Tag Archives: Innovation

New GIBS Article: Managing open strategy in public-private sector business model innovation: Closing to open and opening to close as intertemporal dualities By John D. Nicholson, Philip H. Coombes and Adam Lindgreen 

Abstract Approaches to the management of strategic openness in organizations remain poorly understood. This article presents a large-scale qualitative, longitudinal study into a pioneering public-private sector business model innovation in the UK. By synthesizing insights from literatures on open strategy, open innovation, and open business models, the article reveals the practices in establishing a public-private […]
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Gartner Identifies the Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2026 (Gartner)

Gartner analysts Tori Paulman and Gene Alvarez on stage at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo “Technology leaders face a pivotal year in 2026, where disruption, innovation, and risk are expanding at unprecedented speed,” said Gene Alvarez, Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner. “The top strategic technology trends identified for 2026 are tightly interwoven and reflect the realities of an […]
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New GIBS article: Innovation in the esports servicescape: a media business research agenda by Brian McCauley, Adele Berndt, Miralem Helmefalk and David Hedlund

ABSTRACT Esports represent an increasingly influential and innovative component of the global media business landscape. The ever-evolving ecosystem of dynamic new media is driven by a heterogeneous array of stakeholders that co-create value in online and offline spaces, often described as servicescapes, where innovations are increasingly influential in diverse areas including entrepreneurial business models, media, […]
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How to Drive Digital Innovation Without Wasting Resources (HBR)

 Companies are under pressure to pause digital innovation as costs rise and uncertainty grows—but holding back risks falling further behind in the age of AI and data-driven change. Research shows the most effective organizations avoid waste by funding projects incrementally based on evidence, pairing autonomous teams with shared resources, and continually reallocating talent and capital to […]
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Innovation starts with culture: 7 ways leaders can enable it (FC)

Innovation has become a branding buzzword that businesses apply to anything from a slightly tweaked product to a bug fix. Yet we can still recognize and admire the people and companies that truly embrace it. They’re the ones who take a full step back from a problem, view it from a new angle, and develop a solution […]
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To realize AI’s potential in the workplace, do one thing (FC)

In just a few short years, generative artificial intelligence has begun demonstrating its tremendous business potential. Stanford University’s latest AI Index report reveals that global corporate investment in AI grew nearly 45% in 2024 to reach $252.3 billion. With private investment in generative AI up 8.5 times over 2022 levels, forecasts suggest that AI could soon contribute trillions of dollars […]
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Effective Ways To Build A Healthy, Innovative Tech Team Culture (Forbes)

Whether a tech team includes three or 30 members, “All for one and one for all” would likely be a great motto. A tech team needs a unifying vision to work toward and to provide focus for their innovative, creative instincts, and they won’t be able to tackle long to-do lists or ambitious new plans […]
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The Rise Of The Hybrid Workforce: Humans And AI Working Together (Forbes)

We are moving from the hybrid workplace, with the flexibility to work where and when you want, to the hybrid workforce, where humans and AI agents work together. For knowledge workers, the rise of the hybrid workforce addresses a key workplace concern: the increasing amount of time spent on repetitive tasks during their workday. Asana […]
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Unlocking green growth: Sustainability as a key driver of corporate innovation(WEF)

In an era defined by environmental imperatives and increasing regulatory scrutiny, sustainability has emerged as a key driver of corporate innovation and growth. What was once regarded as a moral obligation has now become a strategic necessity, shaping the way businesses operate and compete. Many corporates are reimagining their supply chains, procurement policies and innovation […]
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8 Phrases Leaders Should Reframe To Demonstrate Credibility In 2025 (Forbes)

Career progression serves as a powerful affirmation of one’s competence and performance. However, this ascent often comes with unforeseen challenges, particularly in personnel management. As leaders climb the corporate ladder, they may find themselves navigating complex interpersonal dynamics, where perceptions can sometimes overshadow intentions, potentially casting them in the role of the demanding boss regardless of their […]
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