IdeaScale

APRIL 7, 2020

Your company’s L&D function can help you get there. According to the 2019 L&D report from findcourses.com, companies with growing revenue are 3x more likely to predict an increase in their L&D budget. Agile Training Breeds Innovation. Build Safe Spaces To Let Ideation Flourish.

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Taivara

AUGUST 29, 2018

Building an Innovative Company Culture. Executives love talking about “disruption” nowadays, but very few companies can achieve truly disruptive results. The reason: before you can disrupt an industry, you need to disrupt your own company culture first. Taivara Blog Post by Michael Shuchter.

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Planview

JANUARY 30, 2024

Pulling from the survey responses of 600 executives, the report uncovers five areas of concern — alignment, accountability, resources, agility, and culture — and a recommended action for each area. The key to changing a culture is built in the leader’s mindset that brings together the right tenants for change.

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Idea Drop

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Agile project management involves dividing tasks into short phases of work, or ‘sprints’, with continuous reassessment and adaptation of plans. Stemming from the word agile, meaning to move quickly and easily, it is no surprise that such a methodology goes hand in hand with innovation.

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Destination Innovation

MARCH 9, 2020

It seemed like a great opportunity to join a dynamic executive team and help drive the growth and ambition which inspired the company. I reported to the CEO and he was adamant about his belief in promoting innovation in the organisation. Changing a corporate culture is harder than you think. Why mess with success?’

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 27, 2018

Many companies are still in denial or not wanting to address the significant legacy and change required. Innovation has gone from being islands of knowledge, developing new products and services exclusive to that one company, then quickly copied by the competitors, into something radically different.

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mjvinnovation

MAY 16, 2019

Agile practices transform business in multiple directions, providing powerful models of product and service creation, project management, and much more. In this article, you will understand what agile practices are, what benefits this approach offers to your company. What are Agile Practices. Check it out!

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Open innovation is a core strategy for transformative growth amongst a growing number of enterprise companies around the world. The days of boardrooms and R&D departments keeping innovation under lock and key are waning, as companies are increasingly preferring a more collaborative approach with startups and other external parties.

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InnovationTraining.org

DECEMBER 15, 2020

A high-level summary of IBM’s latest report on transformations in HR. More than two thirds of executives surveyed in IBM’s latest research report said that HR is ripe for disruption – and the time is now to make a move to fundamentally change the way organizations think about their human resources department.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

As an executive leader, I’m often tasked with driving innovation within my team to ensure our company remains at the forefront of our industry. Innovation in executive teams is not just about developing new products or services; it’s about fostering a culture of continuous improvement, strategic thinking, and adaptability.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This venture arm operates at the intersection of corporations and the startup ecosystem , and has become a strategic tool for companies to foster innovation and growth. By engaging with and investing in startups, companies can gain insights into emerging technologies, trends, and business practices.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Open-source innovation (or simply ‘open innovation’) is developing into a core strategy for transformative growth amongst enterprise companies around the world. With a network that spans across the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East, the company helps its clients to grow by facilitating partnerships across its global startup ecosystem.

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PlanBox Innovation

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As we peer into the abyss of AI’s limitless potential, we must equip ourselves not only with agility but with structured methodologies, visionary strategies, and a commitment to professional standards. In the past, agility served as a lifeline, allowing organizations to pivot quickly in response to unforeseen disruptions.

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Jeffrey Phillips

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

I've written previously about having a bias for innovation in your culture , seeking and finding important and unmet needs or opportunities , and introducing discovery and exploration in your innovation process. This is one reason why ideas like agile and rapid sprints seem so compelling. There's another time that is also important.

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Values Centered Innovation

JULY 30, 2021

In 2015, Fast Company named Warby Parker, a leading eyewear brand, the most innovative company in the world (ahead of Apple, Alibaba, and Google). They reported: “[The top quartile companies] generate more high-quality ideas, realize greater speed in implementation, and achieve greater agility – resulting in 5.5

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Boxes and Arrows

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

The adoption of Agile software development approaches are on the rise across our industry, which means UX professionals are more likely than ever to support Agile projects. I first encountered Agile Development in 2005, when a team I supported was chosen to help pilot Scrum development methodology at Yahoo!

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Innovation in Practice

DECEMBER 9, 2019

In findcourses.com’s 2019 L&D report , conversations with practicing L&D professionals revealed that an innovative training strategy translates to innovative business practices. The report found that companies with growing revenue are 3x more likely to predict an increase in their L&D budget.

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Moves the Needle

JANUARY 18, 2023

When was the last time you went through a company re-org? Within the startup world, there’s buzz that Elon Musk’s mass layoffs at Twitter are providing cover for many other tech companies to implement their own reorganizations. Teams decide on the best way to solve challenges and report those results back to the center.

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Innov8rs

MARCH 17, 2024

Companies were optimistic, innovation budgets grew, and there was an increased appetite for out-of-the-box innovation. It's fair to say the future of our companies depend on our innovation function to deliver results. Their systems work effectively and efficiently, but they are also agile enough to seize short-term opportunities.

