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AI's Rapid Rise: Applying Diffusion of Innovation Principles to Your Business
AI's Rapid Rise: Applying Diffusion of Innovation Principles to Your Business
By Raven Josiah - Master Collaborator
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What is the purpose of scenario planning in strategic planning?
Scenario planning transformed how my organization navigates uncertainty. It's not just about predicting the future but preparing us to act with speed and direction, no matter what comes our way. By considering various future scenarios, we've sharpened our strategic thinking and agility, identified risks and opportunities early, and refined our strategies to be both robust and adaptable. This approach has fostered resilience, enabling us to move with velocity and confidence. Engaging in scenario planning means we're always ready to pivot, ensuring our organization is not just surviving but thriving, even in the face of unexpected challenges. It's about being proactive, not reactive, and that's a game-changer.
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How do you use data and evidence to inform and support your strategic decisions?
Executives often formulate strategies without input from all key stakeholders, risking misalignment. A robust strategy requires setting clear objectives and KPIs, analyzing data for insights on market trends, and using tools like SWOT for alignment. Crucially, include all relevant players in the process to ensure collective understanding and support. Continually adapt strategies based on new evidence, fostering a unified, data-driven approach. Set Objectives: Define clear goals and measures. Leverage Data: Use analytics for actionable insights. Ensure Inclusion: Engage all key stakeholders. Iterate and Refine: Update strategies with fresh data. This method promotes strategic coherence and shared commitment, enhancing overall success.
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How do you test and iterate your business model canvas based on feedback and data?
Combine targeted experiments (MVPs, surveys, prototypes) with the Medici Effect—innovation from diverse expert collaboration. This approach refines your model through real-world feedback and broad perspectives. Steps: 1)Identify Key Assumptions: Clearly identify what needs validation. 2)Experiment Strategically: Tailor experiments to these assumptions. 3)Seek Diverse Insights: Engage with a range of experts for comprehensive insights. 4)Iterate with Feedback: Refine your model for resilience and adaptability. Embrace this mix of precise experimentation and rich collaboration for a robust business model validation.
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Uprooted. Our town (City of Liberty, Missouri) got rocked last night with a fast moving and extremely powerful storm. In a matter of seconds, the…
Uprooted. Our town (City of Liberty, Missouri) got rocked last night with a fast moving and extremely powerful storm. In a matter of seconds, the…
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If minority businesses are less likely to receive resources, who do you go to for support? The Heartland Chamber and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce…
If minority businesses are less likely to receive resources, who do you go to for support? The Heartland Chamber and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce…
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Great event put together by LaunchKC showcasing the innovative businesses here in Kansas City.
Great event put together by LaunchKC showcasing the innovative businesses here in Kansas City.
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Connections to Success
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Economic Empowerment
Handpicked by Connections to Success to serve as a volunteer interviewer for their Mock Interview & Hiring Event. Contributed my industry expertise by conducting mock interviews, offering constructive feedback, and providing valuable career insights. The event was aimed at empowering a graduating class of students who have completed over 60 hours of Personal & Professional Development, preparing them for successful careers.
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Collaboration Replications and Education Project (CREP)
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Education
CREP's mission is to encourage students and instructors to complete replication projects of highly-cited studies in the field to teach proper scientific methods and bring awareness to the replication crisis. (https://osf.io/wfc6u/).
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