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Eat, Sleep, Innovate · How to Make Creativity an Everyday Habit Inside Your Organization · Book Review
“Eat, Sleep, Innovate: How to Make Creativity an Everyday Habit Inside Your Organization” is a compelling read that argues creativity should not be relegated to

What To Expect When You’re Expecting Robots · The Future of Human-Robot Collaboration · Book Review
In “What To Expect When You’re Expecting Robots: The Future of Human-Robot Collaboration,” authors Laura Major and Julie Shah present a comprehensive and insightful guide

Business Impact – the True North for Innovation
There is a lot of hype within the business sector around emerging technologies. Talk of finding new, creative ways to solve business challenges never fails

The Alignment Problem · Machine Learning and Human Values · Book Review
In “The Alignment Problem: Machine Learning and Human Values,” the author navigates the intricate landscape where machine learning intersects with ethics, offering a comprehensive look

Virtual CIO Case Study · Paying By the Drink for the Right Wine
Buying wine by the bottle (or case) may be the most economic option to acquire it at scale, but if a bottle is beyond your

2030 · How Today’s Biggest Trends Will Collide and Reshape the Future of Everything · Book Review
In “2030: How Today’s Biggest Trends Will Collide and Reshape the Future of Everything,” Mauro F. Guillén offers an intriguing and thought-provoking glimpse into the

Founder Jeff Roberts to speak at IT Leaders conference
Our Founder Jeff Roberts is slated to speak on Monday Sep 14th at the SINC Midmarket IT & Security Leaders Virtual

Gold Nuggets of Data all over the Ground
Increasingly, how an organization views and uses their data determines their level of success, and therefore the value of the enterprise. Data can be as

Innovation is a Process · Nurturing a Culture Where It can Happen
We’re proud to present the latest in our CEO’s “Innovation is a Process” series… “Companies must innovate or die”. “Record-setting innovation investments poised to

The Power of Experiments · Decision Making in a Data-Driven World · Book Review
“The Power of Experiments: Decision-Making in a Data-Driven World” by Michael Luca and Max H. Bazerman is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding

2084 · Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity · Book Review
In “2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity”, John Lennox provides readers with an enlightening exploration into the potential futures and moral implications of

The New Digital Normal of Customer Expectations
The advent of the new digital normal means understanding that customer expectations are no longer shaped by traditional standards, but by the best experiences they

Doing Agile Right · Transformation without Chaos · Book Review
“Doing Agile Right: Transformation without Chaos” by Darrell K. Rigby, Sarah Elk, and Steve Berez serves as a valuable compass in the often-murky waters of

Lead From The Future · How to Turn Visionary Thinking into Breakthrough Growth · Book Review
In “Lead From The Future: How to Turn Visionary Thinking into Breakthrough Growth,” authors Mark W. Johnson and Josh Suskewicz offer a blueprint for leaders

How Innovation Works · And Why It Flourishes in Freedom · Book Review
Matt Ridley’s “How Innovation Works: And Why It Flourishes in Freedom” is a compelling exploration into the mechanics and environments that foster innovation. Known for

Reprogramming the American Dream · From Rural America to Silicon Valley · Making AI Serve Us All · Book Review
In “Reprogramming the American Dream,” Kevin Scott, the CTO of Microsoft, offers a persuasive and timely exploration of the complex relationship between technology, particularly artificial

Building the Easy Button · An AI Success Story in CRE Capital Markets
In the complex world of institutional capital markets and commercial real estate, dealmakers have long relied on instinct, contact lists, and rolodex-style memory to connect

Turning CRM Data into Deep Customer Insights
The world is becoming increasingly personalized. Frequent flier numbers and customer membership programs enable companies to track consumers’ buying patterns; social media platforms and digital

The Future Is Faster Than You Think · Book Review
In “The Future Is Faster Than You Think,” authors Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler provide an enthralling exploration of how emerging technologies like AI,

Designed for Digital · Book Review
“Designed for Digital” is a compelling read for executives, managers, and digital transformation agents who are in the business of shaping the future of their

Competing in the Age of AI · Strategy and Leadership when Algorithms and Networks Run the World · Book Review
In “Competing in the Age of AI,” authors Marco Iansiti and Karim R. Lakhani offer an incisive look into how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping

CRM Adoption Needs Good Leadership as Much as Good IT
Over 90% of companies with dedicated sales teams have licensed a CRM system, and yet far fewer of these companies believe their CRMs are strategic

What CXOs should know about Digital Transformation
Digital transformation is a buzzword which has crept into the language of business in recent years, and the definition of the term varies greatly. At

Why our Engagements are Month-to-Month for Clients
One of the first things prospective clients notice about Innovation Vista is that our engagements are not locked into long-term contracts. Every engagement we offer,

The Unicorn Project · Book Review
In “The Unicorn Project,” Gene Kim takes readers back to the fictional Parts Unlimited, the struggling auto parts company that also served as the backdrop

User Friendly · How the Hidden Rules of Design Are Changing the Way We Live, Work, and Play · Book Review
In “User Friendly: How the Hidden Rules of Design Are Changing the Way We Live, Work, and Play,” authors Cliff Kuang and Robert Fabricant delve

You Look Like a Thing and I Love You · How Artificial Intelligence Works and Why It’s Making the World a Weirder Place · Book Review
In “You Look Like a Thing and I Love You,” author Janelle Shane takes on the challenging task of explaining artificial intelligence (AI) in a

Beyond the Valley · How Innovators around the World are Overcoming Inequality and Creating the Technologies of Tomorrow · Book Review
In “Beyond the Valley: How Innovators around the World are Overcoming Inequality and Creating the Technologies of Tomorrow,” author Ramesh Srinivasan embarks on an ambitious

Need an Expert Speaker on Innovation?
Searching for a keynote speaker for your conference or seminar? Looking for an expert on Innovation or IT strategy to stoke the creative fires of your group?

Innovation – The Great Equalizer
For small and midsize companies competing against large competitors, it can often feel like they are set up to fail. The competitors may have stronger