Christensen Institute

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Applying innovation theory lenses to the trends, patterns, news bites, and field data gathered over the course of 2022, here are our education researchers’ favorite blogs that either they or their colleagues have written this year, and the reasoning behind their picks. Do you have a favorite blog or report from this year?

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Planview

JANUARY 17, 2024

In particular, two critical areas that demand attention and solutions are the effective management of work in progress (WIP) and the speedy resolution of bottlenecks. In this blog post, we’ll uncover why dedicating resources to tackle WIP and bottleneck resolution can lead to long-term time and resource savings.

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HYPE Innovation

JULY 28, 2017

We talk a lot about, and also to, innovation managers here on the blog. Mike Hatrick (the event moderator) asked the question: who really is the innovation manager? In fact, we have an entire section dedicated to them. At HYPE’s annual event in Bonn the topic was also in the limelight. That’s quite a journey, isn’t it?

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BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

The Brainzooming blog wasn’t originally focused on project management techniques. Implementing innovation in organizations reluctant to embrace the changes needed to survive and grow requires what we’ve come to call “strategic project management.” Project Team Interactions.

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Moves the Needle

MAY 20, 2022

In our last blog pos t we spoke about how the common understanding of Horizon Planning is broken. Unlike Horizon Planning where projects are prioritized based on “level of innovation” and “time to ROI”, Visibility Planning is based on evidence. How to use Project Prioritization. Visibility Planning.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In our last blog for Qmarkets we introduced you to the concept of Three Horizons and explained how this methodology can help you create a balanced long-term innovation portfolio. In the last piece, we shared 7 critical success factors for a three-horizon approach to innovation management.

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Rmukesh Gupta

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Almost everyone project manager that I meet wants to find out a way to do two things: Deliver their projects on-budget and on-time Be innovative in their approach while doing so. Yet, we know that most projects are neither on-budget nor on-time. So, why is it that most large projects fail?

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TechEmpower Innovation

JULY 31, 2023

Get Users (= Acquisition, Referral) Drive Usage (= Activation, Retention) Make Money (= Monetize) Startup Challenges Management: Setting priorities, defining key metrics, reporting progress Product: Build the right features, getting product out quickly, testing for conversion/adoption Marketing: Accessing "web 2.0"

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Rmukesh Gupta

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

So when I read this post by Mike Shipulski on the nature of projects, I really had to share it with all of you. If you are in the business of leading or managing projects, this is a mandatory read. If you are running short on time, here I quote from his blog post: . The choice we make defines the outcome of the project.

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Sopheon

APRIL 12, 2022

It’s also important to utilize knowledge management from previous projects to make the best possible decisions. The post Strategies for Making Knowledge Management Part of the Innovation Process appeared first on Sopheon. New product development isn’t just forward-looking.

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IdeaScale

JUNE 27, 2017

However, this can present some challenges for innovation managers. Some concerns we have heard from innovation managers: “I do not want to overpromise what we’re going to do with people’s ideas.”. We can address these concerns head-on by setting and managing expectations. Tveskov, United Way Worldwide.

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BrainZooming

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

What’s the project management answer to addressing this tendency among teams and team members? The acronym represents someone we’re always looking for in project management to make sure we will make progress. The DRI concept, however, obviously extends into all project management situations.

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whataventure

JULY 21, 2020

Life as an innovation manager at WhatAVenture. “Hi, Hi, I am Johanna, Innovation Manager at WhatAVenture. I have been with WhatAVenture since 2018, and I am excited to give you a little insight into the job of an Innovation Manager.“. Q: How did you become an Innovation Manager at WhatAVenture? Executing Projects.

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BrainZooming

JANUARY 19, 2017

7 Forgotten Project Management Skills from an Escape Room Fail. Our fail suggested seven solid project management skills we neglected to use. If you’re visiting an escape room or are suddenly hit with a new, time-constrained challenge, here are the project management skills you shouldn’t forget!

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PlanBox Innovation

MAY 10, 2022

Launching an innovation management system does not have to be guesswork, and it is a lot easier than most organizations imagine it to be. Question 1: How can we build a system if we have not settled on an innovation management process? . Question 2: Who in the organization should manage innovation?

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 13, 2022

In this article we will explain what considerations we make when helping companies to structure their exploration activities and explain how an innovation management platform can help with that. Ensuring Management Buy-in. This means: Management supports ideation platform strategy. What has happened here? Who is working on what?

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In our last blog for Qmarkets we introduced you to the concept of Three Horizons and explained how this methodology can help you create a balanced long-term innovation portfolio. In the last piece we shared 7 critical success factors for a three-horizons approach to innovation management.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

DECEMBER 26, 2023

At a Glance Hosna Salmani, PhD Candidate in Health Information Management, Iran University of Medical Sciences. In this edition, we speak with Hosna Salmani , PhD Candidate in Health Information Management at Iran University of Medical Sciences. Focus Areas: HealthTech, Health and Wellness, Emerging Technology.

