Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 8, 2023

If you’re a senior professional who has decided to change careers, how will you compete in a new field with younger competition? Will prospective employers immediately dismiss you as a candidate because you’re overqualified?

Strategy 98

Strategy Strategy Competition Change 98

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Planning and Preparation For leading executive team offsites for business strategy, meticulous planning and preparation are essential. Facilitating Productive Discussions When leading executive team offsites for business strategy, the heart of success often lies in the quality of discussions.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Technical Review 100

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 26, 2024

There are plenty of good reasons to attend industry conferences, trade fairs, and other events, but they also present opportunities for the accidental disclosure of sensitive company information or other actions that run afoul of fair-competition regulations.

Industry 108

Industry Conference Competition Strategy 108

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

While the leader has little to no control over the external competitive environment, they have astonishing influence over the internal performance environment, including employee engagement, morale, and productivity. The author presents four practical strategies to help you engage employees under the most unforgiving of circumstances.

Engagement 130

Engagement Disruption Competition Strategy 130

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Here’s the downloadable Strategy Uncertainty Map I developed as part of my work with Praxie.com. A Strategy Uncertainty Map is a visual representation of your top opportunities, which can include products, services, projects, or business strategies. Also, be sure to keep the Strategy Uncertainty Map alive.

Disruption 130

Disruption Strategy Strategy Trends 130

Idea to Value

APRIL 12, 2022

And competition has its advantages. What soon becomes clear if you look at enough case studies is that both strategies can work for a company, but only if their innovation strategy and risk profile are set up to fully invest in the innovation opportunities when they present themselves.

Strategy 257

Strategy Strategy Technical Review Innovation 257

IdeaScale

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In this blog, we will recommend strategies for choosing the best features for your innovation roadmap along with the do’s and don’ts of feature prioritization. . In this strategy, feature prioritization is done by understanding which problems are not being solved at present. Customer Pain Points. Customer Journey.

Underperforming Technical Team 130

Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Roadmap 130

Tim Kastelle

APRIL 12, 2018

This dangerous obstacle to innovation is described by Nilofer Merchant in The New How as “the empty void in an organization between the high-level strategy conjured up in the stratosphere and the realization of that vision down on the ground.”. But because the industry’s margins are so low, this strategy carries real risk.

Strategy 249

Strategy Strategy Innovation Course 249

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 27, 2017

Most organizations are seeking solutions to the necessary connections between Strategy and Innovation. Often it is within the strategies that should be outlined, lies the potential new spaces to play for innovation’s design. Innovation needs a much stronger alignment to strategy, they need connecting far better.

Strategy 204

Strategy Strategy Innovation Engagement 204

Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

When you invite an innovation keynote speaker to your event, you’re not just getting a presentation; you’re accessing a wealth of knowledge shaped by real-world experience and success. Strategies for Fostering Innovation Innovation doesn’t happen in a vacuum — it requires a deliberate approach.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Case Study Leadership Design Thinking 100

Digital Tonto

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Whenever Steve Jobs would, towards the end of a product presentation say, “and just one more thing,” You could guarantee that he had identified a new Schwerpunkt. It was Jobs' ability to constantly innovate Apple’s approach, by constantly observing, reorienting and shifting the competitive context. first appeared on Digital Tonto.

Strategy 172

Strategy Strategy Competition Marketing 172

Qmarkets

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Regardless of the industry your business falls in, innovation can keep your team ahead of the trends and competitors and foster stability and consistency within your strategy. So, to get started, here are five misconceptions many companies have about innovation that you need to consider when building your strategy.

Strategy 98

Strategy Strategy Idea Generation Comparison 98

Innov8rs

MARCH 26, 2023

Innov8rs | Making strategy behind closed doors is a prescription for failure when disruptions are coming from all directions. Formulating and executing a sound organizational strategy is complex. Strategy is often made by elite teams and can thus be limited by their biases about competitors, customer needs, and market forces.

Disruption 52

Disruption Strategy Strategy Groups 52

Qmarkets

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Regardless of the industry your business falls in, innovation can keep your team ahead of the trends and competitors and foster stability and consistency within your strategy. So, to get started, here are five misconceptions many companies have about innovation that you need to consider when building your strategy.

Strategy 98

Strategy Strategy Idea Generation Comparison 98

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Gains Gains for Building a Business Case for Change : Mergers and Acquisitions : Apply your business case skills to identify potential targets, conduct due diligence, and present compelling reasons for mergers or acquisitions to complement internal innovation developments.

Change 174

Change Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Agile 174

Qmarkets

JULY 31, 2023

This will increase productivity, improve customer experiences, streamline workflows, and reduce costs, resulting in long-term competitive edge. It will partner up with the C-suite to roadmap the journey, deliver and create value for each of the business functions, and drive strategy cohesiveness across teams.

Culture 98

Culture Technical Review Software Review Roadmap 98

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

By stepping away from the day-to-day operations and fostering a focused environment, your leadership team can craft innovative strategies and strengthen collaboration. For deeper insights on leading such initiatives, explore our article on leading executive team offsites for business strategy.

Roadmap 100

Roadmap Design Underperforming Technical Team How To 100

Tullio Siragusa

APRIL 15, 2024

This enables fractional executives to make informed decisions swiftly, basing their strategies on comprehensive data analysis rather than gut feeling or incomplete information. This allows the COO to make swift adjustments to financial strategies, ensuring the company’s healthy financial standing.

Generative AI 90

Generative AI Artificial Inteligence Analysis Trends 90

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

CVC units often focus on securing a competitive advantage by investing in startups with innovative technologies or business models that align with the corporation’s strategic goals. Market Potential : An analysis of the startup’s target market size, growth rate, and competitive landscape.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Engagement Marketing Competition 100

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Their role extends beyond mere presentation, as they are expected to be thought leaders, setting the stage for discourse and innovation throughout the event. The right speaker can resonate with the audience, driving home the importance of innovation in today’s competitive landscape.