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Jeffrey Phillips

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

I've been asked a number of times, by companies large and small, how to create an innovation capacity that lasts. In these cases, innovation is a one and done activity, in order to respond to a new product or service, and aren't meant to be retained in the culture or processes or consciousness of the organization.

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PlanBox Innovation

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Yet, there’s a problem of cosmic proportions in the world of PMO (Project Management Office), as evidenced by the distress signal sent from the CHAOS Report of The Standish Group: Only 29% of projects touch down successfully —on time, within budget, and with satisfying outcomes. The best part?

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Planview

MARCH 20, 2023

Based on insights derived from 3,600 value streams and 326 survey responses from executives and delivery teams, the 2023 Project to Product State of the Industry Report gives us a peek into why an astounding 92% of organizations are struggling to operationalize the transition from project to product.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

It’s the driving force that aligns diverse skills and perspectives towards common objectives, enabling companies to navigate complex challenges and stay ahead of the curve. They are not just tools but enablers of a collaborative culture, which is fundamental for high performance and innovation.

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Planview

APRIL 6, 2023

Last month, Planview released the inaugural 2023 Project to Product State of the Industry Report , and it is well worth the read. As a newcomer to Planview with fresh eyes, here is what jumped out at me: The top-performing segment (eight percent of companies) crosscuts company age, size, industry, geography, and regulatory requirements.

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Tullio Siragusa

APRIL 15, 2024

Embracing the Future: Fractional Executives and Generative AI The concept of fractional executives has emerged as a game-changer for companies of all sizes. Automating Routine Tasks From scheduling meetings to generating reports, many administrative tasks can be automated using AI tools.

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Idea to Value

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

The fourth industrial revolution is no longer just something that companies need to prepare for – it’s a reality that has already arrived. leaders will foster a transparent and creative culture that isn’t afraid of agile changes and evolution. In the age of Industry 4.0, Most of the time, we discuss Industry 4.0

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Innov8rs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Mike has thirty years of experience in building and leading cross functional teams and organizations to successfully define, develop and bring new companies and products to market. InnovationOps is the combination of the cultural philosophies, practices, people's and tools, that increases the ability for an organization to innovate at scale.

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Innovation Excellence

AUGUST 15, 2016

The following business innovation reports cover three core elements that consistently prove important to success: developing a certain kind of company culture; the connection between data, legislature, challenges, and opportunities; and finally, emerging business trends that continuously impact enterprise innovation programs.

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Steve Blank

JULY 11, 2017

I was visiting with an ex-student who’s now the CFO of a large public tech company. The company is still one of the hottest places to work in tech. The director had complained to his boss, the VP of Engineering, who admitted his hands were tied, as this was a “facilities matter,” and the VP of facilities reported to the CFO.

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mjvinnovation

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

For many companies, innovation means taking products and services and changing them in detail: color, shape, features, size, etc. Besides, due to digital transformation, companies also need to develop more digital business models. Sustainable innovation: it helps companies to defend their position in the market and remain competitive.

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PlanBox Innovation

MAY 10, 2022

Here is a collection of the most popular innovation management system questions we have been asked over the years, and what best-in-class companies believe are sound strategies and operating models to address them. Focus on tracking and reporting the right metrics. You will never actually settle on a process.

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Cris Beswick

DECEMBER 21, 2022

For more than a decade now, the fundamental challenge around driving real growth and value from innovation is tied to many companies low focus on organisational design and culture. Something Sympa’s 2022 The Future of Work report perfectly summed it up: “no functioning HR, no functioning people, no organisation.” [2].

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The Human Factor

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

In my previous blog, I noted that 56% of the organizations that participated in a survey by I4CP, a human capital research firm, reported recently or currently undergoing a major cultural change. Not exactly what I would call a glowing report card for cultural change. Transforming a culture requires the same process.

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Innov8rs

MARCH 4, 2023

In order to remain competitive, companies must continually develop new products, services, and processes that meet the needs of their customers. Efficiency Optimization Organizations have eliminated risk and variance in their operations through rightsizing, outsourcing, lean, and agile.

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ITONICS

MAY 14, 2018

It is the lifeblood of our global economy, a survival skill and a strategic priority for any company worldwide. We looked at some of the most innovative companies and their unique practices and filtered out seven key habits that are applicable to business and beyond. Innovation. Adapt or die. Fail forward.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

Improving Product Development Efficiency AI tools can automate routine tasks within the stages and gates processes, such as data entry, analysis, and reporting. By incorporating AI, companies can achieve a higher level of product development efficiency, with reduced time-to-market and increased throughput of successful innovations.

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The Human Factor

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

According to the human capital research firm I4CP , more than half of the surveyed companies had recently or are currently undergoing a major cultural change. Not exactly what I would call a glowing report card for cultural change. Transforming a culture requires the same process. disrupt) ourselves.

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