Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Be present and focus on the conversation (e.g., Be aware of your body language; make sure to lean towards or face the person speaking. Demonstrate engagement. close your laptop during meetings). Ask questions with the intention of learning from your teammates. Offer input, be interactive, and show you’re listening. Tell us more.”).

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Boxes and Arrows

AUGUST 13, 2013

Overall I found Lean UX to be an incredibly insightful and helpful compilation of principles and suggestions for practice/improving process and collaboration as outlined in my review of the book. Are there ways of, for instance, breaking into smaller teams for Lean UX while still tackling larger solutions that you have seen work well?

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LEAN Software Review Software Project 78

IdeaScale

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Which views any work we do: from a list of ideas to a presentation we create is shareable within our organization. They are self-organizing, lean, autonomous, and multidisciplinary. To learn more from top innovators, view and download the presentations from Open Nation 2018 here. . So what are SLAM Teams?

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Moves the Needle

JUNE 14, 2016

Lean Experiment Techniques There are many techniques to consider when designing an effective lean startup experiment, so we decided to capture a few of our favorites below. Even better, see if you can recognize these lean startup experiment examples next time you’re using your favorite application or website.

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Moves the Needle

JUNE 14, 2016

Lean Experiment Techniques. There are many techniques to consider when designing an effective lean startup experiment, so we decided to capture a few of our favorites below. Even better, see if you can recognize these lean startup experiment examples next time you’re using your favorite application or website.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 14, 2025

At this stage, AI is present in everyday tools and devices without the people or company knowing that it is even using AI. These AI systems are currently sometimes referred to as AI Agents or AI Assistants , Although human oversight may still be present for critical decisions, routine functions are managed independently by AI systems.

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Idea to Value

APRIL 12, 2022

On the other end of the spectrum is Steve Blank, father of the Lean Startup movement (interviewed on the podcast here ), who thinks one should be a fast follower : First-Mover Advantage is an idea that just won’t die. I hear it from every class of students, and each time I try to put a stake through its heart.

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Strategy Strategy Technical Review Innovation 279

Moves the Needle

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Questions Answered: Why is Lean Innovation Leadership Important? From a leadership perspective, how can you implement Lean Startup on physical products? How can you use Lean Innovation in a B2B vs B2C company? Register now to watch the replay: powered by Crowdcast Not rendering properly? Related Content:

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LEAN Leadership Innovation Video 64

Digital Tonto

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Businesses need to internalize new technologies like AI and adapt to new realities like hybrid work, but still struggle to adopt decades old skills related to lean manufacturing, agile development and cultural competency. We need to think about change as a strategic conflict between the present state and an alternative vision.

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Change LEAN Tips Agile 139

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2023

The tool and techniques that stand out for me, in their contribution, value and my use have been, in no specific order, cover the jobs-to-be-done , ten types of innovation, crossing the chasm , blue ocean, business model canvas and value proposition canvas, building core competencies , lean start-up, agile and design sprints.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Innovation Agile 182

Jeffrey Phillips

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

It advocates: Determine a Use Case for the new technology or approach Train people to be more proficient users of the new technology Start small - find small successes This advice was true for the following list of management concepts: ERP Lean Agile Six Sigma Doing business on the internet and I suspect many, many more.

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Training Innovation LEAN Tools 179

Kainexus

JANUARY 16, 2024

The term "Gemba" comes from Japanese and is widely used in various industries, particularly in lean manufacturing practices (or lean in other settings). Gemba is a critical principle in the Toyota Production System (TPS), the foundation of lean manufacturing.

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IdeaScale

APRIL 24, 2018

The day was split into customer presentations in the morning, and IdeaScale-led workshops in the afternoon. Customer presentations in particular are one of the coolest parts of any Open Nation. However, he cautioned against avoiding “vanity metrics,” a term coined by “The Lean Startup” author Eric Ries.

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Crowdsourcing Innovation Programs Policies Open Innovation 145

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We do need to ‘lean in’ on many specialists and experts to help us, not just business consultants! They can accelerate your learning, reduce your fears and bring the unknown in your present thinking into all the new opportunities in the new knowns that can be discovered. As well, and ask, are we really interested?

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LEAN Agile Industry Analysis 195

Idea to Value

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The framework I developed and use with clients is called the Lean Innovation Validation & Execution management (L.I.V.E.) If your company wants to ensure that all 23 capabilities are present, or if you want to assess whether there are any gaps, bringing in an external consultant like myself can be a great first step.

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Moves the Needle

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Failure is not an option When we must balance the needs of those we serve, with the expectations of those with the most decision making power in the organization, how do we try bold, potentially high impact solutions when a new opportunity or challenge presents itself? This staff increase has reduced their staffing cost of $32.50

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LEAN Change Case Study Underperforming Technical Team 75

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Implementing the Lean Startup in any company is hard. Now compound that level of effort with trying to put a Lean Startup culture in place in Japan. And weak leadership leads to a reluctance to change and the inability to mandate Lean as an innovation process. All the culture and incentives are designed for execution.

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LEAN Company Leadership Innovation Processes 45

Moves the Needle

MAY 18, 2015

Perhaps the most common question we hear is, “How do you get started doing Lean Startup in the enterprise?” We always get a kick discussing enterprise lean startup challenges with The Lean Startup author Eric Ries, so welcomed the opportunity to do so during his recent Kickstarter campaign. This team was very afraid.

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LEAN Tools Leadership Training 49

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 19, 2017

. ” Thinking in different horizons prompts you to go beyond the usual focus of fixing innovation just in the present. It connects the present with the desired future and identifies the ‘seen’ disruptions which might occur in moving towards a vision” Shifting our present Measurements and Metrics to Ultimate Outcomes.

