There seems to be a great alternative: Work from Anywhere. — The world is changing dramatically — the pandemic and the subsequent lock-down enforced the rapid adoption of digital technologies bringing a direct impact on core aspects of work and life: education, learning, communicating, shopping, and, most importantly, working. …

A holistic view of AI — from Algorithms to Ethics I am very excited to announce that a very special project is going live soon: ’60 LEADERS ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE’. This unique book is a product of ‘open collaboration’ of 60+ global thought leaders who share their unique views on AI, in the spirit of knowledge exchange. But why produce…

60 global thought leaders answer 20 questions on AI — a free eBook presenting the latest thinking on various aspects of Artificial Intelligence. — Artificial Intelligence is changing our world — the ways we work, live, study, collaborate, decide, and act as individuals or societies. However, AI has become yet another buzzword as people and companies overuse the term and in many cases overpromise when describing AI-powered solutions. At the societal level, there is…

A list of innovation books by the innovation leaders. — ’60 Leaders on Innovation’ produced not only a great compilation of innovation thought leadership and insights but also a very interesting list of innovation book references. Here is the list, in alphabetical order. Accelerate — John Kotter (2014) Accelerate: Written by John P. Kotter, 2014 Edition, Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press… Buy Accelerate: Written by John P. Kotter, 2014 Edition, Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press [Hardcover] by…www.amazon.co.uk

AI and data-driven applications enable a holistic, near-real-time view of the entire retail business — demand, supply chain, distribution, customer interaction, market dynamics, and emerging trends. — Consumers expect the best experience at the lowest price, while Retailers compete on multiple fronts. The growing, intense competition puts extreme pressure on prices and raises expectations regarding the fast delivery of goods and the overall user experience.

What are the most common challenges or barriers to driving innovation in large organizations? — I recently had the pleasure to give an interview to Jesse Nieminen from Viima. One of the key questions was ‘What are the most common challenges or barriers to driving innovation in large organizations?’ Here is my answer: Innovation in large corporate environments typically suffers from bureaucracy, politics, a risk-avoidance…

A special mode of operation for modern, innovative companies. — Excerpt from “The Innovation Mode” (Springer 2020) Establishing a truly innovative company is difficult — it takes time and requires determination in driving a massive cultural, structural, and technological change. True innovation goes beyond isolated programs, techy labs, hackathons, fancy collaboration spaces, and bold innovation titles. …

22 tough innovation questions answered by 60 thought leaders — I am very excited to announce that a very special project is now live — a project that brings to life a very different innovation book. The idea is simple, yet fascinating: what if we could ask the best across the globe to answer a fixed set of challenging questions…

22 tough innovation questions answered by 60 leaders: An amazing collection of thoughts from CxOs, academics, technologists, innovation experts, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and start-up founders — across industries and geographies. Get your free copy. — I am very excited to announce that a very special ‘side project’ is now completed — a project that brings to life a very different innovation book.