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First-Mover or Fast-Follower: Which is the right innovation strategy for you?

Idea to Value

On the other end of the spectrum is Steve Blank, father of the Lean Startup movement (interviewed on the podcast here ), who thinks one should be a fast follower : First-Mover Advantage is an idea that just won’t die. I hear it from every class of students, and each time I try to put a stake through its heart.

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Why Business Leaders Need To Learn About Social And Political Movements

Digital Tonto

We can optimize operations, streamline our organizations and motivate our people, but eventually our square-peg business will meet its round-hole world and we will need to adapt, build new skills and shift our strategies. Today’s change management models simply aren’t based on facts or evidence, but rather the interpretation of case studies.

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How SAY San Diego is Using Lean Innovation to Create Real Change

Moves the Needle

Co-Authored by Heather Hiscox and Amelia Klawon Get the full case study to save for your records or to show to your leadership team here: Download Case Study. Not only are customized strategies imperative, but how we arrive at solutions to create value is extremely important.

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The Key to Success: Essential Qualities of a Good Keynote Speaker

Leapfrogging

They should be well-versed in the latest trends, research, and strategies that drive innovation culture within organizations. Connection Strategy Effect Personal Anecdotes Helps the audience relate to the speaker on a personal level. This connection fosters a sense of community and shared purpose among the attendees.

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Digital Transformations Are Crucial to Optimizing Innovation Value

Planview

For example, in a Planview discussion with Dr. Robert Cooper , he explains how several companies during the pandemic used “lean development” and digital transformation to maximize value while minimizing costs. However, it is essential to remember that digital transformation is not only about adopting new tools. Where do ideas come from?

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Digital Transformation in Banking Case Study Roundup

Planview

As shown in this digital transformation in banking case study roundup, all businesses — including banks — have been forced to change and evolve with the times. Banking Digital Transformation Case Study Examples. RBS went from 400 business cases to 25 business cases per year because of Agile and Enterprise One.

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How to Get Buy-in for Your Innovation Project

Planview

In my forays into the battlefield, I’ve observed and helped innovators execute a number of different strategies aimed at securing buy-in from the top. Here’s a list of strategies you can begin testing today. Case Studies. GE managed to cut cost of market validation by 80% using the lean startup methodology.

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