Boxes and Arrows

JANUARY 31, 2010

Unfortunately, the enthusiasm I had for my new job waned after six months when an executive was appointed Head of Product Development—who insisted he knew SCRUM 1 better than anybody. As the Creative Director, I deferred authority to him to develop the product as he saw fit. Where did Agile come from?

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Boxes and Arrows

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

The adoption of Agile software development approaches are on the rise across our industry, which means UX professionals are more likely than ever to support Agile projects. I first encountered Agile Development in 2005, when a team I supported was chosen to help pilot Scrum development methodology at Yahoo!

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Leapfrogging

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Cloud Computing : Use cloud systems for IT setups that grow and shift with you. Quick Reflexes (Agility): Ever seen a cat dodge a falling vase? That’s agility. Internal Processes : Dive into how you get stuff done and pinpoint any bottlenecks or places where automation could help.

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Leapfrogging

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Here’s where a sprinkle of innovation can turbocharge your growth: Product Development : Cook up new goods or give current ones a spiffy upgrade to match what folks want. Check the Score : Put systems in place to see how your innovative ventures are paying off. Let your team dream big and bring fresh notions to the table.

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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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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. Epics do not contain the system requirements.

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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. Epics do not contain the system requirements.

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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. Epics do not contain the system requirements.

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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. Value Systems. Behaviour Based Systems. Agility, adaptability & innovation. IT systems. Agile product development.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2024

From linear to agile: Idea generation is now a continuous process, not a one-time event. Organizations are using agile methodologies to rapidly test and iterate on ideas, keeping up with the pace of change and market demands. This openness is driving innovation by bringing in fresh perspectives and new ways of thinking.

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 31, 2025

Products like portable medical devices, low-cost solar energy systems, and sachet-sized goods were designed to solve urgent needs in emerging markets, where affordability and practicality take precedence. Optimize for resource efficiency: Design products that work effectively in environments with limited infrastructure.

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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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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Beyond internal gains, process improvement also allows organizations to respond more effectively to customer needs and market changes, giving them an edge over less agile competitors. Process improvement is the systematic practice of identifying, analyzing, and optimizing workflows or systems to enhance how work is done.

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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. Leveraging the right tools and frameworks becomes a paramount necessity to bridge this critical gap between vision and execution.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 3, 2023

How much does a business organization spend on its ERP system compared to its innovation system? The efforts to extract efficiency and effectiveness from operations, supporting services and customer engagements to track productivity, do the same efforts and management focus go into innovation? How feasible is this?

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By integrating practices like the lean startup methodology and agile product development into your product development life cycle , you can position your business to pivot quickly and effectively when disruptive opportunities arise.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 13, 2025

Since then, crowdsourcing has evolved into a widely used business strategy, enabling companies to engage employees, customers, and the public in problem-solving, product development, and market research. This ensures new products align with market demand while strengthening brand loyalty.

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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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IdeaScale

JUNE 5, 2018

At IdeaScale we’re working with a diversity of healthcare organizations from hospital systems to research and development institutions and medical technology companies. Be more agile. Attract talent in the next 5 years, don’t lose it. Transform and deliver faster.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 20, 2018

We work with clients to materialize their Design Thinking processes like we did with our customers at SAP , achieve their Agile product development and research operations, and implement business viability assessments based on COSTAR or Business Model Canvas. We’re looking to generate results sooner rather than later.

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Planview

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Organizations must evolve their operating models to become responsive, adaptive systems that can sense and respond to customer needs in real time. The evolution is commonly known as a project-to-product shift or product operating model.

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Idea to Value

JULY 21, 2017

Historically, companies may have used systems like suggestion boxes or an email address where people could send their ideas, but more often than not, the ideas sent in didn’t go anywhere, leading to frustration in both the leadership (who could not organise and evaluate ideas) and the people who submitted them.

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eZassi

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Over the next five years, 3D printing will support the creation of high-performance parts that increase the efficiency of oil rigs, refineries, and renewable energy systems. In aerospace, rapid prototyping will lead to quicker development of aircraft and spacecraft, enhancing innovation cycles.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 7, 2022

Agree on an internal definition at your company – solicit input from all over the organization, not just those in product development, IT and the C-Suite. Have employees been provided with the tools and skills development that can ensure this process happens deliberately rather than simply haphazardly?

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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. Integration Plan : Develop a roadmap for integrating AI into existing systems.

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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. Tips from top new product developers. Fill up your pipeline with new, vetted ideas.

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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. By integrating the agility and fresh perspectives of startups, established companies can adapt more quickly to industry changes and consumer demands.

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eZassi

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Transformative Power of 3D Modeling Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) : Accelerating Product Innovation The CPG Industry is embracing 3D modeling to enhance product development, streamline packaging design, and drive sustainability efforts.

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Jeffrey Phillips

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

What this leads to is "me too" innovation, where the innovations are indistinguishable from existing products. You need one really good and agile team able to do both incremental and disruptive work. Transparency - Product development and product execution are transparent.

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Planview

JULY 29, 2024

Streamlining Global Product Development Process Conagra Brands has been a major force in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry for more than a century and needed a solution to streamline their global development process and improve data-driven decision-making.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Businesses that innovate can respond to shifts in consumer behavior, leverage emerging technologies, and enter new markets with agility. AI systems are capable of analyzing vast datasets to uncover insights that might be invisible to the human eye.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By recognizing the transformative impact of AI, you can ensure your business remains agile and innovative. Key components of a robust AI strategy include: Data Infrastructure : Build or enhance your data collection and analysis systems to ensure AI algorithms have access to quality data.

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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.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Unlike static systems, ecosystems are constantly evolving, influenced by technological advancements, shifts in consumer behavior, regulatory changes, and environmental factors. However, innovation in this context goes beyond product development; it involves rethinking entire business models, value propositions, and even the ecosystem itself.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

As we stand at the cusp of this new era, it’s evident that the next generation of AI-powered innovation phases and gates processes is set to redefine the landscape of product development and innovation management. Enhance the quality of products developed. Why Integrate AI with Phases and Gates?

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The Inovo Group

OCTOBER 16, 2019

It can reveal what it takes for an innovation system to be persistent. Persistent system – They focused on building a strategic innovation system to survive changes in people or organization, even new leaders of the group itself (there have been 4), or new CTOs (there have been 3). Techniques change, times change, they did too.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

The Importance of AI in Today’s Product Development Artificial Intelligence has become an indispensable tool in modern product development. It is not just an enabler but a catalyst for innovation that can significantly shorten the time-to-market for new products and services.

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