Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Creativity is crucial for marketing and innovation and a while back I produced a series of introductory articles on creativity. Further creativity techniques are explored at a workshop on “Boosting problem-solving, creativity and innovation skills” at the PM Forum. Review the solutions list and brainstorm concrete solutions.

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OnStrategyHQ

MAY 17, 2023

Core Values: Outlining the behaviors and values you expect from your team and organization. Definition The mission statement describes an organization’s purpose or reason for existing. Outcome A short, concise, concrete statement that clearly defines the scope of the organization. OR brainstorm on the board).

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Envisio

APRIL 5, 2024

Next week, one of the foremost conferences in local government innovation returns. Transforming Local Government 2024 (TLG), hosted by the Alliance for Innovation, is a seriously inspiring event. Interactive Workshops: Dive deep into discussions on innovation, performance, strategy, and more.

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Strategic Account Management Association

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Both sides similarly report that engaging in joint ideation and brainstorming to develop or configure customized solutions is much harder virtually than when done in the same room with a physical white board and flip charts. As one executive explained, “Buy and sell widgets virtually? Figure 5: Most common challenges of virtual selling.

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Kainexus

JULY 6, 2023

Continuous improvement companies, such as the ones we will highlight, exemplify this philosophy by consistently striving for excellence and innovation. Continuous improvement gives organizations a competitive advantage by producing quality products and providing maximum value to customers.

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Blue Canyon Partners

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Pre-COVID innovation plans became deprioritized for fear of being too risky or far flung. We argue that innovation should now become top-of-mind for executives. Innovation opportunities should be a key consideration while adapting your strategy in step 2. In each track, innovation is achieved through different means.

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Blue Canyon Partners

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Pre-COVID innovation plans became deprioritized for fear of being too risky or far flung. We argue that innovation should now become top-of-mind for executives. Innovation opportunities should be a key consideration while adapting your strategy in step 2. In each track, innovation is achieved through different means.

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Aepiphanni

APRIL 6, 2021

Solutions to company problems also cannot be brainstormed and pinpointed by one person (the head of the company). The same belief can be applied when trying to pinpoint and develop strategic leaders in your organization. Create channels that will help employees explore then innovative solutions. Be open to failure.

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ClearPoint Strategy

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Innovation is vital for organizations to improve their processes and successfully meet their goals. Yet, many organizations still struggle to create a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. This was only one of the tools Brandon showed off to expose how your team can leverage technology to improve innovation.

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OnStrategyHQ

JANUARY 31, 2024

From supply chain optimization to Large Language Models and predictive analytics development, AI offers new ways for organizations and businesses to gain a competitive edge, improve efficiency, and change how they create value. Developing an AI transformation strategy is paramount for any organization looking to multiply its mission.

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Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Book review: The Strategy Book by Max McKeown Author and book overview of The Strategy Book Author Max McKeown, with both an MBA and PhD from Warwick Business School, is a strategy and innovation coach for leading companies. What does success look like for your organization? He’s clearly an advocate for scenario planning.

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Planview

JANUARY 2, 2020

As the leader of an innovation program, your role is about generating business value from the spark of an idea. But how can you tell which innovation ideas from your latest brainstorming session will deliver results? However, this separation doesn’t eliminate the need to track innovation results through delivery of the idea.

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Planview

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

In her Huffington Post article , Tiffani Bova, Contributor Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce, touches on an important point made by Lisa Bodell, an award-winning author and CEO of Futurethink, that has a big impact on building a culture of innovation: idea diversity.

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CMOE

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

It’s impossible for a team to innovate, stand out, or add superior value without superior teamwork skills. More than skill, subject-matter knowledge, or industry experience, organizations need workers who understand the principles of teamwork and how to apply them. Trust : Give teams time for trust to grow organically between members.

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AchieveIt

JANUARY 16, 2024

These insights form a comprehensive framework for organizations navigating the complexities of change successfully. As they stay ahead of the curve, they can actively contribute to change initiatives, fostering a collective sense of agility within the organization. This fosters adaptability and promotes innovative thinking.

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OnStrategyHQ

AUGUST 25, 2023

Values create part of the foundation of any successful organization – and they’re pivotal in driving change and unifying teams. Your values creation should be created in a dedicated process on their own so that your team can spend time thinking through the values that define your organization. Great question!

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AchieveIt

JANUARY 8, 2024

Typically speaking, organizations spend 90% of every meeting presenting problems and are left with around only 10% of their time to find actionable solutions. The first 5 or 6 minutes should be spent on presenting problems, while the remaining 90% should be dedicated to brainstorming and creating a roadmap towards resolution.

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AchieveIt

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Leading with inspiration and purpose True leaders go beyond managing; they are visionaries who the tone for the whole organization. This approach ensures that the vision isn’t just an abstract concept but a set of concrete, achievable objectives that contribute to the organization’s overall success.

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CMOE

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Meet frequently with other leaders across the organization to share successes and challenges and brainstorm solutions. Instead, they can take advantage of the opportunity to reevaluate and reimagine the strategic plan as well as make adjustments that will help the organization better manage the next challenge. What has changed?

