Leapfrogging

JUNE 29, 2019

What is the Agile Innovation Process, and what are best practices, tools and online templates for teams and organizations? Today, everyone wants to be agile. It’s seen as sexy and cool to be agile, but most people don’t know what the term really means. There’s little surprise that the agile framework has taken off.

Agile 100

Agile Software Developers Software Development Innovation Processes 100

Jeffrey Phillips

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

I'm diverging a bit from my normal focus on innovation and strategy to write a brief piece on planning. You see, planning is vital for strategy and for innovation, and is so ubiquitous that no one in corporate America believes that they lack for planning. Likewise, planning is important for strategy. Don't just do something.

Agile 204

Agile Competition Strategy Strategy 204

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This section unpacks the significance of innovation and provides an overview of various strategies to streamline the NPD process. Importance of Innovation in Today’s Business Landscape Innovation is not just a buzzword; it’s the fuel that drives businesses forward in a competitive and ever-changing marketplace.

Product Development 100

Product Development Strategy Strategy Artificial Inteligence 100

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Here’s the downloadable Strategy Uncertainty Map I developed as part of my work with Praxie.com. Some people think being agile is a mindset. If you have the right tools, anyone can both build agility into how you think and make it the foundation of your business processes. All opportunities have uncertainty.

Disruption 130

Disruption Strategy Strategy Trends 130

TechEmpower Innovation

JULY 12, 2023

A Fractional CTO bridges the gap between founders and developers to help keep your tech strategy aligned with your business goals. This helps your startup stay agile and competitive in a fast-paced marketplace.

Fractional CTO 390

Fractional CTO CTO Agile Competition 390

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 16, 2023

Let me provide these: Increased agility : Embracing a Composable Innovation Enterprise Framework enables organizations to be more agile in responding to market changes and customer needs. I highlight the key value points.

Agile 183

Agile Collaboration Innovation Competition 183

Jeffrey Phillips

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

I was reviewing the website of a strategy consulting firm recently, and their focus on strategy and team alignment felt like the same old, same old. Finally, I want to build a case that change management is integral to strategy, not a supporting element or an afterthought. When others zig, it may be time to zag. What's needed?

Change 129

Change Strategy Strategy Artificial Inteligence 129

Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

Introduction to Strategic Thinking in Business The Importance of Strategy in a Disruptive World In today’s business environment, disruption is the new norm. A well-crafted strategy can serve as a compass, guiding your organization through the complexities of a disruptive world and towards sustained success.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Technical Review 100

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

I encourage you to get it and embrace these strategies, whether you’re running a startup or in a big company. Competition aside, both face opposing physical forces that must be overcome to win. Inertia gets the blame for waning product performance and competitiveness, feature fatigue, and poor innovation pipeline throughput.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team LEAN 130

Leapfrogging

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Assessing the Effectiveness of Your Current Business Strategy To see how your business strategy is holding up, dig into a few KPIs. For a deeper dive, see how to marry business strategy and innovation. Competitive Analysis : How’s your strategy stacking up against the Joneses?

Underperforming Technical Team 113

Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Design Thinking 113

Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

For insights on staying ahead of the curve, consider exploring creating business strategy in a world of AI-driven rapid change. Businesses that fail to adapt to disruptive changes risk losing their competitive edge and may eventually become obsolete. Adopting scalable solutions that grow with your business needs.

Disruption 100

Disruption Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team 100

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Understanding the Impact of AI in Business Strategy The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into business strategy has become a transformative force across various industries. As a Business Planning or Strategy Manager, understanding this impact is crucial for harnessing the power of AI to reinforce your strategic objectives.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Strategy Strategy Technical Review 100

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Embracing AI in Business Strategy With the rapid advancement of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral component in shaping the future of business strategies. Integrating AI into your business strategy can help you make informed decisions, identify new opportunities, and streamline operations.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team 100

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

By investing in startups, corporations can access new technologies, products, and services that can significantly enhance their competitive edge. Moreover, through CVC, corporations can tap into the startup ecosystem , leveraging agility and innovative mindsets. Market Expansion Entering new markets or segments through partnerships.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Technical Review Agile 100

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. The agility to adapt to AI advancements is now a vital component of surviving and thriving in the modern marketplace.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Change Underperforming Technical Team 100

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

By incorporating Open Innovation Strategies as the next building block, businesses can create a dynamic and expansive innovation ecosystem beyond internal and partnership and certain collaborative boundaries. Agile Adoption of External Innovations: Description: Adopt an agile approach to assimilating external innovations.

Open Innovation 148

Open Innovation Collaboration Innovation Design 148

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The next group of factors to consider is making the clear assessments of competition, outlining the tactical moves to be considered market attractiveness, the ability to execute and what business model does the business case take to provide the fit and attract the commitment. To find out more contact me.

