Business and Tech

APRIL 8, 2022

Eric Koslow, CTO and co-founder of Lattice, a workforce management company, has seen that dynamic firsthand. There are so many unique and wonderful ways for employers to embrace their new cultures—they can lean on software to enable and foster connection online. You need the baseline: psychological safety,” he notes.

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Competition Technical Review Software Review CTO 246

Qmarkets

JULY 31, 2023

Qmarkets’ innovation management software facilitates idea generation, evaluation and implementation, collaboration, and data analysis. OmniStrada will support businesses in tailoring the platform and implementing innovation management programs and processes. About Qmarkets Managing innovation at large company is never easy.

Culture 98

Culture Technical Review Software Review Roadmap 98

IdeaSpies

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Have a view on the future Startups are eyes and ears on what’s changing in markets, customers, regions, tech, culture and other factors that are impossible to stay across yourself. new tech, hardware, thinking, business model, etc.) and can represent an enticing reason to fast-track internal investment.

Technical Review 69

Technical Review Culture LEAN Marketing 69

Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This resource alone supplies drinking water to 40 million people in the United States, however, due to extremely low water levels, states are being asked to cut their Colorado River water use. Given the changing climate and rising population, we must be strategic in the way we think about and manage water infrastructure.

Resources 130

Resources Technical Review Project Collaboration 130

Leanstack

JANUARY 10, 2019

A question I get a lot is: Why isn’t the Lean Canvas laid out more logically? Lean Canvas The main reason for this particular layout was legacy. Lean Canvas was derived from the Business Model Canvas. To compensate for usability, I published a suggested fill order in my first book: Running Lean. Which is the right order?

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LEAN Idea Generation Technical Review Study 81

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

He’s the author of numerous books and an expert on how lean principles can be used to drive innovation. ScaleUps, and those that invest in them, face the next-level challenge of growing revenue at scale; that is, exponentially relative to expenditures in capital, people, and technology. But they are manageable.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team LEAN 130

Idea to Value

MARCH 26, 2020

A while back, one of my consulting partners from another office asked me to review their client’s innovation process. Their team had been engaged to review why their innovation process was not delivering results. As Peter Drucker famously said: What gets measured, gets managed. However, this is not what happens in reality.

Technical Review 248

Technical Review Innovation Innovation Processes Project 248

Tim Kastelle

MARCH 7, 2016

At the beginning of 2013, Tim Kastelle and I identified four key issues in innovation management for the time to come. Accelerating dynamics and pace of disruption in most industries, in particular triggered by the perfusion of new technologies, lead to decreasing life times of existing business models.

Innovation Management 100

Innovation Management Management LEAN Technical Review 100

etventure

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Friedrich Arnold, Senior Project Manager at etventure, explains how manufacturers can embrace the Lean Startup methodology as the centerpiece of their Digital Transformation. Proudly, the Head of Production explained to me: “We use Lean Production – meaning we eliminate waste from our manufacturing process.”

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LEAN Underperforming Technical Team Project Technical Review 56

CMOE

APRIL 14, 2023

And today, on top of providing value, leaders are tasked with ensuring technical components go smoothly. Solution: Focus on the Facilitator Mindset Leadership consultant Dr. Flo Falayi encourages leaders to lean on what they call “The Facilitator Mindset.” Rest assured, technical expertise is not required for virtual facilitation.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Meeting Groups 52

Innov8rs

JANUARY 17, 2024

Here's what they shared. Here's what they shared. Here's what they shared. Here's what they shared. In the book, we’ve captured and summarized insights and takeaways from the 80+ online and in-person sessions we’ve hosted from September 2022 to August 2023.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

A “lean” approach amplifies both profits and purpose. A new book by Silicon Valley tech veteran and innovation advocate Ann Mei Chang, Lean Impact: How to Innovate for Radically Greater Social Good explores the unique challenges that can deter social innovation. No wonder few manage to make a dent.

