IdeaScale

MARCH 16, 2021

Agile Transformation is where behaviors evolve, and decisions improve to reach success. The Agile Transformation journey is one of triumphs and obstacles. Understanding agility is the first key to making it happen. Many companies see the need for agility and are tailoring their methodology. What Is Agility?

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Digital Tonto

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

One of the most frustrating statements I come across is that “we had a good strategy, but just couldn’t execute it.” So how was that a good strategy? This raises an important question: What makes a strategy good? The concept of strategy gets thrown around so much and so incompetently, few stop to define the term.

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Planview

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Effectively selling Agile to executives is more than just getting the go-ahead for an Agile transformation. Because Agile includes a culture shift and a mindset change, as well as funding, you need executives to truly buy in to the approach. Senior leaders are a significant driver in the success rate of an Agile transformation.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Leaders today know that they need to be agile — to change direction quickly in the face of changing or uncertain conditions. But a byproduct of agility is churn: The confusion and demotivation that comes from many such pivots. This can cause inefficiency that bogs down innovative projects and strategies.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Power of Resilience in Leadership: Building Mental Toughness for Challenging Times In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, global interconnectedness, and unforeseen challenges, the ability to adapt and persevere through adversity has become a hallmark of effective leadership.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

Unpacking Organizational Culture Defining Organizational Culture Organizational culture embodies the collective values, beliefs, and principles of organizational members and is a product of such factors as history, product, market, technology, strategy, type of employees, management style, and national culture.

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CMOE

MAY 19, 2022

You can’t have strategy without leadership. Strategy formulation requires a clearly defined vision, long-term goals, useful tools, and a plan to win. But without the guidance of an insightful leader who can drive the process, it is difficult to make any strategy a reality. Why Does Strategic Leadership Matter?

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Moreover, through CVC, corporations can tap into the startup ecosystem , leveraging agility and innovative mindsets. Competitive Advantage Gaining a leading edge in the market by leveraging startup agility and creativity. Business Model Innovation Adopting novel approaches to business operations and customer engagement.

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 18, 2021

I believe the value of working the seven domains of this framework, named the Leadership Alignment Workmat has significant value within and across any organization. Benefits of applying the Leadership Alignment Work Mat. The Leadership Alignment Work Mat resolves the litmus test. We believe C.E.O’s

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

A culture primed for agility and resilience is better equipped to respond to market shifts and challenges, positioning your organization for sustained success. Leadership is Proactive : Leaders are prepared to guide and support their teams through change. Your leaders must be fully engaged and visibly support the change.

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ImagineNation

MARCH 3, 2024

This means that we are living in an age of overwhelm and the world of unknowns, which requires leaders to boldly and courageously, step up, shift their myopic, reactive, cost, and short-term focus, and start to develop their leadership consciousness, to think and act differently.

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Idea to Value

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

HR and business leaders need a strategy to nurture the skills that will open the door to Industry 4.0. Starts with Leadership 4.0. As with most changes in the modern workplace, the biggest transformations begin with the right leadership. Leadership 4.0 Innovative onboarding strategies. Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0

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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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Planview

APRIL 26, 2022

One thing has become clear for organizations in this pandemic era – change is hard, and if you don’t have a transformation plan, you’re more likely to fall victim to one of these common Agile transformation challenges. At the start of 2020, the need for Agile transformation was already knocking on the door of most major organizations.

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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. Other think it’s an innate leadership skill. If you have the right tools, anyone can both build agility into how you think and make it the foundation of your business processes.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 22, 2024

Being explicit about ecosystems in the context of organizational strategies provides several distinct advantages compared to traditional approaches. Agile Organizational Structure: Why it Matters: A rigid structure can hinder adaptability. An agile structure allows for quick adjustments to changing conditions.

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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. Strategic Speed is defined as the optimal speed for swift strategy deployment and decision-making. You can apply the concept to your company’s strategies. Required is a “grease and glue” model of leadership.

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Planview

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

It’s common to encounter blind spots when you’re navigating an Agile transformation. They can show up as Agile practices that are meant to improve business agility but are applied so extremely that they end up making organizations less agile. Hyper Focusing on Agile Teams. But it’s not always easy to identify them.

