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Navigating the Shift from Project to Product: A Map for Success 

Planview

The secret lies in transitioning from a project-oriented management approach to a product-centric model. Despite beginning with unwavering enthusiasm, McKinsey reports that initiatives often lose approximately 42 percent of their projected value as they progress into later implementation stages and long-term sustainability.

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Intentionality and the Differentiating Competitive Advantage 

Planview

Last month, Planview released the inaugural 2023 Project to Product State of the Industry Report , and it is well worth the read. Fresh off the pain of my poor Boilermakers loss in the NCAA tournament, I reflect on what a startling competitive disadvantage you’re at if your competitor can score buckets at three times your team’s speed.

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Innovation Unleashed: Developing a Culture of Innovation in High Potential Leaders

Leapfrogging

The Impact of Innovation on Organizational Growth Innovation is the driving force behind sustained organizational growth and competitive advantage. Design Thinking Projects : Individuals or teams work on projects that require empathy, ideation, prototyping, and testing – all key components of the design thinking methodology.

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Ignite Collaboration: 10 Virtual Team Building Activities for Success

Leapfrogging

Increased Trust : By participating in team-building exercises, employees develop deeper trust in their colleagues, which is crucial for successful collaboration. Trivia encourages friendly competition and team bonding, as members often group into smaller teams to answer the questions.

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Is Your Innovation Training Program All It Could Be?

IdeaScale

Businesses can no longer ignore innovation and hope to remain competitive. Instructors who have actual innovation experience and who have led innovation projects are ideal. Academic training without hands-on exercises won’t make as lasting an impact. Active, hands-on training exercises in addition to academic learning.

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Thriving in the Face of Toxicity: Transforming Work Environments for Success

Leapfrogging

Unhealthy Competition and Conflict While a certain level of competition can be motivating, an overemphasis on competition can breed conflict and undermine teamwork. Utilize team-building exercises to strengthen relationships. Conduct post-mortems on unsuccessful projects to extract valuable lessons without placing blame.

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The Hidden Advantage: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

Leapfrogging

The development of EI in leadership can be a strategic advantage in the competitive business landscape. Workshops can include role-playing exercises, group discussions, and case studies, allowing leaders to practice EI in realistic scenarios. Daily Reflection (e.g., journaling emotional experiences and reactions) Active Listening (e.g.,