Engagement 130

Engagement Technical Review Meeting Culture 130

Daniel Burrus

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

These days, you can find a slurry of memes and motivational graphics on social media alluding to the concept that you must always beat out your competition in business. Seek Advantage Instead of Competition. Contrary to competing, a better strategy is to seek advantage. Don’t copy what the competition does; do what they aren’t.

Strategy 57

Strategy Strategy Competition Trends 57

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 16, 2023

In this post I want to explore the potential returns I feel are gained from adopting this “ Final Perspective, the Composable Innovation Enterprise Framework” following my recommendation that innovation needs to change, to embrace and adopt a new view of the Innovation Management process to change our present thinking.

Agile 183

Agile Collaboration Innovation Competition 183

Ecosystems4Innovating

APRIL 4, 2024

This can lead to cost savings and improved competitiveness. Quantify the potential benefits : Present data-driven insights and projections that illustrate the potential benefits of a partner ecosystem. Highlight competitive advantages : Emphasize how a robust partner ecosystem can provide a competitive edge in the market.

Collaboration 64

Collaboration Competition Marketing Resources 64

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The impact of an effective keynote address can resonate long after the event, influencing corporate strategies and individual initiatives alike. A focus on innovation helps companies to adapt to rapidly changing markets, embrace new technologies, and stay ahead of the competition.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Trends Innovation Engagement 100

Daniel Burrus

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

But does that mean it will be the best business strategy to stick with throughout 2024? As new companies emerge and your well-established competition pursue new innovations, they are bound to bring new solutions to the table.

How To 82

How To Competition Strategy Strategy 82

Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 18, 2023

Shifting strategy always has significant implications, and the real need to understand whether it fits with what we have available generally makes deliberate questioning of the eventual role of innovation’s contribution and ability to deliver. They are not deep into the strategic evaluations and are often ill-equipped when second-guessing.

Guidelines 342

Guidelines Innovation Strategy Strategy 342

Tim Kastelle

APRIL 12, 2018

This dangerous obstacle to innovation is described by Nilofer Merchant in The New How as “the empty void in an organization between the high-level strategy conjured up in the stratosphere and the realization of that vision down on the ground.”. But because the industry’s margins are so low, this strategy carries real risk.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Innovation Innovation Processes 100

Tim Kastelle

APRIL 12, 2018

This dangerous obstacle to innovation is described by Nilofer Merchant in The New How as “the empty void in an organization between the high-level strategy conjured up in the stratosphere and the realization of that vision down on the ground.”. But because the industry’s margins are so low, this strategy carries real risk.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Innovation Innovation Processes 100

Tim Kastelle

APRIL 12, 2018

This dangerous obstacle to innovation is described by Nilofer Merchant in The New How as “the empty void in an organization between the high-level strategy conjured up in the stratosphere and the realization of that vision down on the ground.”. But because the industry’s margins are so low, this strategy carries real risk.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Innovation Innovation Processes 100

Tim Kastelle

APRIL 12, 2018

This dangerous obstacle to innovation is described by Nilofer Merchant in The New How as “the empty void in an organization between the high-level strategy conjured up in the stratosphere and the realization of that vision down on the ground.”. But because the industry’s margins are so low, this strategy carries real risk.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Innovation Innovation Processes 100

Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A new partnership between Qmarkets and New York-based innovation and venture strategy firm Arable Ventures will provide a specialized innovation solution for enterprises across North America comprising both strategic consultancy services and dedicated software. But it doesn’t have to be so hard. That’s where we come in.

Software Review 105

Software Review Software Technical Review Crowdsourcing 105

Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

Integrating AI into the phases and gates processes is essential for organizations striving to maintain a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced market. It involves using advanced algorithms to analyze past and present data to make predictions about future outcomes. Why Integrate AI with Phases and Gates?

Generative AI 113

Generative AI Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Product Development 113

Harvard Business Review

JULY 10, 2023

The pace of change and rise of global winner-take-all competition means that conventional product-market-structure approaches to strategy, as well as core competencies thinking, are difficult to implement in practice and may yield misleading answers.

Crowdsourcing 60

Crowdsourcing Data Strategy Strategy 60

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Importance of the Startup Ecosystem for Corporate Growth For corporates, the startup ecosystem presents a fertile ground for innovation, offering fresh perspectives and cutting-edge technologies that can complement or revolutionize existing business models. More about fostering startup innovation can be found through this link.

Technical Review 113

Technical Review Agile Collaboration Engagement 113

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Nurturing Innovative Team Collaboration In the rapidly evolving business landscape, innovative team collaboration has become a cornerstone for companies seeking to remain competitive and adaptive. Increased Agility: Teams that collaborate well can adapt more quickly to changes in the business environment, maintaining a competitive edge.

Underperforming Technical Team 113

Underperforming Technical Team Collaboration Creativity Software Review 113

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2022

I was recently working through a set of older presentation files and came across this extract concerning innovation again and thought I must share this. “ Strategy is useless without innovation; innovation is directionless without strategy” Below is an extract from “Reinventing Innovation” by John J Kao.

Innovation 130

Innovation Conference Strategic Thinking Strategy 130

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 16, 2023

Energy is a vital part of any country’s ability to be competitive, and we need to recognize that to innovate is the critical enabler to a clean energy future. Today half the world’s capital is invested in energy and its related infrastructure, which is the backbone of any industrial and urbanization strategy.

Innovation 130

Innovation System Design Technology 130