Leapfrogging

JUNE 3, 2020

If you work with consultants or have your own consultancy, take note: Things are changing, fast. I’ve already written about how the management-consulting industry is being disrupted by various trends like emerging technologies, the commodification of knowledge, and outdated business models. The more you bill, the more you make.

Software Review 130

Software Review Change Technical Review Disruption 130

CMOE

APRIL 21, 2023

These changes include: User increase on education platforms. Knowing how to make virtual training more engaging is crucial to meet the needs of the workforce. With virtual training front and center, business leaders must find strategic ways to spark community and engagement in their learning programs.

Training 52

Training Engagement How To LEAN 52

CMOE

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The terms supervisor and manager are often used interchangeably. Understanding the distinctions between the supervisor vs. managers role and their nuances is crucial in identifying ways to coordinate your organization’s responsibilities and tasks to achieve results. Similarities Between a Supervisor and Manager. Authority Level.

Management 52

Management Strategic Thinking Training Leadership 52

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Benefits of Facilitating Strategic Planning Offsites Facilitating strategic planning offsites offers a multitude of benefits, from enhancing team cohesion to driving organizational alignment. Improved Focus : With day-to-day distractions left behind, your team can concentrate fully on strategic issues and high-level thinking.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team Exercises 100

BrainZooming

MAY 31, 2018

The general manager at an industrial manufacturer wondered about how to effectively engage the hourly workforce as innovation strategy participants ? He is hoping to figure out a practical way to include hourly employees in innovation activities comparable to those management has undertaken. via Shutterstock.

Engagement 55

Engagement Strategy Strategy Strategic Thinking 55

BrainZooming

APRIL 7, 2017

Articulating Your Strategic Innovation Direction in an Understandable Way. Strategic Thinking Questions to Identify What Matters for a Brand. Workplace Diversity – The Why, Who, and How of Strategic Thinking. Strategic Thinking Success – 3 Critical Thinking Perspectives. 4 Encourages Change.

Strategy 151

Strategy Strategy Culture Strategic Thinking 151

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 4, 2023

As we move increasingly towards more open innovation hubs and increased ecosystem management the recognition is that many of the challenges and problems have not just become too complex to tackle alone, or even in a single industry but require cross-sector innovation (ecosystem designed) collaboration (CSIC) in consortia-developed approaches.

Collaboration 130

Collaboration Innovation Resources Industry 130

Leapfrogging

JUNE 3, 2020

If you work with consultants or have your own consultancy, take note: Things are changing, fast. I’ve already written about how the management-consulting industry is being disrupted by various trends like emerging technologies, the commodification of knowledge, and outdated business models. The more you bill, the more you make.

Software Review 100

Software Review Change Technical Review Disruption 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Online collaboration tools serve as the cornerstone for virtual teams, fostering communication, project management, and a sense of community among distributed colleagues. By integrating online collaboration platforms , you can ensure that your team remains connected, engaged, and aligned with your organization’s goals.

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Tools Guidelines Video 100

Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

To survive and thrive, it’s critical that you recognize the signs of disruption and understand the necessity of adapting to these changes. For insights on staying ahead of the curve, consider exploring creating business strategy in a world of AI-driven rapid change.

Disruption 100

Disruption Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team 100

BrainZooming

DECEMBER 9, 2015

The company wants to make significant changes to a major production process. During the innovation strategy discussions, we addressed the production process changes from five different perspectives. From a facilitation standpoint, it was the most arduous couple of days of going through strategic thinking exercises I recall.

Strategic Thinking 40

Strategic Thinking Exercises Groups Strategy 40

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 24, 2023

That group should possess a deep understanding of the existing organization’s strategy, business models, operations and culture and a wider appreciation of the innovation landscape, the “fields of opportunity” and the emerging practices of innovation management. What should be in a “typical” innovation mandate?

Innovation Programs 189

Innovation Programs Technical Review Innovation Policies 189

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 26, 2023

Innovation Policy : An innovation policy provides guidance and direction for the innovation program, defining the types of innovation that will be pursued, how innovation projects will be prioritized, and how intellectual property will be managed. In any document, feedback and suggestions should be actively sought.

