With its promise to "build a smarter planet," IBM has launched a forward-thinking initiative that actively demonstrates its use of technology as the linchpin for solutions for everything from smart traffic, to smart food and health care, to smart energy and infrastructure.
Unfortunately, though, forward-thinking initiatives such as these have been blocked before they can enter the action stage.
It's critical for leaders to focus not only on day-to-day projects but on larger, forward-thinking initiatives that will propel the organization toward future growth.
The private sector will boom as this forward-thinking initiative advances.
One year ago, President Barack Obama announced a forward-thinking initiative -- Employers of National Service -- to connect alumni of our nation's service corps with our country's leading employers.
In its announcement, Uber said that it launched People's Uber in China because "Chinese consumers are known to be early adopters of technology, and municipal governments have acted quickly to support forward thinking initiatives that improve the city's quality of life".
Yes, every consumer wins when both coasts are vying for dollars to create forward thinking initiatives.
While we can't stop this problem overnight, one forward thinking initiative that's been put in place is allowing law enforcements to carry naloxone.
Combining forward-thinking accessibility initiatives with its engineering prowess and ubiquity could help Facebook excel beyond YouTube, Snapchat, Twitter and other competitors that also see video as the future.
Forward-thinking, collaborative initiatives like these are crucial to overcoming the food deserts that often plague urban areas.
Other forward-thinking employers are launching mental health initiatives, with the goal of removing the stigma around mental health and creating a safe space where team members can reduce personal and professional stress.
