Category Archives: Strategy & Innovation

Author Eric Lowitt: Why I Dislike Earth Day

jray by April 22, 2013

If Eric Lowitt, author of the brand new book, The Collaboration Economy: How to Meet Business, Social, and Environmental Needs and Gain Competitive Advantage, had his way, every day would be Earth Day. Just not the kind of Earth Day we’re celebrating today. In this piece, Eric points out what’s wring with our “Green” thinking

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Book Chat with Seth Kahan: Getting Innovation Right

jray by March 20, 2013

Last week, JosseyBassBusiness colleague, John Maas, sat down with Seth Kahan, author of Getting Innovation Right. During their chat, John asked Seth some great questions about who benefits from getting innovation right and many others:

Why should innovation be judged by results? What is the hardest part about innovating well? Who benefits from getting innovation…
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In the News: Anil Gupta at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting

jray by February 2, 2013

The 2013 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting took place January 23-27, in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. For over 40 years, the mission of the World Economic Forum – committed to improving the state of the world – has driven the design and development of the Annual Meeting program. The Annual Meeting remains the foremost creative force for

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Your Job: When to Move On, When to Stay and How to Get What You Want

astek_SM by December 19, 2012
There is something to be said about job security, and being thankful you have a job. However there does come a point when you may be ready to move on and your job doesn’t offer the right path for you anymore. “Being fulfilled and happy during the most productive time in our professional lives, often…
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Reboot the Way You Work and Become the CEO of Your Own Desitiny

jray by December 18, 2012
Interested in a job as the CEO of Your Own Destiny? Where you work from wherever you are? And for whomever you want? It’s possible, says Maynard Webb, the author of Rebooting Work:Transform How You Work in the Age of Entrepreneurship. In this video, he explains how this new book will show you use technology…
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Friday News Roundup: Surpassing the Competition

astek_SM by December 14, 2012
As we round the corner to 2013, many of us step back and ponder our process. Are we spending money where we should? Are we too meeting-centric? And how do we look next to the competition? Self-reflection is pertinent to shaping your business, but it’s also important to reflect upon others. This week’s news roundup…
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Friday News RoundUp: Taking Business Inspiration from the Past

astek_SM by December 7, 2012
The term “classic” doesn’t necessarily translate to “old.” In fact, sometimes the classic method is the best to go by. This week’s news roundup includes examples of tried and true strategies and processes that just work. Please share yours in the comments below!
  • It’s all about the customer. CRM to CEM to CXM. Author
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Framing Decisions: Decision-Making that Accounts for Irrationality, People and Constraints

admin by December 3, 2012
The economic crisis of 2008–2009 was a transformational event: it demonstrated that smart people aren’t as smart as they and the public think. The crisis arose because a lot of highly educated people in high-impact positions— political power brokers, business leaders, and large segments of the general public—made a lot of bad decisions despite unprecedented…
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Weekly News Roundup: The Holidays at Work

astek_SM by December 2, 2012
Gifting and holiday office parties are upon us! Giving gifts at work can be a precarious business, especially when you don’t know the person you’re responsible for according the Secret Santa drawing. Here are some tips on not only gifting, but how you can take the holidays to think about your business and how it…
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Three Questions with Cecily Sommers, author of Think Like a Futurist

admin by November 28, 2012

Think Like a Futurist shows how to track changes, explore questions, and engage in new thinking that connects today’s pressures with tomorrow’s realities. Cecily Sommers shows how to apply long-term focus and strategies to needs as diverse as industry forecasts, innovation challenges, leadership development, or future-proofing a brand. By understanding intersecting potentials that one day

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