transitions can pose a major challenge to any organization, especially in a turbulent environment. The key is adapting to the fluid nature of business.

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Mike Cardus

JUNE 28, 2020

Innovation, change, the ability to notice patterns, and try unique or novel approaches will continue to be a differentiator in your organization , team, and self. The idea that the complexity of work is increasing is accurate if we accept that complexity is the interactions between multiple pieces within different environments.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Identifying the Obstacles of Fair Representation Fair representation is a crucial component of an effective work environment. This journey towards a fairer and more representative workplace requires creating an environment that values all voices and provides equal opportunities for growth and contribution to company success.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 4, 2023

These appeals are somewhat less effective on some people, who appear emotionally immune to the destruction of our environment, with this particularly common among ideological conservatives. The post People Who Lack Emotion Also Care Less About The Environment first appeared on The Horizons Tracker. Environmental empathy.

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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? Automating innovation will allow employees to balance daily tasks while also cultivating new ideas.

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Next Level Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Most of the organizations I’m talking to and observing during the pandemic recognize the need to up their levels of innovation and agility. After all, if you need to pivot your business model and set yourself up to succeed in whatever environment presents itself next, you need to have those two qualities embedded in your culture.

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