TechEmpower Innovation

AUGUST 21, 2023

Most innovators don’t have a technical background, so it’s hard to evaluate the truth of the situation. And unless they have a tech background, they can’t look under the hood themselves. The answer is to engage a trusted outside source for a Technical Review – a deep-dive assessment that provides a C-suite perspective.

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Technical Review Development Team Review Software Review Fractional CTO 156

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MARCH 7, 2025

What is a Strategy Map? Strategy Map: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects A strategy map is a visual representation of an organizations strategic objectives and how they interconnect across different business functions. A strategy map helps organizations: Translate strategy into actionable goals.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 130

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MARCH 18, 2025

First Mover Advantage: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects First Mover Advantage (FMA) is a strategic concept where a company gains a competitive edge by being the first to enter a new market or introduce a groundbreaking product or service. Lead Successful Strategy Projects! What is the First Mover Advantage?

Strategy 130

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MARCH 12, 2025

Critical Success Factors: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects Critical Success Factors (CSFs) are the key areas of performance that are essential for an organization to achieve its strategic objectives. A well-defined set of Critical Success Factors helps organizations: Align business strategy with operational execution.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 130

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MARCH 11, 2025

Hoshin Planning System: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects The Hoshin Planning System , also known as Hoshin Kanri , is a strategic planning methodology that aligns an organizations long-term vision with day-to-day operational execution. Encourages Employee Involvement Engages teams in strategy deployment, fostering ownership.

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MARCH 18, 2025

What is Hambrick & Fredrickson’s Strategy Diamond? Hambrick & Fredrickson’s Strategy Diamond: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects Hambrick & Fredricksons Strategy Diamond is a comprehensive framework that helps organizations define and communicate their strategy clearly.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Software Review Roadmap 130

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MARCH 12, 2025

Balanced Scorecard: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is a strategic management framework that helps organizations translate their vision and strategy into measurable performance objectives across multiple perspectives. Lead Successful Strategy Projects!

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 130

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MARCH 19, 2025

Mullin’s Seven Domains Model: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects The Seven Domains Model , developed by John Mullins , is a strategic framework designed to help entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors evaluate the viability of a new business venture or strategic initiative. Lead Successful Strategy Projects!

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Technical Review Software Review 130

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MARCH 18, 2025

GE McKinsey 9-Box Matrix: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects The GE McKinsey 9-Box Matrix is a strategic portfolio management tool that helps organizations assess and prioritize their business units, product lines, or investment opportunities. Identify high-potential business units and prioritize growth strategies.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Technical Review Competition 130

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

SWOT Analysis: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects SWOT Analysis is a strategic planning framework used to evaluate an organizations internal strengths and weaknesses as well as external opportunities and threats. Key benefits include: Enhances decision-making Helps organizations develop well-informed strategies.

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MARCH 14, 2025

SMART Metrics: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects SMART Metrics are a structured approach to goal setting and performance measurement that ensures objectives are clearly defined, actionable, and measurable. Encouraging data-driven decision-making Helps companies refine strategies based on real-time insights.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Technical Review Agile 130

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MARCH 26, 2025

It provides a structured way to analyze macro-environmental elements such as market trends, regulatory shifts, technological advancements, and customer behavior. It helps organizations assess what is changing in the environment around themand how those changes affect strategy, decision-making, and execution.

Technical Review 130

Technical Review Roadmap Trends Innovation Processes 130

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MARCH 10, 2025

Contingency Planning: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects Contingency planning is the process of proactively preparing for potential risks, disruptions, or crises that could impact an organizations operations, strategy, or financial stability. Develop response strategies to mitigate or recover from those risks.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team Disruption 130

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MARCH 19, 2025

Kays Distinctive Capabilities Framework: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects Kays Distinctive Capabilities Framework , developed by John Kay , is a strategic model that helps organizations identify and leverage their unique competitive advantages. Develop strategies based on strengths that competitors cannot easily replicate.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Software Review Underperforming Technical Team 130

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MARCH 19, 2025

Hedgehog Model: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects The Hedgehog Model , developed by Jim Collins in his book Good to Great , is a strategic framework that helps organizations find their core focus and achieve long-term success. What You Are Deeply Passionate About Aligning strategy with the companys vision and values.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Software Review Technical Review 130

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Defining Your Business Strategy Think of your business strategy as your GPS, directing you to your future success. Here’s how to get your strategy in tip-top shape: Mission Statement : What’s your reason for waking up every morning? Swing by our piece on using innovation to drive business strategy development.

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MARCH 19, 2025

Value Disciplines Model: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects The Value Disciplines Model , developed by Michael Treacy and Fred Wiersema , is a strategic framework that helps organizations identify and pursue a distinctive competitive strategy. Lead Successful Strategy Projects!

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Leadership Competition 130

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FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Competitive Analysis: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects What is Competitive Analysis? Competitive Analysis is a structured framework that enables organizations to evaluate their position in the market by assessing competitors strengths, weaknesses, strategies, and performance. What is Competitive Analysis?

Analysis 130

Analysis Competition Strategy Strategy 130

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MARCH 11, 2025

Objectives & Key Results (OKR): A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects Objectives & Key Results (OKR) is a goal-setting framework used by organizations to define clear objectives and track measurable results. Facilitates adaptability Allows organizations to adjust strategies as needed. quarterly, annually).

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Software Review Technical Review 130

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MARCH 26, 2025

Instead of building a rigid business plan based on speculative projections, DDP encourages teams to identify key uncertainties, design experiments, and refine the strategy as new information emerges. R&D teams exploring emerging technologies. Strategy teams evaluating new market entry. Market demand or pricing models.

