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Innovation project or Innovation Capability?

Jeffrey Phillips

No, today I want to talk about the differences and problems when companies focus on innovation as a discrete project, versus what they really need, innovation as a competency or capability. Plus, innovation as a project demonstrates some investment in innovation but controls for cost and risk.

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The Failure of Innovation Training

Innov8rs

Of course, innovation projects are supposed to fail in great numbers, but the idea of a corporate innovation department itself is under tremendous pressure. Too many projects lack concrete outcomes and stubbornly refuse to discuss ROI. I have seen successful projects with great impact and a whole lot of failure.

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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. As a result of increased focus on innovation, innovation training programs are springing up – both inside companies and as entities that are marketed to businesses. Here’s how to determine if your innovation training program is performing as it should.

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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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Measuring Innovation Performance

Why do only a third of the organizations worldwide have formal innovation metrics in place despite accepting that innovation is critical to survival? Download this eBook to learn about the 5 basic principles that guide every successful innovation process.

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Achieve Excellence: Transforming High Potential Leader Development through Experiential Intelligence

Leapfrogging

Integrating experiential intelligence and leadership development is not just beneficial; it is essential for staying ahead in a competitive market. For more on how to embed XQ in your training initiatives, consider exploring experiential intelligence (xq) in leadership training programs.

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The Revolution is Here: Generative AI and Project Management

Planview

In its conventional sense, project management has been marked by rigorous methods and stringent controls. But in the wake of generative AI technology, we’re on the brink of a transformative change in how projects are managed. This post details a sampling of the technology transforming project management today and its advantages.