Moves the Needle

MARCH 1, 2023

From its foundational beginnings in early brand management to high tech software program management, product management has emerged as its own collective of product-focused best practices. Product Management is a vital component of organizations undergoing digital transformation.

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Management Agile Software Design 52

Planview

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The Value Stream Management Consortium (VSMC) has become, over the past three years, a pivotal entity in championing the principles and practices of Value Stream Management. Creating Value Hypotheses: Increasing the practice of creating value hypotheses before initiating new product development is gaining traction.

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ITONICS

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Roadmapping has been used in industry for a while and recently has been extensively scientifically analyzed and further developed. All companies from corporations to SMEs need a quick and effective opportunity to deal with the topic of roadmapping, identify new technologies and embed them in their own corporate strategy.

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Roadmap Software Innovation Resources 28

Innov8rs

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Innov8rs | Innovation activity is at an all-time high. Ideation on its own isn’t enough to drive innovation outcomes—and could even be a waste of resources if not governed properly. To drive outcomes, you need disciplined portfolio management, as Rachel Kuhr Conn , Founder and CEO of Productable, outlines below.

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Software Review Innovation Programs Project Innovation 105

Innov8rs

APRIL 7, 2024

Innov8rs | Breakthrough innovations are characterized by their ability to disrupt or redefine the competitive landscape, often rendering existing solutions obsolete. They represent a radical departure from existing products, services, or processes, paving the way for new markets, industries, and value networks.

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Radical Innovation Innovation Culture Project 72

Anaqua

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

With client-led software development, we partner closely with our clients to develop a long-term strategic roadmap where we identify opportunities and gaps (such as functional capabilities), and then determine what elements Anaqua should build, buy, or partner that will best support our platform, AQX®, and most importantly the needs of our clients.

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Collaboration Industry Software Review Roadmap 75

Planview

JANUARY 22, 2024

As we welcome the new year, we asked our team of product innovation experts and thought leaders to identify trends they’re seeing across the industry and within our customer implementations. Trend #1: Greater Financial Scrutiny on New Product Development Balanced Against Innovation Opportunity While the U.S.

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Product Development Innovation Management Management Trends 69

Huub Rutten

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Dear Reader, Joe the CEO , Leon the Product Line Director and Emily the Product Manager are hard working people, very motivated to make their company successful. Agile gives a lot of power to the developers, the shop floor.). But each of them is a little powerless. Why powerless, and what can we do about it?

Management 52

Management Fractional CTO Technical Review Roadmap 52

Huub Rutten

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Dear Reader, Joe the CEO , Leon the Product Line Director and Emily the Product Manager are hard working people, very motivated to make their company successful. Agile gives a lot of power to the developers, the shop floor.). But each of them is a little powerless. Why powerless, and what can we do about it?

Management 52

Management Fractional CTO Technical Review Roadmap 52

Huub Rutten

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Dear Reader, Joe the CEO , Leon the Product Line Director and Emily the Product Manager are hard working people, very motivated to make their company successful. Agile gives a lot of power to the developers, the shop floor.). But each of them is a little powerless. Why powerless, and what can we do about it?

Management 52

Management Fractional CTO Technical Review Roadmap 52

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 6, 2022

A formula to build a framework for sustainable innovation. Then apply it to your innovation-building activity as a framework for innovation. Each time you are reviewing innovative activity, run through this formula in your head to see if each of the parts is embedded into the work. The scale of innovation impact desired.

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Technical Review Innovation Collaboration Roadmap 147

Innov8rs

MARCH 27, 2023

When it comes to innovation, some initiatives may be too risky or outside of a corporation's capability zone, leading to a longer learning curve. This collaborative approach to innovation – also known as Open Innovation – can come in many shapes and sizes. How to measure your corporate’s open innovation activities?

