Moves the Needle

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Before and After Lean Innovation: Overview The City of Hayward, California wanted to break away from inefficient and ineffective processes for researching and launching programs, and remove organizational bottlenecks that stood in the way of serving citizens. Download this case study to show to your colleagues, board of directors, or boss.

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Christensen Institute

MARCH 22, 2022

A mission-driven, agile culture that prioritized relationships was also a common feature of prepared schools. In partnership with nine organizations (including the Christensen Institute), NGLC explored this question through a project called What Made Them So Prepared? Factor 1: Forward-leaning orientation.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

These speakers can also deepen the understanding of an innovation culture by: Illustrating how to create an environment that nurtures innovative thinking. They may also delve into methodologies like lean startup principles and agile development to illustrate how continuous testing can lead to successful outcomes.

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Jeffrey Phillips

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

I've written previously about having a bias for innovation in your culture , seeking and finding important and unmet needs or opportunities , and introducing discovery and exploration in your innovation process. That is the time that individuals and teams can commit to any specific innovation project.

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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 30, 2016

Projects, Projects, Projects. What’s quite simple about innovation is that projects are what make innovation real. Unless they are in the context of an actual project. Lean is not innovation. Measuring your organizational culture is not innovation. That thing is innovation projects.

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Kainexus

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Small #kaizen at a #Lean #SixSigma conference — tape markings on stage to show speakers where to stay for the purposes of lighting and video. This small improvement didn’t require a belt, root cause analysis, or a project champion. This was added during the first break. pic.twitter.com/X1wPr3qsnM — Mark Graban (@MarkGraban).

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Jeffrey Phillips

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

After all, most (probably 90%) of all innovation projects undertaken in large corporations are reactive projects trying to respond to a market threat or competitive move. Next, focus on the corporate culture. Culture is as powerful, and lasts longer, than any executive tenure, market depression or other factor.

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mjvinnovation

MARCH 13, 2019

She is the woman of the moment and can teach you a lot about agile project management! She is the woman of the moment and can teach you a lot about agile project management! In this article, in besides knowing better the Japanese sensation of the present, you will see what lessons she can bring us about agile project management.

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Kainexus

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Building a culture of continuous improvement is not a short-term project or a quick fix but a journey that never ends. Across the globe, healthcare leaders are working hard to implement the principles of continuous improvement in their organizations. It requires commitment, investment, and persistence.

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The Human Factor

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

This is what company culture is all about. Having an amazing attitude and an ethos that filters out to customers, is what you want to project. But what is trying to stop your company culture from flourishing? The policies that affect our company culture are in the categories like the following…. Policies and procedures.

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Moves the Needle

OCTOBER 8, 2018

So much more can be accomplished when organizations embrace the unknown, shift their perspective to focus on their different customers, learn from valuable insights gained via empathy and experimentation, and ignite the innovative spirit within their culture. This staff increase has reduced their staffing cost of $32.50

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Planview

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Agile typically starts in pockets, with teams organizing around key initiatives or projects that the organization needs to deliver more rapidly. While most of the world’s largest companies are attempting a Lean-Agile transformation in one way or another, not all of them are succeeding.

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Innov8rs

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

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 am a strong believer and advocate of agile, design thinking, and lean startup.

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Moves the Needle

AUGUST 2, 2018

You can use Lean Innovation techniques -- Empathy, Experiments, and Evidence to ensure the driving force is sustained through the integration. Lean Innovation empathy work is a great way to understand the human side of acquisitions and again, this is from both sides of the table, acquirer and acquiree. Let’s get into it.

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IM Insights

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

He introduces Estimatic, his latest venture, software designed to model uncertain projects and ideas. Peter recommends checking out Lean Change Management and gives a shoutout to Jason Little ! [05:23] Peter’s experience working on web development and e-commerce projects. [16:15]

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mjvinnovation

DECEMBER 28, 2020

What all recognized innovation leaders have in common is that, at some point, they have transformed their culture. How do you transform something as integrated as a business culture? Keep reading to understand how you can implement an innovation culture into your company with Design Thinking! What is organizational culture?

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Gregg Fraley

APRIL 20, 2021

Accelerate the Momentum of Work and Life Projects With Focused Creativity. For organizations, MCPS is a foundational framework for building a culture of constant creative improvisation in order to innovate. MCPS perfectly complements innovation frameworks like Design Thinking, Agile, and Lean, and quality frameworks like Six Sigma.

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Gregg Fraley

JANUARY 24, 2019

Do Purpose First, Select a Framework, Then Do Projects. Just kidding, Design Thinking can be a good choice, as can Agile, or Lean, or your own blended system. Using a structured innovation framework is a project success factor. There is also a lot of yakking about culture. It happens through projects.

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Moves the Needle

MAY 18, 2015

Perhaps the most common question we hear is, “How do you get started doing Lean Startup in the enterprise?” We always get a kick discussing enterprise lean startup challenges with The Lean Startup author Eric Ries, so welcomed the opportunity to do so during his recent Kickstarter campaign. It made such an impression on him.

