Leading Blog

AUGUST 19, 2024

When I looked back into history to track the origins of some of the everyday innovations we take for granted today, I found that every inventor tended to embody some or all of these same traits. In so many cases, new technology exceeded most peoples' imaginations, and inventors had to break new ground in more ways than one.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 29, 2024

When Microsoft tried to do what Apple and Linux have done, the companies who relied on kernel access went to regulators who ruled in favor of the status quo, rather than allowing developing technology to address the situation. Technology changes. Someone somewhere is innovating. How about you? Trends shift.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

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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Leading Blog

JANUARY 9, 2019

And technology? This young continent, with a median age of around twenty, is an eager adopter and innovator in all things digital and mobile.” billion-person market in the midst of an historic economic acceleration, it has a huge unfulfilled demand, making it ripe for entrepreneurship and innovation at scale.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2018

As I watched the documentary, I was struck by how closely the story mirrored case studies from the business world, and how perfectly it illustrated the points I try to emphasize in the leadership and innovation class I teach at MIT. If innovation is really about execution, then execution itself is really about problem-solving.

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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. The Three Tracks of Innovation. Optimizing innovation: Improving the past.

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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. 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. This doesn’t mean innovation is dead.

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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. The standard solution is to create teams that focus explicitly on innovation. The problem?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Today’s CMOs aren’t just the masterminds behind ad campaigns or marketing projects—they’re key players in driving business innovation , focusing on customer needs, and harnessing technology. Success in this role hinges on the CMO’s ability to adapt quickly to market trends and technological advancements.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This anxiety stems from the rapid advancements in AI technologies, which are reshaping industries and redefining job roles. As AI continues to evolve, understanding how to navigate this transformation is crucial for both leaders and employees. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Career Advancement

AUGUST 17, 2020

Ascher, who worked in a medical technology firm, had been making an effort to enhance how others perceived him over the past six months. Resourceful” and “innovative” topped the list. He set up a meeting with his boss to talk about his boss’s most important priorities and how he could help resolve persistent challenges.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Emerging Technologies to Facilitate Leadership Planning As the digital revolution unfolds, it’s becoming clear that technology plays a substantial role in enhancing leadership planning. While human resources professionals can no longer overlook the importance of technology, a delicate balance must be maintained.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 12, 2024

As AI technologies continue to advance, leaders must embrace this transformative wave to stay relevant and succeed in their roles. The best know how to navigate this dynamic landscape effectively, drive innovation, and inspire their teams to thrive. Leading in an AI-driven world presents both opportunities and challenges.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The first part of the book discusses how to become a 10x company and attract 10x talent. Part two is about how you can become 10x talent. Ralph Perrine, the director of the Innovation Garage, highlighted the gap between the excitement of the innovator and well, everyone else. They work well on teams.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

Digital technology continues to transform both the retail and consumer experience. To stay competitive, brands must innovate and transform. That transformation requires adopting new digital technologies in every aspect of business — from product design and operations to customer service and marketing.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Changing Just One Word Can Change Your Solutions If your challenge is, “How can we hire the right talent?”, you might put your energies into time-consuming campus outreach programs, complicated recruitment campaigns, or expensive technology. But changing the question to, “How can we retain the right talent?”

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Fresh Perspectives and Innovation: Their external viewpoint allows them to offer unbiased insights and innovative solutions that internal teams might overlook due to established routines. Technology Implementation: Interim CIOs have overseen critical technology projects, ensuring timely delivery and adoption across the organization.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 8, 2023

The book, Beyond Disruption , shows companies how to build a path beyond disruption, where economic growth and social good are not trade-offs that work against each other and divide us. It’s what we call non disruptive creation that allows us to innovate and grow without disruption and social pain,” share the authors W.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 29, 2024

When Microsoft tried to do what Apple and Linux have done, the companies who relied on kernel access went to regulators who ruled in favor of the status quo, rather than allowing developing technology to address the situation. Technology changes. Someone somewhere is innovating. How about you? Trends shift.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 27, 2020

