Planview

JULY 15, 2022

In this post, you will find questions and answers from an incredibly timely and informative webinar that provided crucial new product development best practices based on lessons learned from the pandemic. Addressing Agile-Stage-Gate PPM Implementation Challenges Resource Allocation, Capacity, Planning Best Practices.

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Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 23, 2023

Maximizing Venture-Backed Company Success: The Importance of VC Investment in Operating Partners Venture capital (VC) firms have long been a key source of funding for startup companies, providing the necessary capital to help these businesses grow and succeed.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Introduction to Startup Accelerator Programs The Concept of Startup Acceleration Startup accelerator programs are designed to foster rapid growth of early-stage companies by providing them with the necessary resources and support. Startup accelerator programs often form a crucial component of a corporation’s broader CVC strategy.

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Idea to Value

JANUARY 7, 2022

Where should innovation resources actually exist in an organisation? It might seem like a straightforward question, but it is fundamental to whether a company will end up succeeding at innovation or failing. Companies that survive do both. Here are a couple of options seen at various companies over time.

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Moves the Needle

JANUARY 3, 2019

In today’s fast-moving business landscape, the ability to commercialize products quickly and efficiently is imperative. Companies that successfully bring new products to market rapidly, benefit from having a leg up on their competition while diminishing the negative effects of shrinking product life cycles.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Intersection of Corporate Growth and Startup Innovation Defining Corporate Venture Capital Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) is the investment of corporate funds directly in external startup companies. This alignment can result in a myriad of collaborative opportunities, from product development to new market entry.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

This transformation is visible in various facets of management, including: Strategic Planning : AI algorithms can analyze market trends and consumer behavior to inform the strategic direction of product development. Enhancing Predictive Analysis AI’s predictive capabilities are a game-changer in innovation management.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Innovation is essential throughout the entire new product development (NPD) process, but nowhere is it more key than it is in the Fuzzy Front End (FFE) stage. FFE is the starting point of NPD and is where new product ideas are generated before entering the formal development process.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

The Intersection of AI and Innovation Management Defining Innovation Management with AI Innovation management refers to the process and activities that organizations use to manage and nurture new ideas into marketable products and services. Market Analysis Predictive analytics forecast market acceptance and potential success.

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Artificial Inteligence Generative AI Analysis Technical Review 100

BrainZooming

JUNE 20, 2019

What new product development strategy might an Idea Magnet employ to pursue a fresh path to new ideas? Previously, Turner designed guitars for another company. Realizing that product’s limitations, he started from scratch to design something completely new, yet familiar and functional.

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Innovation 360 Group

MAY 18, 2020

A new product development process that works at lightning speed requires new ways of working plus new ways of innovating. In this post we will cover how to: Cut your development cycle time and free up working capital. The fastest growing companies interpret innovation through multiple lenses. In fact, it’s the key.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This venture arm operates at the intersection of corporations and the startup ecosystem , and has become a strategic tool for companies to foster innovation and growth. By engaging with and investing in startups, companies can gain insights into emerging technologies, trends, and business practices.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2024

“ The reply: “Here are some of the ways in which collaboration, ideation, implementation, and value creation have changed since 2019: Collaboration From siloed to interconnected: Collaboration is no longer confined to departments or companies. Ideas and feedback are flowing back and forth throughout the innovation process.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Understanding Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) Defining Corporate Venture Capital Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) refers to the investment of corporate funds directly into external startup companies. CVC initiatives often lead to strategic partnerships that enable corporations to explore new business models and market opportunities.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Introduction to the Startup Ecosystem Defining the Startup Ecosystem The term ‘startup ecosystem’ refers to the dynamic network of interconnected entities—individuals, organizations, and resources—that collectively contribute to the creation and growth of startups.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

It involves the ability to anticipate market trends, identify opportunities for growth, and create long-term plans that align with the company’s goals. In your role as a leader, you are expected to steer the company towards a prosperous future.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

It involves the ability to anticipate market trends, identify opportunities for growth, and create long-term plans that align with the company’s goals. In your role as a leader, you are expected to steer the company towards a prosperous future.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Alignment and objectives within this post In this post, I will outline the eight focal points and explain how working with them will align individuals, teams, and companies to generate a dynamic innovation landscape. Present case studies where a variety of perspectives resulted in creative solutions or market differentiation.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

These gatherings are critical for aligning leadership on company vision, strengthening interpersonal relationships, and making decisions that will steer the company’s future. Objectives might include reassessing market position, exploring new partnerships, or setting performance targets.

