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The 5 Steps to Making a Gamification System for Your Business

What is a gamification system? How does it promote motivation and engagement? How can you create one for your business? In Actionable Gamification, Yu-kai Chou explains how a gamification system uses techniques, like setting milestones for desired behaviors and achievements, to engage customers or improve employee productivity. However, Chou claims this system only works when implemented appropriately. Read on to learn Chou’s five steps for creating a gamification system for your business.

Adapting to Change in Business: 3 Ways to Be Prepared

Why is it so hard to adapt to change in business? What are the key strategies to successfully leading a company that is going through a transition? Most people oppose change in businesses, but often it’s inevitable. To prepare for this, Mark Divine’s book The Way of the SEAL says you need to embrace change and be open to adapting to it so that your team is ready for anything. Take a look at how adapting to change in business impacts your role as a leader.

3 Ways to Foster an Innovative Mindset in Your Organization

Does your company budget for innovation? Are you willing to risk failure? How do you deal with mistakes? Innovative leaders infuse their whole organizations with a commitment to innovation. Company mindsets are most effective when they’re shared among everyone. The Innovator’s DNA outlines three core tenets you can adopt to support your employees in having the courage and ability to innovate. Continue reading to learn how to foster an innovative mindset in your organization.

3 Things Innovative Organizations Have in Common

What do innovative organizations have in common? How can you set your company up for breakthroughs? The authors of The Innovator’s DNA identify five behaviors and skills shared by the top innovators. Then, they explain how to drive meaningful change by embedding these behaviors and skills into your organization. They address team makeup and structure, workflows, and mindset. Keep reading to learn what innovative organizations have in common, and see how you can count your company among them by doing what they do.

101 Design Methods by Vijay Kumar: Book Overview

What is 101 Design Methods by Vijay Kumar about? What are the main takeaways of the book? In 101 Design Methods, Kumar lays out a systematic approach to innovation management involving the completion of seven innovation tasks. Kumar also discusses a number of specific tools and techniques you can use in the course of completing an innovation project. Read below for a brief overview of 101 Design Methods’ main ideas.

The 7 Steps of Innovation: Vijay Kumar’s Process

What is Vijay Kumar’s 7-step innovation process? How do these seven steps lead you to the big picture? In 101 Design Methods, Vijay Kumar describes seven steps you must take if you want to keep churning out innovative products. From brainstorming to implementing the solution, the process is a recipe for success. Continue reading for more information about the seven steps that will keep your business in innovation mode.

How to Be Innovative at Work: Principles of Success

How can you be innovative at work? How do you manage crucial projects that require innovation and creativity? Vijay Kumar’s book 101 Design Methods suggests that to create a successful project that will make your business soar, you need to manage innovation effectively. To do this, you need to follow a few principles to make your company as cohesive and communicative as possible. Keep reading to learn how to be innovative at work, one step at a time.

How to Build and Encourage Startup Teams in 5 Steps

Are you managing a startup company? How can you make your startup team successful? Startups have a lot of pressure on them to make it to the top while also coming from almost nothing. While finances and marketing are core factors to consider, the true backbone of a startup is its team. Without a cohesive team, your new business will likely crack. Let’s look at how you can encourage your startup team and lead them to success.

The 2 Best Innovation Management Tools for Projects

What are the best innovation management tools? How are maps useful for keeping track of products in progress? In 101 Design Methods, Vijay Kumar discusses many specific tools and techniques that can be useful for completing an innovation project. Two especially helpful tools are cluster maps and comparison tables. Let’s dive into these innovation management tools so you can use them for your next project.