How will we pay for things in the future? How about with a “selfie?” Already we are swiping and chipping in ways no one could have predicted a decade ago. The technology is moving fast, but our imaginations are even faster! Check out this interesting article: The Future Of Payments: From heartbeat monitoring bracelets to…
Fast Company has released its most innovative companies of 2016. What makes them innovative? It seems that no matter the size, the most innovative corporations have some common traits: When we think of innovative companies, our minds often head straight for the game-changers. The likes of Uber, Amazon and Netflix, for example, all deploy wildly…
James Gardner, the Chief Technology Officer of Spigit, recently reminded folks that there will always be reminders around us that even giants can fall: some of us will forever feel a small pang each time we pass a Blockbuster-turned-donut shop, its iconic, ticket-stub signage now stripped and faded – a relic. What’s the solution? Tap into…
Accenture, a global consulting firm, predicts that intelligent automation will be 2016’s biggest tech trend, perhaps even the biggest trend of the century. Although I think it’s a little early to forecast one trend for all of this century (it’s still pretty early yet!), I do think IA already has made a significant shift in…
We’re delighted to invite you to the Innovation & Growth Leadership Summit, on April 25-26, 2016 in Chicago. This groundbreaking event builds on CoDev, to go beyond Open Innovation. It’s about innovating BIG (starting small), narrowing in on high-growth opportunities, breaking silos, leveraging technology, keeping costs low, and moving fast. Our speakers are not celebrities…
New York Fashion Week is happening, but it’s not a new up-and-coming designer that’s turning heads in the design industry. Eleven designers have decided to take a risk and use digital printing to show off its latest fashions on the runway. This could revelutionalize the entire textile industry, as digital printing allows for an amazingly…
What are the most urgent needs facing today’s leaders? I think it’s the dual need for business and organizational transformation in order to address the future challenges coming our way. I’m excited to be among a team of highly experienced coaches and leadership effectiveness experts leading a highly interactive leadership development experience this summer specifically…
If you are considering joining us for the Innovation & Growth Leadership Summit April 25-26, 2016 in Chicago, you will bring back an incredible wealth of knowledge and connections. By participating, you will receive actionable insights from top experts to help you unify and lead your organization. Check out the agenda! Your specific questions and…
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An exclusive interview with Jean E. Spence Former Executive Vice President, Research Development & Quality, Mondelez International, Inc. (formerly Kraft Foods, Inc.) Most firms today have had to change their game to compete. The economy, industry fragmentation, increasing cost of goods, consumer price-shopping, the Internet, globalization – the list of reasons goes on. While…