Innovation 322

Innovation Analysis Guidelines Project 322

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Introduction to AI-Powered Business Strategy The modern business landscape is rapidly evolving, and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this transformation. An AI-powered business strategy integrates advanced algorithms and data analytics into strategic planning to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Strategy Strategy Technical Review 100

Kainexus

JUNE 12, 2024

In an era where efficiency and agility are paramount, Lean business transformation has emerged as a pivotal strategy for organizations aiming to streamline operations and enhance value creation. By adopting Lean principles, companies can significantly reduce costs, improve quality, and accelerate time-to-market.

LEAN 87

LEAN Strategy Strategy Strategic Thinking 87

Qmarkets

JULY 11, 2024

Many organizations face difficulties in establishing effective innovation programs, often due to misaligned strategies, unclear processes, and inadequate tools. This article explores the critical aspects of excelling in innovation, such as aligning strategy, developing a clear process, and leveraging dedicated innovation management software.

Software Review 104

Software Review Strategy Strategy Technical Review 104

Idea to Value

MAY 27, 2019

Start-ups are more agile because fewer people decide. The mindset of competition and customer satisfaction in known areas is different from that of creating new business models. To survive and thrive established companies have to choose between two sets of strategies – tart-up or start-up. Tart-up strategies.

Strategy 129

Strategy Strategy Company Innovation 129

Jeffrey Phillips

JUNE 5, 2018

There are a couple of overlapping points here, but the main idea is that scale as a competitive weapon is increasingly passe. Scale is giving way to agility, speed and customer experience. Speed, agility and insight matter more. As more and more of what we consume becomes virtual, scale doesn't matter.

Agile 134

Agile Disruption Big Data Competition 134

Jeffrey Phillips

MAY 9, 2018

Panayioutou says that Coke needs people who can spot trends, help Coke analyze what customers want and create more agility and speed. She also says that Coke has a new strategy and purpose, innovating both around food and drinks as well as issues like packaging.

Agile 125

Agile Innovation Disruption Competition 125

Leapfrogging

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

By blending innovation into your strategy, you’re cooking up a plan that’s as flexible as a yoga guru and keeps you ahead of the pack. For a deeper dive, check out our piece on connecting business strategy and the innovation process. Flexibility : Innovation gives your business the agility to dodge and weave with market changes.

Innovation 113

Innovation Creativity Strategy Strategy 113

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Any company today is undoubtedly forced to rethink its digital strategy. Understanding the ‘possible’ boundaries and learning to build and compete in Ecosystems is a global competitive imperative” China has a vast connected consumer space that is comfortable to trade, link and correspond online.

Disruption 291

Disruption Innovation Technology Creativity 291

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. Below are pivotal strategies for nurturing team collaboration.

Collaboration 113

Collaboration Strategy Strategy Guidelines 113

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 10, 2024

Organizations must rethink their innovation strategies and approaches and focus on opening up to building these interconnected ecosystems. Use Building Blocks Through Open Innovation Strategies to exploit your Ecosystem thinking and design approaches. Open collaboration should be at the top of my mind- far more than today.

Open Innovation 148

Open Innovation Innovation Collaboration Design 148

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Within the value proposition, we actively shape these journeys, building adaptability, agility and innovation for long-term success in the changing business environment we all face today. A landscape and the navigation skills that provide the adaptability and agility needed for successful innovation in the current business landscape.

Change 174

Change Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Agile 174

Planview

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Organizations that lack the business agility to pivot could risk falling behind and losing their competitive edge. This can result in a loss of market share and a weakened competitive position. Strategic drift Strategic drift occurs when an organization fails to adapt its strategy to changing trends and customer demands.

Agile 64

Agile Resources eBook Competition 64

Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

You need to understand that the stakes are high, as the right culture can drive innovation, enhance business growth, and ensure your organization remains competitive in a rapidly changing market. Innovation is not simply about new ideas; it’s about transforming those ideas into value-creating strategies.

Culture 130

Culture Change How To Agile 130

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

CVC can be an integral part of a corporation’s broader innovation strategy, providing both the capital necessary for startups to scale and the strategic support to navigate the complexities of their respective industries. Corporations can leverage this innovation to drive growth, remain competitive, and enter new markets.

Innovation 147

Innovation Collaboration Agile Technical Review 147

Qmarkets

JULY 25, 2024

You’ll discover strategies for bringing the right people on board, setting up effective reward systems, and establishing clear stage gates. It involves a holistic view that integrates strategy, culture, and operations to ensure that innovation becomes a continuous and integral part of the business.

Software Review 98

Software Review Management Strategy Strategy 98

Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

The Importance of Strategic Thinking In the ever-evolving business landscape, the ability to anticipate changes and craft effective strategies is invaluable. Increased Agility: Leaders who think strategically are more adaptable and can pivot quickly in response to changing market conditions.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Strategic Thinking Leadership 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

The Importance of Strategic Thinking In the ever-evolving business landscape, the ability to anticipate changes and craft effective strategies is invaluable. Increased Agility: Leaders who think strategically are more adaptable and can pivot quickly in response to changing market conditions.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Strategic Thinking Leadership 100