Idea Drop

JULY 20, 2017

There are two distinct (though complementary) ways to work through a problem and develop a solution: we might label them ‘creative thinking’ and ‘strategic thinking’. The key principles of strategic thinking Limit your time: strategic thinking is all about efficiency.

Strategic Thinking 74

Strategic Thinking Creativity Creative Thinking Resources 74

BrainZooming

JULY 6, 2016

Whether strategic planning is months away or close at hand, however, it’s always smart to get a head start tackling big strategic thinking questions that warrant in-depth consideration. 9 Big Strategic Thinking Questions to Start Addressing Now. 9 Big Strategic Thinking Questions to Start Addressing Now.

Strategic Thinking 63

Strategic Thinking Exercises Strategic Management Strategy 63

BrainZooming

MARCH 30, 2016

Strategic Thinking – 4 Strategies for Successful Remote Collaboration. What Do You Think? 4 Strategies for Clarifying and Modifying How You Interact. Based on ideas from the Wall Street Journal article and our remote working experiences, consider these strategies for successful remote collaboration.

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Strategic Thinking Collaboration Strategy Strategy 40

BrainZooming

JUNE 21, 2017

We were listening in on an internal innovation strategy call conducted by one of our clients. The key question was, “Where’s the beef with this innovation strategy?”. They seemed ready to jump through hoops to justify the innovation strategy to the CEO. 3 Questions When the Innovation Strategy ROI Doesn’t Satisfy the Boss.

Strategy 117

Strategy Strategy Strategic Thinking eBook 117

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 6, 2023

Project management : Effective project management skills are essential for keeping cross-sector collaborations on track. Strategic thinking : Participants should be able to think strategically and understand the broader context of the collaboration.

Collaboration 290

Collaboration Software Tools Culture 290

Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Online collaboration tools serve as the cornerstone for virtual teams, fostering communication, project management, and a sense of community among distributed colleagues. Accelerate project timelines through streamlined processes and real-time communication. Integrate seamlessly with other tools and systems already in use.

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Collaboration Tools Guidelines Video 100

BrainZooming

APRIL 4, 2016

A New Add to Our Extreme Creativity Strategic Thinking Exercises. Thinking about the statement further and the audacity of trying to do “the impossible with nothing” suggested this idea was the ultimate in extreme creativity. ” Why are we adding this strategic thinking question?

Strategic Thinking 40

Strategic Thinking Exercises eBook Creativity 40

BrainZooming

JANUARY 23, 2018

We have designed several branding strategy scopes of work recently where the available time between developing strategy and implementation is tight. In these cases, a critical question arises: How do you open branding strategy development to other partner organizations to create a seamless implementation process?

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Strategy Strategy Marketing Strategic Thinking 95

Cascade Strategy

JULY 4, 2021

One of the most resonant themes that we saw coming out of the Strategy Fest was how important understanding your customer base actually is. As such, dedicated customer knowledge projects that aim to collect this sort of information and let that inform strategic thinking are extremely important.

Strategic Thinking 92

Strategic Thinking Project Strategy Strategy 92

Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

At each gate, key criteria are assessed by a cross-functional team, which may include factors like market viability, technical feasibility, and financial projections. This predictive power can be particularly useful when it comes to gate decisions, which determine if a project should proceed to the next stage.

Generative AI 113

Generative AI Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Product Development 113

BrainZooming

JUNE 21, 2018

Who wouldn’t want to have explicit permission, even encouragement, to routinely make mistakes with your innovation strategy? An article in The Wall Street Journal addressed this issue relative to baseball and how the strategies many major league baseball teams are using to improve player performance translate to typical office settings.

Strategy 72

Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team Innovation 72

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Developing an innovation culture within leadership requires a strategic approach, including implementing leadership development strategies that embed innovation as a core competency. By identifying these traits, organizations can pinpoint the individuals most likely to succeed in roles that require innovative thinking and leadership.

