Paul Hobcraft

MAY 7, 2024

The second post , coming next, focuses on how organizations have become more collaborative, open and agile and deal with ideation and what tools and technologies seem to have emerged as the leading ones. Data-driven innovation enables organizations to make informed decisions, identify new opportunities, and optimize product development.

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Innovation 360 Group

MAY 18, 2020

A new product development process that works at lightning speed requires new ways of working plus new ways of innovating. In this post we will cover how to: Cut your development cycle time and free up working capital. Tips from top new product developers. Fill up your pipeline with new, vetted ideas. In Conclusion.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

The agility to adapt to AI advancements is now a vital component of surviving and thriving in the modern marketplace. This impact is evident across various facets of business, from operational efficiency and customer experience to product development and market analysis.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

By investing in startups, corporations can access new technologies, products, and services that can significantly enhance their competitive edge. Moreover, through CVC, corporations can tap into the startup ecosystem , leveraging agility and innovative mindsets. Market Expansion Entering new markets or segments through partnerships.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

This transformation is visible in various facets of management, including: Strategic Planning : AI algorithms can analyze market trends and consumer behavior to inform the strategic direction of product development.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Introduction to Startup Accelerator Programs The Concept of Startup Acceleration Startup accelerator programs are designed to foster rapid growth of early-stage companies by providing them with the necessary resources and support. The collaborative environment of an accelerator allows for a rich exchange of ideas and best practices.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Introduction to the Startup Ecosystem Defining the Startup Ecosystem The term ‘startup ecosystem’ refers to the dynamic network of interconnected entities—individuals, organizations, and resources—that collectively contribute to the creation and growth of startups.

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New Markets Advisors

MAY 29, 2019

It’s how to build agility into your organization such that you can adapt as the strength of those advantages diminishes. To help your organization become more agile, I offer four pieces of advice, each of which ties to an essential element of agility. While we often prioritize the dynamic elements of agility?—?the

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Planview

MAY 10, 2024

This change, influenced by fluctuating demands and stricter regulations, underscores the need for agility and adaptability. The Challenges and Solutions in Product Development Navigating the landscape of product development (PD) in the automotive industry is akin to charting a course through shifting sands.

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Jeffrey Phillips

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

This is one reason why ideas like agile and rapid sprints seem so compelling. But what about lean startup, rapid sprints, agile But aren't there entire methodologies that are meant to get to good ideas faster? Agile, lean and rapid methodologies meant to accelerate the innovation cycle?

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

The Importance of AI in Today’s Product Development Artificial Intelligence has become an indispensable tool in modern product development. It is not just an enabler but a catalyst for innovation that can significantly shorten the time-to-market for new products and services.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

Long-term Growth: Adapting to disruption opens up new pathways for growth, whether through new products, markets, or business models. To avoid the pitfalls of a static strategy and ensure your business is future-proof, it’s essential to foster a culture of agility and strategic foresight.

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Boxes and Arrows

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

The adoption of Agile software development approaches are on the rise across our industry, which means UX professionals are more likely than ever to support Agile projects. I first encountered Agile Development in 2005, when a team I supported was chosen to help pilot Scrum development methodology at Yahoo!

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Jeffrey Phillips

JANUARY 11, 2021

For example, one of the biggest idea killers is the inability for many companies to take really good ideas and get them prioritized in the existing product development process. Adequate resources and funding - I'll deal with the funding here and the resources in the next bullet. Want more innovation?

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Businesses that innovate can respond to shifts in consumer behavior, leverage emerging technologies, and enter new markets with agility. Additionally, for a comprehensive list of tools, the resource on ai tools for design thinking can serve as a guide for those looking to adopt AI in their creative processes.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 3, 2023

The most significant activities for investing in innovation management software are presently for events, challenges and campaigns, idea assessments, especially at the early stage, and product development filters. Innovation will be central to this; it will be based more on agility, being highly adaptable, flexible and acting at speed.

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Jeffrey Phillips

DECEMBER 3, 2019

These words include adjectives such as "lean", "agile" and "rapid", to make the point that innovation should be stripped to its bare components, move as fast as possible and create minimum viable solutions. Risk avoidance and current revenue are often more important than potential profitable products and services.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Moreover, CVC initiatives can enable corporations to respond more swiftly to technological shifts by leveraging startup agility. Establishing a timeline for initial engagement activities, such as innovation workshops or joint product development sessions. Communication is key in this stage.

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Jeffrey Phillips

JULY 21, 2021

What the companies that make the decision to maintain cost containment will miss is the opportunity to put new products and services into the product development funnel. What do companies that fail to invest in innovation miss? What work can be done to improve innovation and shorten time to market?

