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  Getty Images/iStockphoto The Prophecies of Innovation: A Reflective Analysis The title, "Life after Beige," makes you wonder what innovations the article will discuss. In the vast realm of innovation, accurate forecasting and meticulous predictions are instrumental in navigating the path toward sustainable and constructive development. Crotty and Fryer (2000), in their insightful piece, "Life after Beige," delve into several groundbreaking predictions, particularly emphasizing the rise of Internet-based applications at the dawn of the 21st century. This article explores a significant prediction delineated by Crotty and Fryer (2000) that remarkably came to fruition and further elucidates two pivotal forces that significantly impacted its success. Infamous Innovation Prediction: Crotty and Fryer (2000) underscored the burgeoning prospects of Internet technologies, particularly pointing toward the ascent of online shopping platforms. Their foresight remarkably presag...

      A Discourse on Future Preparedness: Scenario Planning vs Traditional Forecasting In the intricate and fast-evolving global landscape, organizations find themselves at a junction where anticipating future trends and uncertainties has become critical for sustained growth and competitiveness. Two primary methodologies assisting in this endeavor are Scenario Planning and Traditional Forecasting. This document elucidates the concepts of Scenario Planning and Traditional Forecasting, drawing a comparative analysis to unravel their distinct advantages and disadvantages. Scenario Planning is an adaptive strategic planning method that propels organizations to envision various plausible futures to better equip themselves for the unforeseeable. It accentuates creative thinking and provides a roadmap for navigating potential challenges and opportunities. GLOBIS Insights (2023) illustrated the essence of Scenario Planning as a tool for foreseeing future occurrences an...

Image from  Tribute to Goodyear, 1860 An Analysis of Unintended Innovations by Wilson Greatbatch and Charles Goodyear The domain of scientific and technological advancements is often fertile ground for unintended discoveries that culminate in transformative innovations. The narratives of Wilson Greatbatch, the inventor of the implantable pacemaker, and Charles Goodyear, the pioneer of vulcanized rubber, exemplify the profound impacts of serendipitous innovations. This paper delves into the accidental journeys of these inventors towards groundbreaking discoveries, the forces that supported their endeavors, and their philosophies regarding the invention. The analysis is anchored on the articles by Slotnik (2011) and Tyner (2002), which provide an in-depth exposition of the life and works of Greatbatch and Goodyear, respectively. In the chronicles of invention, it is common to encounter narratives of accidental discoveries leading to revolutionary innovations. From a historical va...

 Group Decision-Making Methods In the milieu of group decision-making methods, consensus-based techniques, such as the Nominal Group Technique (NGT) and the Delphi method, hold a pivotal place, especially in harnessing expert opinions when a dearth of evidence is apparent (Humphrey-Murto et al., 2023, p. 1). A marked shift from traditional face-to-face interactions to virtual platforms, predominantly incited by the COVID-19 pandemic, has brought forth a range of modifications to these conventional methods. The emphasis on analyzing the extent of adaptation and efficacy of virtual NGT is well-articulated in the scoping review conducted by Humphrey-Murto et al. (2023). This analysis seeks to dissect and contrast group decision-making methods' characteristics and procedural modifications in virtual domains, mainly focusing on the NGT. Historically, NGT has been distinguished for its structured face-to-face meetings, enabling an effective group decision-making process in myriad domains...

  Futuring and Innovation :  ERP implementations Having participated in several ERP implementations, I have observed that when discussing technological trends, the immediate inclination is to gravitate toward advancements in AI. Although ERP systems might not have the allure of AI, they offer institutions an indispensable foundation. This robust base is pivotal, facilitating organizations to explore AI's vast potential. Technology : Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems serve as cornerstone technologies within higher education. They seamlessly amalgamate pivotal functions, such as “financial management, human resources (HR)/human capital management (HCM), and student information systems (SIS)” (Burns & McCormack, 2023). Trend : A salient trend underscored in the study is the realization that the triumph of ERP implementations predominantly relies on human-centric elements. Factors like relationship management and comprehensive stakeholder engagement take precedence ov...

  Hello! About me: I am Alchemist Data Diva, a student at Colorado Technical University pursuing a doctorate in computer science with a concentration in big data analytics.  Outside my studies, I am very busy with my faith, family, farm, and fun.  I am the director of a faith-based camp for at-risk children, which keeps me busy with fundraising, recruiting, and training year-round. I have four sons that have given me ten grandchildren that are all amazing. I have a hobby farm with many kinds of animals.  My grandkids love to visit.  One stated, “Going to grandma’s is like going to the zoo.” I have worked for the same agricultural company in IT and various business areas for twenty-three years.  I love data and the knowledge it gives leaders in making strategic decisions. I love travel and adventure.  Jumping out of a plane once was good, but it is checked off my bucket list of awesome things to try.  About my class: The class that I a...