Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Managing the expectations of a wide range of stakeholders is one of the most challenging jobs of a project manager. In this article, the author suggests five strategies for managing expectations effectively.

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Project Management Training Strategy 124

IdeaScale

JULY 24, 2023

While the Agile methodology is really helpful for structuring teams and creating an efficient workspace, there are many different branches that each take their own approach to project management. All of these strategies fall under the Agile umbrella, and in this article, we will compare four of the most popular project management strategies.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

The Intersection of AI and Innovation Management My journey into the realm of innovation management began as I witnessed many clients wrestling with the increasing complexity of developing new products and services. The Rise of AI in Innovation Management What is Artificial Intelligence?

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BrainZooming

APRIL 7, 2017

We see seven keys to creating an innovative workplace culture where individuals are able to meaningfully contribute to the organization’s innovation strategy. If you’re looking at your organization and wondering where to start to foster a more innovative workplace culture, here are forty articles to go deeper into the topic.

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Strategy Strategy Culture Strategic Thinking 151

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In the author’s experience running dozens of web development and content projects, there are three key areas for hybrid project managers to think about: How to plan and kick off the project with the right people and expectations, how to set up tools so everyone can use them, and how to use meetings effectively.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

The Importance of Strategic Thinking In the ever-evolving business landscape, the ability to anticipate changes and craft effective strategies is invaluable. Agility Ability to adapt strategies quickly to external changes. Strategy Description Participate in Workshops Engage in leadership workshops to refine strategic skills.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

The Importance of Strategic Thinking In the ever-evolving business landscape, the ability to anticipate changes and craft effective strategies is invaluable. Agility Ability to adapt strategies quickly to external changes. Strategy Description Participate in Workshops Engage in leadership workshops to refine strategic skills.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Strategic Thinking Leadership 100

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 26, 2024

Many leaders would argue that there should be only one strategy for a company, and that strategy provides all the guidance and direction necessary for departments to create implementation plans. However, most high-level strategies have hundreds of ways they can be translated into action.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 13, 2023

There’s a popular fallacy that encourages big-project managers to forge ahead as quickly as they can, on the basis that the payoffs will likely be bigger than they imagine.

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Project Management Analysis Strategy 138

Leapfrogging

MAY 2, 2024

Keynote Speakers for Team Unity Importance of Team-Building Keynote Speakers Keynote speakers on team-building strategies are a pivotal element for your corporate events, conferences, and leadership programs. Conflict Resolution Strategies to address and resolve disputes effectively.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

Introduction to Strategic Thinking in Business The Importance of Strategy in a Disruptive World In today’s business environment, disruption is the new norm. A well-crafted strategy can serve as a compass, guiding your organization through the complexities of a disruptive world and towards sustained success.

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Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Technical Review 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

For a deeper dive into how you can lead your team to strategic success, explore leading executive team offsites for business strategy. For guidance on designing a successful offsite, refer to our article on designing leadership team offsites for strategic planning. Step Description Define Objectives Set clear, S.M.A.R.T

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

By choosing to use change management to transform organizational culture, you make a commitment to the future of your business, ensuring it remains competitive, innovative, and resilient in a rapidly evolving marketplace. To harness its full potential, change management must be employed strategically.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

For a deeper dive into recognizing these signs, explore our article on signs of a toxic work environment. Strategies for Improving Morale Improving workplace morale is crucial in transforming toxic workplace cultures into high-performing teams and organizations.

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Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Collaboration 100

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 1, 2024

Companies that integrate the cost of capital into their strategy and planning reap real benefits. With the cost of capital back to normal levels, it’s simply irresponsible not to make it a management discipline that changes the way you do business. When something is cheap, people waste it.

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Strategy Strategy Management Industry 112

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in this process has opened up new avenues for innovation and efficiency, leading to the development of AI-driven design thinking strategies. As a result, AI-driven design thinking strategies are emerging as a critical factor in developing innovative solutions that resonate deeply with users.

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eZassi

MAY 13, 2024

AI-driven technology discovery revolutionizes the way organizations approach innovation management, creating competitive advantage. By integrating cutting-edge AI with human innovation management expertise, we are leading a new era of accelerated technology discovery.

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Innovation Management Artificial Inteligence Management Innovation 52

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

I encourage you to get it and embrace these strategies, whether you’re running a startup or in a big company. But they are manageable. For the unindoctrinated, “lean” is the term coined in a 1988 MIT Sloan Management Review article by John Krafcik, who recently retired as CEO of Google’s Waymo division.

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Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team LEAN 130

Harvard Business Review

MAY 6, 2024

In this article, the authors outline six challenges that often come up when making this transition: 1) Ruminating and second-guessing; 2) Feeling guilty; 3) Being afraid of losing status; 4) Needing to adapt; 5) Managing the perceptions of your new colleagues; and 6) Balancing opposing emotions.

