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Your social media execution starts with L.I.S.T.E.N! We believe social media execution starts with listening. Period. It’s one of the most important elements forgotten, hence the acronym. But there is more to it than that! We put together these KEY points for approaching and evaluating your social media execution. Now we are looking for your …

Innovation often occurs on two extremes – when there is a pressing need OR an abundant opportunity Pressing Need: People are forced to innovate during downturns in the economy or when costs are greater than profits. For example, innovation is often cited as a benefit of business cycle. It forces people to think of alternative …

Continuous and Emergent innovation stem from the same basic innovation definition: something fresh or new that creates value, but there are numerous key differences. Continuous Innovation is synonymous with improvements, fresh iterations, progression, new enhancements, growth, incremental changes and efficiency whereas Emergent Innovation is synonymous with breakthroughs, disruption, radical ideas, paradigm-shifting results, raw novelty, and …

People, Process, and Technology are essential pillars for effective Innovation in any organization/team and each must be addressed separately and integrated collectively to assure innovative results What’s included in People? People includes the rewards and incentives, environment and culture, leadership and examples. Companies have long boxed innovation into the R&D department. Not until recently have …

7 key sources and 7 key ingredients CENTRIC TO Innovation C: Creatives and Creativity: You may be born creative…many are. Or you may learn creativity…many do. Either way, the art of “new” starts with you. E: Entrepreneurs and Enthusiasm: Entrepreneurs have long been known for Innovation. An entrepreneur’s secret ingredient–an undying enthusiasm that gives them …