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Rule Your Market—Blue Ocean Strategy Sidesteps the Sharks

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Before their book was published in 2005, the authors “studied over 150 strategic moves spanning more than 30 industries over 100 years.” These developments, coupled with the impact of events like digital transformation, the great recession, and the pandemic, are churning an increasingly red ocean.

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Why a Tech Association Merged With a Tech Incubator

Associations Now

The merger will bring ITA and 1871 employees under the same roof, and fundraising events run by the two organizations will now be run jointly. When we started ITA in 2005, our goal was to bring together the tech entrepreneurs and leaders of Chicago to support and lift each other in building better companies,” Howerton said.

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Lessons Learned Living the Virtual Experiment

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In 2005, when Highroad was one of the few virtual businesses, the concept raised some eyebrows. We produced virtual events–a first for many. Commuting, excessive meetings, disruptions and office politics erode productivity.” Another executive, David Caruso, Co-Founder and President of HighRoad Solutions, told us this. “In

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Humanizing Business and Helping CFOs with Change

Jamie Notter

This is the second time I’ve spoken at this event–I did the lunch Keynote years ago, on generational diversity. Oh, and in case you needed another reason to come to this event, my honorary brother and fellow Freak-Flag-Flyer Joe Gerstandt will be doing the opening keynote on Thursday morning. December 2005 (5).

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Feeding Off the Energy

Idea Architects

The city hasnt just embraced the event, the city IS the event. " Hes right in a sense because of the compact downtown area in which the core events are taking place. And this is as true for a small dinner party you might host at home as it is for an event being held for 150,000 visitors. Nov 2005 (1). Oct 2005 (1).

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Leadership Limerick: Time for.

Idea Architects

Any virtual event might also benefit from an in-person option, and any face-to-face meeting should explore how to incorporate virtual participation. Nov 2005 (1). Oct 2005 (1). Sep 2005 (2). Aug 2005 (1). Jul 2005 (2). Jun 2005 (1). May 2005 (2). Apr 2005 (4). Mar 2005 (2).

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Conferences Aren't Serious About Networking Unless

Idea Architects

Association and corporate meetings continue to tout networking as one of their primary benefits, yet the events demonstrate hardly any intentional design to increase the connections that participants seek. So many events still arent doing the basics, yet the suggestion above really are yesterdays news. Nov 2005 (1).