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Open Innovation Technical Review Collaboration Innovation 59

Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 12, 2021

The Fortune 1,000 work innovation process like mad. However, elaborate innovation frameworks slow things down. Time to consider a Fractional Chief Innovation Officer (CINO) to load up that innovation punch. Speed and momentum matter in innovation, even more so to smaller firms. That lowers risk. Here’s why.

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Innovation Trends Roadmap Product Development 59

Anaqua

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

This is why in last week’s annual Anaqua executive management offsite we focused on how Anaqua can continue to better serve clients and deliver an even more integrated experience among our software, analytics and services. Simply put, if it is not in our clients’ best interest, then it is not in our product roadmap.

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Roadmap Software Product Development Big Data 80

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

By stepping away from the daily operations, you and your leadership team can focus on long-term goals, team building, and innovative thinking. A well-defined set of goals and objectives provides a roadmap for productive discussions and is a critical success factor for any offsite.

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Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Technical Review 100

Anaqua

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

At Anaqua, client-led innovation and product strategy have been part of our DNA since our founding. Customers continue to drive the roadmap, supported by advancements in technology and business practices. These are very active groups where we get input about needs and test ideas and new product development.

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Jeffrey Phillips

MARCH 20, 2015

The idea I'd like you to contemplate until my return is that we are all making innovation far too complicated, and we need to stop dressing up the activity with lots of talking points and stop working ourselves and our management into a tizzy about commitments and investments. This is simply a management decision.

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Roadmap Innovation Culture Engagement 100

Be-novative

MARCH 17, 2021

So the most voted topic of our latest ‘Spark Creativity’ session was on: How to engage C-level managers to collaborate better and break the silos to create a more engaging workplace for employees? Elvira Kalmar , our Partner Hub Program Facilitator in the Spark Creativity online sessions facilitated the session.

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Groups Engagement Management Leadership 52

Be-novative

MARCH 17, 2021

So the most voted topic of our latest ‘Spark Creativity’ session was on: How to engage C-level managers to collaborate better and break the silos to create a more engaging workplace for employees? Elvira Kalmar , our Partner Hub Program Facilitator in the Spark Creativity online sessions facilitated the session.

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Groups Engagement Management Leadership 52

InnovationManagement

MARCH 5, 2020

For the past 11 years, we’ve worked with product managers and helped them to perform better. The post What Makes You a Great Product Manager? 4 Tips and One Extra appeared first on Innovation Management. We know their challenges and we know their worries and needs.

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Tips Management Innovation Management Innovation 68

Open Innovation EU

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

A while ago I sat down with Machiel Wetselaar & David van Dinther to create a list of innovation methodologies for a course we’re developing. Up to now we’ve gathered 71 different methodologies for implementing innovation in your organization. Innovation Cycle (Avans). Open Innovation (Chesbrough).

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Crowdsourcing Innovation Open Innovation LEAN 81

ITONICS

JANUARY 4, 2018

Innovation does not only involve expenses, it also pays. ITONICS identified this gap already back in 2009 and became the digitizer in innovation management. Millenet: Caro, what makes your innovation management different from the competition? Millenet : Coming back to new trends: How do you go about this?

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Embracing the Evolution: AI Meets Design Thinking The intersection of artificial intelligence and design thinking is poised to redefine the landscape of innovation and strategy. This process is widely adopted by managers, executives, and consultants to drive new product development, service innovation, and business model refinement.

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Artificial Inteligence Design Thinking Design Analysis 113

Huub Rutten

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

I always have to ask, beg, if others want to help me and my roadmap. The only people who report to me are a group of market researchers, and a group of product managers. I concluded: “So, you have to agree the sales catalog of your product line with the Sales Directors every year? My hands are in the air. Don’t you agree?

Roadmap 52

Roadmap Marketing Competition Groups 52

Huub Rutten

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

I always have to ask, beg, if others want to help me and my roadmap. The only people who report to me are a group of market researchers, and a group of product managers. I concluded: “So, you have to agree the sales catalog of your product line with the Sales Directors every year? My hands are in the air. Don’t you agree?