Technical Review 130

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MARCH 26, 2025

Developed by Alexander Osterwalder, this tool allows organizations to design, describe, analyze, and iterate on their business strategies. Business Model Canvas in Innovation In innovation projects, the Business Model Canvas serves as a foundation for building scalable and customer-focused solutions.

Technical Review 130

Technical Review Tools Project Resources 130

Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

And the biggest drop is in what proportion of projects will be for transformational innovations. This may upset a lot of startups or innovation teams who feel like it is their duty to look to the future and pull their company into new disruptive technologies. However, it might be the right thing to do.

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Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Report 324

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MARCH 26, 2025

S-Curve Mapping is a strategic innovation tool used to understand the evolution and performance trajectory of technologies, products, services, or entire industries. By mapping where a product or technology lies on the S-curve, organizations can better allocate resources, decide when to innovate, and anticipate market transitions.

Technical Review 130

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Trends Analysis 130

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MARCH 26, 2025

By intentionally diversifying innovation investments, companies can sustain day-to-day operations, capitalize on near-term opportunities, and simultaneously prepare for future shifts in market dynamics or technology. By using this model, teams can: Prioritize projects based on impact and alignment with strategy.

Technical Review 130

Technical Review Innovation Underperforming Technical Team Disruption 130

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Benchmarking Analysis: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects What is Benchmarking Analysis? Benchmarking Analysis is a structured framework designed to help organizations evaluate their processes, performance, and strategies against industry best practices and competitors. Lead Successful Strategy Projects!

Analysis 130

Analysis Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team 130

Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

You may know that in addition to my work on innovation and creativity , I work as a professional Project Manager. As I’ve just finished leading an 18-month project, I am reflecting on how project management and leading teams is changing as Artificial Intelligence becomes more common in the workplace. Let’s dive in.

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Underperforming Technical Team Project Artificial Inteligence ChatGPT 140

Idea to Value

MARCH 6, 2025

I keep telling clients: just because a new AI tool is exciting, DO NOT GIVE IT ACCESS TO YOUR COMPANY DATA without proper due diligence. In the fast-paced world of business technology, AI tools promise efficiency and innovation. And if youre managing multiple people on projects, the lure is even stronger.

Software Review 131

Software Review Technical Review Tools Policies 131

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MARCH 7, 2025

Strategic Goals: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects Strategic goals are long-term, high-level objectives that define the direction of an organization and guide decision-making. Innovation and expansion New product development, market penetration, and technological advancements. Lead Successful Strategy Projects!

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team Roadmap 130

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MARCH 21, 2025

By leveraging AI, you can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of your innovation projects. This technology can be applied across various stages of innovation, from idea generation to product development. AI Applications in Resource Allocation AI can significantly improve how you allocate resources in your innovation projects.

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MARCH 3, 2025

Introduction to AI in Business Consulting AI is transforming how consultants solve problems and improve business strategies. AI tools analyze vast amounts of data quickly and efficiently, enabling evidence-based strategies that are more likely to succeed. Lead Successful Strategy Projects!

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Artificial Inteligence Strategy Strategy Analysis 130

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APRIL 3, 2025

This model helps organizations avoid stagnation by encouraging them to invest in new capabilities, markets, and technologies even while maintaining and optimizing existing operations. Each horizon serves a different purpose, and together, they form a comprehensive strategy that fosters resilience, competitiveness, and sustainable growth.

Technical Review 130

Technical Review Innovation Roadmap Disruption 130

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MARCH 26, 2025

Disruptive Innovation is not just about technological breakthroughs. This framework helps innovation leaders recognize potential game-changers early and develop strategies that respond proactively to emerging threats and opportunities. Experiment with alternative distribution, pricing, or engagement strategies.

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Disruption Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Technical Review 130

TechEmpower Innovation

AUGUST 14, 2023

Why do this without the right technical advisor? Just like attorneys, technical advisors can help navigate waters that many find murky. Actually, many startups need two kinds of technical advisors. CTO Founder – Do they really still need a technical advisor? Strategy can be had on a part-time basis.

Technical Review 156

Technical Review Fractional CTO Software Review Underperforming Technical Team 156

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APRIL 3, 2025

A Business Case is a structured document or presentation that evaluates the merits of a proposed project or initiative. A well-developed business case provides stakeholders with the information needed to make informed decisions about whether to move forward with a project. Leadership is reviewing proposals for capital investment.

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Underperforming Technical Team Roadmap Technical Review Analysis 130

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APRIL 3, 2025

Rapid Prototyping in Innovation In innovation projects, rapid prototyping plays a crucial role in translating abstract ideas into tangible experiences. Be clear about what the prototype is meant to validatewhether its form, usability, technical feasibility, or market appeal. Lead Successful Innovation Projects!

Software Review 130

Software Review Technical Review Tools Design 130

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MARCH 26, 2025

Traditionally used in manufacturing and operations to track metrics like production time, cost efficiency, and quality, benchmarking has evolved into a broader innovation and strategy tool. It now applies across business functions, including customer service, technology, marketing, supply chain, and product development.

Comparison 130

Comparison Technical Review Data Competition 130

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MARCH 27, 2025

You must be aware of these to effectively integrate AI into your change management strategies: Data Quality and Privacy : AI’s effectiveness depends on the quality of the data it processes. Technology Integration : Integrating AI tools with existing systems can be complex. Lead Successful Change Management Projects!

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Artificial Inteligence Change Technical Review Case Study 130