Jeffrey Phillips

APRIL 1, 2024

I've been reading and thinking a lot lately about what is described as a "culture of innovation". I think a culture of innovation is kind of like a unicorn: it would be cool if it existed, and some people claim to have seen one, but when you get up close it's just a normal animal that happens to be missing a horn.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

The Evolution of Innovation Management Innovation management has undergone significant transformation over the years. From its inception to the current state, the processes governing the development of new products and services have continuously evolved to incorporate new methodologies and technologies.

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Jeffrey Phillips

MAY 25, 2023

So, it seems strange to suggest that there are innovation protagonists, and innovation antagonists. We are led to believe that "everyone" wants innovation. Even people who claim to like and appreciate innovation can become resistant or antagonists to innovation when new ideas threaten their cherished products or positions.

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Planview

MARCH 20, 2023

Five years ago, Planview CTA Mik Kersten outlined the “turning point” in his bestselling book, Project to Product: How to Thrive and Survive in the Age of Software with the Flow Framework. Figure 1: Where companies are today in their progression across the five project to product stages.

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Planview

AUGUST 12, 2022

And so is the mindset around productivity and team structure. In the traditional project-centered model, companies are organized around tasks, with each group focused on one element of a project. A 2018 Gartner survey found that 85% of companies prefer a product-centric model. The way we work and organize is changing.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This article describes how German automaker BMW and European airline Air France have developed new approaches to managing large projects aimed at creating fundamentally new products, ideas or that profoundly alter human behaviors.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

The Intersection of AI and Innovation Management Defining Innovation Management with AI Innovation management refers to the process and activities that organizations use to manage and nurture new ideas into marketable products and services.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

It serves as a cornerstone for innovation and drives superior business outcomes. Enhancing Innovation and Business Results Effective team collaboration is a catalyst for innovation. Improved Productivity Synergy among team members enhances performance. Collaboration also influences tangible business results.

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Idea to Value

JANUARY 15, 2024

In fact, IDEO was one of the pioneers of Design Thinking back in the late 1970s, but the process of using Design Thinking as part of innovation work really exploded in the 1990s and 2000s. The fall of Design Thinking and IDEO However, over time the flaws in Design Thinking have emerged.

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eZassi

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Navigating Innovation Management: Implement a Scalable Process and Engaging Platform for Enterprise Ideation and Collaboration Creating Open Innovation Solutions Regardless of your organization’s innovation portfolio size or scope, every business needs a strategy and competitive advantage for growth and technological advancement.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Nurturing Innovative Team Collaboration In the rapidly evolving business landscape, innovative team collaboration has become a cornerstone for companies seeking to remain competitive and adaptive. Managers and leaders are recognizing that fostering team collaboration practices can yield a more agile and responsive organization.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

The Remote Work Landscape In the digital age, the concept of remote work has evolved significantly, bringing about a new era of collaboration and productivity. Challenges Faced by Remote Teams While remote work offers numerous benefits, it also presents a unique set of challenges that can impact team dynamics and productivity.

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Idea to Value

JANUARY 7, 2022

Where should innovation resources actually exist in an organisation? It might seem like a straightforward question, but it is fundamental to whether a company will end up succeeding at innovation or failing. After all, if innovation is so important, should it not get its own department? Companies that survive do both.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

The Remote Work Landscape In the digital age, the concept of remote work has evolved significantly, bringing about a new era of collaboration and productivity. Challenges Faced by Remote Teams While remote work offers numerous benefits, it also presents a unique set of challenges that can impact team dynamics and productivity.

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Leapfrogging

JULY 18, 2021

There were over 200 different concepts for new products and services written on multi-colored post-its and stuck on every conceivable surface across the conference room in my client’s office. The innovation session had been going on for most of 2 days, yet the participants didn’t look tired. The Innovation Funnel Management Process ?requires

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Innov8rs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Innov8rs | As innovation leaders and teams we are tasked to enable our organizations to innovate at scale. Essentially, that means driving innovation in predictable, reliable and efficient ways- doing it again and again, rather than being a one-day fly. Yet 90% of executives are unhappy with their innovation performance.

