Jeffrey Phillips

JULY 26, 2019

Each one of these relatively significant changes in how business operates had experts writing about "breaking the rules". Rather, what we should be working on is changing not "the rules" but how we think about business, how business operates, and how we best engage customers and their needs.

Agile 184

Agile Guidelines Engagement Marketing 184

Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 27, 2025

They unwrap and apply some clever thinking applying the principals and telling the dynamic ecosystem story in a very different, engaging way. The emphasis is on agile governance, ecosystem sensing, knowledge sharing and human exchanges. Let them tell the Dynamic Ecosystem story This a deep dive over just under 16 minutes.

Agile 130

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MARCH 19, 2025

Improve organizational flexibility and adaptability to change. Key benefits of using the McKinsey 7S Model include: Providing a structured framework for organizational analysis and change management. Improves Change Management Helps businesses adapt smoothly to market shifts or restructuring.

Strategy 130

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MARCH 26, 2025

It highlights the dynamics of industry change and offers a lens through which teams can identify transformational opportunities. Experiment with alternative distribution, pricing, or engagement strategies. Engage these users through interviews, ethnographic research, or survey tools to understand their needs and pain points.

Disruption 130

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 5, 2020

I was pondering some thoughts around the quest for growth, the demands for change, and the need to become nimble, agile, and more dynamic in what we do. We continuously want to change what we have, even when it patently does the jobs we need ‘it’ doing. Much of our quest for change is caught up in the search for new products.

Change 265

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Planview

JANUARY 28, 2025

In Agile environments, leadership often comes without formal authority. Agile coaches are tasked with guiding teams through complex transformations, but they must do so without the traditional power to enforce changes. The following are key roles and responsibilities that define an effective Agile coach.

Agile 52

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MARCH 18, 2025

Get instant strategy processes Get expert tools & guidance Lead projects with confidence Learn More Getting Started with the First Mover Advantage To successfully capture first mover advantage, organizations must plan meticulously and execute with agility. The following steps outline a structured approach to harnessing this advantage: 1.

Strategy 130

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MARCH 11, 2025

Engage employees at all levels in strategic execution. Improves communication and engagement Encourages collaboration across all levels of the organization. Facilitates agility and adaptation Encourages ongoing refinement of strategy based on results. Refine goals based on market changes and internal performance.

System 130

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MARCH 21, 2025

In todays fast-paced business environment, organizations must continuously adapt and evolve to meet changing customer expectations and market dynamics. By integrating Design Thinking into their strategic approach, organizations can increase customer engagement, drive competitive differentiation, and foster a culture of continuous innovation.

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MARCH 27, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the field of change management by providing advanced tools and techniques to streamline processes and enhance decision-making. By integrating AI into your change management processes, you can enhance your ability to manage complex transformations and achieve successful outcomes.

Artificial Inteligence 130

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MARCH 26, 2025

Getting Started with the 70-20-10 Innovation Rule Implementing the 70-20-10 model requires deliberate planning, stakeholder engagement, and a dynamic approach to innovation portfolio management. For example, core innovation might follow an agile project cycle, while disruptive innovation could use design thinking or open innovation models.

Technical Review 130

Technical Review Innovation Underperforming Technical Team Disruption 130

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MARCH 21, 2025

Engage early adopters and industry visionaries to generate interest and initial traction. Communicate changes effectively to customers and stakeholders to manage expectations. Lead Successful Change Management Projects! Implement agile business models that allow for rapid adaptation to technological changes.

Technology 130

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MARCH 26, 2025

It is widely used in agile innovation, design thinking, lean startup, and product development methodologies. It is especially useful when launching new products, entering new markets, or making significant changes to business models. Which channels produce the highest engagement? Innovation often involves uncertainty.

Underperforming Technical Team 130

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MARCH 27, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the field of change management by providing advanced tools and methodologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of managing change. As a change management professional, you can leverage AI to analyze vast amounts of data, predict outcomes, and make informed decisions.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Artificial Inteligence Analysis 130

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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

For example, an HR department conducting Gap Analysis might assess current employee engagement levels using surveys and exit interviews. Implement Changes and Monitor Progress Execution is critical. For example, a software development team closing a bug resolution gap might implement agile sprint cycles to speed up fixes.

Analysis 173

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Pitching the reasons to change to Innovation Ecosystems in thinking and design So after working through the values of the Innovation Ecosystem over a series of three posts I asked Chat GPT to help me in making a pitch for the change from existing internal orientated innovation processes and structures. Does this resonate with you?

ChatGPT 113

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MARCH 14, 2025

Supporting continuous learning and adaptation Helps businesses stay agile and responsive to market shifts. For example, Netflix uses KPIs like viewer engagement, retention rates, and content performance to optimize its streaming platform and improve user experience. Adjust KPIs based on changing market conditions.

Strategy 130

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APRIL 1, 2025

For example, administrative tasks such as scheduling, data entry, and basic customer service can be managed by AI, freeing up employees to engage in higher-value activities. This data-driven approach to role transformation ensures that your organization remains agile and responsive to changing market demands.

Analysis 130

Analysis Training Agile Tools 130

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MARCH 5, 2025

The Objectives & Key Results (OKR) is a structured framework designed to facilitate successful organizational change. This process provides a systematic approach to diagnosing, planning, and implementing change initiatives while addressing potential challenges and resistance.

