In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 20, 2014

I’m not referring to a bunch of “buy one get one free” promotions or deep discount sales events. Some companies thrive on innovative cultures. I spent an entire career espousing the power of creativity, and the companies I touched did very well by it. Almost a century later, the best things in life continue to be free.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 2, 2012

I’m going to admit at the outset that I was a strong proponent of Herzog’s concept for most of my career. The tactic that works best to defend or build share in the short term is price cuts or special discounts. But they cannot be permitted to lead; make them play catch-up by continuing to strategically innovate.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 14, 2010

What are some innovative ways you can target and reach your potential advocates? Book sales have contributed more than $600,000 to these charities. Consider the methods that Megan Megale used to get in touch with the people she knew would support her daughter’s remarkable project. I think about it every day.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

In this TED video , Sinek explains what he believes to be the reason for Apple’s constant innovations and their repeated successes. I do believe the “why” is critically important in business, and if you watch Sinek’s short lecture on TED video , you may see a different perspective on its importance too.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

Boston , MA Innovative entrepreneurs will find fertile ground for their ideas in Boston. New York , NY With the financial sector reeling, New York is counting on technological innovation to save the day. The following cities are leading the economic revival in their recovery sectors: Washington , D.C

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

While I’ve written a number of times recently about the importance of not discounting or dismissing older people, in science at least, it seems youth is a clear virtue. This was reinforced by a recent study from Ohio State University, which showed that scientists were generally most creative in the first flushes of their careers.

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LDRLB

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

To help guide your way through, we’ve divided the posts up by the three categories we at LDRLB tend to see the world through: leadership, innovation, and strategy. Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog offers Seven Steps to Success in Your New Management Job. Innovation. Jennifer V.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 7, 2013

UK grocery giant Tesco predicts which discounts will be redeemed in order to target over 100 million personalized coupons annually at cash registers across 13 countries. The leading career-focused social network, LinkedIn, predicts your job skills. This increased coupon redemption rates by a factor of 3.6 over previous methods.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 21, 2011

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Women on Business

JANUARY 12, 2011

Tanya energizes leaders to help them light the spark in their teams that results in: the proliferation of ideas and innovation,shorter cycle times, more collaborative environments, and high customer and employee loyalty. Please join me in welcoming Tanya Maslach of Elevati, Inc. to Women On Business. You can learn more about Tanya below.Â

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Although university attendance has risen considerably in much of the developed world, there remain obvious advantages to providing viable alternatives that afford students a good career. Unfortunately, research from Harvard highlights how unsatisfactory the careers of those educated via alternative routes often are. Evidence of skills.

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LDRLB

JULY 23, 2012

I’m going to admit at the outset that I was a strong proponent of Herzog’s concept for most of my career. The tactic that works best to defend or build share in the short term is price cuts or special discounts. But they cannot be permitted to lead; make them play catch-up by continuing to strategically innovate.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The researchers assessed the career records of around 30,000 employees and found that women were 14% less likely to be promoted than men. This research shows that biases in the workplace often go beyond that, with the actual performances of women discounted compared to those of men.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 5, 2024

For instance, salary sacrifice schemes could be an option, with things like childcare savings or employee discounts on things like electronic devices or dining out popular options. So, providing not only professional development but also career advancement opportunities could be a win-win for employers.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

Many career-enhancing activities can develop from carefully chosen volunteer-based projects. Connect as many strengths and resources as possible, for innovation lives in fresh combinations. The choice of alliance will color the depth of exchange. Align with similar initiatives. To reinvent the wheel is time-consuming.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Making sure you pursue the recruitment of competent HR staff will improve your recruitment process, diversify your team to increase innovativeness, and reduce, if not eliminate, employee turnover. The incentives can include freebies, gift cards, cash backs, product discounts or store credit. It has to be complete and holistic.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 1, 2019

In a remarkable interview with The HR Digest, Capgemini North America’s Head of Talent, Kate Savage, discusses the value of promoting employee well-being through innovative and cost-effective initiatives. After all, careers happen in the context of the lives we’re living. Tell us more about the initiatives at Capgemini.

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HR Digest

MAY 6, 2021

At USAA, we have a standard for how we work which includes being innovative and building for the future. USAA has a long history of innovative programs that champion this philosophy such as Manager Candidate School, Leadership Development School, and Vets Lead (a military focused leadership network).