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whataventure

MARCH 26, 2021

However, in the past years, BITO has realized that they “ can not only rely on their existing portfolio to keep up with the market. ” (Gregor Prinz, Former Senior Project Manager of BITO CAMPUS) This is why BITO founded its BITO CAMPUS , an innovation lab. So, this project was put on ice after three years. Invest in human capital.

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whataventure

MARCH 26, 2021

However, in the past years, BITO has realized that they “ can not only rely on their existing portfolio to keep up with the market. ” (Gregor Prinz, Senior Project Manager of BITO CAMPUS) This is why BITO founded its BITO CAMPUS , an innovation lab. So, this project was put on ice after three years. Invest in human capital.

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Planview

MARCH 3, 2016

This was the mantra of Facebook in its early days, as is the case with most startups that subscribe to the iterative product development method popularized by the Lean Startup. If we put a certainty lens on inherently uncertain projects, in order to get our business case signed off, then we are destined to do one thing.

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Jeffrey Phillips

DECEMBER 3, 2019

These words include adjectives such as "lean", "agile" and "rapid", to make the point that innovation should be stripped to its bare components, move as fast as possible and create minimum viable solutions. No amount of lean tools or agile methodology will change that. When can you move fast?

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

A “lean” approach amplifies both profits and purpose. A new book by Silicon Valley tech veteran and innovation advocate Ann Mei Chang, Lean Impact: How to Innovate for Radically Greater Social Good explores the unique challenges that can deter social innovation. Corporate philanthropy. Benefit corporations. Sounds ideal.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 27, 2024

For companies, embracing incremental innovation means fostering a culture of continuous improvement where even the smallest changes are valued for their cumulative impact over time. It involves implementing new management practices, cultivating a culture of innovation, and restructuring teams to enhance collaboration and agility.

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InnovationTraining.org

AUGUST 30, 2021

Sustainable innovation requires following a simple framework and living innovation within organizational culture, but it doesn’t need to be scary. Within this guide, the author will explore how to create a unified, idea-driven culture that’s built to provide more ideas in a smaller time interval. The Lean Startup.

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Cris Beswick

APRIL 16, 2024

However, for every Steve Jobs or Elon Musk who has famously steered their companies through the maelstrom of change, countless unsung leaders, often within the more traditional corporate structures, want to cultivate the culture that innovation requires within their organisation. It’s for those that I write this article!

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Gregg Fraley

MAY 1, 2018

Invest in Frameworks, But First, Establish a Culture Where Innovation Thrives. For results, leaders need to foster innovation fundamentals and integrate them into organizational culture. It’s about the cultural basics underlying them, and all innovation. Culture is key. First of Seven Blogs. You must have Talent.

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IM Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Applying traditional stage-gate funding models for innovation projects come with a set of issues on their own. 02:00) Elijah skips talking about problems associated with funding a project from idea to scale , preferring to start by discussing the common issues with stage-gate funding specifically for innovation projects. . (05:30)

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Innov8rs

MARCH 4, 2023

Jeffrey believes that there are at least five constraints to the ability of organizations to innovate more than occasionally and to move from periodic, project-driven to capability-based, continuous innovation: 1. It's common for organizations to be so attached to their culture that they ignore and challenge anything new.

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Gregg Fraley

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

I replied “you need to be thinking about project cycles and measures.” I added my punchline, “because if you’re not doing projects you’re not doing innovation.” My “projects” reply is a cocktail party answer. Does your culture support innovation? Are you doing continuous projects?

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Planview

OCTOBER 5, 2023

For example, in a Planview discussion with Dr. Robert Cooper , he explains how several companies during the pandemic used “lean development” and digital transformation to maximize value while minimizing costs. However, it is essential to remember that digital transformation is not only about adopting new tools.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

MARCH 8, 2024

CY: Currently, I am the full-time Certification and Training Lead for the contract I am on as defense contractor where I normally start work at 6:30 am and end Mon-Thurs at 3:30 pm leaving Friday a half day where I can spend some daylight hours on KM projects. Contact us to discuss any of your project needs at info@thinkers360.com

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Innovation Excellence

MAY 9, 2023

Lean forward, eyes glittering, eager to hear more Stare blankly and nod slowly Roll their eyes and sigh Wave their hands dismissively and tell you to focus on other, more urgent priorities. GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton How do people react when you say “innovation?” If you answered C, you’re in good company. Innovation is […]

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InnovationTraining.org

DECEMBER 12, 2022

What is the difference between design thinking and Lean UX? Creates a culture of experimentation: Design thinking encourages the team to prototype and test their ideas. These courses typically cover the key concepts and steps of the design thinking process, and may include hands-on exercises and projects to apply what you have learned.

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Innovation 360 Group

JULY 10, 2018

Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, which is the highest level of expertise for a consultant, coach and master trainer for improving organization culture of problem solving, continuous improvement and innovation to achieve lower cost, faster delivery time and high customer satisfaction. Project Management.

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Moves the Needle

AUGUST 7, 2023

By trusting their teams to self-organize, leaders foster a culture of trust that not only helps build morale and employee engagement, but also frees the leader to focus on obstacles to growth. The problem is that it also makes the leader a project manager. This approach cultivates a culture of learning and growth within the team.

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