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Jeffrey Phillips

JULY 18, 2023

I'd like to write today about what I call sneaky innovation. I define sneaky innovation as the innovation work that is often started and completed in disparate locations in the business, is not strategic and is often completed without a lot of fanfare. Sneaky innovation is, almost by definition, a local phenomenon.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Importance of Effective Communication in Virtual Teams Effective communication in virtual teams is the linchpin of productivity, innovation, and a cohesive work environment. By acknowledging the challenges and implementing strategic measures, you can navigate these waters successfully to uphold a productive and innovative virtual team.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Understanding Team Collaboration Collaboration within a team setting is a cornerstone of modern organizational success, driving innovation, problem-solving, and efficiency in today’s complex workplace. This culture provides the foundation for team synergy, where the collective effort exceeds the sum of individual contributions.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Importance of Effective Communication in Virtual Teams Effective communication in virtual teams is the linchpin of productivity, innovation, and a cohesive work environment. By acknowledging the challenges and implementing strategic measures, you can navigate these waters successfully to uphold a productive and innovative virtual team.

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IdeaScale

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Speed-to-market is a primary driver for innovation.?. Hill talked to the Harvard Business School publication Working Knowledge about embracing the digital transformation and creating an innovation management strategy based on “ecosystems” of innovation. How to Build Ecosystems as Part of an Innovation Strategy.

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Idea to Value

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This is especially true for venture and innovation teams, who let’s face it, many of whom had a very tough 2022. With the global economy stalling and fear of an upcoming recession, many companies have significantly slowed their investments into new innovation teams. Ensure everyone in the organisation still feels creative.

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TechEmpower Innovation

MARCH 4, 2024

Generative AI is revolutionizing how corporations operate by enhancing efficiency and innovation across various functions. Working closely with world-class medical experts, we have created an innovative solution that achieves accuracy and can be tailored to particular medical practices.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Online collaboration platforms serve as a central hub for all team activities, including communication, project management, and file sharing. These platforms can boost productivity by automating routine tasks, fostering a culture of open communication, and enabling decision-making processes to become more streamlined and efficient.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The partnership will see Qmarkets collaborate with Capgemini Invent , Capgemini’s innovative management division. Capgemini Invent helps clients from a diverse range of industries to remain competitive through customer-centric innovation. They are a great bunch of innovators.

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Sopheon

MAY 5, 2022

An innovative idea may never become a great new product if decision-makers aren’t working with accurate data to manage resources effectively. The post Project Resource Management: The Key to Delivering Successful Innovation Ideas appeared first on Sopheon.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Online collaboration tools serve as the cornerstone for virtual teams, fostering communication, project management, and a sense of community among distributed colleagues. Advantages of Virtual Collaboration Virtual collaboration brings with it a wealth of advantages that can supercharge your team’s productivity and innovation.

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IdeaScale

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Businesses are rapidly realizing that innovation isn’t something that “strikes,” but something that can be encouraged, generated, and managed for the good of the company, its employees, and its customers. Innovation colors outside the lines and thinks outside the box. Your innovation initiatives will be unlike anyone else’s.

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Idea to Value

JUNE 8, 2021

One aspect of any successful innovation portfolio is the way you manage your pipeline of new ideas. This way you end up with a large number of unknown ideas at the front, but only one or two high potential projects with resources allocated by the end.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Assessing Virtual Team Productivity In today’s digital landscape, virtual teams are becoming the norm for many organizations. As an executive or team leader, understanding and enhancing your virtual team’s productivity is vital to the success of your projects and overall business goals.

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Sopheon

APRIL 12, 2022

New product development isn’t just forward-looking. It’s also important to utilize knowledge management from previous projects to make the best possible decisions. The post Strategies for Making Knowledge Management Part of the Innovation Process appeared first on Sopheon.

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Idea to Value

MAY 21, 2021

Every new innovation requires a certain amount of funding to survive. Once a new technology has been established and a product and business model has been shown to work, private companies are willing to invest heavily to scale this for wide commercial adoption. Innovation Valley of Death.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

These tools can significantly mitigate the hurdles of remote collaboration, ensuring that your team remains synchronized and productive. This clarity is vital for ensuring that everyone is aligned with their roles, responsibilities, and the current state of projects.

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Destination Innovation

APRIL 20, 2020

Which of these is the most important skill for a leader of innovation? Starting exploration projects. Managing the portfolio and stage-gates. Killing the weaker projects. Launching new products or services. Generating good proposals for innovative products and services is fairly easy.

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