Roadmap 130

Roadmap Tools Change Project 130

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MARCH 5, 2025

The Key Outcome Indicators is a structured framework designed to facilitate successful organizational change. This process provides a systematic approach to diagnosing, planning, and implementing change initiatives while addressing potential challenges and resistance.

Roadmap 130

Roadmap Tools Change Project 130

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MARCH 14, 2025

Increasing motivation and engagement Helps employees and teams stay accountable for their performance. Facilitating agile adaptation Allows for adjustments based on performance trends and market changes. Stay agile and adjust SMART Metrics based on real-time performance data. What tools or systems will track data?

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Technical Review Agile 130

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MARCH 11, 2025

Improve agility by enabling regular goal adjustments. Enhances Motivation and Engagement Encourages teams to set ambitious, inspiring objectives. Adjust OKRs based on feedback and market changes. Agile Planning Frameworks – Ensures adaptability and continuous iteration. Adapt dynamically to industry changes.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Software Review Technical Review 130

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APRIL 3, 2025

It promotes agility, customer focus, and data-driven decision-making by minimizing time and resource waste on ideas that may not deliver value. If not, what should we change? After releasing it to a small user group, the team measures engagement, identifies bottlenecks, and learns what features are missing or confusing.

Learning 130

Learning LEAN Agile Project 130

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MARCH 5, 2025

The OGSM Strategy Framework is a structured framework designed to facilitate successful organizational change. This process provides a systematic approach to diagnosing, planning, and implementing change initiatives while addressing potential challenges and resistance.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Roadmap Tools 130

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Agility and Adaptability : Ecosystems are naturally adaptive due to their diversity and interconnectedness. They can quickly respond to changes in technology, market conditions, or societal needs, making them more resilient and better equipped to sustain long-term innovation.

Technical Review 140

Technical Review Innovation Collaboration Policies 140

Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 11, 2025

Innovation has changed , it is changing remarkably fast for some well beyond today’s general acceptance and understanding, and those “enlightened” are reaping the benefits of approaching innovation differently, working hard on connecting it all up and capturing the dynamics of the interactions, exchanges and data recognition.

Innovation 130

Innovation Leadership Agile Collaboration 130

Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 20, 2024

In one of my posts, “ Embrace AI-driven innovation; it is the future ,” I looked specifically at how the (traditional) innovation management process will change. Thinking through any engagement process, one that is required to break through traditional innovation processes needs to break down the new areas of discovery.

Engagement 162

Engagement Generative AI Innovation Collaboration 162

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

It is the driving force behind the competitive edge that allows companies to stand out and meet the ever-changing demands of their customers. Incorporating innovative practices is essential for adapting to market changes and ensuring long-term success. Balancing creativity with practical implementation and scalability.

LEAN 100

LEAN Underperforming Technical Team Artificial Inteligence Agile 100

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Shaping Innovation for a Meaningful Change Following on from my initial post, “ Our Need is to Shape Innovation Dynamically, ” this post outlines the eight value-adding points that I can help build out and deliver alongside you in different delivery modules to fit your circumstances and budgets.

Change 173

Change Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Innovation 173

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MARCH 3, 2025

As a business consultant, this means you can transform traditional processes into more agile, responsive, and efficient workflows. By leveraging these AI-driven components, you can help clients achieve optimized processes, making their operations more efficient, agile, and responsive to market demands.

Artificial Inteligence 130

Artificial Inteligence Trends Analysis Data 130

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APRIL 1, 2025

Personalized Employee Development : AI-driven platforms can tailor learning and development programs to the specific needs of each employee, fostering continuous growth and engagement. AI algorithms can analyze employee performance data, including productivity metrics, engagement scores, and feedback from peers and managers.

Artificial Inteligence 130

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Trends Analysis 130

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APRIL 3, 2024

It shapes the work environment, influences decision-making, and ultimately drives employee engagement and satisfaction. The Impact of Culture on Business Agility and Resilience Organizational culture is a powerful lever for enhancing business agility and resilience.

Agile 130

Agile Culture Underperforming Technical Team Leadership 130

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 4, 2025

I realized through piloting and engaging there was this important need to build out the support behind this framework to guide those recognizing its value through every stage- from readiness assessments and partner selection to governance models and performance management. You gain a network level capacity lacking today.

Design 130

Design Roadmap Engagement Collaboration 130

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MARCH 26, 2025

It helps organizations assess what is changing in the environment around themand how those changes affect strategy, decision-making, and execution. Engage teams from product, marketing, operations, compliance, and customer support to contribute to the canvas. This ensures a holistic view and builds shared understanding.

Technical Review 130

Technical Review Roadmap Trends Tools 130

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APRIL 3, 2025

It validates assumptions about user behavior, pricing, and engagement. If users engage regularly and express interest in additional functionality, the team can expand with confidence. This fosters agile practices and customer-centric innovation. If not, they can iterate without significant sunk costs.

Software Review 130

Software Review LEAN Development Team Review Roadmap 130

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MARCH 26, 2025

User engagement or retention metrics. When embedded into project planning and strategic conversations, DDP enhances agility, reduces risk, and increases the chances of long-term success. In a world where change is constant and clarity is scarce, Discovery Driven Planning offers a structured path forward.

Technical Review 130

Technical Review Roadmap Project Tools 130

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MARCH 12, 2025

Learning & Growth Perspective Evaluates employee engagement, training, and corporate culture. Adjust objectives and action plans based on business needs and market changes. For example, Meta (formerly Facebook) continuously refines its Balanced Scorecard to track user engagement, ad revenue performance, and ethical AI development.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 130