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Reads of the Week: November 2, 2012

Reid All About it

He uses Edison and Tesla as examples of success (or lack of it) based on the strength of networks – Edison had a strong one, Tesla didn’t. This difference between innovating privately and innovating out loud is one of the most significant differentiators between successful innovators and those that fail.

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Reads of the Week: November 16, 2012

Reid All About it

Exciting times for associations with the educational innovations that await! Another example of an organization having a tough time giving up control? I’m labeling these broadly as integration, convergence, mobility, and analytics.” Or are their rights being infringed? I tend to side with the reporter on this one.

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Eric Lanke: It's Not Innovation If It Only Serves You

Eric Lanke

Innovation. Its Not Innovation If It Only Serves You. One thing I struggle with as I try to lead my association towards more innovative practice is the need to define what innovation is and is not in our environment. Heres an actual example from a few years ago: I know! Labels: Innovation. Leadership.

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Moneyball and Management Innovation

Jamie Notter

Moneyball and Management Innovation. Posted July 23, 2012. There are numerous examples of companies who do it radically different AND are radically successful (W.L. That is the promise of management innovation. The Results of Management Innovation. Want Innovation? July 23, 2012 at 5:44 pm.

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3 Tips for Creating an Innovative IT Department

Associations Now

Opening the 2014 ASAE Technology Conference & Expo on Tuesday, the head of a CIO advisory firm shared some tips on how those tech-savvy folks at your association can help drive innovation and business results. High gave attendees tips for creating an organizational culture that allows IT departments to innovate to better engage members.

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My Top 5 Blog Posts of 2013

Eric Lanke

Stop Calling It Strategic Planning This was #3 on last year''s list, and was originally posted in January 2012. No One Knows How to Make a Computer Mouse A newcomer to the list, this one was originally posted in February 2012. Don''t Rush to Fill the Silence This was #1 on last year''s list, and was orginially posted in May 2012.

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Association 141+: Innovation Right Before Your Eyes

Association 141+

Innovation Right Before Your Eyes. I think innovation is often a very similar situation. Rarely does innovation mean creating something brand new that has never been done before. As a brief example, I once worked with an association that wanted to connect with a greater number of students. ► 2012. (9).