Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 19, 2020

We need to shift from scalable efficiency to scalable learning but how can we liberate creative energy, how can we achieve higher engagement? The best way is to encourage everyone to have the ongoing experience, to get really involved and caught up in projects and initiatives that have the potential for impact.

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Idea to Value

JANUARY 12, 2023

It was about her new book “ Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away “ , and there was one topic they spoke about which really stuck with me when thinking about innovation projects. She spoke about why people often find it so hard to walk away from or stop projects which are obviously failing.

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MARCH 26, 2025

Unlike traditional planning methods that rely on fixed forecasts and clearly defined outcomes, DDP embraces uncertainty by emphasizing learning, testing, and adjusting. Discovery Driven Planning in Innovation In innovation projects, Discovery Driven Planning plays a vital role by providing a clear roadmap for navigating unknown territory.

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MARCH 26, 2025

Experiment Canvas in Innovation The Experiment Canvas plays a critical role in real-world innovation projects by helping organizations move from assumptions to evidence. The canvas also supports organizational learning. Heres how to apply it in innovation projects: 1. Lead Successful Innovation Projects!

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APRIL 15, 2025

Critical Success Factors (CSFs) are the essential elements, activities, or conditions that must be executed effectively for a project or organization to achieve its mission and strategic goals. They serve as a blueprint that helps project teams and business leaders prioritize focus areas, allocate resources, and evaluate progress.

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APRIL 15, 2025

A Benefits Realization Management Plan is a structured approach used to ensure that the benefits outlined in a projects business case are achieved, measured, and sustained. It provides a systematic way to define, track, and assess the tangible and intangible value a project delivers over time.

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APRIL 15, 2025

A Requirements Breakdown Structure (RBS) is a hierarchical tool designed to systematically organize and categorize all project requirements into structured, manageable segments. It acts as a central reference point throughout the project lifecycle, from early planning and stakeholder engagement to quality control and project closure.

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APRIL 15, 2025

A Critical Path Chart is a project management tool that outlines the sequence of crucial tasks that must be completed on time to ensure a project finishes by its deadline. It visually represents the longest stretch of dependent activities and calculates the minimum duration required to complete the project.

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APRIL 15, 2025

Stakeholder Analysis Group Level is a structured method used to identify, assess, and manage the different stakeholder groups that influence or are affected by a project. It helps project teams understand group expectations, communication needs, and potential challenges posed by each segment.

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APRIL 15, 2025

A Plan of Record (PoR) is a formally approved strategic document that serves as the single source of truth for a companys planned initiatives, projects, and priorities over a specific time frame. Unlike general project plans or backlogs, a PoR has received formal approval from key stakeholders, making it authoritative and binding.

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MARCH 26, 2025

70-20-10 Innovation Rule in Innovation The 70-20-10 Innovation Rule plays a vital role in real-world innovation projects by organizing and prioritizing efforts based on potential impact and risk. By using this model, teams can: Prioritize projects based on impact and alignment with strategy.

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MARCH 26, 2025

Business Model Canvas in Innovation In innovation projects, the Business Model Canvas serves as a foundation for building scalable and customer-focused solutions. The canvas fits into real-world innovation projects by helping to: Define how a new product or service will generate value. Lead Successful Innovation Projects!

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MARCH 26, 2025

In a real-world project, White Space Innovation might look like a legacy logistics firm exploring on-demand mobility services, or a health insurance company developing wellness apps to engage members outside of claims-based interactions. Learning milestones and success metrics. Lead Successful Innovation Projects!

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MARCH 21, 2025

By leveraging AI, you can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of your innovation projects. Optimizing Resources with AI In the realm of innovation management, optimizing resources is crucial for the success of any project. This predictive capability helps you make informed decisions that align with your project goals.

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MARCH 26, 2025

Benchmarking is not about imitationits about learning from others to accelerate progress, improve competitiveness, and inform strategic decision-making. Benchmarking in Innovation Benchmarking plays a critical role in real-world innovation projects by providing data-driven insights that inform both strategy and execution.

