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Harnessing Imagination to Drive Innovation

Harvard Business

The decay of rules-based trade means that companies can no longer find growth as easily by expanding to new locations, or expanding demand through low-cost single point sourcing. In this context, companies seeking growth must develop innovative offerings to expand demand. These offerings are, essentially, products of imagination — conceiving of and realizing new possibilities — a challenge that companies struggle with.

Company 101
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Unemployed Agilists: How to Move from a Staff Role to a Line Job, Part 2

Johanna Rothman

You’re an unemployed agilist. And even if you can find an agile coaching or Scrum Master job, the pay is so terrible, you don’t want to take it. That’s because potential employers think these jobs are staff positions. Your previous managers and potential managers don’t see the value of someone in your position. That’s because these managers think agile coaching and Scrum Mastering is a staff job, not a line job.

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It’s Time to Reconceptualize What “Imposter Syndrome” Means for People of Color

Harvard Business

The recent pushback against the imposter phenomenon in the media has largely focused on how and why it’s inappropriate for people of color. In this article, the author argues that, while there is merit to these arguments, getting rid of the idea entirely for Black students and workers is a disservice. Instead, he recommends reconceptualizing the term to include new research on how imposterism affects people of color, and urges organizations to better understand how racism, bias, and imposter fee

Media 101
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Consultants in Website Improvements for Retail Brands

Business Consulting Agency

In the digital age, a strong online presence is essential for retail brands to thrive and succeed. However, achieving optimal results from digital platforms requires strategic planning, continuous improvements, and leveraging the latest technologies and trends. This article explores the pivotal role that digital business consultants play in assisting retail brands to outline website improvements for better results, including enhanced online sales, improved website conversion rates, and overall d

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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What French Bakeries Get Right About Strategy

Harvard Business

One would think that if you run a traditional consumer business that can’t compete on costs with more efficient competitors, you would want to avoid them like the plague. But a study of boulangeries in Lyon, France, found that by locating next to more efficient “modernist” rivals, “traditionalists” were able to better highlight their traditions and value and win.

Strategy 101

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Naming is part of marketing

Seth Godin Blog

A name is a hook for us to hang a story on. We need to begin with empathy and a useful story… useful to the people who want to believe it, spread it, and use it to accomplish their goals. But then, the story needs firm footing and a way to stick with us. Patagonia is a great name because while most people have no idea where the place known as Patagonia is, they’re able to associate it with the story that the company has been telling for a long time.

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5 Typical Phases of Organizational Change that Must Be Navigated

LSA Global

Navigating the Typical Phases of Organizational Change Organizational leaders face a daunting task: keeping up with or staying ahead of the relentless pressure to change. We know from change management simulation data that the typical phases of organizational change initiatives need to be expertly navigated to get from where you are to where you want to be in a way that makes sense.