Moves the Needle

JANUARY 3, 2019

Companies that successfully bring new products to market rapidly, benefit from having a leg up on their competition while diminishing the negative effects of shrinking product life cycles. However, moving a product from lab to market is a process that in itself could use re-invention. What is Commercialization?

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

CVC is often characterized by its dual focus on achieving both strategic returns, such as fostering innovation or entering new markets, and financial returns, similar to those sought by traditional venture capitalists. Moreover, through CVC, corporations can tap into the startup ecosystem , leveraging agility and innovative mindsets.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Technical Review Agile 100

Huub Rutten

APRIL 6, 2021

Andrew is a senior Director System Engineering in a big manufacturing company: “You should understand Huub, Agile gives a lot of freedom to the development teams. The company is moving completely towards Agile and management wants all of us to work in an Agile way. Authority does not fit the Agile philosophy, you know”.

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Huub Rutten

APRIL 6, 2021

Andrew is a senior Director System Engineering in a big manufacturing company: “You should understand Huub, Agile gives a lot of freedom to the development teams. The company is moving completely towards Agile and management wants all of us to work in an Agile way. Authority does not fit the Agile philosophy, you know”.

Agile 52

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Huub Rutten

APRIL 6, 2021

Andrew is a senior Director System Engineering in a big manufacturing company: “You should understand Huub, Agile gives a lot of freedom to the development teams. The company is moving completely towards Agile and management wants all of us to work in an Agile way. Authority does not fit the Agile philosophy, you know”.

Agile 52

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It drives growth, differentiation, and value creation, allowing companies to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market. Businesses that innovate can respond to shifts in consumer behavior, leverage emerging technologies, and enter new markets with agility.

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Design Thinking Artificial Inteligence Design Analysis 140

Innovation 360 Group

MAY 18, 2020

A new product development process that works at lightning speed requires new ways of working plus new ways of innovating. In this post we will cover how to: Cut your development cycle time and free up working capital. Thinking about how to invest in the different horizons is like investing in the stock market.

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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. Market Analysis Predictive analytics forecast market acceptance and potential success.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Central to the ecosystem’s functionality are the startups themselves, which are typically characterized by their innovative approaches to solving problems and capitalizing on market opportunities. They thrive on agility and adaptability, which allows them to respond quickly to market needs and consumer trends.

Technical Review 113

Technical Review Agile Collaboration Engagement 113

New Markets Advisors

MAY 29, 2019

Facebook continues to hold nearly 20% of the digital ad market while Facebook-owned Instagram (5%), Twitter (1%), and Snapchat (1%) lag behind. It’s how to build agility into your organization such that you can adapt as the strength of those advantages diminishes. While we often prioritize the dynamic elements of agility?—?the

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It is a symbiotic relationship; startups receive the resources and industry insights, while corporations stay on the forefront of innovation, which can lead to developing new products, services, and business models. Go-to-Market Strategies Training on launching products and penetrating markets successfully.

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Case Study Resources Industry Engagement 113

Jeffrey Phillips

JULY 21, 2021

When you get evaluated in 90 day increments by the stock market, cutting or controlling costs is always an easier decision than investing in innovation. Consumers are returning to the markets at a record pace, and thanks to the government's largess we have more funds to spend. But we are asking the wrong question.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

By leveraging experiential insights, executive teams are better positioned to anticipate market trends, customer needs, and potential disruptions. As business leaders, it’s essential to understand and integrate this component to drive change and encourage a thriving environment of creativity and risk-taking.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This collaboration allows corporations to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market. CVC can act as a conduit for corporations to explore new markets, technologies, and business models without deviating from their core competencies.

Technical Review 100

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Jeffrey Phillips

MAY 9, 2018

When a company that has both succeeded at innovation and failed utterly at new product development and launch (remember New Coke?) Reading the article closely If you read the linked article closely you'll see that Coke, traditionally a bastion of marketing and financial management, is now looking for people with different skill sets.

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Innov8rs

APRIL 7, 2024

They represent a radical departure from existing products, services, or processes, paving the way for new markets, industries, and value networks. Technical and Market Uncertainty Breakthrough innovation ventures into uncharted territories, often pushing the boundaries of current knowledge and market understanding.

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Moves the Needle

MARCH 1, 2023

The memo that started it all sounds more like modern product marketing than product management, but your mileage may vary. It was their job to ensure all aspects of the product development process were aligned and working together. The primary function was to serve as the bridge between Engineering and Marketing.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 3, 2023

Organizations need balance, and innovation tends to constantly push to upset this need; that’s its nature as it seeks to change. The market for investing in innovation management tools remains fragmented. Something needs to change as the ground is shifting beneath our executive feet.

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Jeffrey Phillips

DECEMBER 3, 2019

These words include adjectives such as "lean", "agile" and "rapid", to make the point that innovation should be stripped to its bare components, move as fast as possible and create minimum viable solutions. Risk avoidance and current revenue are often more important than potential profitable products and services.

