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Recent research on new managerial processes, practices and structures that can change the nature of managerial work show that this form of management innovation can be an important source of competitive advantage. Ignacio Vaccaro, Justin Jansen, Frans...
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Business surveys and research have often reported that managers prefer face-to-face communication when negotiating deals and selling products. However, Nune Hovhannisyan and Wolfgang Keller go further in their paper "International Business Travel...
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For any business, delayed exits pose substantial economic problems. Even though many companies tend to hold on to their assets, studies have shown that returns would triple if VCs exited ventures at the right time and shareholder value could increase...
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By: Marty Neumeier: New Riders, 2009. Despite its dreadful title, this little book is a gem. Neumeier explains why everyone should care about design (companies that win design awards have 100-200% higher returns, and must-have products are always because...
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By Jeff Jarvis; Collins Business, 2009 Take everything you know about business, turn it upside down, and that’s pretty much what Google is doing. If conventional wisdom suggests that people should pay for your product, Google’s is free. If you might support...
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Abstract: The annual TED conference brings together the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers, who are challenged to give the talk of their lives (in 18 minutes or less). This website makes the best talks and performances from TED available...
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Abstract: Innovation is difficult for mature, slow-growth businesses and often results in long line extensions rather than high-profit, game-changing innovations. Companies, especially those focused on food and consumer products, need to rethink their...
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Abstract: How do successful inventors, entrepreneurs and writers come up with the big ideas? Constantly looking and keeping an open mind are important, but the critical ingredient is exposing yourself to things outside your usual purview. Published: October...
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Abstract: Increasingly companies are using input and feedback from online communities to help with the creation of knowledge, products and services. Though the practice is in its earliest stages, there have been notable successes. This article from The...
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Abstract: P&G is using "design thinking" to tackle difficult business problems. While this may seem like the latest innovation buzzword, P&G is using the technique to generate effective ideas and, more importantly, change its culture...
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Facebook, MySpace, YouTube and SecondLife are four leading companies in the online world of social networking. What would happen if Apple suddenly jumped into the fray? That was the challenge posed to 41 students at UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business...
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Abstract: War games are commonly used by the military to evaluate strategies, explore scenarios and reveal unexpected weaknesses. This Economist article explores how war games could provide valuable insight into how your competitors might react to your...
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Abstract: Think you have to solve those big problems to move ahead? Think again. Sometimes the best way to a solution is to skip over it. Published: June 2008 Author: Daniel Burrus Link: Reliable Plant
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Abstract: Lessons that student-led movements for social change can teach executives about innovation. Published: May 30, 2008 Authors: John Hagel and John Seely Brown Link: BusinessWeek
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Abstract: How did Kodak survive the digital transformation of the photography business that used to represent 70% of their business? By focusing on growth and including accountability as part of its innovation framework. Published: May 14, 2008 Author...
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