Huub Rutten

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

This blog is about agility. The word “agility” is used a lot in the world of management, especially the world of innovation management. Consequently, companies must get agile, and this is used to justify the implementation of so called Agile methodologies, information systems, consultancy and tools.

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Jeffrey Phillips

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

But all of this innovation activity seems somewhat quaint, like planning to take your Model T out on the highway, or bringing a pocket knife to a gun fight, in light of what's happening in the market. Product innovation is of course necessary for survival.

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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. Of course they like that. The company is moving completely towards Agile and management wants all of us to work in an Agile way. It is a nightmare.

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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. Of course they like that. The company is moving completely towards Agile and management wants all of us to work in an Agile way. It is a nightmare.

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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. Of course they like that. The company is moving completely towards Agile and management wants all of us to work in an Agile way. It is a nightmare.

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ITONICS

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Once again, the Innovation Alliance successfully trained employees as Agile Innovation Managers. From Ideas To Market. Everyone agrees that the training provided new, practice-oriented incentives and insights (and of course lots of fun). The post Congratulations to the new Agile Innovation Managers 2017!

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

With technology advancing at breakneck speeds and market dynamics shifting unpredictably, it’s crucial for you as a business leader to embrace strategic thinking. Invest in Ongoing Education: Offer opportunities for your team to learn new skills and understand emerging markets.

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Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The fear of the unknowns explodes upon those not ready When the established order begins to creak and dismantle, seemingly in front of our eyes, those fears of the unknown can kick in, especially if you have been used to managing in an established (slowly) evolving way for most, if not all, of your business life.

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Planview

MARCH 15, 2024

With a multitude of products and services that companies serve to customers, the recognition of Value Stream Management (VSM) in modern software delivery has never been stronger. To explain, VSM constitutes a set of management practices that focuses on maximizing the flow of business value within an organization with the end customer in mind.

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Planview

JANUARY 19, 2023

Organizations can maximize ROI and increase the likelihood of a successful digital transformation by connecting portfolio management and value stream management (VSM) practices. Portfolio Management: Turning Strategy into Plans A big part of portfolio management focuses on planning.

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Huub Rutten

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Dear Reader, Joe the CEO , Leon the Product Line Director and Emily the Product Manager are hard working people, very motivated to make their company successful. Joe is of course in a special position: as a CEO he has a series of steering instruments, like Strategy and KPI Setting, Strategic Initiatives and the Allocation of Budgets.

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Huub Rutten

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Dear Reader, Joe the CEO , Leon the Product Line Director and Emily the Product Manager are hard working people, very motivated to make their company successful. Joe is of course in a special position: as a CEO he has a series of steering instruments, like Strategy and KPI Setting, Strategic Initiatives and the Allocation of Budgets.

Management 52

Management Fractional CTO Technical Review Roadmap 52

Huub Rutten

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Dear Reader, Joe the CEO , Leon the Product Line Director and Emily the Product Manager are hard working people, very motivated to make their company successful. Joe is of course in a special position: as a CEO he has a series of steering instruments, like Strategy and KPI Setting, Strategic Initiatives and the Allocation of Budgets.

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Management Fractional CTO Technical Review Roadmap 52

Jeffrey Phillips

MARCH 6, 2024

If change is so prevalent and competitors are constantly entering and leaving markets, we don't need to worry about change management, we need to be change agents and create change capacity in the business. Of course, concepts like risk tolerance and incentives will also need to be addressed.

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mjvinnovation

JUNE 29, 2021

Created by IT manager Jurgen Appelo in 2010, Management 3.0 is a collaborative and humanized management model which treats the employee as the organization’s main asset. It’s a management format that draws from the same source as Lean and Agile. In this article you’ll understand what Management 3.0

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Huub Rutten

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Dear reader, some years ago I interviewed a product manager of a big company to find out how the role of product manager was defined and how it worked in the day to day practice. Not too long ago I had the opportunity to go back to this company and I used the opportunity to visit the product manager again. His name was Fred.

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Huub Rutten

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Dear reader, some years ago I interviewed a product manager of a big company to find out how the role of product manager was defined and how it worked in the day to day practice. Not too long ago I had the opportunity to go back to this company and I used the opportunity to visit the product manager again. His name was Fred.

Management 52

Management Software Agile Course 52

Huub Rutten

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Dear reader, some years ago I interviewed a product manager of a big company to find out how the role of product manager was defined and how it worked in the day to day practice. Not too long ago I had the opportunity to go back to this company and I used the opportunity to visit the product manager again. His name was Fred.