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 10, 2019

Even if you are the most successful brand in your industry, you can be sure that the competition will be looking for innovative ways to grow and knock you off of your perch. There are constantly new trends, technology and other innovations coming to light in the world of business and taking advantage of these early can be critical for growth.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 3, 2013

As the convergence of digital technologies drives unprecedented levels of change in global marketplaces, it is very much a reality that a company must, as Bill Gates put it, “innovate or die!” In the race for relevance to future customers, the greater a company’s innovation capacity, the greater its chance of success.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Whether it’s learning new skills or simply taking time to reflect on their work and career goals, a retreat can help your employees grow personally and professionally. It can be a chance for employees to step outside of their usual routines and think creatively, which can lead to new innovations and opportunities for the company.

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Chartered Management Institute

OCTOBER 4, 2023

She spent over 30 years at Mars Inc before retiring in 2021 to focus on building her non-executive career with companies such as LEGO and Marks & Spencer. 3–5 November 2023 CMI members will receive 20% off their ticket with the discount code CMI2320. The Eden Project in Cornwall When? Reserve your spot here.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 31, 2014

One of the first, and most lasting, pieces of career advice I received came from Linda Bush, my first project manager when I was a wee pup working at McKinsey & Company. Research by Hal Gregersen and Jeffrey Dyer in fact shows that questioning is one of the behaviors that successful innovators share. It is the innovator’s job.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

They have traveled the farthest on the path of change, starting in business more than 50 years ago under leaders who taught them, “Because I said so,” now heading into the sunset of their careers as valuable mentors for next-gen leaders asking, “How can I help you?”. They are educated and experienced and cannot be discounted or overlooked.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 15, 2019

For instance, they can provide real-time product information to the agent, so they’re aware of any discounts or if the product in question is out of stock. These technologies are typically making agents considerably smarter by giving them the data they need, when they need it.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 6, 2018

In my 20 years of researching and teaching innovation, one consistent theme stands out: breakthrough innovation often comes from outsiders. To accelerate innovation in healthcare technology we need to give creative people who don’t have traditional health science backgrounds more opportunities to participate.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Armed with the art of the possible, innovators are seeking to apply disruptive consumer technologies to enterprise class uses — call it the consumerization of IT in the enterprise. For example, detection of negative sentiment could lead to a discount on your next purchase or a proactive phone call to address an issue.

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Twitter Lists For Event Preparation & Catalyst Discount Code. Who Is Accountable for Your Career? Careers for Servant Leaders. Twitter Lists For Event Preparation & Catalyst Discount Code. Innovation. January 2008. October 2007. August 2007. Recent Posts: Turn Your Stopper Into a Stopportunity.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

And what is more, the store has been able to increase your level of confusion by offering you something good (a discount) that Amazon cant match. Coupons (take 30% off one item), volume discounts (take an extra 20% off for the second item) — or worse (25% off your next purchase).

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

A passenger jet belonging to a cut-rate airline had recently crashed into the Florida Everglades, and Kinsley argued in Slate that it was appropriate for discount airlines to be more dangerous than the major carriers. The reasoning went as follows (I have approximated Kinsleys numbers to make the arithmetic easier).

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

In other words, when youve been chatting with Bill every night at the local pub for twenty years, you probably know whether his note is a good bet or not (and further, just how much to discount it to earn a sustainable and fair return, that neither fleeces Bill, nor robs you).

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 20, 2014

Or hate it, depending on where you stand on the ebook-discount fight being waged on your laptop and tablet. Andy O’Connell Maybe Not Does Innovation Always Lead to Gentrification? Pacific Standard Every struggling city hopes to grow an “innovation district” that will populate its old brick warehouses with teams of brainy entrepreneurs.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 1, 2016

But it wasn’t too long ago that the discount retailer’s future didn’t glow so bright. “I found across my career in this business that people tend to be very, very good at continuously improving things — and it’s important, don’t get me wrong,” explained Wollaert.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

One act plays have their place in theater, but are generally not a desirable descriptor for a career or business. For those of you not familiar with these businesses, the basic premise is that shoppers purchase an annual membership to the ‘club’ and can then enjoy discounts on a wide array of groceries, household and other goods.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

First impressions matter so much because they happen fast, and they are stubborn , says Whitney Johnson , the author of Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work. The point is, “don’t discount small talk. Discount small talk. What the Experts Say. It’s often conversational gold.”

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 21, 2015

It’s extremely difficult to say how long current trends will remain significant — innovative technologies are popping up faster than we can forecast — and it’s impossible to tell which new trends could emerge during your campaign and thwart your efforts. .”

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 30, 2012

If you think I’m going to list of a bunch of product bargains or discount sales, think again. Some companies thrive on an innovative culture. I spent an entire career espousing the power of creativity, and the companies I touched did very well by it. Others pride themselves on getting things done. Doing less, better.

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