Innovation Excellence

JULY 29, 2019

At the heart, product roadmaps show the major milestones of a project’s lifecycle. Maintaining Product Roadmaps is a useful discipline in just about any organization that has more than one product. But aside from capturing product timelines, what good are they?

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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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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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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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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

Offer strategies for effective prototyping and testing. They inspire attendees by showcasing successful case studies and sharing strategies to foster an inventive mindset. They provide narratives on how rapid prototyping accelerates the innovation cycle, thereby reducing time and resources spent on product development.

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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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Anaqua

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Our customer-centric approach along with our deep software integration define Anaqua’s roadmap and, ultimately, are what differentiate us from others in the industry. Simply put, if it is not in our clients’ best interest, then it is not in our product roadmap. Client Success Is in Our DNA.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Applying Design Thinking to Personal Growth and Innovation In today’s rapidly changing world, the ability to adapt and innovate is more crucial than ever, not just in the realm of product development but also in our personal and professional lives. This could mean trying out new habits, routines, or approaches to problem-solving.

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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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Planview

JANUARY 22, 2024

The trends outlined in this blog offer a glimpse into the future of product development and some exciting opportunities for product-driven companies to achieve real ROI regarding cost savings, efficiency, productivity, digital transformation benefits, and employee satisfaction.

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Plotting out the roadmap for innovations evolution. The essential linkage between strategy and innovation outputs and outcomes. Always orientated towards innovation, not just new product development. The magnitude of change capacity required through innovation. The scale of innovation impact desired.

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Planview

OCTOBER 16, 2023

With dedicated platforms, the emphasis on measuring value outcomes becomes more pronounced, fostering a culture of accountability and results-oriented strategies. Creating Value Hypotheses: Increasing the practice of creating value hypotheses before initiating new product development is gaining traction.

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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 12, 2021

A Fractional CINO addresses these missing skill sets: The MisFortune 10,000 Tend to Lack These Innovation Skills: Process and Innovation Project Management Skills — including: team building, culture leadership, innovation project roadmapping, and more. New ideas need to integrate product development with marketing and sales as well.

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Huub Rutten

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Joe is of course in a special position: as a CEO he has a series of steering instruments, like Strategy and KPI Setting, Strategic Initiatives and the Allocation of Budgets. There are so many layers between the Board room and for example a software developer or an industrial designer. You don’t want unconnected strategies and agendas.

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Huub Rutten

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Joe is of course in a special position: as a CEO he has a series of steering instruments, like Strategy and KPI Setting, Strategic Initiatives and the Allocation of Budgets. There are so many layers between the Board room and for example a software developer or an industrial designer. You don’t want unconnected strategies and agendas.

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Huub Rutten

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Joe is of course in a special position: as a CEO he has a series of steering instruments, like Strategy and KPI Setting, Strategic Initiatives and the Allocation of Budgets. There are so many layers between the Board room and for example a software developer or an industrial designer. You don’t want unconnected strategies and agendas.

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Planview

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

We’re excited to share the backstory behind Planview Roadmaps, one of the newest enhancements we’ve built into the Planview Platform. This new era of roadmapping transfers the usefulness of having a visual representation of a plan from product managers to anyone in your organization. React to what?

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 15, 2020

The two briefly discussed green Hydrogen and where Electrolyzers will fit within the future strategy of building a broader Hydrogen business. Not only will it galvanize product development in scaling up, but giving that essential policy clarity and financial backing will also see an energy European trading market for carbon-free hydrogen.

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Open Innovation EU

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

New Product and Development Service Process (Hauser). New Product Development Front End (Khurana). Revolutionizing Product Development (Wheelwright & Clark). New Product Development Funnel (Katz). Delft Product Innovation Model (Buijs). Roadmapping. PACE NPD Funnel.

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Innovation 360 Group

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

2. Our research suggests that most organizations have challenges in one of more of the four stages of innovation – i.e., ideation, selection, development and commercialization – often relating to gating and decisioning efforts as they move through the four stages. Look for more information at www.innovation360.com.

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hackerearth

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Depending on companies’ innovation readiness, the responsibility areas of the ‘innovation team’ may include the following: Set the strategy, define success. The strategy and the roadmap towards the desired innovation-driven mode are critical. This special team needs to be strategic, tactical, agile and fast. Strategists.