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Jeffrey Phillips

JULY 21, 2021

When you get evaluated in 90 day increments by the stock market, cutting or controlling costs is always an easier decision than investing in innovation. Note that this is NOT a bad question to ask, because investors are constantly watching the effectiveness of the management team and want to see companies hitting their numbers.

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Jeffrey Phillips

JUNE 9, 2021

The way most companies think about staffing is: how many people do I need to employ to operate day to day, supporting existing products and services, in the most efficient way possible? New product development, innovation and growth responsibilities are simply layered on top of their existing jobs.

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Jeffrey Phillips

JANUARY 11, 2021

For example, one of the biggest idea killers is the inability for many companies to take really good ideas and get them prioritized in the existing product development process. Adequate resources and funding - I'll deal with the funding here and the resources in the next bullet.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It propels companies forward, allowing them to adapt in rapidly changing markets and to respond effectively to evolving customer needs. Invest in Learning Resources : Provide access to the latest research, industry reports, and thought leadership on innovation. Decision Making Making choices that drive business success.

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ImagineNation

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

It takes a lot of empathy, patience and healthy detachment to provide for the immediate needs of the people on the margins of society and to help them find permanent solutions to their many problems – innovation a company-wide responsibility. Innovation is a Company-Wide Responsibility.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Today the world’s most innovative companies are also some of the most successful. These companies have hardwired innovation into their framework and have ingrained innovation into their organization’s culture, but how exactly do you define a ‘culture of innovation’?

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Innov8rs

APRIL 7, 2024

They represent a radical departure from existing products, services, or processes, paving the way for new markets, industries, and value networks. It's not just about one champion or one sponsor; it's about embedding innovation as a capability as the company matures." Central to this endeavor is the role of leadership.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It drives growth, differentiation, and value creation, allowing companies to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market. Businesses that innovate can respond to shifts in consumer behavior, leverage emerging technologies, and enter new markets with agility.

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Jeffrey Phillips

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

There is first elapsed time - the time from the first recognition of an opportunity or need until the product comes to market. We have an artificially imposed time constraint on innovation activities, forced upon us by the financial reporting mechanisms of the stock market. There's another time that is also important.

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Moves the Needle

JANUARY 8, 2019

Moves the Needle facilitated a five-day Lean Innovation Sprint to help staff tackle current challenges in a new way, and a five-month Accelerator to help one team make dramatic progress on a promising product idea from the Sprint. As a result, the product garnered little attention from early potential buyers.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Through your research, what are some effective tools or resources you have found to improve employee wellbeing? Years ago, companies didn’t do much about their customers, until they figured out it was cheaper to keep a customer than it was to find a new one, which drew them toward customer loyalty.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 3, 2023

Ten, twenty, perhaps fifty out of thousands in medium to large companies. The market for investing in innovation management tools remains fragmented. How many people are full-time employed in the innovation team, and how many in driving strategic growth? How many constantly upgrade their skills, not just attend events?

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Jeffrey Phillips

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The companies that do make the bet, and that do focus on innovation, often show the benefits in terms of higher profits, greater market share and higher stock prices. We don't have to look far in the corporate scrap heap to find firms that were leaders (Nokia, Kodak) but became obsolete due to a failure to notice changes in the market.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Managers, executives, and consultants involved in product development and business strategy can leverage ai tools for design thinking to enhance their creative processes. These algorithms can analyze historical data, market trends, and consumer behaviors to suggest novel concepts and solutions.

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Yet2

DECEMBER 2, 2019

One of the biggest tips we have for startups after pitching a large company is to make sure they remember you. And you’re left wondering why it’s taking the company so long to get back to you? We also give you some insight into what’s happening behind the scenes when the large company seems to be slow and unresponsive.

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ImagineNation

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

It takes a lot of empathy, patience and healthy detachment to provide for the immediate needs of the people on the margins of society and to help them find permanent solutions to their many problems – innovation a company-wide responsibility. Innovation is a Company-Wide Responsibility.

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Planview

JANUARY 22, 2024

The trends outlined in this blog offer a glimpse into the future of product development and some exciting opportunities for product-driven companies to achieve real ROI regarding cost savings, efficiency, productivity, digital transformation benefits, and employee satisfaction.

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Yet2

JANUARY 31, 2023

Types of CMOs Private-Label CMOs: A private-label CMO allows a brand to market its manufactured products under the brand’s company. It is “private” because only the brand can market the CMO’s product as its own. The brand details the product’s specifications and relies on the manufacturer to produce it.

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