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How to create a culture of innovation

CIO

Your team needs to know they can trust you and each other to brainstorm openly, suggest ideas, experiment, and take risks — and even fail, without consequence. “I Promote quick wins. Things like that set a path to innovation” and quick wins, Merlin says.

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5 best practices to successfully implement gen AI

CIO

Even if you’re well into implementation on several use cases, an innovation workshop can be a great way to get end users to brainstorm and prioritize use cases. More by this author: 5 ways CIOs can help gen AI achieve its lightbulb moment 5 best practices for digital twin implementation Why adaptability is the new digital transformation

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The four Es of AI: Keeping up with the trend that never sleeps

CIO

Brainstorm how generative AI could make your processes (and the people supporting those processes) more intelligent and productive. If you’re already using AI for some of the use-cases you brainstorm, no matter – record those too. Internally, start by looking at your value chain or the capabilities that deliver your value proposition.

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7 traits of inspirational IT leaders

CIO

Brainstorming with team members, collaboratively exchanging thoughts and visions, ensures that co-workers will feel inspired and an essential part of the enterprise’s vision. Inspirational CIOs avoid getting sucked into political battles, she adds.

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Rebranding IT for the modernized IT mission

CIO

Provide tangible steps to improve the organization, target at least one key pain point, and identify several quick wins.” Creating a regular cadence of lunch and learns, solution brainstorming, and hackathons are ways to demonstrate a new brand and mission.

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CIO Brett Lansing’s five-point approach to building followership

CIO

You need to lower barriers to brainstorming and innovation,” he says. To help keep this focus, Lansing says it’s vital to celebrate small wins — progress, not perfection. “We The true power of these forums is in their ability to create momentum, Lansing says. And this is especially important for your big initiatives.

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Is Predictive Analytics Revealing Unexplored eCommerce Niches?

Smart Data Collective

By now, you’ve successfully wrapped up your brainstorming session. Being schooled about your target audience could win you brownie points. Relationships, health, food, makeup, or whatever – start jotting what interests you the most. Predictive analytics tools will help you wittle your list from there.