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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. Premera Blue Cross developed its culture of innovation that motivated 3,200 employees to produce more than 400 new ideas to improve its products and services.

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Yet2

JUNE 26, 2016

Open Innovation” is the common term for a process that promotes product development and strategic growth in which a company looks outside its own boundaries for technical ideas or solutions to add into its product development plans. Generate better product ideas, features, or specs. Call us today to learn more!

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New Markets Advisors

MAY 29, 2019

For years, Columbia Business School professor Rita McGrath has been telling us that the traditional strategy of finding and exploiting a sustainable competitive advantage is becoming outdated. Set a strategy that ensures core strength while allowing exploration. Agility without strategy can quickly turn into anarchy.

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Be-novative

MARCH 17, 2021

ACTION PLANNING TOGETHER: Rejoining the subgroups the leadership team can work on a Roadmap Canvas to make sure action is envisioned and supported on a whole-company level. MAKE COLLABORATION AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT A KPI: Strategy workshops may uncover both the hidden and known KPIs that C-level leadership measures all their actions on.

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Be-novative

MARCH 17, 2021

ACTION PLANNING TOGETHER: Rejoining the subgroups the leadership team can work on a Roadmap Canvas to make sure action is envisioned and supported on a whole-company level. MAKE COLLABORATION AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT A KPI: Strategy workshops may uncover both the hidden and known KPIs that C-level leadership measures all their actions on.

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hackerearth

MARCH 5, 2018

Successful companies plan their innovation strategies well in advance and have separate funds for investing in their innovations. And whatever they learn or earn from such measurements, they put it to use in their product roadmaps or other business areas. They adhere to lean principles of product development.

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New Markets Advisors

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Dave Farber is a strategy and innovation consultant at New Markets Advisors. He helps companies understand customer needs, build innovation capabilities, and develop plans for growth. He is a co-author of the award-winning book Jobs to be Done: A Roadmap for Customer-Centered Innovation.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Visits are typically tailored to a specific company’s interests and strategies to maximize impact for implementation after the visit. Head of Corporate Innovation Management and Product Development. EDG specializes in business strategy, innovation best practices, organization design, and leadership development.

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ITONICS

JANUARY 4, 2018

Durst: We continue to be the sole provider who covers innovation management with an integrated, end-to-end approach: from environmental scanning to trend and technology management all the way to innovation portfolios and roadmaps. New services, products or business models can then be planned and controlled using ITONICS Roadmap.

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New Markets Advisors

DECEMBER 10, 2018

In my book on Jobs to be Done , I outlined five strategies that companies can use to combat inertia. These strategies aren’t simply theories or historical anecdotes. One of the first strategies for fighting inertia is to tie your new offering to a purchase the customer is already making. Capitalize on underlying purchases.

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Qmarkets

JULY 8, 2017

Visits are typically tailored to a specific company’s interests and strategies to maximize impact for implementation after the visit. Head of Corporate Innovation Management and Product Development. EDG specializes in business strategy, innovation best practices, organization design, and leadership development.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 24, 2017

Visits are typically tailored to a specific company’s interests and strategies to maximize impact for implementation after the visit. Head of Corporate Innovation Management and Product Development. EDG specializes in business strategy, innovation best practices, organization design, and leadership development.

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The Inovo Group

MAY 14, 2018

Effective futuring that includes the ability to gain insights into long-term futures with inevitable disruptions and discontinuities needs to be a key component of a company’s strategy and innovation efforts. RIM’s strategy depended on corporate IT adoption with centralized management, control and security of the devices.

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Leanstack

AUGUST 17, 2017

Example: When entrepreneurs get hit with an idea, they might define securing funding or building/launching their product as the desired outcome. If you’re a longtime reader, you know that I consider an investor-first or build-first strategy backward. Were they better off than when they started? And what’s next for them?

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hackerearth

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Either way, businesses need to identify where they are going wrong because innovation as a business strategy is here to stay. An innovation process “connects upstream idea valuation to downstream production and release to market.” They design their strategy based on context. The rules of the game have changed. Culture/Country.

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