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Policies Innovation Programs Innovation Collaboration 147

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Alignment of an organizations strategy and innovation approach is essential and this needs to flow and connect from the top, but I have often felt there has not been a suitable engagement platform to gather around and work through to build a robust, well-connected innovation capability. Taking action in designing your innovation alignment.

Strategy 312

Strategy Strategy Innovation Resources 312

BrainZooming

OCTOBER 6, 2015

We, however, routinely share how we do things via our methodology, tools, and learnings from Brainzooming strategic thinking workshops. Why Do We Give Away So Many Strategic Thinking Exercises? Strategic Thinking – Exercises and Tools for Creative Thinking and Strategy. What to Blog About?

Strategic Thinking 40

Strategic Thinking Exercises Creative Thinking eBook 40

BrainZooming

JUNE 10, 2019

We were proposing a change initiative for a multi-agency department within a city government. As our in-person presentation drew to a close, the review team asked about each of our experiences with comparable culture changes. What lessons did I share on how culture change works? Culture Change works when: #1. Mike Brown.

Culture 89

Culture Change Leadership Disruption 89

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

By stepping away from daily operations, you and your team can focus on long-term goals, engage in deep discussions, and forge stronger bonds. These retreats are not merely a change of scenery but a strategic move to foster innovation and alignment among the top decision-makers of your company.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Design Exercises 100

BrainZooming

APRIL 6, 2016

I am in New York today delivering a Brainzooming branding strategy workshop on Engaging Your Internal Brand Team. Our content addresses collaborative ways to strategically engage employees in creating and delivering the best brand experience. Branding Strategy – Engaging an Internal Brand Team. Mike Brown.

Engagement 40

Engagement Strategy Strategy Strategic Thinking 40

BrainZooming

MAY 1, 2017

The four characteristics relate to quick decision making, engaging employees, anticipating forward-looking change, and delivering consistent performance. For each characteristic, here are related Brainzooming articles with exercises and tips to improve your own performance creating strategic impact. Engaging Employees.

Underperforming Technical Team 87

Underperforming Technical Team Strategic Thinking Exercises eBook 87

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Defining Emotional Intelligence Components of Emotional Intelligence Emotional Intelligence (EQ) refers to the capability to recognize, understand, manage, and reason with emotions, both within oneself and in others. Self-regulation – The capacity to manage and control one’s own emotional responses.

Leadership 100

Leadership Underperforming Technical Team Training Exercises 100

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2022

It’s about leadership, organizational structure, knowledge management, corporate purpose and values, norms regarding collaboration, and strategic foresight processes. The economies of scale organization are hierarchical and control focused, as is the mindset of its managers. Innovation touches everything.

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Innovation Conference Strategic Thinking Strategy 130

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Importance of Strategic Planning Offsites A strategic planning offsite is not just another meeting; it’s an investment in your organization’s future. By removing distractions and dedicating time solely to strategic thinking, you create an atmosphere where creativity and big-picture thinking can thrive.

Roadmap 100

Roadmap Design Underperforming Technical Team How To 100

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 27, 2017

Often we are inherently resisting to exploring change as it becomes risky and far more demanding. This suggests that there are multiple failure points within the management of innovation. One absolute critical one that needs resolution is achieving alignment and engagement of innovation understanding throughout the organization.

Strategy 203

Strategy Strategy Innovation Engagement 203

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

This phase lays the groundwork for a successful meeting where strategic goals can be effectively developed and refined. It should be conducive to the creative and strategic thinking that you aim to foster among your executive team. The insights gained from a SWOT analysis will guide the next steps of your strategic planning.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Technical Review 100

BrainZooming

MARCH 8, 2016

One reason for asking the question is to identify organizational change topics we can address here. and listed “unfreezing (a) team, moving forward, and preparing for growth” as the strategic task at hand. Creating Organizational Change and Change Management – 4 Strategy Options. Someone downloaded Results!!!

