Christensen Institute

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Applying innovation theory lenses to the trends, patterns, news bites, and field data gathered over the course of 2022, here are our education researchers’ favorite blogs that either they or their colleagues have written this year, and the reasoning behind their picks. Do you have a favorite blog or report from this year?

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TechEmpower Innovation

AUGUST 7, 2023

Check out our blog post 53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators. Instead, given a startup project, they’ll default to building everything in-house, using technologies that they’re already familiar with. More on the Role of the Startup CTO Eric Ries, a great resource, answers the question What Does a Startup CTO actually do?

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Moves the Needle

MAY 20, 2022

In our last blog pos t we spoke about how the common understanding of Horizon Planning is broken. Unlike Horizon Planning where projects are prioritized based on “level of innovation” and “time to ROI”, Visibility Planning is based on evidence. How to use Project Prioritization. Visibility Planning.

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Sopheon

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Without this strategic alignment, you could well find that you invest time, money and resources is a “nice to have”, when they could be invested in something else that will drive your business forward. It’s about coming up with great ideas that support your wider business and product strategies and help to drive genuine growth.

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mjvinnovation

MAY 4, 2021

Not knowing all areas of project management is a big mistake for managers. Project management must be part of the day-to-day activities in every company. Check out the concepts that involve management and get to know the 10 areas of project management in this blog post! What is project management? Scope management.

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TechEmpower Innovation

JULY 31, 2023

Then use what you’ve learned in this blog post to decide if the numbers validate your business model, or if you need to rethink your approach. If you know of more resources on this topic, or want to talk about anything startup or tech related, we’d love to hear from you. Please write us at blog@techempower.com !

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TechEmpower Innovation

AUGUST 14, 2023

Keep your project out of purgatory One unfortunate scenario we often see is “Project Purgatory.” As noted in Symptoms of a Weak Development Team , this is a symptom of the old software engineering adage: The first 90% of a project takes 90% of the time. Please write us at blog@techempower.com ! innovation

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Board of Innovation

JUNE 6, 2022

The best innovation podcasts & innovation newsletters and blogs we'll follow in 2024 We have hand-picked our favorite thought-provoking podcasts that focus on innovation to keep you stimulated in your downtime. Check this piece about scaling pilot projects. Innovation podcasts Innovation Insiders Our very own podcast.

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Rmukesh Gupta

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Almost everyone project manager that I meet wants to find out a way to do two things: Deliver their projects on-budget and on-time Be innovative in their approach while doing so. Yet, we know that most projects are neither on-budget nor on-time. So, why is it that most large projects fail?

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InnovationTraining.org

JANUARY 17, 2022

In this blog, we’ll walk you through design thinking with resources, videos, guides, and more designed specifically for teachers in the educational space. This video showcases three projects developed using the design thinking method. Other Design Thinking for Teachers Resources. What is Design Thinking?

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Whether it’s a new project, a shift in leadership, or an overhaul of processes, change can be both exciting and challenging. It also means being flexible and willing to adjust your approach as needed to meet the changing needs of the team or project. Communicate Effectively Communication is key during times of change.

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InnovationTraining.org

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Learn more about building user personas on our blog. Learn more about building customer journey maps on our blog. Learn more about empathy training on our blog. Find more SCAMPER templates on our blog. FigJam offers a wide variety of community templates to help with your innovation and design thinking projects.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This ability to adapt and innovate in a scrappy, resourceful way is often the fuel behind revolutionary ideas and game-changing products. As companies scale up, they gain more customers, resources and clout. Set up internal incubators for passion projects. Blog Subscrition Here Email* Please leave this field empty.

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Planview

JANUARY 17, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll uncover why dedicating resources to tackle WIP and bottleneck resolution can lead to long-term time and resource savings. Portfolio Prioritization Prioritize projects and initiatives based on their strategic importance, regulatory impact, and potential returns.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 25, 2024

This blog explores the role of such leaders in pioneering circular economy initiatives, highlighting the challenges, strategies, and successes that define this journey. The Urgency of Embracing a Circular Economy The linear “take-make-dispose” model is increasingly untenable in the face of finite resources and growing environmental concerns.

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PlanBox Innovation

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Indeed, in this age of relentless change, the last thing any enterprise wants is a free-falling portfolio of innovative projects. 52% of projects veer off course —either going over budget, missing deadlines, or not meeting the set expectations. And, 19% crash land —either abandoned halfway or completed but left unused. Their skill set?

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BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

The Brainzooming blog wasn’t originally focused on project management techniques. Implementing innovation in organizations reluctant to embrace the changes needed to survive and grow requires what we’ve come to call “strategic project management.” Project Management Techniques for Starting Strongly.

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Planview

APRIL 24, 2024

The challenge lies not just in recognizing the presence of waste but in identifying exactly where resources are being inefficiently utilized. The Six Hidden Costs of Software Development Resource waste is a pervasive issue that can significantly hinder productivity, efficiency, and the achievement of business goals.