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Planview

MAY 5, 2023

Regional teams used different work methodologies such as Agile, waterfall, and Lean Six Sigma. These circumstances made managing the global product portfolio a challenge. Founded in 1917, the company has 14,500 employees, 22 production companies in twelve countries, and locations in 74 countries.

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Jeffrey Phillips

JUNE 9, 2021

The dreaded "day job" That's why so much new product development and innovation is accomplished in teams of people who are working beyond their normal responsibilities. New product development, innovation and growth responsibilities are simply layered on top of their existing jobs. Where should they report?

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Innov8rs

APRIL 7, 2024

This distinction is crucial because the management systems, support structures, and resources required to nurture breakthrough innovations differ significantly from those needed for more incremental changes. Central to this endeavor is the role of leadership. Here again, leaders have a critical role to play.

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Moves the Needle

MARCH 1, 2023

It was their job to ensure all aspects of the product development process were aligned and working together. Program management was steeped in technical processes, but also considered how product decisions would impact the product’s end users. I had never heard of Agile. We were Waterfall.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Importance of Team Collaboration in Today’s Workplace In the contemporary workplace, characterized by rapid technological advancements and a shift towards more agile and remote working conditions, fostering team collaboration has become indispensable. Remove barriers Provide tools and resources for effective collaboration.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

By doing so, teams can navigate challenges with agility and confidence, leading to transformative business results. By embracing experiential learning, we can develop a team that is agile, resilient, and equipped to navigate the complexities of the market.

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Planview

AUGUST 23, 2022

How Can Automakers Leverage Cross-Functional Teams to Ensure Resource Allocation Speeds Up Production? And with that mobile and connected focus comes a need to apply agile software development principles to a company’s product development strategy. These days, the car is a mobile device.

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Destination Innovation

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Large organisations tend to treat major new product developments as serious projects which require serious resources. However, despite all of the management science the large majority of new products fail – certainly in the fast moving consumer goods sector. Agility, fast feedback and risk mitigation are the watchwords.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

They provide narratives on how rapid prototyping accelerates the innovation cycle, thereby reducing time and resources spent on product development. They may also delve into methodologies like lean startup principles and agile development to illustrate how continuous testing can lead to successful outcomes.

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Planview

OCTOBER 16, 2023

By aligning value streams with customer journeys and incorporating continuous feedback loops, businesses can ensure they are creating products and services that genuinely resonate with their target audience. By interconnecting value streams, organizations can drastically reduce lead times, making delivery more predictable and agile.

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Jeffrey Phillips

MAY 26, 2015

We teach trend spotting and scenario planning to our customers to help them understand the importance of recognizing emerging needs and emerging segments, because the great ideas they generate won't become products or services very quickly. And then I ask them to tell me their firm's average product development process timeframe.

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Huub Rutten

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

For him electronics and software development is second nature, and he is savvy about physics. I recently spoke with him to understand his perspective on the new product development process the company is constantly working on, and I know he is struggling. So the space for extra resources will be limited.

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Huub Rutten

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

For him electronics and software development is second nature, and he is savvy about physics. I recently spoke with him to understand his perspective on the new product development process the company is constantly working on, and I know he is struggling. So the space for extra resources will be limited.

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Huub Rutten

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

For him electronics and software development is second nature, and he is savvy about physics. I recently spoke with him to understand his perspective on the new product development process the company is constantly working on, and I know he is struggling. So the space for extra resources will be limited.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 20, 2018

We work with clients to materialize their Design Thinking processes like we did with our customers at SAP , achieve their Agile product development and research operations, and implement business viability assessments based on COSTAR or Business Model Canvas. We’re looking to generate results sooner rather than later.

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Planview

AUGUST 2, 2023

Amidst an ever-changing and unpredictable market landscape, Fortune 500 companies are increasingly turning to the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) to enhance their value streams and meet customer demands. Organizations confront a harrowing truth in the quest for business agility: they still struggle to measure flow within their value streams.

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Huub Rutten

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Note: this risk is per definition embedded in several Agile methodologies. Agile gives a lot of power to the developers, the shop floor.). When you look at the positions of the Product Line Manager and the Product Manager, you could say that they are in central management positions, but mostly they don’t own the budgets.

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Huub Rutten

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Note: this risk is per definition embedded in several Agile methodologies. Agile gives a lot of power to the developers, the shop floor.). When you look at the positions of the Product Line Manager and the Product Manager, you could say that they are in central management positions, but mostly they don’t own the budgets.

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