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MARCH 21, 2025

AI in innovation management involves using machine learning algorithms, natural language processing, and predictive analytics to streamline and optimize various stages of the innovation process. This helps you prioritize projects and allocate resources more effectively. Lead Successful Innovation Projects!

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APRIL 3, 2025

Unlike traditional prototyping methods that may require weeks or months to produce high-fidelity models, rapid prototyping focuses on speed, learning, and iteration. Rapid Prototyping in Innovation In innovation projects, rapid prototyping plays a crucial role in translating abstract ideas into tangible experiences.

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Digital Tonto

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

To do that effectively, leaders need to learn to say, “no.” Sticking with a project when things get tough takes courage and resilience. The post If You Want To Innovate, Learn To Say “No” first appeared on Digital Tonto. The post If You Want To Innovate, Learn To Say “No” first appeared on Digital Tonto.

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MARCH 21, 2025

Learn more in our article on ai for concept testing. AI can also play a crucial role in portfolio management by analyzing the performance of different projects and suggesting optimal resource allocation. Learn more in our article on ai for portfolio management. Lead Successful Innovation Projects!

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Planview

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In October 2024, Planview sponsored the first Project to Product Summit (and it won’t be the last). In these sessions, speakers from FedEx, Nationwide, Spotify, Vanguard, Verizon, and Planview described their journeys, shared the roadblocks they encountered, and laid out the strategies they developed for the project-to-product shift.

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APRIL 3, 2025

In innovation projects, the MVP approach helps businesses explore ideas, experiment with solutions, and learn through real-world interactions. MVPs drive alignment between cross-functional teams by focusing on shared learning goals. Learn and Iterate Analyze the results against your initial hypothesis.

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MARCH 26, 2025

The framework supports innovation projects by: Highlighting when incremental improvements will no longer yield competitive advantage. Heres a step-by-step guide to implementing it effectively in innovation projects. Lead Successful Innovation Projects! Lead Successful Innovation Projects! A core technology or platform.

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MARCH 26, 2025

Outcome Driven Innovation in Innovation In practical innovation projects, Outcome Driven Innovation serves as a strategic guide for aligning product development with real-world customer priorities. Below is a step-by-step guide for using ODI in innovation projects. Lead Successful Innovation Projects! Clear and outcome-oriented.

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APRIL 3, 2025

Financial modeling is particularly essential in innovation projects, where investments must be justified, resources need to be allocated wisely, and potential returns must be clearly understood before execution begins. Financial models in innovation projects help to: Forecast market penetration and customer growth.

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APRIL 3, 2025

Getting Started with the Innovation Horizons Model To apply the Innovation Horizons Model in a project or organizational setting, follow these steps to map your initiatives, align your teams, and manage innovation strategically. Assess the Current Portfolio Start by reviewing all ongoing and planned innovation projects.

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MARCH 21, 2025

Scalability : AI can support the scaling of innovation projects by optimizing implementation strategies and managing complex workflows. Scalability Supports the scaling of innovation projects. Lead Successful Innovation Projects! This ensures that your innovation efforts can grow and adapt to changing market conditions.

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APRIL 15, 2025

In a real-world innovation project, ethnographic research might be used to: Observe how families manage time during morning routines to inspire new scheduling or time-saving tools. Below is a step-by-step guide to applying this method in innovation projects. Define the Research Objective Start by clarifying what you hope to learn.

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APRIL 3, 2025

Innovation Matrix in Innovation In practical innovation initiatives, the Innovation Matrix helps organizations make strategic decisions about where to invest, where to improve, and how to balance resources across projects and teams. Lead Successful Innovation Projects! Lead Successful Innovation Projects!

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MARCH 26, 2025

Real-world innovation projects rarely happen in isolation. Below is a step-by-step guide to using this tool effectively in innovation projects. Lead Successful Innovation Projects! Lead Successful Innovation Projects! This could include: Scoping a new product innovation in a specific region or sector.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Gap Analysis: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects Gap Analysis is a structured framework used to evaluate the difference between an organizations current performance and its desired future state. This analysis is widely used across industries, from business operations and project management to human resources and product development.

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