Welcome to the latest edition of Human-Centered Change & Innovation Weekly and to the Year of the Snake. May lots of new knowledge fill this year with possibility!
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Guest Post from John Bessant |
24th January, 1975. Fifty years ago and a concert that shouldn’t have happened. Forget the Taylor Swift ‘Eras’ level of organization; this was a small performance in a relatively small concert hall in Cologne, Germany. The performer was tired after the long (600km) drive from Switzerland where ...
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As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, it’s the perfect occasion to shine a spotlight on the influential contributions Ireland has made to the world of innovation. From literary advances to technological marvels, Ireland’s creative spirit is visible across various domains. Here, we celebrate the top 10 Irish innovations that ...
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Guest Post from Mike Shipulski
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If you have a reasonably good idea, someone will steal it, make it their own and take credit. No worries, this is what happens with reasonably good ideas. If you have a really good idea, you’ll have to explain it several times before anyone understands it. Then, once they understand, you’ll ...
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Guest Post from Dr. Matthew Heim |
In today’s competitive business environment, companies are under constant pressure to innovate, streamline processes, and improve product quality. One powerful way to achieve these goals is by applying the principles of Kaizen—the Japanese concept of continuous improvement—to Product Lifecycle Management ...
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Guest Post from Robyn Bolton
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We’ve all seen the apocalyptic headlines about robots coming for our jobs. The AI revolution has companies throwing money at shiny new tech while workers polish their résumés, bracing for the inevitable pink slip. But what if we have it completely, totally, and utterly backward?
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Guest Post from Shep Hyken |
Sometimes a business idea or strategy seems to make total sense. Yet once it is implemented, it turns out to be a mistake. We rely upon research, stories and data to help us formulate what might work best. It’s okay to fail. But if you already know ...
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Guest Post from Greg Satell |
Over the course of my career, I’ve had the opportunity to lead a number of organizations and each one involved a series of steep learning curves. Even the most successful operations do some things poorly, so managing an enterprise involves ...
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