Braden Kelley
DECEMBER 7, 2017
As 2017 comes to a close, perhaps you are a manager or leader with a project that you are responsible for finishing before the end of the year. … Continue reading → Leadership Management marketing Strategy contingent staffing jobs people per hour project workWhy not get an MBA-qualified resource to help you complete the work?
IdeaScale
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
The deadline of the annual Innovation Management Awards is now upon us and we are still accepting submissions. The only way that innovation management programs live on is to have a process that is successful time after time. This can include moderation best practices, funnel management, and more. We want to celebrate innovators who have seen an idea through to completion and can prove the viability of that project.
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Braden Kelley
JUNE 1, 2017
Recently my colleague Daniel Lock collected and published points-of-view (POV) from 13 change management experts on implementing fast, dramatic and powerful change. Here is mine: If your change effort or project begins in a Microsoft Word document, you’re already in … Continue reading → Change ACMP Association of Change Management Professionals change leadership change management Leadership PMI PMP project management Strategy tips
IdeaScale
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
IdeaScale learns from all its best customers, but in our latest interview with Redwood Credit Union we learned three things that make innovation management easier: Pre-Populate Your Campaign. In order to maximize the number of ideas that are implemented each year, the implementation team works first to find existing in-development programs and projects that align to promising ideas and attaches the idea to that project.
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Unless management understands what its existing measurement practices are and improves. Source: 2017 Report: The Corporate Innovation Imperative (Crowd Companies) 66.0 % Greater. projects moving. right behavior, activities, and projects.
Bubblegroup
APRIL 11, 2017
Global project portfolio management software market report 2017-2021. Following the publication of the report: Global Project Portfolio Management Software Market 2017-2021, Bubble are pleased to announce that they have joined Technavio’s list of Prominent PPM Software Vendors. Global project portfolio management software market report 2017-2021 . There’s a real benefit to focussing all your attention on your project and portfolio data.
Innocentive
DECEMBER 12, 2017
Having the right project management tools and techniques are essential for successfully embracing open innovation. As traditional boundaries are crossed, established project management approaches simply don’t provide the kind of tools and techniques that are needed to maximize the multidisciplinary inputs.
Braden Kelley
OCTOBER 12, 2017
Help Yourself to Successful Projects and Change Initiatives Too often change management is seen as a subset of project management, causing the people side of change to be an afterthought. Stop it! Successful organizations plan for change, and so I … Continue reading → Change change planning Change Planning Canvas Change Planning Toolkit Charting Change coaching facilitation in-person training instructor-led training live training training Workshops
HYPE Innovation
JULY 28, 2017
We talk a lot about, and also to, innovation managers here on the blog. Mike Hatrick (the event moderator) asked the question: who really is the innovation manager? In his presentation, Mike mentioned the researchers, strategists, evangelists, pioneers that go on to become change agents, leaders, organizational designers, coaches/ trainers, and ultimately fill the seats of process owners, decision-makers and project managers. The Innovation Manager
Qmarkets
JULY 8, 2017
Plus, they can utilize suitable B2B software solutions such as CRM, project management, collaboration software etc. In this article, we look at a few key business trends of 2017 in different sectors and how they are redefining technology and business strategy this year. Companies need to use fresh thinking and innovation to boost their business growth. to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Innovation Excellence
OCTOBER 25, 2017
collaboration Growth Innovation Leadership People & Skills Strategy failure Innovation Teams Project management successHistory skews our perception of possibility. It’s easy to forget that man’s great achievements were mere “mights” for those on the other side of the present. Take the Apollo 11 moon landing. Retold today, that “one giant leap for mankind” was but a series of surefooted steps taken by America’s scientists and engineers.
Planview
JANUARY 26, 2023
As a project management leader, you’ve likely encountered the challenges of using multiple project execution methodologies (such as: waterfall projects, as well as collaborative and Lean-Agile work delivery). To manage these challenges, Joe relies on Planview AdaptiveWork.
Norbert Bol
JANUARY 2, 2017
Dear readers, Best wishes for you in the new year 2017! The three blogs that were read most last year, were: 1) Knowledge sharing in project teams is important to go beyond your limitations. If I have to formulate a motto for 2017, it would be “working smarter and greener” Olaisen & Revang (2017) give a great insight how collaborative knowledge sharing can lead to more innovation and sustainability. 2017).
HYPE Innovation
APRIL 9, 2017
They are two models commonly used by business executives that take you through a logical progression, that is more project specific in focus but with a different objective to follow for a completion of a project. Now many of you might not be any the wiser on what DMAIC and DMADV might mean, unless you have had some exposure to Six Sigma.
