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Top 10 Human-Centered Change & Innovation Articles of August 2024

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Top 10 Human-Centered Change & Innovation Articles of August 2024Drum roll please…

At the beginning of each month, we will profile the ten articles from the previous month that generated the most traffic to Human-Centered Change & Innovation. Did your favorite make the cut?

But enough delay, here are August’s ten most popular innovation posts:

  1. SpaceX is a Masterclass in Innovation Simplification — by Pete Foley
  2. Secrets to Overcoming Resistance to Change — by David Burkus
  3. Five Things Most Managers Don’t Know About Innovation — by Greg Satell
  4. Are We Doing Social Innovation Wrong? — by Geoffrey A. Moore
  5. Only One Type of Innovation Will Win the Future — by Greg Satell
  6. What Your Website Reveals About Your Brand — by Howard Tiersky
  7. The Coming Leadership Confidence Crisis — by Robyn Bolton
  8. Adjacent Innovation is the Key to Growth and Risk — by Robyn Bolton
  9. Bringing Emotional Energy and Creative Thinking to AI — by Janet Sernack
  10. Delivering Customer Value is the Key to Success — by Mike Shipulski

BONUS – Here are five more strong articles published in July that continue to resonate with people:

If you’re not familiar with Human-Centered Change & Innovation, we publish 4-7 new articles every week built around innovation and transformation insights from our roster of contributing authors and ad hoc submissions from community members. Get the articles right in your Facebook, Twitter or Linkedin feeds too!

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Human-Centered Change & Innovation is open to contributions from any and all innovation and transformation professionals out there (practitioners, professors, researchers, consultants, authors, etc.) who have valuable human-centered change and innovation insights to share with everyone for the greater good. If you’d like to contribute, please contact me.

P.S. Here are our Top 40 Innovation Bloggers lists from the last four years:

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Six Key Skills Innovation Managers Should Have

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Six Key Skills Innovation Managers Should Have

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Innovation managers are responsible for identifying and developing new ideas and products that will give their company a competitive advantage. They must have a combination of creative and analytical skills, as well as the ability to lead and motivate a team. Here are some key skills that an innovation manager should possess:

1. Strategic Thinking

Innovation managers must have the ability to think strategically, developing long-term plans and strategies that can help their organization stay ahead of the competition. They must be able to identify new opportunities for growth and be able to effectively communicate their ideas to the rest of the organization.

2. Leadership

Innovation managers must be able to lead and motivate a team to achieve their goals. They must be able to foster a collaborative environment and ensure that everyone is working together to reach their objectives.

3. Communication

Innovation managers must have strong communication skills in order to effectively convey their ideas and plans to the rest of the organization. They must also be able to effectively listen to their team and be able to provide feedback in a constructive manner.

4. Analytical Skills

Innovation managers must be able to analyze data and make informed decisions. They must be able to identify trends and patterns and use them to their advantage.

5. Creativity

Innovation managers must be able to come up with creative solutions to problems. They must be able to think outside the box and come up with innovative ideas that will give their company an edge.

6. Project Management

Innovation managers must be able to manage projects from start to finish. They must be able to effectively prioritize tasks and ensure that deadlines are met.

By possessing these six key skills, an innovation manager can help their organization stay ahead of the competition and achieve their goals. And of course, a good understanding of the concepts in my friend Braden Kelley’s excellent innovation primer Stoking Your Innovation Bonfire will help as well.

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Start 2014 with an Innovation Catalyst Certification

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Start 2014 with an Innovation Catalyst Certification

I’m a certified Innovation Catalyst. Are you?

Did you know you that for FREE between now and January 31, 2014 you could become certified as an Innovation Catalyst by the Global Innovation Management Institute as a special offer in preparation for the launch of four (4) full levels of innovation certification?

Four Innovation Certification LevelsThe FREE Innovation Catalyst certification is a subset of what will be offered as part of the Level 1 Certification (Innovation Associate), which people can prepare for by either:

  1. Self-study

  2. Attending a TWO DAY in-person training session conducted by an approved trainer

  3. Completing eLearning that I will be providing

The Level 1 Certification for Innovation Associates will be much more involved, but to give people a taste of what will be included the Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI) has created the FREE Innovation Catalyst certification, and because it is a subset of the Level 1 content, it will help you get off to a running start in the achievement of the other more detailed levels.

Earn the FREE Innovation Catalyst certification in FOUR EASY STEPS:
(Sorry, the free BETA period expired January 31, 2014)

Udemy Innovation Catalyst Certification CourseSTEP ONE: Register for the FREE Innovation Catalyst certification

STEP TWO: Download and print out the study guide

STEP THREE: Enroll in and complete the FREE Innovation Catalyst eLearning

STEP FOUR: Study and take the test!

Start the new year with a bang and join me as a certified Innovation Catalyst!

Register now for the FREE Innovation Catalyst certification Signup now for the FREE Innovation Catalyst certification eLearning

Sorry, this offer expired January 31, 2014


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