Management 52

Management Software Agile Course 52

mjvinnovation

JANUARY 8, 2021

We all know that agile methodologies are not written in stone. In reality, we are talking about a set of practices that should be used to manage projects and demands to adapt to changes and gain efficiency quickly. The practice is very common within agile logic. Team self-management. What is Scrum? Want an example?

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Being an economist by training, I initially followed that path into financial and data analytics management roles within a major global energy company. 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.

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IdeaScale

APRIL 7, 2020

If you’re just beginning to explore what innovation means for your company, business innovation training courses will help you get a firm grasp on your organization’s innovative needs, and transfer the right knowledge to your employees to help your business’ innovation grow. Agile Training Breeds Innovation.

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Innov8rs

JANUARY 16, 2023

As part of our recent The Innovator’s Handbook 2023 launch event, we discussed this (and more) with Frank Mattes (CEO at Lean Scaleup), Sean Sheppard (Managing Partner at U+), and Susana Jurado (Head of Wayra Builder at Telefónica). Of course, there are some cons we need to consider. Here’s a summary of the conversation we had.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Being an economist by training, I initially followed that path into financial and data analytics management roles within a major global energy company. 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.

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Planview

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In the dynamic world of technology, where the pace of change is relentless and the demand for agility is non-negotiable, how do enterprises ensure they’re on the path to success? The secret lies in transitioning from a project-oriented management approach to a product-centric model.

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IM Insights

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Elijah Eilert speaks to Andy Cars , the founder and CEO of Lean Ventures International, about the ISO standards for innovation management. 03:52) Discussing Andy’s contribution to the ISO standards for innovation management . (05:31) ISO 56001 – Innovation management system – Requirements, 2026 (TBC).

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mjvinnovation

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

What is Product Market Fit? The source of competitive advantage is disruption, and whoever manages to survive it will differentiate themselves within the invisible hand of the market. That’s where Product Market Fit comes in. How to identify the Product Market Fit? Decipher your user once and for all!

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Jeffrey Phillips

JULY 21, 2021

Since innovation almost always pays off only in the longer run, and cost management can be controlled in the short run, the dilemma is obvious. 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. But we are asking the wrong question.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

Increased Agility: Leaders who think strategically are more adaptable and can pivot quickly in response to changing market conditions. Agility Ability to adapt strategies quickly to external changes. Then, break these down into more manageable tasks that can be tackled incrementally. Gather relevant information and data.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

Increased Agility: Leaders who think strategically are more adaptable and can pivot quickly in response to changing market conditions. Agility Ability to adapt strategies quickly to external changes. Then, break these down into more manageable tasks that can be tackled incrementally. Gather relevant information and data.

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Jeffrey Phillips

JULY 31, 2019

Just one more post about the importance of speed and agility and I'll leave this tired trope alone. Building on these or other platforms, one can get to the market much more quickly and efficiently for digital products. So good digital processes and insights CAN offer more speed to insight, speed to product and speed to market.

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Tullio Siragusa

MAY 15, 2023

Through OKRs, an organization can effectively chart its course, defining the objectives it wants to achieve (the North Star), and the key results that will indicate progress. In this context, agility is not merely relegated to tech development but permeates the entire business.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 23, 2021

For example, February’s focus on startup collaborations, agile mindsets, and innovation in sustainability practices. Covering international innovation, retail and marketing, media and entertainment, and CPG and food, each two-day event is free, although you will need to get a ticket. . Needless to say, that’s had to change.

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Jeffrey Phillips

JUNE 9, 2021

Of course, with that and a towel, you can accomplish almost anything. When they derive that number, most companies then divide the number of workers necessary by two, and then make up for the gap with administrators and managers with long titles and a very short list of responsibilities. As if there is a magic number!

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mjvinnovation

AUGUST 28, 2020

These companies are always looking to be first, occupying the forefront of their market. Remember that agility of adaptation is the only way to guarantee: Sustainable competitive advantage Maintained productivity Progression of the business continuity plan. Risk Management. Remote Work Management: it’s time to reorganize.

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Planview

JULY 26, 2022

Market disruptions by startups; sure. We have all been taking a crash course in dynamic planning – being ready for, hypothetically, anything: Finding ways to minimize losses and maximize opportunities while moving forward into the unknown. All managers are familiar intuitively with the Plan-Do-Learn-Act framework.

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Planview

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

According to McKinsey , this “tax” on development comprises about 40 percent of IT balance sheets, stemming from the intense pressure to enter the market and gather feedback swiftly. These challenges underscore the complexities inherent in managing and evolving the technological framework of automotive software.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Effective collaboration harnesses the collective intelligence of the team, leading to innovative solutions and a competitive edge in the market. Managers and leaders must understand the dynamics of team collaboration strategies to foster high performance and innovation within their teams.

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