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Technical Review LEAN Innovation Social Innovation 100

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Companies don’t fail at innovation due to lack of ideas. They partner with Silicon Valley startups who have breakthrough technology when they really just want incremental innovation that delivers quarterly results. They often don’t create the right innovation structure to implement their opportunities. Innovation Councils.

Culture 130

Culture Strategy Strategy Technical Review 130

Planview

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Here are some of the many ways you can use Instant Coffee: Brainstorming Incremental Planning Story Mapping Lean Coffee Impromptu Meetings PI Planning Retrospectives SWOT Analysis Standup Meetings. Although there are tools out there designed specifically for story mapping, they can be overly technical and hinder the brainstorming process.

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Brainstorming LEAN Technical Review Analysis 98

Business and Tech

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Our panel of experts discusses the political, technological, social, and educational resources the cannabis industry needs to succeed. What kind of technology should cannabis businesses be prioritizing today? I hope our industry leans into the good we’re doing for society, because that message will resonate and motivate.

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Technical Review Survey Software Review Industry 130

mjvinnovation

JULY 1, 2021

Keep reading to understand why agile project management provides numerous advantages over traditional forms of project management. What is agile project management? Agile practices can be incorporated into project management, adding numerous benefits. We call this initiative agile project management.

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Christensen Institute

MARCH 22, 2022

As I reviewed the Prepared Project’s recently-released findings , I was struck by how the critical factors that seemed to help schools weather the tumult of the last two years resonate with the Institute’s innovation theory. Factor 1: Forward-leaning orientation. Leadership tools only work when people have shared goals and purpose.

Technical Review 98

Technical Review LEAN Culture Agile 98

Leanstack

JANUARY 10, 2019

A question I get a lot is: Why isn’t the Lean Canvas laid out more logically? Lean Canvas The main reason for this particular layout was legacy. Lean Canvas was derived from the Business Model Canvas. To compensate for usability, I published a suggested fill order in my first book: Running Lean. Which is the right order?

LEAN 40

LEAN Idea Generation Technical Review Study 40

The BMI Lab Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

When innovation projects fall too early into the standard project management paths, false expectations and insufficient evaluation of the fundamentals may occur. Due to this, companies often miss the fact that this does not necessarily mean that IT is also at the core of the value proposition.

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Technical Review Marketing Technology Company 97

hackerearth

MAY 4, 2017

“Building a startup is an exercise in institution building; thus, it necessarily involves management.”- Eric Ries, Lean Startup. This article builds the case for managing creativity and innovation with a similar discipline and rigor as any other management function, and the way more successful firms manage to manage innovation.

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Management Innovation Technical Review Creativity 74

Moves the Needle

DECEMBER 20, 2018

For those of us who have seen countless traditional businesses disrupted, such a lack of diligence is concerning. As a service to my fellow change agents, I would like to offer the following rundown of organizations that are nonetheless leading the charge of innovation and digital transformation, heading into 2019 as a due diligence tool.

Software Review 60

Software Review Technical Review Innovation LEAN 60

Leanstack

AUGUST 4, 2016

I spend a lot of time at the intersection of “business modeling” and “lean startup” and have been looking for the right category label to describe this type of work. After much deliberation, I’ve settled on the label: “Innovation Management.” The third step is lean startup.

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Innovation Management Management LEAN Innovation 52

Qmarkets

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Eventually we decided to do it in a more managed way and decided that we need a dedicated tool to help us achieve it. How many people are on the team managing these innovation efforts? Marketing, managerial, scientific and technical, or others? Or is this time they dedicate on top of their "day jobs.". On the Overview page?

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Innovation Management Management Report Technical Review 52

Innovators Alliance

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

But of course not all of our organizations are as flush with cash as Apple, which gives the company the luxury to invest in creating the future while managing through the uncertainties of the present. Go Bargain Hunting In a downturn, good deals can be found in the form of technology licensing and acquisitions.

