CMOE

JUNE 8, 2021

We live and work in a world of never-ending change that is accelerating all the time. Speed and agility are the ultimate competitive weapons. If you create a culture of agility, you create a significant competitive advantage that is hard to replicate. Adopt an agile mindset and commitment to change and transformation.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Leaders today know that they need to be agile — to change direction quickly in the face of changing or uncertain conditions. But a byproduct of agility is churn: The confusion and demotivation that comes from many such pivots. This can cause inefficiency that bogs down innovative projects and strategies.

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Agile How To Project Change 144

Innovation Excellence

OCTOBER 20, 2024

As a highly credentialed coach to many global Agile and SCRUM leaders in major international and local organizations, I enrolled in an Agile coach certification program and enthusiastically attended all daily sessions. […]

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Agile Engagement Learning Design Thinking 121

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 27, 2017

This ‘knowledge is becoming out of date before we can learn from it and sometimes highly dangerous to follow or believe in some rapidly changing times. We need to change our thinking and design in the digital insight part more specifically within and along the innovation process.

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Technology Change Agile Innovation 179

Planview

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Effectively selling Agile to executives is more than just getting the go-ahead for an Agile transformation. Because Agile includes a culture shift and a mindset change, as well as funding, you need executives to truly buy in to the approach. To buy in to Agile, leaders need to understand what’s in it for them.

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Agile Handbook Leadership Engagement 111

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.

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Change Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Agile 174

Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

The Imperative of Culture Change Understanding the Stakes: Innovation and Business Growth Culture change within an organization is not just about altering the workplace environment; it is a strategic imperative. Initiating a culture change demands courage, vision, and a steadfast commitment from the leadership team.

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Destination Innovation

DECEMBER 20, 2020

They see the need for innovation and are frustrated with the rate of change. They would like to see more experimentation in order to increase business agility and entrepreneurial activity. Fourth, change your attitude to risk; don’t minimise risk, manage it. Most CEOs get this. Third, encourage people to share experiences.

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Agile Meeting Learning Culture 361

Innovation Excellence

MAY 22, 2024

Braden Kelley is a popular innovation keynote speaker creating workshops, masterclasses, webinars, tools, and training for organizations on innovation, design thinking and change management.

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Agile Design Thinking Innovation Training 124

CMOE

MAY 19, 2022

You can’t have strategy without leadership. Ultimately, strategic leadership is what makes the difference between success or failure. Why Does Strategic Leadership Matter? Remember: thinking, planning, and acting strategically should never be viewed as the sole responsibility of senior leadership.

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Leadership Strategy Strategy Agile 128

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 10, 2020

If you just diving into innovations, this sort of strategic conversation can change the goalposts, alter the perspective, and can give the innovation a more focused framing to build propositions around. The first thing is you need to have a solid, thoughtful conversation around the type of strategic emphasis you wish to achieve.

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Learning Innovation Leadership Strategy 246

Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

As you lead culture change for greater innovation & business growth , you will notice a surge in novel ideas and solutions that can propel your company forward. A culture primed for agility and resilience is better equipped to respond to market shifts and challenges, positioning your organization for sustained success.

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Culture Change Management Agile 100

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Our existing organization needs to envisage a changing world full of disruption that calls for radical change. It needs bold leadership. It ‘upends’ much, if not all, of how our business organizations have been organized around, mostly within themselves needing radical change. Either they adapt or die.

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Collaboration Technical Review Disruption Innovation 273

Daniel Burrus

AUGUST 25, 2021

In a world where exponential change and digital disruptions abound, you simply cannot rest on your laurels and merely rely on what you’ve already built. Because of the rapidly accelerating rate of change, your business is only ever as strong as its next innovation. An Anticipatory mindset is the answer.

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Agile Change Disruption Trends 90

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Our existing organization needs to envisage a changing world full of disruption that calls for radical change. It needs bold leadership. It ‘upends’ much, if not all, of how our business organizations have been organized around, mostly within themselves, it is needing radical change. Either they adapt or die.

Collaboration 273

Collaboration Disruption Innovation Technical Review 273

Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

The Age of AI and Business Strategy Understanding AI-Driven Rapid Change In the current landscape, AI-driven technologies are reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace. Artificial Intelligence is not just a tool but a revolutionary force, catalyzing fundamental changes in how businesses operate, compete, and deliver value.

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Strategy Strategy Change Underperforming Technical Team 100

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Fostering Innovation Through Leadership In the rapidly changing business landscape, fostering innovation is no longer optional but a necessity for survival and growth. They act as catalysts for change, pushing boundaries and encouraging teams to think beyond conventional solutions.

Leadership 100

Leadership Roadmap Innovation Culture 100

Leapfrogging

MAY 8, 2024

Understanding Experiential Intelligence (XQ) The concept of Experiential Intelligence (XQ) is increasingly gaining recognition in the sphere of leadership development. Importance of Experiential Intelligence in Leadership Development In the context of leadership development, XQ plays a vital role in shaping highly effective leaders.

