It’s a sobering thought that, according to Scott D. Anthony, less than one percent of ideas launched by big companies have any real impact. Anthony recently talked to Mind Tools about his new book, The First Mile, in which he shares lessons from his many years of experience as an innovation adviser and investor. In it, he offers […]
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Gamification uses game thinking to encourage team members to meet their goals or accomplish specific tasks. Many organizations now use it to improve training, engage customers and drive innovation. When used properly, gamification can deliver strong business results and engage your target audience. Unfortunately, most organizations need help to achieve this. That's why we're delighted […]
For every wildly successful new company or product, there are hundreds more that simply fade away. Why is the failure rate so high? According to Eric Reis, author of the 2011 classic "The Lean Startup," most new projects fail because they use the wrong processes. They waste time, money and resources, they're too slow in […]
Some years ago, I worked for a multinational that struggled to move fast. While our competitors responded quickly to changing markets and embraced new technologies, our leaders hesitated, unsure of what their next move should be. By the time they settled on their response, the company had lost a lot of ground. But we were […]
Brands like Zappos®, Amazon® and Apple® are household names. As such, they enjoy the kind of exposure, respect, and recognition that other brands only dream about. So, what do these companies do to stand out from the crowd? According to Denise Lee Yohn, author of "What Great Brands Do," the world's biggest brands consistently implement […]
Clearly, leaders need to be able to think strategically in order to lead effectively. But what does "strategic thinking" actually mean? In our Expert Interview with Rich Horwath, he defines "a strategy" as a plan to allocate your limited resources, time, talent and budget to achieve your goals and objectives; and "strategic thinking" as the ability […]
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Life can be complex, but I am prone to complicating things. I tell myself to keep it simple, but I come up with all manner of scenarios and solutions for non-existing problems. So I found the message of "Six Simple Rules" by Yves Morieux and Peter Tollman relevant to me. It reminded me that the […]
If you've ever led people through a large-scale change initiative, then you already know how overwhelming and complex it can be. In The Executive Checklist, author James Kerr offers a valuable list of 10 "to-dos" that can guide you through the process of change. This list, created specifically for executives and decision makers, can be […]
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