Change 40

Change Strategic Thinking Strategy Strategy 40

Ecosystems4Innovating

APRIL 7, 2023

Participants must be able to adapt to changing circumstances and be flexible in their approaches to problem-solving. Project management : Effective project management skills are essential for keeping cross-sector collaborations on track.

Collaboration 59

Collaboration Software Tools Culture 59

CMOE

JULY 27, 2022

Applied Strategic Thinking®. Find a balance between meeting today’s expectations and requirements and reaching for tomorrow’s possibilities by thinking and acting in a strategic way. Managing Differences. Use code SAVE15 to get 15% off your purchase (or contact CMOE for bulk-pricing options). Coaching TIPS2™.

Course 52

Course Trends Learning Strategic Thinking 52

BrainZooming

AUGUST 8, 2016

One way to deal with a common innovation strategy barrier – fear of change and new ideas – is to disguise new ideas as your team develops and implements them. Thinking further about the leadership qualities it takes to successfully engage an innovation strategy in disguise reminded me of a litany of humility I read frequently.

Strategy 40

Strategy Strategy Change eBook 40

Ecosystems4Innovating

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Integrated Framework for Innovation Ecosystems is a conceptual framework which emphasises the importance of recognizing the interconnectedness of value creation, knowledge transfer, co-creation and competitive positioning when combined with how the different strands interact for innovation within ecosystem thinking.

Collaboration 75

Collaboration Innovation Design Competition 75

Ecosystems4Innovating

APRIL 4, 2023

As we move increasingly towards more open innovation hubs and increased ecosystem management the recognition is that many of the challenges and problems have not just become too complex to tackle alone, or even in a single industry but require cross-sector innovation (ecosystem designed) collaboration (CSIC) in consortia-developed approaches.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Innovation Resources Industry 52

Jeffrey Phillips

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Old trading patterns and rules of engagement may be re-evaluated or may change entirely. We aren't quite certain yet how IoT, Blockchain, cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence, robotics and other technologies will change things. The pace of change - a common refrain in my writing - seems to only accelerate.

Technology 171

Technology Strategy Strategy Artificial Inteligence 171

Innovation Excellence

JUNE 15, 2020

If you work with consultants or have your own consultancy, take note: Things are changing, fast. I’ve already written about how the management-consulting industry is being disrupted by various trends like emerging technologies, the commodification of knowledge, and outdated business models. The more you bill, the more you make.

Change 55

Change Software Review Disruption Technical Review 55

Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 10, 2017

How can we establish Innovation as the vital link to a process of change and strategic direction options? One that lifts the debates of managing today’s business by linking it into the future and then turning this thinking into a series of plausible and coherent set of activities?

Innovation 124

Innovation Agile Change Learning 124

BrainZooming

AUGUST 10, 2018

Accelerate will help you think about potential resources in dramatically new ways. Other ways to quicken innovation include setting clear objectives, fine tuning the culture, speeding up insights and managing risk, better anticipating the future, and implementing for impact. Strategic Thinking Exercises – 8 Ideas for Brand Innovation.

Strategy 45

Strategy Strategy Strategic Thinking eBook 45

BrainZooming

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

It was about fully-formed answers with no real support to help business and marketing managers do the strategic thinking to develop their strategies. The process was difficult, slow, and only worked because the consultant staffed the engagement with a bunch of MBAs that did the work for our people.

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Exercises Strategy Strategy Strategic Thinking 76

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It propels companies forward, allowing them to adapt in rapidly changing markets and to respond effectively to evolving customer needs. Recognizing these individuals early allows for targeted development, aligning leadership growth with the strategic imperative of fostering an innovation culture.

Culture of Innovation 113

Culture of Innovation Culture Leadership Innovation 113

Moves the Needle

MAY 24, 2019

The way a city works, the way it prioritizes and manages projects and tests new ideas, has a profound impact on all of its “customers”, influencing staff morale and residents’ reactions. This creates the space for all employees to think strategically and work in a more customer-focused, evidence-based way.

Change 63

Change How To Project LEAN 63