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Why Do Open Innovation Efforts Fail? Scientists Want to Solve Problems Themselves.

Harvard Business

Don Farrall/Getty Images. Open innovation processes promise to enhance creative output, yet we have heard little about successful launches of new technologies, products, or services arising from these approaches. Certainly, crowdsourcing platforms (among other open innovation methods) have yielded striking solutions to hard scientific and technological problems—prominent examples being the Netflix predictive recommendation algorithm and the approach to reducing the weight of GE jet engine

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How Marketers Can Start Integrating AI in Their Work

Harvard Business

Stephen Swintek/Getty Images. According to Constellation Research , businesses across all sectors will spend more than $100 billion per year on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies by 2025, up from a mere $2 billion in 2015. The marketing industry will be no exception. AI holds great promise for making marketing more intelligent, efficient, consumer-friendly, and, ultimately, more effective.

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Building Your Own Network When You’re Part of a Family Business

Harvard Business

Rosemary Calvert/Getty Images. Ashley Fina’s grandfather was a natural networker. As the founder of his own New York retail store, Michael C. Fina relied on his network to build his company into a beloved Manhattan institution, which counted Frank Sinatra among its customers. But when Ashley first entered the family business, she realized that while her grandfather had a robust network, his sons, including Ashley’s father, who eventually took over the business, did not. “They w

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The Case for Doing Mediocre Consulting Work

David A Fields

Okay, before you twist your propeller into a pretzel over the title of this article and the mere suggestion of mediocre consulting work, let’s break the idea down. (After that, I encourage you to twist and comment.) Part 1 – What is Consulting Work?

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.

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2018 Management Consultants Conference Takes Place in San Diego October 5-7

IMC USA

Fort Lauderdale, Florida. — May 29, 2018 — The Institute of Management Consultants USA (IMC USA, www.imcusa.org ) announces that its 2018 annual international consulting conference, “Consult-Con 2018: Fearless Consulting in Disruptive Times” ( www.imcusaconference.org ), takes place on October 5-7, 2018 , at the San Diego Marriott Mission Hills in San Diego, California.

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Why Teams Should Argue

Strategy+Business

Strong teams include diverse perspectives, and healthy working relationships and successful outcomes hinge on honest communication. But there are ways to make sure you "fight right.

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Resisting Change or Resisting a Pushed Solution

Johanna Rothman

I spoke with an aspiring coach earlier this week. He asked me if people I ever coached were “resistant.” I don’t label people as “resistant.” If I need to label them, I think about this term, “People with data I should hear.” I like to think about what people resist, especially people in technical organizations.

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Stop hunting & gathering clients. Start building a system!

Rod Burkert

What can a modern day BV practice learn from the ancient Roman Empire? You may think I’m reaching a bit. But have a listen to see if your practice is like a small tribe still hunting and gathering clients. Or like the Romans who built a functional and lasting system. Hey, what’s up everyone! I’m Rod Burkert. And welcome to my Practice Development Corner.

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Up or out?

Seth Godin Blog

We have a choice, a chance to engage with two different environments. There's the 'up or out' competitive mindset of the soccer squad. Every game you re-earn your spot on the team, or find yourself on the bench. And there's the fortress, the sinecure, the satisfying feeling of knowing that we're safe. Or at least that we feel safe.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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3 Ways to Actively Involve Stakeholders to Accelerate Change

LSA Global

Actively Involve Stakeholders to Accelerate Change. When you seek to initiate change in your organization – from a strategic shift to a cultural transformation to an important project – actively involve stakeholders to accelerate change as early in the process as possible. Then create a mechanism to monitor progress, create transparency and hold people accountable.

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Ask Better Questions

Harvard Business

Leslie K. John and Alison Wood Brooks, professors at Harvard Business School, say people in business can be more successful by asking more and better questions. They talk through what makes for a great question, whether you’re looking to get information or get someone to like you. They’re the coauthors of the article, “ The Surprising Power of Questions ,” in the May–June 2018 issue of Harvard Business Review.

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Eight Tips That Will Block Your Next Promotion

Peter Stark

Most executives and managers we coach have a desire to be promoted and take on even more responsibility in their organization. Some successfully implement what they learn in the coaching sessions we provide and rise to even higher levels in their organizations. Others struggle exhibiting new behaviors, are passed over for promotions, and tend to be stuck treading water in their careers.

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A Study of NASA Scientists Shows How to Overcome Barriers to Open Innovation

Harvard Business

Don Farrall/Getty Images. Open innovation processes promise to enhance creative output, yet we have heard little about successful launches of new technologies, products, or services arising from these approaches. Certainly, crowdsourcing platforms (among other open innovation methods) have yielded striking solutions to hard scientific and technological problems—prominent examples being the Netflix predictive recommendation algorithm and the approach to reducing the weight of GE jet engine

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Savings Consultants Are Needed in Today's Market More Than Ever

Savings Consultants are needed in today’s market more than ever. With an increase in expenses, businesses are looking for opportunities to save. Often unknown to businesses are savings in expense reduction, specialized tax savings, specialized savings including medical underpayments, health benefits cost reduction, zero cost processing, and more. Blue Coast Savings, with over 20 years in business, assists Savings Consultants in helping these companies move toward more profitable businesses.

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Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: May, 2018

MBO Partners

A monthly summary of independent contractor misclassification and compliance news. This is the May, 2018 edition.

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Up or out?

Seth Godin Blog

We have a choice, a chance to engage with two different environments. There's the 'up or out' competitive mindset of the soccer squad. Every game you re-earn your spot on the team, or find yourself on the bench. And there's the fortress, the sinecure, the satisfying feeling of knowing that we're safe. Or at least that we feel safe. This is my desk, my office and my job.

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How Ford Is Thinking About the Future

Harvard Business

Bloomberg/Contributor/Getty Images. Everyone’s talking about a future in which vehicles are shared rather than owned, autonomous rather than driven, and where car companies make large shares of their profits on digital “mobility services.” But if you are the Ford Motor Company and face the prospect of investing billions in new technology while your century-old business model is overturned, you might first have a few questions.

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Do Most Hospitals Benefit from Directly Employing Physicians?

Harvard Business

Peter Dazeley/Getty Images. How can hospitals and health systems generate a return on their investment in their physician enterprises? According to the most recent figures , from the American Medical Association, over 25% of U.S. physicians practiced in groups wholly or partly owned by hospitals in 2016 and another 7% were direct hospital employees.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.