Moves the Needle

JANUARY 3, 2019

Companies that successfully bring new products to market rapidly, benefit from having a leg up on their competition while diminishing the negative effects of shrinking product life cycles. However, moving a product from lab to market is a process that in itself could use re-invention. What is Commercialization?

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Within the value proposition, we actively shape these journeys, building adaptability, agility and innovation for long-term success in the changing business environment we all face today. A landscape and the navigation skills that provide the adaptability and agility needed for successful innovation in the current business landscape.

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Jeffrey Phillips

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

There is first elapsed time - the time from the first recognition of an opportunity or need until the product comes to market. This is one reason why ideas like agile and rapid sprints seem so compelling. Agile, lean and rapid methodologies meant to accelerate the innovation cycle?

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2024

This iterative approach is driving innovation by ensuring that solutions are aligned with user needs and market realities. From linear to agile: Idea generation is now a continuous process, not a one-time event. This agility is driving innovation by enabling organizations to adapt to new opportunities and challenges quickly.

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Jeffrey Phillips

MAY 9, 2018

When a company that has both succeeded at innovation and failed utterly at new product development and launch (remember New Coke?) Reading the article closely If you read the linked article closely you'll see that Coke, traditionally a bastion of marketing and financial management, is now looking for people with different skill sets.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Power of Disruptive Innovation Understanding Disruptive Innovation Disruptive innovation, a term you might have encountered frequently in today’s business lexicon, refers to a process where a product or service starts at the bottom of a market and then relentlessly moves upmarket, eventually displacing established competitors.

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Boxes and Arrows

MARCH 30, 2010

To develop a completely new site requires several teams to collaborate and this can be difficult. This case study shows how the ComputerWeekly user experience team integrated with an agile development group. At this point the development team maintained the site with an agile process.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This alignment can result in a myriad of collaborative opportunities, from product development to new market entry. The Importance of Startup Innovation in Corporate Growth In today’s rapidly changing business environment, startup innovation is often at the forefront of technological advancement and market disruption.

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Planview

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Successfully navigating this landscape requires a precise balance between maintaining a clear focus on overarching visions and executing meticulously throughout the product development lifecycle. Example of How to Integrate Agile Work Management Solutions Consider a product team at a mid-sized tech company.

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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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Planview

JULY 15, 2022

In this post, you will find questions and answers from an incredibly timely and informative webinar that provided crucial new product development best practices based on lessons learned from the pandemic. Addressing Agile-Stage-Gate PPM Implementation Challenges Resource Allocation, Capacity, Planning Best Practices.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The progression of AI technology has led to its adoption in several key areas of business strategy, including market analysis, customer service, operational efficiency, and product development. Sales and Marketing: Use AI to personalize marketing campaigns and predict sales trends.

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etventure

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

In this article, etventure’s Head of Product Gregor Ilg will take a closer look at the buzzword “Agile” – and de-mystify Agile in a business context. We love Agile at etventure – but we also understand it can create stress and confusion. What is Agile? Before Agile. The Agile Ethos.

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Jeffrey Phillips

JULY 21, 2021

When you get evaluated in 90 day increments by the stock market, cutting or controlling costs is always an easier decision than investing in innovation. Consumers are returning to the markets at a record pace, and thanks to the government's largess we have more funds to spend. But we are asking the wrong question.

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 27, 2018

There are significant shifts underway towards digital innovation in R&D and new-product development. Digital is demanding so much in new processes that need to be more agile, responsive, reflective of new insights at increased speed and fluid in the design of those undertaking the solution to react.

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Jeffrey Phillips

JANUARY 11, 2021

For example, one of the biggest idea killers is the inability for many companies to take really good ideas and get them prioritized in the existing product development process. That's because they are wedded to the existing products and processes. With those basics in mind, you can do a lot of good innovation.

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Jeffrey Phillips

APRIL 30, 2018

Whether we are talking about change in your global markets, in your industry or in your customer base, change is everywhere. The question isn't even: should we become more agile or more nimble? The answer to that one is "yes" as well, and (shameless plug) I wrote a book about how to become more nimble, agile and innovative.

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Jeffrey Phillips

DECEMBER 3, 2019

These words include adjectives such as "lean", "agile" and "rapid", to make the point that innovation should be stripped to its bare components, move as fast as possible and create minimum viable solutions. Risk avoidance and current revenue are often more important than potential profitable products and services.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It drives growth, differentiation, and value creation, allowing companies to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market. Businesses that innovate can respond to shifts in consumer behavior, leverage emerging technologies, and enter new markets with agility.