Culture of Innovation 113

Culture of Innovation Culture Leadership Innovation 113

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

These retreats are not merely a change of scenery but a strategic move to foster innovation and alignment among the top decision-makers of your company. The value of such gatherings lies in their capacity to refresh perspectives, encourage strategic thinking, and address complex challenges without the distractions of the office environment.

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Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Design Exercises 100

BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

The Brainzooming blog wasn’t originally focused on project management techniques. Successfully going from strategy to implementation, however, is critical to business success. Creating a strong, innovative plan is only part of the strategy equation. Project Management Techniques for Starting Strongly.

Project 40

Project Management Tips Creativity 40

Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

Innovation in executive teams is not just about developing new products or services; it’s about fostering a culture of continuous improvement, strategic thinking, and adaptability. This can include cross-functional projects, mentorship programs, and opportunities for team members to step into new roles temporarily.

Leadership 113

Leadership Innovation Collaboration Culture 113

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 24, 2023

That group should possess a deep understanding of the existing organization’s strategy, business models, operations and culture and a wider appreciation of the innovation landscape, the “fields of opportunity” and the emerging practices of innovation management.

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Innovation Programs Technical Review Innovation Policies 189

BrainZooming

JANUARY 17, 2018

We’ve written about the importance of signaling collaboration strategy preferences when you and team members are working remotely. Even with video conferencing, you lose many of the verbal and physical cues available when you are sitting across a table planning who is going to do what and when on a project. Via Shutterstock.

Collaboration 76

Collaboration Strategy Strategy Creative Thinking 76

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 26, 2023

Innovation Policy : An innovation policy provides guidance and direction for the innovation program, defining the types of innovation that will be pursued, how innovation projects will be prioritized, and how intellectual property will be managed.

Policies 147

Policies Innovation Programs Innovation Collaboration 147

BrainZooming

JANUARY 20, 2016

10 Project Planning Questions for Launching New Programs. Exploring the right project planning questions from the start allows you to see what flexibility exists to modify initial planning. Exploring the right project planning questions from the start allows you to see what flexibility exists to modify initial planning.

Project 40

Project Strategic Thinking Strategy Strategy 40

BrainZooming

JANUARY 18, 2017

Moving from planning to implementation strategy , it’s easy to focus on the end goal and never look back – or forward beyond launch. That type of focus and momentum helps drive your implementation strategy. 15 Questions to Identify Heads Up People in Your Implementation Strategy.

Strategy 40

Strategy Strategy Strategic Thinking eBook 40

BrainZooming

JULY 20, 2016

Facing a major goal when seems you have is too few resources CAN BE an incredible inspiration for your organization’s innovation strategy. Because of this, he saw difficult and resource-scarce times as the BEST opportunity for creativity and moving ahead with a bold innovation strategy. – Mike Brown.

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Resources Strategy Strategy eBook 40

BrainZooming

MAY 2, 2017

Does your organization excel at its strategy implementation process ? Do you execute new strategies quickly, effectively, and successfully? A few clients we talk with mention a strong strategy execution process. We address their experiences in our collaborative strategy implementation approach.

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eBook Strategy Strategy Tips 71

BrainZooming

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

What’s the project management answer to addressing this tendency among teams and team members? The acronym represents someone we’re always looking for in project management to make sure we will make progress. The DRI concept, however, obviously extends into all project management situations. – Mike Brown.

Project 40

Project Management Comparison eBook 40

The BMI Lab Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

For the past decades, companies have been defining their strategy following a traditional approach: On the one hand, they analyzed trends, selected the most relevant ones, and designed their strategy based on a “clear view of the future”. The strategy becomes a portfolio of different, coordinated business models.

Agile 52

Agile Strategy Strategy Management 52

BrainZooming

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Try these 5 implementation strategy steps for launching a big initiative properly so the initial implementation leads to outstanding results later. The big first implementation strategy step is assembling the right team with the skills, experience, and perspectives to make a big initiative happen. Make Sure You Have the Right Team.