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Training Leadership Technical Review Agile 100

Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 22, 2024

Agile Organizational Structure: Why it Matters: A rigid structure can hinder adaptability. An agile structure allows for quick adjustments to changing conditions. Implement agile methodologies for iterative and adaptive approaches. Actionable Steps: Invest in leadership development programs.

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Artificial Inteligence ChatGPT Agile Culture 148

Destination Innovation

JULY 5, 2017

He created a sense of urgency to undertake the changes ahead. He transformed the culture into a creative, agile and rapid hothouse of innovation. Five Sustainable Innovation Practices that saved Lego – Leadership Network. The father of four told his colleagues, “We are on a burning platform. Lego Star Wars on Wikipedia.

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Innovation Video Study Culture 184

CMOE

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Companies often have three levels in the management hierarchy: frontline, mid-level, and senior-level leadership. The leaders at each of these levels perform different duties, but no matter where you sit in the organization, agile thinking matters. Agile thinking has everything to do with shifting the way people think in situations.

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Agile Company How To Technical Review 78

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, the ability to build a strong case, stay informed, and think critically is the key to unlocking success and driving innovation. In this environment, success isn’t just about being prepared for change; it’s about actively shaping it. My 1st offer point in delivery.

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Agile Innovation Creative Thinking Culture 183

Idea to Value

MARCH 7, 2022

What simple thing can a company do to change their conversation / perspective about innovation? But it can also be a new process, a new combination, a new workflow – really across the board changing the existing order of things, but in such a way that new value is created. I asked them all: What is your definition of “innovation”?

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Innovation Technical Review Creativity Leadership 254

Leapfrogging

MAY 9, 2024

Importance of Trust in Leadership In the realm of leadership, trust is not just a soft skill—it’s the very foundation upon which successful teams are built. Why Trust is Vital in Leadership Trust in leadership is the cornerstone of team cohesion and effectiveness.

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Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Collaboration Meeting 100

Planview

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The business world is caught up in a whirlwind of change. How your enterprise responds to that change can determine whether your organization is an industry leader or another company stuck in the middle of the pack. This change could be motivated by economic headwinds, political uncertainty, or even a change in internal priorities.

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Agile Resources eBook Competition 64

ImagineNation

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As a highly credentialed coach to many global Agile and SCRUM leaders in major international and local organisations, I enrolled in an agile coach certification program and enthusiastically attended all daily sessions. How do they go about humanising agility?

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Agile Creativity Change Learning 52

Idea to Value

DECEMBER 13, 2022

2023 could turn out to be one of the hardest for innovation and leadership teams in decades… … or, with the right focused effort, it could be one of the best. Innovation projects often fail because innovation teams, management, leadership and operations are not aligned on what success actually looks like.

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How To Training Project Innovation 288

Planview

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

It’s common to encounter blind spots when you’re navigating an Agile transformation. They can show up as Agile practices that are meant to improve business agility but are applied so extremely that they end up making organizations less agile. Hyper Focusing on Agile Teams. But it’s not always easy to identify them.

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Agile Underperforming Technical Team eBook Project 72

Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

To delve further into the developmental aspects of organizational culture and how it can be shaped, explore our article on develop executive leadership to drive organizational culture change. Furthermore, in the rapidly changing business landscape, the agility and resilience provided by a strong culture are invaluable.

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Culture Underperforming Technical Team Agile Leadership 100

Planview

MAY 16, 2022

To me, this includes being connected as people around a common purpose; those people being connected to a shared strategic vision; and that vision being connected to the market and context it is in (which, of course, changes over time). Prioritizing Connection Within Our Leadership Team.

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Leadership Meeting Culture Course 98

Destination Innovation

MARCH 9, 2020

Changing a corporate culture is harder than you think. The CEO gave a rousing and inspiring speech about our vision for innovation and agility. When people saw how long it took to change things they gradually lost interest. Office politics, turf wars and jockeying for favour were all in play. There was real enthusiasm.

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Innovation Project Agile Resources 242

Faisal Hoque

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Agility has become the new organization currency in the age of AI. Agility, by definition, is an organization’s response to change and challenges driven by macro- and microeconomic conditions. BUSINESS AGILITY INDEX In a follow-on study conducted by my team in 2010, publicly traded U.S.

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Agile Competition Trends Marketing 52

Innovation Excellence

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

GUEST POST from Stefan Lindegaard Teams and organizations need to be agile, resilient and able to effectively navigate change and transformation to stay ahead in today’s fast-paced business environment. Thus, the above question is one I often ponder upon and discuss in my network and circles.

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Change Agile Innovation Collaboration 86

Idea to Value

JULY 21, 2017

Together, they reduce the risk of failure, improve the success rate of new ideas and can help build an organisation which is more resilient to change and able to grow. bringing to light inefficiencies which leadership would not be aware of). Let’s get started: 15 – TRIZ. 9 – Understanding the science of creativity.

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Company Underperforming Technical Team Brainstorming Design Thinking 251

Idea to Value

MARCH 26, 2020

The original process showed how an idea should first follow design thinking principles, before being turned into a solution using agile development, and finally being piloted and launched. They just wanted to know what the process should be, so we can’t change that.

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Technical Review Innovation Innovation Processes Project 248