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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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Running Lean - 10th Anniversary Edition

Leanstack

It’s been 10 years since the last edition of Running Lean. While the book answered some questions, I was faced with a barrage of challenging follow-on questions like: How can I get my investors (and stakeholders) to buy into my idea with just a Lean Canvas? How do I apply Running Lean to non-tech products and services?

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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 Power of Bottom-Up Systems in Organizational Success

Tullio Siragusa

Strategies for Effective Bottom-Up Systems Implementing a bottom-up approach requires thoughtful strategies to ensure its success: Encouraging Open Communication: The cornerstone of a bottom-up system is open communication. Organizations should be willing to adapt their strategies based on employee feedback and changing circumstances.

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The Best Innovation Keynote Speakers Talking Points & Presentations

Leapfrogging

Offer strategies for effective prototyping and testing. They inspire attendees by showcasing successful case studies and sharing strategies to foster an inventive mindset. The best innovation keynote speakers talking points include strategies for learning from setbacks.

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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?