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Ready, Set, Grow. What are you doing on the 29th of June 2024? This is me personally inviting you to this month’s edition of Breakfast With Eizu. This isn't your average seminar. Here, you'll discover a powerful framework - the 7Ss - that will equip you to: 📌Systematize your operations for effortless efficiency. 📌Strategize for long-term dominance in your market. 📌Scale your team, revenue, and impact without losing control. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, you CANNOT afford to miss this. This knowledge is the key to unlocking the true potential of your business and leaving the competition in the dust. Early Bird Alert! Register before June 20th and get a special discount! Seats are limited, so secure yours today. Comment below with "I'm Interested" to learn more and register! Date:June 29th, 2024 Time: 8:00 AM Location: Eko Hotel, VI Lagos Don't miss this chance to take your business to the next level! Eizu © Hexavia! PMPO, MBA, MSC /Driving growth// Strategy. Systemization. Business StartUps and Corporate Restructuring Consulting T: 08035202891

Rael Levitt, Founder and CEO of Inospace, shares his thoughts on innovation at a recent Entrepreneurs' Network event held in Cape Town. The panel discussion, entitled The Future of Leadership: Innovating for Tomorrow’s Challenges, moderated by the dynamic Dawn Nathan-Jones, was a fantastic success offering Entrepreneurs insight into the minds of industry leaders who've put innovation at the forefront of their business. “Innovation is not accepting the status quo," said Levitt during the panel discussion. "We should constantly be questioning the way things are done. And, if a business leader creates a culture in which staff feel comfortable to question things, innovation will come from throughout the organisation. Once a better way of doing things is identified, technology can be harnessed to implement the innovation.”  Read more: https://lnkd.in/dFCfZN2k

Innovation is a key focus across various industries, yet its impact on business performance remains a significant challenge. Surveys show that over 80% of executives express dissatisfaction with the results of their Innovation Programs. Despite increased investment, innovation projects only achieve their targets 40% of the time. While this success rate may seem acceptable in some contexts, for businesses striving for excellence, it falls short. The data highlights the need for a more effective approach to innovation to drive tangible results. 👇 Innovation success in business hinges on several critical factors. 🔔 Follow Kevin A Fee for more 👉 Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter “Agile Innovating - Innovation at the Leading Edge” https://lnkd.in/gmENahkh #Innovation #leadership #Entrepreneurship 

Most 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 understand the importance of innovation. They will readily invest in developing innovations if they have confidence in a successful outcome. Confidence plays a crucial role in successful innovation, as it stems from a comparison between desired outcomes and reality. Managing one's confidence level is essential for controlling the speed and success rates of innovation. Business leaders are confronted with the necessity of making a judgement call when deciding what innovating projects to work on. This judgement call is based upon the confidence level they have in their organizations ability to successfully deal with three factors: 1️⃣ The complexity of the change the innovation project seeks to accomplish 2️⃣ The Innovation Capability of the organization 3️⃣ The scope and scale of the anticipated changes 👉 For a deeper dive, read the article in my LinkedIn weekly newsletter https://lnkd.in/gYK8R6_c 🔔 Follow Kevin A Fee for more #innovation #entrepreneurship #privateequity

Xiaochuan Song Ph.D. and I recently published a paper focused on entrepreneurial growth as strategy. It was a pleasure to work on the paper with Xiaochuan and to see it published. Thanks also to our journal editor and reviewers. The paper is available on the journal's website: https://lnkd.in/gEXVzd7X The secret to growth we found is all about the human capital side of the business. We started down the path of writing this paper by asking what "entrepreneurial growth" means and what it is - an outcome, a context, or as we discovered -- a strategy. And it can be a strategy forward for any firm (large or small, old or new) to implement in order to continue to grow and innovate. This paper is an academic publication, and for any organizations or leaders interested in getting involved in the practice of entrepreneurial growth and learning by working with other growth company leaders (networking and exploring new practices), take a look at the Growth and Innovation Leaders Forum at the Alabama Entrepreneurship Institute.