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Crowdsourcing Innovation Engagement Design 199

Planview

OCTOBER 27, 2021

On the jam-packed agenda were several presentations, customer stories, and roundtable discussions aimed at supporting Agile leaders at all levels of the organization. While most of the world’s largest companies are attempting a Lean-Agile transformation in one way or another, not all of them are succeeding.

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IM Insights

OCTOBER 27, 2024

The Allegory of the Cave In Plato’s “The Republic,” he presents the story of prisoners who’ve been chained inside a dark cave their entire lives. The lesson from both Plato’s Cave and the Lean Startup is clear: true progress comes from confronting reality, no matter how uncomfortable it may be.

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Product Development LEAN Exercises Data 52

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 5, 2017

Equally nearly all our larger business organizations are still locked in the past, or attempting to catch up to the present but in random ways. When you step back and recognize all the different advancements we have making in designing tools and frameworks, in understanding innovation, it holds promise.

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Innovation Design Agile Innovation Processes 178

CMOE

MARCH 12, 2025

At CMOE, we understand the nuances and unique challenges coaching can present. Present key metrics and examples: Provide numbers or specific examples that illustrate the underperformance. To facilitate a successful reintegration, you decide to lean on strategic coaching. What facets of their presentation style should they keep?

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Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Strategy Strategy 52

Matthew May

JUNE 4, 2015

Understanding the root cause of a problem certainly makes sense in the context of a present day situation carrying the potential for a correct answer or solution. Process problems are generally focused inward on activities you presently control. In process improvement, you’re pursuing perfection.

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Analysis Strategy Strategy LEAN 135

Jeffrey Phillips

JUNE 24, 2019

From that wave we've had successive efficiency strategies: Six Sigma (an outgrowth of the quality movement), business process re-engineering, lean, outsourcing and right-sizing. This was in response to the Japanese companies doing a better job building high quality cars and electronics.

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Innovation Strategy Strategy LEAN 171

Qmarkets

MARCH 16, 2018

Another example I like to present is Nintendo, originally a purveyor of handmade playing cards, attempted to enter a number of new markets due to the fact that consumer interest in playing cards had decreased substantially. He began by working in Lean Manufacturing/JIT( Just in time) Kaizen group within the Boeing Company.

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Innovation Management Change Management Technical Review 69

Leapfrogging

JANUARY 7, 2025

Strategic Presentations : Share the vital info and data insights. Buckle up for these agenda ingredients: Welcome and Introduction : Set the tone with a hearty hello. Break down whats on the docket and the plan to get there. Objective Review : Chat about the goals and what needs doing. Ensure everyones on the same mission.

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Meeting Design Strategic Thinking Leadership 100

Qmarkets

JUNE 20, 2023

Ariana Smetana, CEO and founder of Accel IQ, said: “Staying competitive in the rapidly changing marketplace requires building faster new capabilities, and increasing efficiencies through lean innovation and transformative initiatives.” But it doesn’t have to be so hard. That’s where we come in.

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Open Innovation Technical Review Innovation Management Management 98

Planview

JANUARY 15, 2025

” Patrick Debois Transitioning to AI-enabled development presents significant challenges, but DevOps practitioners are uniquely positioned to address them. If you’re not iterating on thatif you’re immediately thinking about all the problem space and on the solutionthat’s a problem in itself.”

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Now they are starting to use the Lean Innovation process (see here and here ) to turn ideas into solutions. Test if the Lean Innovation process actually accelerates technology adoption and an innovation ecosystem. Lean Innovation is a Process. The Lean Innovation process is a self-regulating, evidence-based innovation pipeline.

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LEAN Innovation Processes Project Technology 44

Innovation Leader

JUNE 29, 2016

Slide presentation that shares some of the data, comments, and advice from our 2016 survey on how large organizations are using the lean startup methodology.

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LEAN Survey Data 40

Boxes and Arrows

AUGUST 13, 2013

It turns out that Jeff Gothelf, author of Lean UX (the book I’m reviewing here) has also faced the same challenges. Jeff was different from the session presenters in that he offered a potential solution to the staggered sprint pains. The answer situates itself within the Lean approach to product development. Enter the book.

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Agile LEAN Development Team Review Software Review 80

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Their role extends beyond mere presentation, as they are expected to be thought leaders, setting the stage for discourse and innovation throughout the event. Engaging Presentation Skills Beyond expertise, the speaker’s ability to deliver the content in an engaging manner is paramount.

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Innov8rs

JANUARY 14, 2025

At ABN AMRO, innovation is built on three core pillars: human-centered design, lean and iterative processes, and portfolio thinking. Sometimes, when we summarize the interview with AI, it presents a lot of facts, but it's not what I see in an interview. For Anna-Lena, its about survival in an industry thats changing faster than ever.

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Generative AI Ideation Innovation Collaboration 52

Moves the Needle

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Anyone who has ever attended Lean Startup Conference (previously known as Lean Startup Week) in the past knows that this annual event regularly features invigorating speakers that divulge the newest insights and innovations in modern management for a wide array of industries and company types.

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Daniel Burrus

JANUARY 27, 2021

They know that you cannot change the past, but you can shape the future based on the actions you take in the present. To succeed in business these days, whether you’re in banking or manufacturing, simply being lean and agile and executing well is no longer enough. And yet, here we are.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 11, 2022

We often need to approach change in a non-linear fashion as no recognized patterns or present system approaches or behaviours work. Recognizing complex acknowledges the volatility and disruptions that are constantly occurring. There are many interconnected (constantly moving) parts. ” In summary.

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