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ImagineNation

MAY 30, 2023

Most of us are aware that both the organisational leadership and cultural paradigms have shifted , due to the accelerating demands of the current global VUCA/BANI operating environment. What is a paradox? Why is it important to navigate a paradox?

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Innovation Excellence

JANUARY 8, 2023

GUEST POST from Soren Kaplan Agility, the ability to think fast and move quickly, is an imperative for every team this year. That’s because there’s never been more uncertainty – around technology, the economy, global-political turmoil, and just about everything else. I’ve led teams in both big companies and startups.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

Instead, a more holistic approach to leadership intelligence is required—one that includes Experiential Intelligence (XQ). The Importance of Innovation in Executive Leadership Innovation is the lifeblood of any successful organization.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

As you plan your next conference or leadership program, understanding the value of these speakers is crucial. They discuss the challenges of implementing innovation in business and the role leadership plays in driving change. Implementing cross-functional teams to bring diverse perspectives to the table.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

Offer strategies for effective prototyping and testing. When it comes to innovation leadership, keynote speakers can: Show how leaders can set a precedent for innovation within their teams. They inspire attendees by showcasing successful case studies and sharing strategies to foster an inventive mindset.

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Planview

MAY 16, 2022

Connection, alignment, trust, and how they relate to strategy and organizational effectiveness – these were the topics on everyone’s minds at our recent leadership team offsite meeting. Prioritizing Connection Within Our Leadership Team. Prioritizing Connection Within Our Leadership Team. Connect with Courage.

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BrainZooming

APRIL 7, 2017

We see seven keys to creating an innovative workplace culture where individuals are able to meaningfully contribute to the organization’s innovation strategy. It’s vital to point your innovation strategy in a direction. That doesn’t mean leadership should spell out everything. 6 Stays Agile. Try these 6 Steps.

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Daniel Burrus

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

This is called agility, and we often utilize agility to change directions and head the competition off at the pass. Think about some of the most powerful and industry-disruptive products and services that have changed the game through today, and try to put them in context with the concept of agility.

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Wazoku

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

At this year's Innovation Roundtable Summit in Copenhagen, I moderated a roundtable discussion on some of the challenges businesses face when trying to build a more agile organisation, grow a culture of innovation and navigate leadership and mindset. What have you found most interesting from your time at the conference so far?

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I have been building a stronger, more robust narrative that is built around what I continue to refine and offer as my advisory and coaching practice at Agility Innovation, my eight skill development and creative thinking steps , which will be discussed in depth in a subsequent post or two.

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BrainZooming

MARCH 30, 2017

Fanatics introduced disruptive innovation to its marketplace with an agile strategy. It also uses its agile strategy to market apparel for niche opportunities where it might sell as few as ten t-shirts. 16 Strategic Thinking Questions to Explore Agile Strategy and Disruptive Innovation. via Shutterstock.

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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.

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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.

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Daniel Burrus

APRIL 12, 2017

As is the case with so many traditional ideas and principles, the strategies that worked yesterday may only be holding you back today and tomorrow. To jump ahead with both confidence and lower risk, you will need more than agility. What was number one on the list of attributes central to effective global market leadership?

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Managers and leaders are recognizing that fostering team collaboration practices can yield a more agile and responsive organization. Increased Agility: Teams that collaborate well can adapt more quickly to changes in the business environment, maintaining a competitive edge.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 10, 2020

If we take the three ‘classic’ strategic thrusts of product leadership, operational excellence, or customer intimacy, then we need to make clear the potentially different emphasis points within any suggested innovation approach that we should take. The need for a real alignment of strategy and innovation.

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 22, 2016

Even at the top there is a growing gap of translating and aligning innovation that many of the middle to senior managers struggle with articulating where innovation and strategy fit within the wider corporate goals. Agility Innovation / Ovo Innovation. There is often a total lack of sustaining strategic commitment to innovation.It

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Daniel Burrus

AUGUST 25, 2021

The goal should be longevity and significance over success , not merely one big payout and coasting down a hill, using reactionary mindsets and agility as needed to dodge obstacles while you coast. Instinctually for many, we choose to play it safe and protect and defend the status quo with agility.

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