IdeaScale
APRIL 13, 2017
In 2017 I’m talking through the same concerns as I was 6 years ago. Here are the three most common questions about idea management software that I encounter each day: 1. Yes, for an internal employee facing project you do. Well for a number of reasons: Security – We know that in 2017 cybersecurity is a top concern of CEO’s (and IT alike). We encourage them to project into the future to consider their plan for executing on ideas.
IdeaScale
JUNE 27, 2017
However, this can present some challenges for innovation managers. Some concerns we have heard from innovation managers: “I do not want to overpromise what we’re going to do with people’s ideas.”. We can address these concerns head-on by setting and managing expectations. In these two blog posts, we will discuss five best practices for setting a course for idea implementation and managing expectations along the way.
Paul Hobcraft
JUNE 19, 2017
We need a new management model, one where we are pushing to seek increasing new knowledge. We actually are in urgent need of a new management operating model. There are growing concerns centered around how we need to adapt our management practices to manage in a digital world, we are grappling with the consequences and we need to find new solutions and approaches. We need a new management practice to deal with our digital world.
Bubblegroup
MAY 19, 2017
Bubble PPM – G Cloud 9 approved Project Portfolio Management software The UK Government’s Crown Commercial Service selects Bubble Innovator Ltd as a G Cloud 9 supplier on the 2017-18 Digital Marketplace, opening up further opportunities for Project Portfolio Management (PPM) services to the public sector. Management. Management. Project. Management. Bubble is a leading provider of cloud based Project Portfolio Management Software.
Qmarkets
JUNE 9, 2017
Plus, they can utilize suitable B2B software solutions such as CRM, project management, collaboration software etc. In this article, we look at a few key business trends of 2017 in different sectors and how they are redefining technology and business strategy this year. Companies need to use fresh thinking and innovation to boost their business growth. to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Braden Kelley
AUGUST 20, 2017
Well, now it’s possible… A revolution is beginning, and the smart … Continue reading → Change education Government Innovation Training ACMP agile project management capabilities change planning Change Planning Canvas Change Planning Toolkit city licenses country licenses intellectual property knowledge management PMP project management site licenses state licenses toolkits
Norbert Bol
JANUARY 1, 2017
Dear readers, Best wishes for you in the new year 2017! The three blogs that were read most last year, were: 1) Knowledge sharing in project teams is important to go beyond your limitations. If I have to formulate a motto for 2017, it would be “working smarter and greener” Olaisen & Revang (2017) give a great insight how collaborative knowledge sharing can lead to more innovation and sustainability. 2017).
Bubblegroup
AUGUST 24, 2017
How to align portfolios, projects and processes when all that you have in common is difference. As managers however, we have a practical responsibility to quickly overcome any differences between entities in order to achieve the main goal: Maintaining momentum in the newly enlarged opportunities pipeline. In this outcome-focused white paper, we illustrate the steps required to align, harmonize and compare projects on equal terms within a merged (post-M&A) Project Portfolio.
Braden Kelley
APRIL 18, 2017
Have you downloaded your ten free change planning tools?
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! We didn’t select a project leader. We didn’t manage our scarcest resource: time. Our Project Management Skills Fail Cratered Us.
Rmukesh Gupta
JANUARY 5, 2017
By keeping everyone involved in making a go/no-go decision for an innovation project, through the fundamental principles of design thinking, the resistance can be broken and innovation can flourish. You can also find a list of hard trends that he has identified for 2017 here. In this edition of Best Among what I read, I would like to share some of the best content that I came across this week, on the topic of Innovation. Use Design Thinking to Build Commitment to a New Idea.
Idea to Value
JULY 21, 2017
The important aspect of the theory which most discussions ignore though is that while it is happening, management at the established companies think they’re making the right decision to let the new companies take over the low-end of the market. Since company leaders have often been taught that increasing profitability is the holy grail of management, it makes perfect sense to allow someone else to take over the low market. Suggested reading: 4 – Portfolio Management.
eZassi
OCTOBER 1, 2017
Today we are excited to announce the speaker lineup for the Technology Scouting 2017 conference. The conference date is October 18 – 19, 2017 and will be held in Boston, MA. Christie Funk, Langley Project Manager for the Regional Economic Development Program. Manager / Principal Scientist, Open Innovation. Director / Manager, Open Innovation. Olaf Gruess, Disruptive Technology Manager & Global Connector.
IdeaScale
JULY 18, 2017
For those in the dark, as I was, FedRAMP is an acronym for the “Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program,”which is “a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services.” (See [link].) As a result of these investments, IdeaScale is ready to provide an innovation management solution to meet the FedRAMP needs of any federal agency.