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Planview

MARCH 29, 2023

Professional Services Automation (PSA) is a comprehensive platform to help automate all phases of professional services (PS) projects. Accurate forecasting and increased project profitability are also PSA benefits contributing to predictable revenue. What percentage of the time are consultants working on for-revenue projects?

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Christensen Institute

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Last December, the book inspired me to make three business management resolutions to better manage my life in 2023: Allocate my resources accordingly Avoid the marginal costs mistake Address culture and routine A year later, I can proudly report that these resolutions helped me accomplish most of my goals, both professional and personal.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 30, 2020

Putting more resources behind the likely winners, rather than on projects that simply stay ‘blue sky’ or conceptual, then get picked up by others to commercialize. Effective execution gets very complicated and the skill of the project coordinator comes really to the fore. Peeling away and pulled away- why do we do that?

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InnovationTraining.org

JUNE 10, 2021

Learn about this innovation framework and find training resources, articles, tips, and more. In this blog post, we’ll share helpful resources for Jobs to Be Done framework training, including expert articles, videos, and books to check out. JTBD (or Jobs to Be Done) is a theory that describes consumer action.

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InnovationTraining.org

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The biggest benefits of these types of innovation programs is their ability to provide access to resources and mentorship to those who really need it most. Find resources for design sprint training on our blog. Learn more about human-centered design on our blog. HCD is a popular innovation activity.

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Idea to Value

JANUARY 16, 2021

Whether it’s through a blog post, an ad, or a radio commercial, marketers have to come up with new and interesting ways to get people interested. You can change how you approach a project can be done by asking questions and by finding analogies for your product. Learning when to step back from a project can be difficult.

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InnovationTraining.org

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Shape is the latest collaborative digital software tool created by IDEO to help with innovation and design thinking projects. Learn more about Shape as well as resources designed to help you get started below. Searchable directory and shared workplaces – document processes, project phases, and learnings in one place.

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Innovation 360 Group

MAY 2, 2018

This ambitious development project was launched in 2016 with 8.2 million Swedish crowns funded by the European Social Fund , and ended on May of 2018, with a media conference to announce and celebrate the projects results, including: Average growth of orderbook by 25%. Average Growth 12%, higher than the national GDP of 5%.

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InnovationTraining.org

MAY 27, 2021

Klaxoon is another cloud-based all-in-one tool to add to our list of digital collaboration tools and resources that your team be may interested in trying for brainstorming sessions, hosting meetings, project management, and agile teamwork. Brainstorm – share ideas, run projects, and more with this whiteboard-like asset.

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InnovationTraining.org

JUNE 21, 2021

Next up in our list of digital collaboration tools and resources is Lucidspark, another digital whiteboard option for design thinking and innovation focused teams. In this blog, we’ll share some features and resources to help you determine whether this tool is the right option for your organization. Resources and Guides.

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Jeffrey Phillips

OCTOBER 6, 2021

For many years, in writing this blog, and in leading innovation projects for my clients, I tried to advocate for the benefits of innovation. This means it can take a visionary leader to establish an innovation project or program, who may not be in place when the benefits are realized. And, are these costs significant?

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Norbert Bol

APRIL 14, 2019

Last week I wrote about the “ green finance gap “, where investments in green technology suffer from a lack of financial resources and less attractive risk-return expectations compared to other investments. In this blog I would like to discuss the concept of “shared savings” also known as pay as you save.

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Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 23, 2023

Fractional CxOs can bring specific skills, experience, and expertise to the table, and can be a great resource for startups that need specific help with a particular function or aspect of the business. This can be especially beneficial for early-stage startups that may not yet have the resources to bring on a full-time C-level executive.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In this, the first entry in our innovation management FAQ blog series, we provide answers to these burning questions – and much more! Innovation management software from high-end vendors can sometimes enable admins to configure and modify the workflow to suit specific innovation projects. What is innovation management?

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InnovationTraining.org

APRIL 13, 2020

This visual collaboration workspace is being used for innovation and design thinking workshops and projects. Keep reading to learn more about the features of this tool and resources to help you get started. Resources and Guides. Conceptboard also offers a series of support resources to help you get started using their software.

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BrainZooming

JANUARY 19, 2017

7 Forgotten Project Management Skills from an Escape Room Fail. Our fail suggested seven solid project management skills we neglected to use. If you’re visiting an escape room or are suddenly hit with a new, time-constrained challenge, here are the project management skills you shouldn’t forget! It could have made a difference.

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ImagineNation

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

These authors never talk about what happens after an innovation program reaches sufficient maturity that it’s ready to leverage the organization’s resources into a successful implementation. The post Guest Blog – Innovation is a Company Wide Responsibility appeared first on imaginenation.

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IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

They take a long-term view of their staff and see innovation projects as an opportunity to stretch their employees’ capabilities and to help them achieve their aspirations. A mentor enables innovators to focus on their project results while also learning about themselves along the way. The M entor Role in I nnovation .

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Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We are in a world where social ethics are in a dangerous state, and the earth’s resource pool is getting emptied. We all are familiar with many business plans that fail to achieve the intended outcomes despite being full of resources and intellectual horsepower. Earth is full of resources of its own. Can we save our future?

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