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"Fall in Love with the Future, Not the Past" In a recent interview, I shared this thought about cultivating an innovation mindset. It captures a key reason why some companies succeed in the long run, while others remain stagnant. When companies cling too tightly to past successes, they risk losing sight of what could be and miss opportunities for impactful change. One of my favourite definitions of innovation goes like this: “Innovation is a process by which a domain, a product, or a service is renewed and brought up to date by applying new processes, introducing new techniques, or establishing successful ideas to create new value.” Innovation, at its core, is about creating value for the people you serve. If your innovations don’t genuinely improve their experience, are you really innovating? In this video, I’m excited to share actionable tips, tools, and strategies to help your company build an innovation mindset and drive growth. Let's reframe the future together, because real innovation happens when you commit to creating something new, meaningful, and valuable #create #innovation #creativity #InnovationMindset #InnovationCulture #FutureOfBusiness #BusinessGrowth #CreatingValue #Strategy #Leadership #FutureFocused #StrategicThinking #LeadershipDevelopment #GrowthMindset #Industry #FutureOfWork #BusinessStrategy

Transformational Sustainability is the evolution in thinking about sustainability strategies for Africa. In this article Nova Ideation's Funding Specialist Vanessa Ranchhod shares her point of view on what is required and how Nova Ideation is aligning the innovative companies it represents to meet these demands Vanessa RanchhodKanchana MoodliarChristophe FauconnierJoyshree ReineltAqeelah HassimBontle ModiselleFarouk Khailann #sustainability #emergingeconomies #Africa #meaningfulwork #businessasaforceforgood

A new breed of leaders are showing up with new language and values: "I manifested you" "Yes the law of attraction is our shared belief" "We are aligned on values" "Love in leadership is the transformational force" "Tech for good" "Free from the shackles of systems that hold us back" "Yes more collaboration will be better for all of us" These are just a few quotes from my week's conversations with business leaders across the world who I have been working with on a few projects. How refreshing the conversations are becoming with people who are using their businesses as a force for good...they are becoming themselves a conscious force, allowing their abundance mindset to thrive. No friction, no toxic culture, no anger, no passive aggressive. Here's to creating a new breed of business leaders! It will be better for the world. When you align on energetic levels, somehow the conversations are quick, to the point and into action very fast. Business is ready for transformational leaders who bring in their values of love, care, collaboration, integrity, abundance and possibilities. "Be the change you want to see"...We are all ready for it. #leadership #bforgoodleaders #businessforgood #consciousbusiness #meaning #difference #brandgrowth #businessgrowth Christophe FauconnierJoyshree ReineltYasmin KathoriaRita Hausken Barkhodaee, PCCMarcello Palazzi @pride

"Time to leave the rat race, start something of my own" This is the time of year when we feel beaten, run down and reconsidering our lives. Often I get calls around this time asking about my journey, some advice, some motivation and direction on how to leave a current job and start something brand new. I gave this piece a lot of consideration before writing it, reflecting on life as an entrepreneur, drawing on experiences of my own and others that I am close to and from world famous entrepreneurs - many of these are shared experiences and I hope to bring some reality and not just what people might see on the outside when things come together nicely. As the old cliche goes "if it was easy, everyone would be doing it." #startupbusinesses #motivation #reality #innovators #startupgrind #grit #resilience Nova IdeationChristophe FauconnierVanessa RanchhodEvelyne Mbula Nzuki, LL.M, MCIArbFarouk KhailannCiarán WhitakerYaw Sarkodie-MensahMala DorasamyPrema GovenderKriya GovenderBontle ModiselleKarla ThringMarcella M. Lucas, PhD

Ever considered leaving the corporate grind for the world of entrepreneurship? 🌐💼 Before you grab that resignation letter, explore the crucial insights in this article by our CEO & Founder Kanchana Moodliar: #Entrepreneurship #StartupRealities #CareerShift #NovaIDeation

African Leadership is in dire need of a new narrative. When we start seeing the values of Integrity - Compassion - People 1st - Excellence - Purpose Driven being lived by people, we at Nova Ideation are drawn to them. Farouk Khailann, an esteemed African Entrepreneur and CEO of Premium Africa Holdings, has recently joined Nova Ideation's Global Steward Board, further extending his influence in strategic decision-making and global initiatives. With an exceptional track record in fostering economic growth across Africa, Farouk plays a pivotal role in various sectors through Premium Africa Holdings, ranging from construction and ICT to mining, agribusiness, fintech, real estate, energy, and investment consultancy. As a Venture Partner at Erez Capital, he contributes to the advancement of AI and machine learning innovation. His international engagements include serving as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Turkey Africa Trade and Investment Council and acting as a Strategic Advisor at the Private Office of H.H Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al-Qassimi. Recognized as a business leader, Farouk has received prestigious awards such as African Business Leader of the Year and Top 50 Young CEOs in 2020, highlighting his impactful contributions to the Pan African business landscape. Take a few minutes to gain valuable insights into driving positive change in Africa's future by one of the best to ever do it: 1. What needs to change to re-write the African narrative to one of prosperity? “To rewrite the African narrative to one of prosperity, there needs to be substantial investments in education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Empowering local entrepreneurs, promoting sustainable development, and fostering political stability are crucial. Additionally, addressing corruption, promoting gender equality, and enhancing technological innovation can pave the way for a brighter future in Africa.” 2. What projects are you currently working on to help contribute to the change you want to see? “I am currently focused on promoting financial literacy across Africa through the Global Wealth Forum and I have also initiated Dellu, an enterprise that is committed to supporting African American investors to harness Africa's economic potential. By providing education and investment opportunities, I aim to empower communities and foster sustainable economic growth in the continent.” 3. Why are you joining the Nova Ideation community? “I accepted the request to join Nova mainly to expand my impact reach.” #SDGstartup #StartupAccelerator #AfricaStartup #BusinessAccelerator #AfricaSDG #ImpactInvesting #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #AfricanInnovation #EmpoweringStartups #NovaIdeation Kanchana Moodliar