Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Gains Gains for Building a Business Case for Change : Mergers and Acquisitions : Apply your business case skills to identify potential targets, conduct due diligence, and present compelling reasons for mergers or acquisitions to complement internal innovation developments. Embrace the diversity of opinions to gain different opportunities.

Change 173

Change Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Agile 173

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.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Innovation Management Management Generative AI 100

Planview

OCTOBER 5, 2023

According to a Boston Consulting Group report, companies prioritizing innovation—arriving first to market with new and relevant ideas—outperform the MSCI World Index on shareholder return by 3.3 Digital transformation can also optimize innovation value by helping organizations show concrete progress and report on strategy realization.

Product Development 64

Product Development Innovation Innovation Management Software 64

IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Check out our top innovation blogs from 2019 for tips on transforming your product, process, market, and more. Brainstorming is where innovation and product development strategy begin, but sometimes you need a little push to get started. Crowdsourcing is a great way to assemble data for product innovation.

Brainstorming 173

Brainstorming Crowdsourcing Conference Product Development 173

PlanBox Innovation

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This can include scanning through industry reports, patent databases, and competitor analysis, as well as conducting surveys and focus groups to gather information about consumer preferences and needs. This information can inform your product development and marketing strategies and help you make data-driven decisions.

ChatGPT 84

ChatGPT Analysis Trends Competition 84

Jeffrey Phillips

MAY 20, 2022

Data was occasionally consulted for reporting or historical evidence, but rarely drove decisions. When larger, integrated systems like ERP entered the business world, this unlocked data from the paper ledgers and placed it in computer systems which often had reporting solutions attached. Timing is also important.

Data 144

Data Report Strategy Strategy 144

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?

Innovation 157

Innovation Course Product Development Resources 157

IdeaScale

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Because it’s a tool that values equality and that makes our jobs easier (at IdeaScale, we prioritize product development based on what people upvote in our community). We offer our employees PTO to vote and we even volunteer at the polls on election day. After all… even animals vote. We want to celebrate all of you.

Report 113

Report Product Development Tools Collaboration 113

Adam Hartung

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

At their annual meeting this week NACD released its newest report The Board and Long-Term Value Creation created by its Blue Ribbon Commission of leading Directors. Succinctly, the report calls on all Boards to help management overcome myopia around short-term results, and increase attention on creating long-term value.

Report 36

Report Technical Review Meeting Analysis 36

IdeaScale

JANUARY 28, 2020

Emotional intelligence helps leaders implement product development strategies, innovation strategies, and change management. They present confidence in who they are and how they believe. They can identify and manage their emotions as well as the emotions of others. Emotional intelligence is a multi-faceted quality.

Leadership 218

Leadership Innovation Creativity Management 218

Innov8rs

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Gartner reported that organizations with a portfolio-level approach to measuring and reporting innovation drive more efficient growth. How do you move from idea generation to rigorous idea development the right way? They can rapidly resolve issues by reporting barriers to managers and collaborators.

Software Review 105

Software Review Innovation Programs Project Innovation 105

Innov8rs

APRIL 7, 2024

By designing processes and strategies that acknowledge the importance of a genuinely sustainable product portfolio, companies can begin to address the nuanced demands of their target markets. The journey is as much about changing consumer perceptions and behaviors as it is about product development.

How To 59

How To Engagement Innovation Groups 59

Leapfrogging

MARCH 4, 2024

Introduction to Design Thinking Design thinking has become a cornerstone methodology in the worlds of innovation, business strategy, and product development. This shift can dramatically accelerate product development cycles and lead to more refined and user-centric products.

Design Thinking 100

Design Thinking Artificial Inteligence Tools Design 100

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

For instance, AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants can engage with users, gather feedback, and report insights in real-time, offering a continuous stream of data that reflects evolving user needs and preferences. This automation not only accelerates the research process but also enhances its accuracy by reducing human error.

Design Thinking 140

Design Thinking Artificial Inteligence Design Analysis 140

Planview

MAY 5, 2023

Today, Planview’s platform is enabling Fresenius to reduce complexity, streamline and integrate existing tools and systems, increase collaboration, and standardize reporting across project types and work methodologies. Managers and teams can plan, collaborate, execute, and report efficiently across product lines, divisions, and countries.

Case Study 59

Case Study Project CTO Collaboration 59

Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 27, 2018

There are significant shifts underway towards digital innovation in R&D and new-product development. The importance of big data, the speed of technology adoption, mobile products, digital design, and technology platforms are at the heart of innovation. To achieve this innovation has gone digital, pure and simple.

Innovation 185

Innovation Radical Innovation Design Big Data 185

Jeffrey Phillips

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

We have an artificially imposed time constraint on innovation activities, forced upon us by the financial reporting mechanisms of the stock market. It's often the case that the real time culprit in this regard is simply how difficult it is to get a new idea into product development and then through the product development process.

LEAN 155

LEAN Agile Innovation Project 155

Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Is it to reduce R&D costs, accelerate product development, tap into new markets, or all of the above? Traditional organizations might feel protective of their internal knowledge and processes. Hence, driving a cultural shift is foundational. Define Objectives: Know why you’re embracing open innovation.

Open Innovation 105

Open Innovation Collaboration Innovation Technology 105

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. ” The program manager was part of the Engineering department.