In this episode you’ll get several ways to ensure that your remote meetings are the best use of everyone’s time – including how to take advantage of technology to do […]. Even after social distancing ends, remote meetings are here to stay. Even after social distancing ends, remote meetings are here to stay.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Smart new technologies. And how will this change the way we love, manage and learn from others? One thing is clear: advances in technology have not been matched by the necessary innovation to our social structures. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases not listed here. Scott and Lynda Gratton.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 30, 2024

Here's how to bridge that gap: 1. Tangible achievements in driving revenue, improving efficiency, or innovating processes are critical. Prepare a portfolio of your work highlighting your strategic contributions, leadership in pivotal projects, and innovations you've spearheaded.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The pace of change is relentless, so those who stay curious and open to new knowledge will be better equipped to adapt and innovate. Develop Digital Literacy: In an era of rapid technological advancement, digital literacy is essential. They should understand how to leverage technology to drive innovation and efficiency.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

The evolution of new technologies and the COVID-19 pandemic have greatly influenced consumer habits worldwide, consumers are becoming more demanding, and companies are working on efficiencies to offset the negative impact of inflation on their P&Ls. Physical skills are steadily declining as automation technologies become more advanced.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

These Human Resource leaders represent the top 25 human resources leaders shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative people driven companies. While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Most innovation today is what’s known as recombinative, in that it builds heavily on what has gone before. As a result, while innovation may be viewed as the creation of something completely novel, that is rarely the case. There are undoubtedly circumstances in which such unique innovations are required, however.

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Lead from Within

JULY 11, 2024

Artificial Intelligence is not just a technological innovation; it’s a catalyst for leadership transformation. Very few understand why or how to prevent it. Very few understand why or how to prevent it. Foster Inclusive and Diverse Environments: AI promotes diversity.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 9, 2019

The best leaders have a propensity for looking for ways to leverage digital technology for competitive gain.If It’s the only way you can help your business leverage data and information technologies in the pursuit of growth and profitability. Digital technology and media are omnipresent in business nowadays.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 21, 2024

Set standards for how and when your team communicates to ensure consistency and clarity. Embrace Digital Collaboration Tools: Leverage the power of technology. Building a strong remote team culture is an ongoing process that requires intention, innovation, and constant nurturing. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2020

Featuring commentary from the leaders themselves describing how they handled each situation, it helps managers better understand not just what emotional intelligence is, or how to measure it, or how it is linked to bottom-line results: it also shows how real leaders used their emotional intelligence to deal with real situations.

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Embarking on your own AI journey While your goal is to be innovative, relevant, competitive, and forward-looking, your approach should be to bend but not break your team and your operations. I learned this principle when helping clients brainstorm how best to leverage AI within their operations.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 14, 2023

In a recent article, I highlighted some of the challenges involved in translating investment in technology and innovation into productivity improvements across the economy. In an age of smartphones, AI, and genetics, it seems crazy to think that the record sums invested in technology aren’t making more of an impact.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Maintaining strong internal and external relationships, influencing organizational changes, and fostering a culture that embraces innovation are all paramount. A successful CCO must harness these skills to drive commercial strategies, innovate processes, and navigate increasingly complex business environments.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Embracing innovative tools and technologies is no longer optional; it’s a strategic imperative. Very few understand why or how to prevent it. Very few understand why or how to prevent it. In the rapidly evolving world of leadership, staying ahead of the curve is crucial.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

As leaders, we need to help people shift their mindset to consider the new possibilities for creativity and innovation that remote work brings instead of wishing they were back at the office. Very few understand why or how to prevent it. How to Succeed as A New Leader. How to Succeed as A New Leader.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Productive Failure : Unlocking Deeper Learning Through the Science of Failing by Manu Kapur Written by a leading global expert on human cognition, productive failure, and learning methods, Productive Failure shows you how to design the experience of failing. The result?

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