Roadmap 52

Roadmap Marketing Competition Groups 52

Huub Rutten

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

I always have to ask, beg, if others want to help me and my roadmap. The only people who report to me are a group of market researchers, and a group of product managers. I concluded: “So, you have to agree the sales catalog of your product line with the Sales Directors every year? My hands are in the air. Don’t you agree?

Roadmap 52

Roadmap Marketing Competition Groups 52

hackerearth

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Understanding Innovation Management. Is it a lack of innovation or an inability to cope with change? Either way, businesses need to identify where they are going wrong because innovation as a business strategy is here to stay. For survival, innovation is almost obligatory (Drucker, 1999).

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Innovation Management Technical Review Management Software Review 40

hackerearth

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Understanding Innovation Management. Is it a lack of innovation or an inability to cope with change? Either way, businesses need to identify where they are going wrong because innovation as a business strategy is here to stay. For survival, innovation is almost obligatory (Drucker, 1999).

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Innovation Management Technical Review Management Software Review 40

hackerearth

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

To become really innovative, your company needs a special culture, a new mindset across all levels, disciplines, and functions. As a leader, you need to introduce and promote a solid innovation framework, which will gradually become part of the normal, day-to-day business. Provide the innovation framework. Team Responsibilities.

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Technical Review How To Software Review Ideation 68

Innovation 360 Group

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Recapture your innovation investments. Three actions you can take to improve your innovation ROI. Too many companies see ‘innovation’ as something abstract from solving real problems and creating real value. Linking innovation investment to value is easier when companies know where to look.

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Innovation Roadmap Marketing Competition 52

hackerearth

MARCH 5, 2018

Although the term “innovation” has found a place in everyday diction, true, game-changing innovation still remains elusive. The increasing competition for customers, market share, and talent in almost every industry demands an innovative approach to business. Then why is innovation such a rarity? Here’s what they are: 1.

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Company LEAN Underperforming Technical Team Innovation 77

Planview

APRIL 28, 2019

As organizations seek to add value to customers and develop new, differentiated products and services, innovation is at the heart of strategy. It starts with creating a culture of innovation from within by tapping into the wisdom of employees. Nurture a culture of innovation through crowdsourcing, workshops, and meet ups.

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Yet2

JUNE 26, 2016

“From small to large businesses Open Innovation principles have been and will be used as a relevant innovative strategic and performance tool for companies.”. Explicit in Open Innovation practice is the idea that not everything has to be invented internally. Open Innovation practices are not only for global conglomerates.

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Huub Rutten

JUNE 1, 2021

He started his career as a mechanical engineer and today is the R&D manager focusing on cooling techniques. He is the leader of quite a big group of researchers and developers, not only developing new IP but also engineering new features for the new product ranges. Product specifications get more and more complex.

Change 52

Change Software Roadmap System 52

Huub Rutten

JUNE 1, 2021

He started his career as a mechanical engineer and today is the R&D manager focusing on cooling techniques. He is the leader of quite a big group of researchers and developers, not only developing new IP but also engineering new features for the new product ranges. Product specifications get more and more complex.

Change 52

Change Software Roadmap System 52

Moves the Needle

JUNE 3, 2016

Except in today’s age, the corporate chorus says, “Innovate, or Die!” To effectively drive enterprise innovation requires effort at every level of the organization, and it requires alignment among many moving parts. Stop focusing on products and start focusing on problems Problems are goldmines.

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Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Disruption Marketing 83

Moves the Needle

JUNE 3, 2016

Except in today’s age, the corporate chorus says, “Innovate, or Die!” To effectively drive enterprise innovation requires effort at every level of the organization, and it requires alignment among many moving parts. Stop focusing on products and start focusing on problems. Problems are goldmines.

Underperforming Technical Team 72

Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Culture Disruption 72