InnovationManagement
APRIL 5, 2017
Running after perfection can hinder your project’s success, despite your best intentions and efforts. Generally speaking, your project scope must align with its time and budget - a rule that doesn’t play well with the pursuit of perfection from start to finish. In this article, we’ll look at why perfection shouldn’t be your ultimate goal - but how to still satisfy your inner perfectionist as a project manager.
Bubblegroup
JULY 2, 2019
Bubble PPM – G-Cloud 11 approved Project Portfolio Management software The UK Government’s Crown Commercial Service selects Bubble Innovator Ltd as a G-Cloud 11 supplier on the 2019-20 Digital Marketplace, opening up further opportunities for Project Portfolio Management (PPM) services to the public sector. Management. Management. Project. Management. Bubble is a leading provider of cloud-based Project Portfolio Management Software.
Innovation Excellence
JUNE 16, 2017
And in the same breath, they also say that almost all their innovation projects are either struggling to take off or have not yielded the kind of results that looked possible. Innovation Leadership Management Strategy Character traits of a good innovation manager How to lead innovation projects Innovation ManagementAlmost every CEO that I meet wants to find out a way to out-innovate their competition. They want to innovate to improve their profits.
IdeaScale
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
IdeaScale learns from all its best customers, but in our latest interview with Redwood Credit Union we learned three things that make innovation management easier: Pre-Populate Your Campaign. In order to maximize the number of ideas that are implemented each year, the implementation team works first to find existing in-development programs and projects that align to promising ideas and attaches the idea to that project.
Paul Hobcraft
DECEMBER 12, 2017
To manage and orchestrate means to lead, to frame, conduct,, direct and set the tempo, that is constantly changing and for that we need to be far more adaptive and fluid in our asset deployment. It is constantly adapting to the needs of the project, not to the system. It is our increasing ability to participate in this growing formation of managing knowledge flows, harnessed through digital solutions, as they will move us to value creation.
Bubblegroup
JULY 2, 2018
Bubble PPM – G-Cloud 10 approved Project Portfolio Management software The UK Government’s Crown Commercial Service selects Bubble Innovator Ltd as a G-Cloud 10 supplier on the 2018-19 Digital Marketplace, opening up further opportunities for Project Portfolio Management (PPM) services to the public sector. Management. Management. Project. Management. Bubble is a leading provider of cloud based Project Portfolio Management Software.
Collective Campus
OCTOBER 30, 2017
Williams, PMP has over twenty years of project, program & portfolio management leadership experience with information technology, innovation management and strategic business initiatives in the investment, banking, insurance, legal, manufacturing and professional services industries Paul R.
Innovation Excellence
MARCH 1, 2017
Innovation Leadership Management Strategy Back End of Innovation Back End of Innovation Conference Build Ideas Build Relationships Defining Vision foresight innovation conference michael graber Receiving Ideas Southern Growth Studio storytelling Strategic Exercises Strategic Tools Tamara Carleton visionHere are notes from the Back End of Innovation conference, 2015, in San Jose. These tips come from a workshop led by Tamara Carleton, Innovation Leadership Board, LLC.
Innovation Excellence
MARCH 29, 2017
Organizational complexity and bureaucracy are a threat that managers must continually be wary of… The term change fatigue is a real and common problem that organizations face and must deal with when considering a change or transformation initiative, or even a simple process improvement initiative. But at its source is the manager.
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. Learning how best to communicate and pitch their potential projects; and. A manager would work with them to develop the business case. Mentors see themselves as people developers.
Rocketspace
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
Manager: Yes that’s a great idea. Corporate innovator: Great, we’ll need a self-contained budget of $Y to get project “X” off the ground. Management: We don’t have budget, but you can submit a request for funds for the next fiscal year. Management: Let’s have another meeting with our CEO, CMO, and CTO. Management: We can’t sacrifice our goals for [year]. Does the following conversation resonate?
IdeaScale
MARCH 7, 2017
By implementing specific stages for each innovation project , you’ll be able to lay out a clear path from problem to solution. It’s said, “No man is an island,” and no organization or innovation project is an island either. Crowdsourcing is a great way to gain ideas for your innovation project. By running contests and offering incentives, you can get the best and the brightest to contribute to your project.
Paul Hobcraft
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Managing cash, balancing this out with your liabilities and obligations, knowing your market dynamics, and equally, having a good understanding of where the future growth lies, are all essential for managing any healthy business. It is then through managing your future development, mostly through research and development, that when combined with a sound acquisition strategy, that you believe will then augment your present internal growth and look to sustain the business.
InnovationManagement
MARCH 3, 2017
Book Reviews book review funding mind mapping project management techniquesWhether you are a startup, researcher or consultant, at some point you may find yourself in a situation where you need to write a proposal for funding. Preparing proposals is a detailed process that takes lots of precious time and if you’re not familiar with the best practices for writing them, I dare say you may be wasting your time.
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