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On October 15, the Public Private Strategies Institute will host the inaugural Small Business Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C. — a first-of-its-kind gathering putting small business needs at the center of the national innovation agenda. The Summit will bring together leaders from the small business ecosystem, industry, and policy to examine how new technologies can fuel growth and strengthen competitiveness. Artificial intelligence, digital finance, and other disruptive technologies are transforming the economy. For small businesses — the backbone of America’s economy and nearly half of its workforce — the challenge and the opportunity are clear: adopt and adapt to compete and grow. https://bit.ly/3W4eAsP

In today’s dynamic landscape, #innovation is more than a buzzword: 85% of CEOs say it’s a strategic imperative. Yet despite its importance, only 3% of organizations have a clear approach to innovation and the resources to pursue it effectively. Our latest study provides insights to help your organization refine its innovation strategy, including: 💡 Four distinct, adaptable models for driving innovation 🧭 Guidance on evolving your strategy to stay competitive and effective 🎯 Approaches to maximize innovation ROI and market impact Dive in to discover the innovation model best suited to your business and discover practical steps to become innovation-ready: https://delo.tt/6049AsziR #DDInnovation

Embedding foresight into innovation: Why scenario planning matters Most corporate innovation today is geared toward the near future. But what about the long-term shifts that will define tomorrow? Technological progress, regulatory change, and societal transformation can rapidly reshape industries, leaving organizations focused only on the short term at risk of falling behind. That’s where scenario planning comes in. By stress-testing strategies and ideas against multiple plausible futures, companies can: ✅ Anticipate risks earlier ✅ Uncover hidden opportunities ✅ Build more resilient and future-proof innovation pipeline and strategies In our latest piece of the Innovation Asset Portfolio series, we explore how embedding strategic foresight into innovation helps organizations combine short-term relevance with long-term preparedness and strengthen competitiveness in an uncertain world. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://delo.tt/6046AknMi Angela Schmitz-Axe I Christopher Roskowetz 罗睿韬 | Anna Elin Seidel | Cerys Garbade-Jones #InnovationAssetPortfolio #StrategicForesight #ScenarioPlanning #InnovationStrategy #ValueFromInnovation #DeloitteGarage

Innovation doesn't have to come from within the organisation. Sometimes, the best breakthroughs come from outside. The Let's Maestro model empowers businesses to embed senior experts on demand bringing fresh prospectives, deep expertise and immediate impact, without the long-term commitment. Businesses can: - Save costs - Increase agility - Unlock innovation We're doing this already for clients in Australia and across the world. Aussies punch above their weight and it's time to show the world what we all can do. Read out latest article in the comments section and please share your latest innovation success stories. #innovation #businessgrowth #fractionaltalent

Innovation without direction can slow teams down. Our new blog shares how finance leaders keep ideas aligned with strategy, so creativity leads to successful results. https://bit.ly/4glSrzE

The role of chief financial officers has moved beyond managing finances only. The conversation has shifted from whether CFOs should be called chief value officers to how they can actively embody this role. #CFO #TAX

The future belongs to innovators. ⚫ Mark D. Leslie (MBA), reflects on how innovation drives survival in every sector by continuously developing and adapting ideas for evolving needs. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/g7ZR4zch #FuturePathways #DefiningInnovation #InnovationInsights

Want to learn how legacy organizations can be reinvented? Business Ecosystem Alliance, Stuart Crainer, quotes Thinkers50 Hall of Fame member, Bill Fischer, saying that organizations are essentially tools to achieve corporate goals. However, many companies lose sight of their responsibility to the customer base and instead focus disproportionately on investors and stakeholders. Read Stuart and Bill’s take on how to reinvent and redirect at a large scale, using Haier and its innovative management model as an example, here: https://lnkd.in/dPeYa3fB #Haier #BusinessEcosystemAlliance #business #innovation #RenDanHeYi

What makes innovation scalable? Bain’s latest research breaks down how the most successful companies are expanding beyond their core—with clear models, AI-enabled insight, and structured risk. Explore the 2025 Innovation Report. https://bit.ly/42FFOts

Unlocking Growth: What's Holding Innovation Back? Many companies struggle to innovate, citing limited budgets as the primary barrier. Yet research shows that reallocating just 10% of resources toward strategic innovation can significantly boost long-term ROI. The benefit? A more resilient business that adapts and thrives in changing markets 🌱. How does your organization approach the challenge of balancing innovation with operational priorities?