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Innovation 360 Group

MAY 18, 2020

A new product development process that works at lightning speed requires new ways of working plus new ways of innovating. In this post we will cover how to: Cut your development cycle time and free up working capital. Thinking about how to invest in the different horizons is like investing in the stock market.

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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. Integrating AI into the phases and gates processes is essential for organizations striving to maintain a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced market.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

As a Business Planning Manager or Strategy Manager, understanding the role of AI and its potential benefits is essential to maintain a competitive edge in today’s market. AI tools can assist in various strategic facets, such as market research, operational efficiency, and customer engagement.

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Moves the Needle

AUGUST 14, 2018

And in practice, we combine three important ideas: design thinking, Lean Startup, and agile methodology. Methods are needed that focus on the customer experience, allow us to adapt to new information, and help us make decisions based on market-based evidence. In this way, lean innovation and design thinking go hand in hand.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

CVC is often characterized by its dual focus on achieving both strategic returns, such as fostering innovation or entering new markets, and financial returns, similar to those sought by traditional venture capitalists. Moreover, through CVC, corporations can tap into the startup ecosystem , leveraging agility and innovative mindsets.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 3, 2020

No one can maintain the past, much of our systems are rooted in the 20 th century, in markets that were predictable and where supply and demand were simply managed to seek out the status quo. Agility, adaptability & innovation. Agile product development. Theory Y management. The organizational model.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

This transformation is visible in various facets of management, including: Strategic Planning : AI algorithms can analyze market trends and consumer behavior to inform the strategic direction of product development. Enhancing Predictive Analysis AI’s predictive capabilities are a game-changer in innovation management.

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Huub Rutten

APRIL 6, 2021

Andrew is a senior Director System Engineering in a big manufacturing company: “You should understand Huub, Agile gives a lot of freedom to the development teams. The company is moving completely towards Agile and management wants all of us to work in an Agile way. Authority does not fit the Agile philosophy, you know”.

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Huub Rutten

APRIL 6, 2021

Andrew is a senior Director System Engineering in a big manufacturing company: “You should understand Huub, Agile gives a lot of freedom to the development teams. The company is moving completely towards Agile and management wants all of us to work in an Agile way. Authority does not fit the Agile philosophy, you know”.

Agile 52

Agile System Software Change 52

Huub Rutten

APRIL 6, 2021

Andrew is a senior Director System Engineering in a big manufacturing company: “You should understand Huub, Agile gives a lot of freedom to the development teams. The company is moving completely towards Agile and management wants all of us to work in an Agile way. Authority does not fit the Agile philosophy, you know”.

Agile 52

Agile System Software Change 52

Idea to Value

JULY 21, 2017

When should it be used: Any organisation that wants to enable their staff who have an idea to “try it out” or do an initial market experiment. Put simply, it theorises that small companies can disrupt the market of large companies by releasing a new version of an offering which appeals more to a subset of the customers.

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Leapfrogging

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The business vibe these days is a whirlwind—tech is always one step ahead, folks are changing their minds faster than a kid in a candy store, and the market’s mood swings like a pendulum. Quick Reflexes (Agility): Ever seen a cat dodge a falling vase? That’s agility.

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Jeffrey Phillips

MAY 26, 2015

With careful patience they will tell me that while other firms may take months or years to move from the recognition of an opportunity to a good idea, and then from a good idea to a finished product, and then from a finished product to a successful market launch, their firm is different. That can't be a good result.

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Moves the Needle

JANUARY 8, 2019

Moves the Needle facilitated a five-day Lean Innovation Sprint to help staff tackle current challenges in a new way, and a five-month Accelerator to help one team make dramatic progress on a promising product idea from the Sprint. As a result, the product garnered little attention from early potential buyers.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Central to the ecosystem’s functionality are the startups themselves, which are typically characterized by their innovative approaches to solving problems and capitalizing on market opportunities. These fledgling companies bring forth new products, services, and business models, challenging the status quo and pushing industries forward.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

These experts offer guidance on a variety of topics, from product development and market fit to business strategy and operations. These programs are designed to nurture startups that show potential in specialized markets by providing them with the tools and knowledge unique to that industry.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

The agility to adapt to AI advancements is now a vital component of surviving and thriving in the modern marketplace. The integration of AI technologies has led to the emergence of new business models and has disrupted established market dynamics. You must recognize the signals of change and prepare to navigate through them.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 3, 2023

The market for investing in innovation management tools remains fragmented. The most significant activities for investing in innovation management software are presently for events, challenges and campaigns, idea assessments, especially at the early stage, and product development filters.

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