Technical Review 59

Technical Review Innovation LEAN Resources 59

Leapfrogging

JUNE 3, 2020

I’ve already written about how the management-consulting industry is being disrupted by various trends like emerging technologies, the commodification of knowledge, and outdated business models. Remote work , lean budgets , and the need for contingency plans are three big trends impacting the industry.

Software Review 130

Software Review Change Technical Review Disruption 130

Tim Kastelle

MARCH 13, 2016

In addition to these still highly topical issues, we’d like to raise another four points which we personally foresee key for innovation management in the time to come – making no claim to completeness: Organizational Ambidexterity. It doesn’t always translate to managers, however. Who wants to be an exploiter?

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Innovation Management Management Underperforming Technical Team Big Data 100

Moves the Needle

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Many of the day-to-day tasks have already been outsourced or automated due to advancing technology. From HR and finance to legal, IT, and facilities management, these functions are the backbone of business operations. Finance departments should redefine budget management to reward outcomes, not merely output.

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mjvinnovation

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Therefore, before adopting frameworks and best practices, before looking at the technical part of Agile, you must to turn to the mindset. And this is often extremely complex, requires a huge effort, can be difficult to manage and does not give much flexibility in reaching their final goal. AGILE METHODS: Lean Startup.

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Design Thinking Agile Design Technical Review 69

Moves the Needle

DECEMBER 20, 2018

For those of us who have seen countless traditional businesses disrupted, such a lack of diligence is concerning. As a service to my fellow change agents, I would like to offer the following rundown of organizations that are nonetheless leading the charge of innovation and digital transformation, heading into 2019 as a due diligence tool.

Software Review 40

Software Review Technical Review Innovation LEAN 40

Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

They may share insights on techniques for effective ideation such as design thinking, mind mapping, and leveraging technology for collaborative brainstorming sessions. 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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Innovation Leadership Ideation Innovation Processes 113

Kainexus

MAY 19, 2020

When most people evaluate improvement management software , they focus on the features of the solution, the support they will get from the provider, and the technical details such as security and reliability. Some interaction with the system can be enforced with policies and performance reviews.

Software Review 52

Software Review Software Technical Review Tips 52

Leapfrogging

JUNE 3, 2020

I’ve already written about how the management-consulting industry is being disrupted by various trends like emerging technologies, the commodification of knowledge, and outdated business models. Remote work , lean budgets , and the need for contingency plans are three big trends impacting the industry.

Software Review 100

Software Review Change Technical Review Disruption 100

Qmarkets

MARCH 16, 2018

As increased consumer awareness transforms markets and government policy, and as technology creates so many unexpected shortcuts, I believe that this trend will only continue in the future. Another use of an innovation management platform is as a scouting platform for companies looking to better track and manage their M&A activities.

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Innovation Management Change Management Technical Review 69

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

We fail to constantly review and re-engineer the innovation process and tend to layer more upon it, without a consistent reassessing what we are trying to achieve. It is this ‘raw’ power of technology that is transforming much. This often needs different perspectives to form the final position.

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Technical Review Innovation System Change 175

mjvinnovation

MAY 29, 2019

Feedback meetings (review and retro) are held to evaluate the changeable points and the way to be followed in new sprints (plannings), which guarantees better prioritization and reduction of gaps. With its management always in sight, communication and integration increase, waiting time is reduced and efficiency is guaranteed.

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Agile Learning Development Team Review Technical Review 40

Innovation 360 Group

JULY 25, 2017

” The very valuable client made a point by asking if there is an Artificial Intelligence for Dummies book, because it was just like in the 90s when there was spectacular stories of technology, and a threatening sense of not understanding of it – and we might very well end up in the same way as we were then. Download the AI paper here.

Artificial Inteligence 63

Artificial Inteligence Innovation Management Management Technical Review 63

David Marks

OCTOBER 27, 2017

I recently had a chat with a senior director of a respected technology company making highly specialized products. Should I design the assessments to be industry specific taking account of the peculiarities of each industry, it’s unique pressures, opportunities and technology? Clearly, technology is a key ingredient in innovation.

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Industry Innovation Management Management Technical Review 49