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Fostering a culture of innovation – Nik Gebhard 0

Posted on 21, July 2011

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Fostering a culture of innovation

Something rings true about the age old saying, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” If a process is working, why change it, right? Wrong! As Bob Dylan rightly said: “The times they are a-changin’.” Our world is continually evolving and long-standing methodologies and techniques don’t necessarily provide the benefit that they once did. Similarly, the world of organisational strategy is shifting. This shift calls for innovation which will allow businesses to retain their competitive advantage. Innovation requires support In response to my last post, “The best methodology is freedom“, I have had a number of questions around how a [&hellip

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Recognition is important, but it’s not everything – Ryan Knapton 0

Posted on 8, June 2011

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Recognition is important but its not everything

Is your BA style to go for glory? Do you seek praise around every bend? Do you want to be seen, heard and acknowledged? Do you vigorously voice your ideas and take all the credit? In today’s cutthroat business world I do not blame you if you do; often when one is at the project buffet it’s eat or be eaten. But I would like to argue that being a BA is about swallowing one’s pride – it’s about propping up your business and technical stakeholders, it’s about just being content with knowing that you helped make it all happen. Do [&hellip

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