Management 52

Management Agile Software Design 52

Leapfrogging

MARCH 9, 2022

Robyn Waters, the former vice president of trend, design and product development, once told me the same thing. The only consultants I’ve ever hired in my 10 years is one firm to analyze Gateway’s retail strategy so I would not make some of the same mistakes they made [when launching Apple’s retail stores].”

Data 130

Data Groups Innovation Comparison 130

Cascade Strategy

JANUARY 15, 2020

A lack of KPIs in a product management team can result in a poor understanding of progress, difficulty in evaluating and learning from current and past work, and an inability to prioritise between different streams of activity when progress is off track.

Examples 52

Examples Underperforming Technical Team Management LEAN 52

Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Is it to reduce R&D costs, accelerate product development, tap into new markets, or all of the above? Traditional organizations might feel protective of their internal knowledge and processes. Hence, driving a cultural shift is foundational. Define Objectives: Know why you’re embracing open innovation.

Open Innovation 94

Open Innovation Collaboration Innovation Technology 94

Acuvate

JULY 5, 2023

Automated Report Generation GPT can automate report generation b y analyzing data and generating comprehensive reports tailored to specific requirements. This application streamlines the reporting process, allowing employees to allocate their time and efforts to other critical tasks.

Generative AI 52

Generative AI Management Change Artificial Inteligence 52

Acuvate

JULY 5, 2023

Automated Report Generation GPT can automate report generation b y analyzing data and generating comprehensive reports tailored to specific requirements. This application streamlines the reporting process, allowing employees to allocate their time and efforts to other critical tasks.

Generative AI 52

Generative AI Management Change Artificial Inteligence 52

Destination Innovation

AUGUST 23, 2015

These are some of the reasons why senior corporate executives are increasingly turning to separate innovation labs to spearhead their new product development. It is claimed that the internal search engine developed by Walmart Labs drove a 20% increase in online sales conversions for Walmart. Provide a fresh source of ideas.

Company 100

Company Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Report 100

Innov8rs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Most software professionals believe it allows them to produce higher quality deliverables, and most reported reduction in time to market for the software and services they developed. The companies that already have embraced InnovationOps are reporting promising outcomes.

Innovation Management 59

Innovation Management Management Innovation Software 59

Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Apply the Right Development Process This is an area where a dedicated innovation platform such as Qmarkets is most critical and effective. In our platform, we have made a distinction between the regular product development process (H1/H2) and a process which is targeted on H2/H3 initiatives.

Idea Management 98

Idea Management Groups Management Case Study 98

Board of Innovation

JULY 20, 2023

Takeout from our Creative AI report. Get the full report here www.boardofinnovation.com/creative-ai/ Overcoming creative blocks For businesses and innovators, overcoming creative blocks is an inevitable part of the innovation process.

Creativity 59

Creativity Artificial Inteligence Design Tools 59

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Improved Productivity Collaboration can lead to streamlined workflows, reduced duplication of efforts, and more efficient completion of tasks. Higher Employee Engagement Teams that work collaboratively often report higher levels of engagement and job satisfaction.

Collaboration 113

Collaboration Strategy Strategy Guidelines 113

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Initiative Impact Feasibility Priority New product development High Medium High Market expansion Medium High Medium Cost reduction program Low High Low Achieving alignment not only clarifies the direction for everyone involved but also fosters a sense of ownership and accountability.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Technical Review 100

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Establishing a timeline for initial engagement activities, such as innovation workshops or joint product development sessions. This might include setting milestones for product development, market expansion plans, or customer acquisition targets. Regularly read industry reports and market analyses.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Engagement Marketing Competition 100

Articles from GroundControl

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

What we learned is that there are three types of key performance indicators (or KPIs) each company should be tracking to measure innovation performance: Reporting KPIs are connected to Innovation Practice. The Reporting KPIs (or startup team KPIs) are the innovation metrics that fuel the whole innovation accounting framework.

Report 52

Report Innovation Learning Examples 52

Idea to Value

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

First of all, I want to congratulate these institutions and the hundreds of collaborators who work on not only the report, but also compiling the thousands of data points to make the comparative analysis possible. This is why consultants are paid so much. Institutions. Human Capital and Research. Infrastructure. Market Sophistication.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Data Report Innovation 100

Christensen Institute

OCTOBER 7, 2022

“It’s invaluable to show the interns where his or her work fits within the larger effort of the company, [such as] how the case study created by a marketing intern aligns to a need within sales, or the competitive analysis is used by the product development team,” Moss said. “It Invest in, and measure, lasting relationships.

Development Team Review 82

Development Team Review Survey Report Study 82

eZassi

MAY 24, 2017

First, A Look at Deloitte’s US Life Sciences Outlook Report. Deloitte released the 2017 US Life Sciences Outlook and the report discusses some very important points for the pharmaceutical sector to consider. It’s a great report and one worth reading. Pharmaceutical Companies Accelerate Innovation with Software Technology.

Software Review 40

Software Review Technical Review Software Technology 40

IdeaScale

MARCH 30, 2021

Incorporating sustainability into product development and organizational goals. Developing a circular process that incorporates lessons learned and challenges assumptions to develop new goals. Perceiving where the value lies in sustainability. And this is before you consider the politics of burning fossil fuels.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Meeting Innovation 130