Strategy 56

Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team Comparison 56

Leapfrogging

JUNE 3, 2020

Consultants are increasingly being pigeonholed as either “strategic” (and worth the high price) or basic “resources” for implementation (and not worth more than a modest hourly rate). How do you digitize a robust, collaborative business strategy process for an executive team, for example?

Software Review 130

Software Review Change Technical Review Disruption 130

Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

Adaptability: Demonstrating flexibility to adjust strategies as needed in response to feedback and changing conditions. Strategic Alignment: You should ensure that the culture change aligns with the overall business strategy, enhancing performance and competitive advantage.

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Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Culture Change 100

BrainZooming

JANUARY 3, 2019

What can we do to reduce by 1/3 or 1/2 the list of projects and activities that seem important but are genuinely blocking greater future success? That depends on what will work best for you to stay on top of goals and strategies. Mike Brown Founder of The Brainzooming Group, and an expert on strategy, creativity, and innovation.

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Creative Thinking Creativity Strategic Thinking Exercises 100

BrainZooming

JANUARY 19, 2017

7 Forgotten Project Management Skills from an Escape Room Fail. Our fail suggested seven solid project management skills we neglected to use. If you’re visiting an escape room or are suddenly hit with a new, time-constrained challenge, here are the project management skills you shouldn’t forget! It could have made a difference.

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Project Management Groups eBook 40

BrainZooming

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Inspired by an article in The Wall Street Journal by professor Scott Galloway, they lay out five strategic imperatives Amazon uses to disrupt markets and grow. The Amazon Strategy DNA. Working from Galloway’s analysis, let’s look at how to incorporate a strain of the Amazon strategic success DNA into your own strategy development.

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Strategy Strategy Conference Marketing 73

BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

How solid is the strategy implementation process at your organization? Some companies move seamlessly from ideas to strategies to execution. Other organizations continually struggle with translating great new product or process improvement strategies into results. Using the ten project planning questions in the FREE 10?

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eBook Strategy Strategy Project 40

Leapfrogging

JUNE 3, 2020

Consultants are increasingly being pigeonholed as either “strategic” (and worth the high price) or basic “resources” for implementation (and not worth more than a modest hourly rate). How do you digitize a robust, collaborative business strategy process for an executive team, for example?

Software Review 100

Software Review Change Technical Review Disruption 100

BrainZooming

JUNE 30, 2016

Instead, how about a list of 14 event marketing strategy questions you can use the next time you or your organization plan an event? 14 Event Marketing Strategy Questions You NEED to Ask Early. Yes, you need to be able to answer “Yes” to all these event marketing strategy questions. – Mike Brown.

Marketing 67

Marketing Strategy Strategy Conference 67

Boxes and Arrows

MAY 29, 2012

That wall is crying out for a projection! Instead, consider employing the same methodology that content strategy for the web has been using for years: Diagram by Swanny Mouton. This strategic vision helped guide our design choices throughout the project. You can read more about the project at [link].

Strategy 86

Strategy Strategy Design Video 86

BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Fun Strategic Planning Activities – Do you like doing an ice breaker exercise? A Strategy for Bringing Customers Into Every Meeting. Musical Chairs – A Seating Strategy. 1 Simple Strategy for Improving Time Management. 11 Examples of Strategic Thinking without an Offsite Meeting. When Is a Meeting Over?

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Meeting Strategic Thinking Project Conference 40

BrainZooming

APRIL 10, 2017

Ensure you have all the strategic thinking perspective and voices we always recommend. Additionally, for these strategic planning vision exercises, make sure you include external participants with expertise and perspectives not burdened by the organization’s current, status quo vision.

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Exercises Strategic Thinking eBook Trends 91

Ecosystems4Innovating

APRIL 7, 2023

Project management : Effective project management skills are essential for keeping cross-sector collaborations on track. Strategic thinking : Participants should be able to think strategically and understand the broader context of the collaboration.

Collaboration 59

Collaboration Software Tools Culture 59