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PlanBox Innovation

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The innovation management landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by technological advancements like AI-enhanced self-service and emerging frameworks like ISO 56000. But what exactly constitutes “must-have” features for innovation management in 2024? The Most Collaborative: Collaborative Canvas (duh!)

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IdeaScale

APRIL 20, 2024

Scrum is defined as a framework used primarily in the field of software development to facilitate iterative and incremental project management. What is Scrum? It is based on principles of Agile software development and emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality products efficiently.

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Planview

MAY 23, 2022

For services professionals today, there are many discussions centered around the differences between managed services vs professional services, as well as which one is the right fit for your organization. Managed services are a form of services where a business relies on a third party to manage their daily operations or business processes.

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TechEmpower Innovation

AUGUST 14, 2023

Keep your project out of purgatory One unfortunate scenario we often see is “Project Purgatory.” As noted in Symptoms of a Weak Development Team , this is a symptom of the old software engineering adage: The first 90% of a project takes 90% of the time. Please write us at blog@techempower.com ! innovation

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Here’s what I’ve learned about designing at an innovation management company so far. I’m outnumbered by sales reps, account managers, and overseas developers. Besides my manager, there aren’t team members I can easily turn to for feedback and guidance. — Being the only designer can be rough.

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100%Open

JULY 26, 2018

We have published almost 500 blog posts on the 100%Open blog over the last decade. The great thing about blog posts is that they are not meant to be perfect and they just reflects a series of thoughts at a moment in time. How to Measure Open Innovation Value – The very first 100%Open blog post when we launched 100%Open 8.5

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Tullio Siragusa

JUNE 7, 2022

Post-merger integration plans typically require creating lengthy checklists, project plans, activities, and tasks basically focused on estimation upfront. The most common reasons for failure are: People struggle to work with long checklists since it is difficult to manage the details. There is a better way. That’s coercion.

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 13, 2023

“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.” The Problem Whether a new product initiative, cost management program, performance improvement project, or other plans, if your team does not start with a visceral vision of target customer and business impacts, they will wander toward blurry targets and produce equally [.]

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IdeaScale

JULY 18, 2017

Also, since IdeaScale applies many of the policies and procedures of its FedRAMP offering to each of its enterprise offerings, the time and resources applied to this project have enhanced the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all IdeaScale services. This blog post is part of a series authored by IdeaScale employees.

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Sopheon

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As we described in our last blog on determining idea viability , your C-suite is likely to lose interest or change the focus if they can’t see how an idea will benefit their business.

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Planview

AUGUST 29, 2023

In this blog, we highlight some best practices from our recent webinar, Getting Capacity Planning Right , with Planview’s David Blumhorst and AJ Shavell, as they demonstrate real-world examples from working with customers who are getting capacity planning right. Resource management is foundational to organizational success.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Of course, most recognize that simply happening upon these solutions is not an option, and that innovation needs to be cultivated and managed effectively in order to become sustainable and repeatable. But what is innovation management , exactly? What is innovation management?

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Tullio Siragusa

MAY 30, 2022

A project manager in State A defines their roles by ensuring the project is on schedule and submitted by deadlines. In addition, they ensure that the project is moving forward by having status updates. When the meeting is over, the team members should know that they are moving forward, not where they are in the project.

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Idea to Value

JANUARY 26, 2021

Most companies are not really aware of all of the innovation projects they are working on. Let alone which project mix they should be working on. It really helps companies understand the true mix of the innovation efforts collectively, instead of just looking at each project individually. Is this project an innovation at all?

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Innovation 360 Group

MAY 2, 2018

Growkomp was managed by Nässjö Business Development in partnerships with Vaggeryd Business Council and the Business Unit of Jönköping Municipality. This ambitious development project was launched in 2016 with 8.2 Increased diversity in both workforce and management. Average Growth 12%, higher than the national GDP of 5%.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Whether it’s a new project, a shift in leadership, or an overhaul of processes, change can be both exciting and challenging. It also means being flexible and willing to adjust your approach as needed to meet the changing needs of the team or project. Communicate Effectively Communication is key during times of change.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

MARCH 8, 2024

In this edition, we speak with Dr. Cynthia Young , founder and CEO of CJ Young Consulting, LLC , a knowledge management consulting firm in Chesapeake, VA. Cynthia, helps organizations optimize human-centric knowledge management to increase trust and support collaboration and inclusion.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 28, 2019

Of course, most recognize that simply happening upon these solutions is not an option, and that innovation needs to be cultivated and managed effectively in order to become sustainable and repeatable. But what is innovation management, exactly? What is innovation management?

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Planview

MAY 26, 2023

The big idea associated with this blog series is improving your odds of making a transformation stick. In this post, you’ll jump back into the story of a large biotech company undergoing transformation the intelligent way – by leveraging the principles of organizational change management. You’ll see why change doesn’t happen overnight.

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