Discover the future of innovation and entrepreneurship with Mark Greeven, an esteemed speaker and expert in global business strategies. Mark’s deep understanding of dynamic markets and digital ecosystems equips companies to navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape. Learn more about Mark Greeven and how he can guide your organization to success: https://lnkd.in/eHdw_gu6 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #BusinessStrategy

Have you ever thought about retiring and opening a small bakery or B&B? It sounds so charming and easy, doesn't it? Well, in reality, the hospitality business is quite challenging. Many people who are tempted by the idea end up realizing that it takes a lot of knowledge and experience to make it successful. That's why smart entrepreneurs often choose to partner with a franchise or hospitality brand. Can this guarantee success? Well, according to what I learned recently from Industry exoerts, Olivier Harnisch and walid saad, brands can be like a magic wand, but only if you know how to wield it effectively and if you know what your “SWOTs” are. So is it worth exploring investment opportunities in the hospitality industry in Gulf region? While I'm not sure of the answer, I'm confident that our conversation at HUB 5 conference panel discussion will generate valuable insights and innovative ideas. So, make sure you join us next week for this 2 day event, powered by The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum a transformative initiative designed to catalyze innovation and entrepreneurship in the MENA region.

𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 In my interactions with business leaders globally, we discussed & gathered insights into entrepreneurship. We highlighted the importance of resilience, strategic vision, and proactive risk-taking in modern business. 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 A Chinese entrepreneur shared, "I don't regret boarding the wrong train, nor do I regret missing one. My only regret is not reaching the destination." This highlights the necessity of steadfast persistence toward goals, vital in the entrepreneurial journey where setbacks are inevitable. 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒄 𝑽𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑳𝒐𝒏𝒈-𝑻𝒆𝒓𝒎 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 Another business leader emphasized prioritizing long-term opportunities over immediate profits. This highlights the significance of innovation and proactive risk-taking for sustained growth. Executives must foster a culture of strategic planning and innovation to build a robust foundation for future success. 𝑵𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 Leaders shared insights on intense competitive pressures that compress profit margins and create challenging market dynamics. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for making informed decisions that balance competitive pressures with sustainable practices. 𝑬𝒎𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒚 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑬𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 A recurring theme discussed is the need for a healthy competitive environment, balancing competition and collaboration. This promotes sustainable success and innovation. Executives should champion policies and strategies that promote fair competition and support the broader industry ecosystem. 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑬𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 Entrepreneurship requires #passion, #resilience, and a #relentless #pursuit of #solutions that #create #real #value. Lessons from global leaders interaction provide a blueprint for navigating the entrepreneurial landscape. Executives can drive their organizations towards sustainable success and innovation by embracing resilience, prioritizing long-term vision, understanding competitive pressures, and fostering a healthy competitive environment. 𝑲𝒆𝒚 #𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑬𝒙𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔: 1. Persistence is Key: Stay committed to your goals despite challenges. 2. Think Long-Term: Prioritize strategic innovation over short-term profits. 3. Understand Market Dynamics: Navigate competitive pressures with informed strategies. 4. Promote Healthy Competition: Balance competition with collaboration for industry advancement. By integrating these principles, business leaders can thrive in the competitive world of entrepreneurship. ▶️▶️▶️ You will be following Darrell by clicking the link 🧲 https://bit.ly/3OZWk1s

It's not trial and sucess, it's trial and error for a reason; make new mistakes. Hard-Won Innovation Advice For Leaders Seeking To Catalyze Success (forbes.com)

I have recently completed the masterclass taken by Prof. Tarun Khanna on the topic of "Context and trust" as a part of Aspire Institute leadership program. Prof. Tarun Khanna is the Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor at the Harvard Business School. For almost three decades, he has studied entrepreneurship as a means to social and economic development in emerging markets. For the masterclass he has discussed how trust co-relates with markets. Furthermore, how contextual intelligence matters in terms of adaptation towards various situation and changes in geological aspects. During the masterclass, professor strongly suggested that one is ought to have a mental map about things, specially for things to make sense in this modern era and absence of information is difficult to transact which created informational void. A sentence that I've heard in the class and it's running in my mind ever since, which goes social issues have been around for quite a while, it requires a leader to show up, identify and reduce those problems Lastly, he discusses about Microfinance and it's core concept. Throughout the masterclass we got real life examples of various organizations and startups including Alibaba, GAVI and Zipline. Overall, the session gave an idea of how trust and context plays a role on organizations and startups and building a brand.