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Business Innovation Brief Submitted Articles

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

This article received the 2020 Business Innovation Brief Most Valuable Post Award in the Innovation Strategies category. When it comes to the trifecta of innovative Project Portfolio Management (PPM), PPM, Continuous Innovation and Agile come together to create a complete framework for innovation success.

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Project Management Agile Innovation 229

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Many managers view strategy as a complex subject, but at its essence it boils down to three questions: Where are we now? Where do we want to go? What is a credible path to get there? To successfully use these questions to chart a course, people must be brutally honest with themselves about where they are now.

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Strategy Strategy Course Management 127

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 2, 2023

As a leader of leaders, you “create the weather” for your team. It’s your job to not only support your burned-out leaders, but also to keep burnout at bay going forward.

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Management How To Strategy Strategy 98

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Handling scope creep is one of the most challenging – and important — aspects of a project manager’s role. In this article, the author outlines practical strategies for how to push back on more work in a way that maintains your relationship with the requester, whether that’s the project sponsor, a customer, or another stakeholder.

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Project Management Strategy Strategy 115

Innov8rs

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Alongside clear innovation priorities, optimized innovation pathways, and empowered innovation people, innovation portfolio management is a primary component of a complete innovation system. Together, they all concur to determine how organizations set strategy and make decisions to allocate resources. Keen to know how?

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Resources Management Strategy Strategy 59

Harvard Business Review

MAY 14, 2024

In addition, a significant number of Americans do not trust business’ use of AI.

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Company Strategy Strategy Culture 118

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 16, 2024

Successful transformations harness the collective wisdom of middle managers and teams. To increase your company’s chances, you need to: 1) Enlist your very best middle managers. Transforming a business demands a blend of creativity and ingenuity. By setting this challenge you can also test and nurture the next generation of leaders.

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Management Change Creativity Innovation 110

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In this article, I’ll explain how you can keep your team’s efforts aligned with the genuine needs of your audience. As a leader, how can you recognize scope creep and realign your team? Shift the focus from “what” you’re building (the deliverables) to “why” you’re building it (the outcomes).

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Project Management Product Development Strategy 134

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 22, 2024

This article will share four evidence-based strategies that leaders and managers can use to build community in their remote teams. Remote work offers many benefits, but the lack of community – compared to in-person environments – can cause some workers to feel isolated and lonely.

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Strategy Strategy Management Innovation 117

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Companies continue to struggle to design and implement a post-Covid return-to-office strategy that works for employees. To find the most workable alternative, they should focus on four factors: the needs of the work, the needs of the people, how work gets done, and the new managerial muscle required to manage a hybrid workforce.

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IdeaScale

JANUARY 21, 2020

Managing the innovation process can help you improve customer experience with your brand.?. This process, known as idea management, is what drives business and improves the customer experience. This process, known as idea management, is what drives business and improves the customer experience. The Idea Management Solution.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 5, 2024

It’s crucial, in particular, the authors argue, to adopt three key strategies: leveraging digital platforms and networks, utilizing open talent and freelancers as a secret weapon, and harnessing the power of AI to augment your capabilities.

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Strategy Strategy Project Artificial Inteligence 135

Idea to Value

JANUARY 6, 2017

This is especially true in the field of innovation management, which are so broad that it would be impossible to highlight every diverse opinion on how to approach the subject. He is also one of the leaders in developing the Three Horizons Framework, which a lot of other writers use to illustrate new management principles.

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Innovation Case Study Video Tips 175

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Here’s the downloadable Strategy Uncertainty Map I developed as part of my work with Praxie.com. A Strategy Uncertainty Map is a visual representation of your top opportunities, which can include products, services, projects, or business strategies. Also, be sure to keep the Strategy Uncertainty Map alive.

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Disruption Strategy Strategy Trends 130

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 12, 2024

Strategy and foresight were once the same discipline. With modern updates and improvements to these combined disciplines, leaders can sharpen their vision for the future, empowering managers to make informed strategic choices and propelling teams towards superior performance. And they should be again.

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Disruption Strategy Strategy Management 139

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Taking the time and effort to invest in upward relationships, such as those with skip-level managers, requires strategy, humility, and diligence. After all, leadership is not only about managing those below you, but also navigating the complexities above.

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Meeting Tips How To Leadership 132

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Managers and leaders are recognizing that fostering team collaboration practices can yield a more agile and responsive organization. By fostering team collaboration and implementing team collaboration strategies , organizations can create a fertile ground for creativity and innovation to thrive.

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Underperforming Technical Team Collaboration Creativity Software Review 113

Innovation 360 Group

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In the ongoing series on innovation as a source of competitive advantage PWC has published a long series of articles on what makes organizations successful when it comes to innovation. One of the major drivers of success is to have a coherent innovation strategy. Now, what is this coherent innovation […].

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