IdeaScale

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Engaging in exercises that visually and mentally push your limits is important to flex your creative muscles, but also help highlight details or changes in a project that you wouldn’t have noticed before. Creative thinking exercises enable you to move away from these solutions and find new ones that meet the specific needs of your project.

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Exercises Creativity Creative Thinking Innovation 243

IdeaScale

AUGUST 24, 2021

IdeaScale was introduced to Ibbaka because they are working with us on a very special project to help us innovate on our business model, but we were impressed at their experience, conversancy in design thinking and innovation and passion for subjects like growth models. IdeaScale: So, how did Ibbaka get started and what do you do?

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Design Thinking Design Innovation Software 299

Leapfrogging

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Detailed updates about money matters, project progress, and how things are stacking up can keep everyone in sync. For more on setting up efficient communication, swing by our article on creating executive team and board synergy. Fun & Games: Team-building isn’t just jargon; it’s glue for your crew.

Collaboration 100

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Through a blend of strategic planning sessions, team-building activities, and reflective exercises, a well-designed offsite can unlock new perspectives, ignite creativity, and lay the groundwork for transformative growth. Reporting : Plan for a representative from each session to summarize the discussion for the larger group.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Technical Review Design 130

Leapfrogging

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A collaborative business culture is all about an environment where people and groups willingly share knowledge, bounce around ideas, and swap resources to hit shared targets. This vibe pushes open chats, respect all around, and a team effort in tackling issues.

Collaboration 113

Collaboration Culture Project Training 113

Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Time Zone Differences: Global teams may struggle with scheduling and synchronizing due to different time zones. Essential Tools for Remote Team Collaboration In the ever-evolving landscape of remote work, your team’s success hinges on the tools you use to stay connected and manage projects.

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Software Review Technical Review Tools 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Time Zone Differences: Global teams may struggle with scheduling and synchronizing due to different time zones. Essential Tools for Remote Team Collaboration In the ever-evolving landscape of remote work, your team’s success hinges on the tools you use to stay connected and manage projects.

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Software Review Technical Review Tools 100

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. Advantages of Virtual Collaboration Virtual collaboration brings with it a wealth of advantages that can supercharge your team’s productivity and innovation.

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Tools Guidelines Video 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Challenge Impact Communication Barriers Misunderstandings, delays Time Zone Differences Scheduling conflicts Lack of Team Bonding Reduced morale, cohesion Monitoring Work Potential for decreased productivity To tackle these challenges, it’s important to establish clear communication channels and set expectations early on.

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Management Guidelines Tools 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

This clarity is vital for ensuring that everyone is aligned with their roles, responsibilities, and the current state of projects. Moreover, the right communication tools can foster a sense of community and belonging among remote team members. Sense of Community Personal interactions via video calls and messaging create team bonding.

Tools 100

Tools Guidelines Video Collaboration 100

Leapfrogging

MARCH 18, 2020

Here are best practices for how to lead a productive remote or distributed team. When I ran the strategy consulting group at HP almost 20 years ago, my team worked remotely. We designed team-building processes that we ran using technology like teleconferences and screen sharing. Leverage Technology.

Tools 130

Tools Strategy Strategy Management 130

Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Understanding Virtual Team Collaboration Virtual team collaboration refers to the process where individuals work together from different locations, leveraging digital technology to communicate, coordinate, and execute projects. Web-based tools can help organize tasks, track progress, and maintain accountability.

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Team Building Tools Video 100

InnovationTraining.org

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

When it comes to building an innovative meeting format that works for your team and project, allow the following approaches to serve as inspiration! Participants will work in small groups in an environment that encourages creative thinking and innovative brainstorming and prototyping. Team Building.

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Meeting Design Examples Brainstorming 106

Leapfrogging

MARCH 18, 2020

Here are best practices for how to lead a productive remote or distributed team. When I ran the strategy consulting group at HP almost 20 years ago, my team worked remotely. We designed team-building processes that we ran using technology like teleconferences and screen sharing. Leverage Technology.

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Tools Strategy Strategy Management 124

Gregg Fraley

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Remember, half of any group is likely to be somewhat introverted. And, if a good idea doesn’t become a project, some actual real world action, what’s the point? Collaboration to solve problems is all about culture, incentives, team building, leadership, and more.

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Brainstorming Idea Generation Guidelines Study 111

Leapfrogging

MAY 9, 2024

Open Forums Creating space for team members to voice opinions. To enhance transparency, consider holding regular meetings where team members can discuss projects and progress. For a deeper understanding of these principles, review our material on trustworthiness in leadership teams. Encourages participation and ownership.

Leadership 130

Leadership Collaboration Culture Team Building 130

Peer Insight

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

We all want to be the first to market, but no one wants to burn gas on an idling project — nor have an explosion. Here are six affordable steps you and your team can take tomorrow to accelerate your time to market: 1. And I would say, ‘OK, I’m not starting the project.’ Clearly frame the objective and guardrails .

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Project Innovation Product Strategy Strategy 52

Leapfrogging

MAY 9, 2024

Whether your team operates in-person or remotely, principles of trust remain the same, and for the latter, you can find specific strategies in our article on building trust in virtual teams. As a leader, your ability to foster trust within your team is directly correlated to the performance and success of the group.

Leadership 130

Leadership Collaboration Engagement Strategy 130

Gregg Fraley

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The team cranked out 320 ideas, wrote up 20 as elaborated concepts with mini-plans, and we roadmapped innovation projects for the next three years. The other project did my heart some good, helping small business people recover from Covid19. This is not rocket science, but it’s work that needs done. It’s brilliant.