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Planview

JULY 3, 2019

So, you just ran an innovation challenge, captured ideas—some good, some not—and selected the ideas you believe will immediately impact your business. The reality is, most ideas that come out of crowdsourced innovation challenges are underdeveloped. As an innovation leader, this is the last thing you want. Not so fast.

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Help Scout

APRIL 27, 2021

Gamestorming: A Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers, and Changemakers”. First you need to brainstorm … or better yet … gamestorm. Gamestorming” brings fun to brainstorming and offers a way to enhance creativity in your company and break through with new ideas.

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Planview

DECEMBER 4, 2018

A comprehensive study conducted last year that revealed how companies can quantify a culture of innovation. The ultimate takeaway here is that crowdsourced innovation is an invaluable tool for companies to use to future proof their businesses. million employees from 154 public companies using Spigit.

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CMOE

APRIL 20, 2021

In today’s flat, lean organizations, many individual contributors assume that they don’t need to be led or managed. Search for multiple resolutions: Rather than just trying to change the person, brainstorm alternative solutions. Empower Team Members to Innovate. Innovation is vital to every organization.

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OnStrategyHQ

APRIL 15, 2021

If your strategic plan doesn’t consider megatrends brought on by the pandemic, we recommend revisiting your plan to adjust for your organization’s sustainability and success. Technological Forces – Changes in technology that are forcing innovation. Not considering the resulting megatrends would be a mega-mistake.

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Nutshell

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Bard: Bard is Google’s version of ChatGPT, where you can use the conversational AI tool to gather information and brainstorm ideas. I spend at least 30 minutes organizing and reorganizing my work to-do list every week. AI offers innovative and user-friendly features that transforms the production of 3D models and animations.

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AchieveIt

JANUARY 24, 2024

Now, the real question arises: How can you successfully implement OKRs within your organization? OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) are a framework that helps organizations define and track their objectives and measure their progress against their goals. Steps to Successful OKR Implementation in Large Organizations 1.

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CoSell

MAY 13, 2021

The top skills fall into 3 categories: • Strategic thinking • Creative collaborating • Iterative innovating Just looking at those skills, one thing stands out. In many organizations, the role of a partner manager occurs within the context of other responsibilities. Namely, these are all process skills. What’s Your Job?

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OnStrategyHQ

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A gap analysis is a tool that allows organizations to assess their current state versus their desired future state and create an action plan that allows them to bridge the gap between the two. These elements include: Your organization’s current state. Your organization’s desired future state.

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MDI Training

MARCH 4, 2024

We discuss the transformative role of generative AI in modern organizations, delve into how AI can boost well-being, and touch upon ethical considerations leaders must address. My keynote at the Leadership Horizon event will delve into the transformative role of generative AI (GenAI) in modern organizations. Enjoy reading!

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Mike Kunkle

MAY 15, 2019

AI cannot yet perform a brainstorming session that mimics humans, so explosions of innovation are still needed from salespeople, and senior management. The more fixated salesperson will not perform well if they can’t turn on a dime, and make decision, which is pushed down to lower levels in the organization. Adaptability.

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Planview

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

In May of this year, we had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Jill Waters, Lean Six Sigma Coordinator at Adventist Health, which is a not-for-profit healthcare organization comprised of over 20 hospitals and over 30 clinics in the U.S. Shoving hundreds of people in a room to brainstorm is not practical or scalable.

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Insightly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

And, as your CRM vendor rolls out new features, your success manager will be there to brainstorm innovative use cases that maximize the system’s impact for your situation. From there, brainstorm new opportunities for maximizing system utilization. Why is CRM important?

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Insightly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

And, as your CRM vendor rolls out new features, your success manager will be there to brainstorm innovative use cases that maximize the system’s impact for your situation. From there, brainstorm new opportunities for maximizing system utilization. Why is CRM important?

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ClearPoint Strategy

AUGUST 9, 2021

From goal setting to daily operations, it can be easy for an organization to focus on what it feels it can control internally. Change is inevitable and having the flexibility to deal with unexpected market mutations can mean the difference between survival and extinction for an organization. In this article.

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PandaDoc

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Teams will also be able to brainstorm ideas more efficiently and come up with more creative solutions. For example, PandaDoc can offer benefits for your entire organization. Foster a community of group problem-solving and brainstorming. Integrating them from the beginning will help avoid inefficiencies.

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Corporate Visions

APRIL 28, 2019

When spending favors innovation over maintenance, it indicates your target plays a meaningful role in your customer’s growth strategy. It takes time to earn respect and effectively promote a business unit’s contribution within an organization. Influential executives continually brainstorm how to improve performance.

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Miller Heiman Group

DECEMBER 12, 2019

In this guest blog post from one of our inaugural Miller Heiman Group Icons , Joan Ridgeway, sales training performance consultant at Roche Diagnostics , suggests innovative ways to make sales training more fun—and more effective. One of the most challenging roles in any sales organization is that of the sales manager.

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