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LEAN Product Development Innovation Agile 147

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 3, 2020

No one can maintain the past, much of our systems are rooted in the 20 th century, in markets that were predictable and where supply and demand were simply managed to seek out the status quo. We are facing such an unprecedented change and technology is re-writing the rule book in everything we are going to do. Change Management.

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Learning System Agile Competition 163

Planview

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Survey respondents serve in one of three primary roles within their organizations: those creating products, services, or platforms; executive decision-makers; and individuals driving transformative change within their organizations. The perspective isn’t limited to just a few roles in an organization’s hierarchy.

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The extent of market advantage (posses distinctive advantage) to be achieved or believed needed. The magnitude of change capacity required through innovation. The use of Business Model innovation to change the proposition. Key decision makers’ traits to investigate and encourage change, risk-taking propensity.

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Technical Review Innovation Collaboration Roadmap 148

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Importance of Team Collaboration in Today’s Workplace In the contemporary workplace, characterized by rapid technological advancements and a shift towards more agile and remote working conditions, fostering team collaboration has become indispensable.

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 27, 2018

We are in the middle of it, some of you may not have noticed its impact and change but it is significant on the understanding of innovation, in it’s future design. Often this era of change is not as well-recognized or being faced up to, as you would expect. It will fundamentally change the type of resources innovation requires.

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Moves the Needle

JUNE 29, 2023

Ries’s emphasis on Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) sparked a paradigm shift. This shift highlights the need for purposeful and disciplined experiments throughout the entire business model, beyond product development alone. By doing so, businesses can optimize execution, discover market opportunities, and find new growth.

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LEAN Product Development Agile Design 52

Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

The Age of AI and Business Strategy Understanding AI-Driven Rapid Change In the current landscape, AI-driven technologies are reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace. Artificial Intelligence is not just a tool but a revolutionary force, catalyzing fundamental changes in how businesses operate, compete, and deliver value.

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Planview

JANUARY 22, 2024

The trends outlined in this blog offer a glimpse into the future of product development and some exciting opportunities for product-driven companies to achieve real ROI regarding cost savings, efficiency, productivity, digital transformation benefits, and employee satisfaction.

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Product Development Innovation Management Management Trends 69

Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Also, I have always had a knack for assessing market trends and seeing which solutions will stick to deliver a transformative effect in moving companies forward. Open innovation is our passion; as founders ourselves, we love to collaborate with leading technology developers and startups to access their expertise, solutions, and innovations.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

Their talks can be a catalyst for change, encouraging your team to pursue innovation with renewed vigor. They provide narratives on how rapid prototyping accelerates the innovation cycle, thereby reducing time and resources spent on product development. Drive Change Speaker with a strong message on embracing disruption.

Innovation 113

Innovation Leadership Ideation Innovation Processes 113

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. As businesses adapt to the ever-changing market demands, the integration of AI into the design thinking process has become essential.

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Design Thinking Artificial Inteligence Tools Design 100

Boxes and Arrows

JANUARY 31, 2010

Unfortunately, the enthusiasm I had for my new job waned after six months when an executive was appointed Head of Product Development—who insisted he knew SCRUM 1 better than anybody. As the Creative Director, I deferred authority to him to develop the product as he saw fit. Where did Agile come from?

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Also, I have always had a knack for assessing market trends and seeing which solutions will stick to deliver a transformative effect in moving companies forward. Open innovation is our passion; as founders ourselves, we love to collaborate with leading technology developers and startups to access their expertise, solutions, and innovations.

Open Innovation 94

Open Innovation Collaboration Innovation Technology 94

Huub Rutten

APRIL 20, 2021

We also try to find ways to upgrade software of our products once they are in the market in use. But it changes the business, the marketing and the support services. Perhaps the word Transformation is used for the way of working, moving to Agile as we discussed previously, but that is not Digital Transformation.

Agile 52

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Huub Rutten

APRIL 20, 2021

We also try to find ways to upgrade software of our products once they are in the market in use. But it changes the business, the marketing and the support services. Perhaps the word Transformation is used for the way of working, moving to Agile as we discussed previously, but that is not Digital Transformation.

Agile 52

Agile Software Developers Software Development Software 52

Huub Rutten

APRIL 20, 2021

We also try to find ways to upgrade software of our products once they are in the market in use. But it changes the business, the marketing and the support services. Perhaps the word Transformation is used for the way of working, moving to Agile as we discussed previously, but that is not Digital Transformation.

Agile 52

Agile Software Developers Software Development Software 52

Planview

AUGUST 12, 2022

The way we work and organize is changing. And so is the mindset around productivity and team structure. But greater emphasis is being placed on moving from project to product, which focuses on enabling teams to become end-to-end experts. A 2018 Gartner survey found that 85% of companies prefer a product-centric model.

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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.

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Innovation Course Product Development Resources 157