Roadmap 98

Roadmap Technical Review Innovation Processes Technology 98

Boxes and Arrows

DECEMBER 19, 2013

For companies that depend on user experience for business success, a strong internal team is essential. Having built one UX group from scratch and managed another 230+ person internal UX groups, I’ve learned a few tips, often the hard way, that can help. Clients may come with projects that are about to launch.

Design 79

Design Underperforming Technical Team Project Technical Review 79

Boxes and Arrows

JANUARY 26, 2012

Design patterns are generally considered a good thing, but do they actually help run a user experience group? As a user experience group manager and an observer (and sponsor) of design pattern exercises, I’ve come to have serious questions about their actual utility. Design Patterns take a lot of investment.

Design 88

Design Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 88

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Start with a clear opening session that sets expectations and objectives, followed by a mix of breakout groups, workshops, and plenary sessions. Additionally, ensure that the venue has the necessary facilities and technology to support your sessions—such as reliable Wi-Fi, projection equipment, and breakout rooms.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Design Exercises 100

Tullio Siragusa

JULY 6, 2020

Clarity on a project’s demands, their exact role and responsibility will enable you to gain their trust and provide them sufficient preparation time to maximize their potential. Feedback on projects is a natural and significant form of communication as long as it is bi-lateral. Reinforce team spirit? Training as a team?

Engagement 80

Engagement Technical Review Project Training 80

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

There are various instruments at your disposal, ranging from surveys and questionnaires to interviews and focus groups. Recognizing and celebrating successes, both big and small, can motivate your team and reinforce the value of innovation. Your choice should align with your specific goals and the size of your organization.

Culture 100

Culture Underperforming Technical Team Creativity Innovation 100

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

To identify these barriers, consider conducting surveys, focus groups, or one-on-one interviews with employees at all levels. Questions to explore might include: Do your team members feel they can take calculated risks without negative repercussions? How do you prioritize and fund innovative projects?

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Training Culture 100

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

For example, set aside time and resources for employees to work on passion projects or host regular brainstorming sessions where all ideas are welcome. This could include the number of new ideas generated, the percentage of projects moved to the pilot stage, or the number of successful innovations implemented.

Culture 100

Culture Innovation Culture of Innovation Collaboration 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Here are common indicators that may suggest morale is waning within your team: Increased Absenteeism and Turnover : A rise in the number of employees frequently missing work or a higher turnover rate can be a red flag. Establish employee resource groups to provide support and representation for diverse team members.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Collaboration 100

Planview

JUNE 11, 2024

The landscape of digital transformation and technology management is undergoing a significant transition as enterprises transition from project-based to product-based management driven by customer-centricity, cost optimization, and cultural shift. The move from project to product management is not merely a trend but a strategic pivot.

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Technical Review Software Review Innovation Project 59

Boxes and Arrows

JUNE 29, 2009

However, designers should be aware of a wiki’s benefits and drawbacks for documentation, since UI specs uniquely reflect a project and its context. The documentation needs are often based on the size of the project, launch date, team dynamics, audience, technology, and the product development process.

Software Review 76

Software Review Technical Review Agile Software 76

CMOE

MARCH 31, 2023

By moving from self-interest to a group-interest mindset, individual members are empowered to work collaboratively under a common purpose to reach success. Better problem solving: Empirical research illustrates that teams perform better than a group of individuals working alone. These help to build and bond the team.

Team Building 52

Team Building Collaboration Brainstorming Exercises 52

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

By enhancing communication, you can build a culture where transparency is valued and information flows freely, which is crucial for improving workplace morale. To encourage teamwork: Team projects : Assign projects that require collective input and joint problem-solving to foster team spirit.

Culture 100

Culture Underperforming Technical Team Collaboration Leadership 100

Tullio Siragusa

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Here are a few ways COOs can encourage cross-functional teams: Clearly define roles and responsibilities: Make sure that each team member knows their role and how it fits into the larger project. Provide training and resources: Provide team members with the training and resources they need to work effectively with others.

Design Thinking 62

Design Thinking Collaboration Design Culture 62

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

These skills facilitate the smooth functioning of a team and contribute to the overall harmony within an organization. Improving social skills can involve practicing clear communication, engaging in team-building activities, and learning negotiation techniques.

Leadership 100

Leadership Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Case Study 100

mjvinnovation

APRIL 30, 2021

In this way, setting up squads has become an effective format for business by structuring highly productive team systems. Several companies have changed the workflow and abandoned traditional team building methodologies to adapt to the squad format. Know the skills of the team. What is the Squad Methodology?

Agile 52

Agile Project Design Collaboration 52

CMOE

APRIL 27, 2021

To get started, pose these questions to yourself, in one-on-one discussions with team contributors, or in team meetings: What are some things you have valued in your role and throughout your career? What are some better ways we can work collaboratively as a team? What do you want to gain from this project? Confidence.

Underperforming Technical Team 72

Underperforming Technical Team Collaboration Course Project 72

Innovation Excellence

APRIL 20, 2020

A group led by consensus and a Senior Leader will default to caution. One Etoile alone will generate tremendous impact and will make the whole team win. At the same time, in order for a team to be the best in class, each member needs to grow. So, self-development fosters team success. Building A Team Goes Viral.

Team Building 52

Team Building Exercises Marketing Engagement 52

Yet2

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Within that group, roughly one third fail to recover within the following five years. It motivates teams, builds momentum, and demonstrates the tangible benefits of innovation to the broader organization. One ninth of large companies are headed toward disaster. Identify the first key stakeholders/champions.

Culture 59

Culture Open Innovation Innovation Disruption 59