The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 14, 2024

This post dives into the profitable concept and practice of Value Innovation. It defines it, compares and contrasts it from similar approaches, and then looks at the impact of leveraging Value Innovation in the practice of strategy and project management – developing a Value Innovation Strategy.

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Wrike

JANUARY 12, 2024

How do you get your customers to come back to you year after year, as Jeff Kinney does with his devoted readers? Today, we’re going to discuss the ins and outs of the NPD process, an effective method that can accelerate innovation, bring new ideas and designs to market, and propel you to success.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A Scrum Master's accountability, therefore, goes well beyond just managing processes. Emphasising Customer Focus : Besides focusing on the team and processes, the Scrum Master ensures that the end goal of delivering value to the customer is always at the forefront.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

One powerful tool that organizations can leverage to drive this transformation is process innovation. In this article, we will explore the concept of process innovation and its importance in business, the role it plays in driving transformation, the steps to implement it, overcoming challenges, and measuring its impact.

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Research and development, innovation management and new product introduction On the way to becoming an innovative company and what role project management can play in this process What is remarkable about innovations is their multiple ambivalence. 1]] Why are some organizations or companies more innovative than others?

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Project Bliss

JANUARY 30, 2020

Design Thinking is a human centered approach to innovative problem-solving. His company works with clients to successfully solve problems using innovation and Design Thinking approaches. Airbnb was stagnant and couldn’t figure out why they weren’t growing, until they looked at the issue with the eye of potential customers.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 2, 2018

Another popular word that gets tossed around often is innovation. In many cases, innovation is given the aura of the mythical and the inexplicable. But in my research, I’ve found that, like most things, innovation can be planned with software and encouraged with positive mindsets. What Is Innovation? What Is Culture?

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Only with innovations competitiveness can be secured and market share increased. Innovative strength is therefore an important competitive advantage. But, of course, creating innovations is not easy and brings several challenges: The entire process as well as targeted output are characterized by high uncertainty and risks.

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

It dramatically decreased the cost of rework by building quality into every process step. The base is Leadership, Systems Thinking, and Process Integrity. Customers consume the products and services created by the enterprise. All organizations should strive to deliver value to their internal and external customers.

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Binfire

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This growth trajectory indicates a strategic imperative for businesses to adapt and innovate. Trends in Apparel Management Investing in ERP Software Investing in ERP software is now a key approach for companies looking to make their processes smoother and more efficient.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Where it once implied daydreaming, now it is the realm of innovative businesses and forward-thinking leaders. While cloud storage has become a given for both personal and business use, before exploring how organizations are using the technology in innovative ways, it’s important to take an unbiased look at the service.

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International Institute for Learning

JANUARY 30, 2020

We are excited to bring you this blog post on Innovation Project Management, which is adapted from Dr. Harold Kerzner’s new book of the same title. Below, he explains why this topic is so important, the types of challenges that innovation project managers face, and much more. Get your copy today! Order on the IIL website.

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International Institute for Learning

JULY 7, 2022

The success of such “new” methods relies on the fact that Shifting Customer needs are common in today´s marketplace (Graffius, 2016). The organization survives and thrives only so long as it is agile enough to meet the customer’s shifting needs and desires. .

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Binfire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has had an astounding effect on the eCommerce landscape, greatly changing customer experiences in online retailing. From personalized product recommendations and 24/7 chatbots to predictive analytics and visual search capabilities, this emerging field is changing how customers shop and interact with businesses.

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Wrike

JANUARY 30, 2024

For ambitious companies, the solution lies in process improvement, a method of bettering your processes and aligning them with your business growth strategy. In this article, we will delve into the art of process improvement, which, if done correctly, can take your organization to unprecedented heights.

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The Strategic Project Manager

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Products and services, projects, and processes all need to add value to be strategically viable. Lean innovation management originated from startups, but is applicable in helping bring a startup mentality to a variety of types of organizations. Let’s start be defining lean innovation. That is the domain of lean innovation.

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Wrike

JULY 21, 2023

Staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success, and this is where innovation strategy comes into play. By developing a well-defined approach to innovation, businesses can foster growth, drive customer value, and outperform their competitors. However, establishing an effective innovation strategy is not without its challenges.

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TechEmpower - Project Management

MARCH 4, 2024

Generative AI is revolutionizing how corporations operate by enhancing efficiency and innovation across various functions. Key Functions with High Impact Generative AI is revolutionizing sales by enabling dynamic pricing and personalized customer interactions, boosting conversion rates and customer satisfaction.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 10, 2024

The digital revolution, a globalized economy, and a shifting social paradigm demand a leadership approach that is both innovative and grounded in reality. By aligning strategies with concrete data, companies can achieve operational efficiencies, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive sustainable growth.

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The Strategic Project Manager

JANUARY 26, 2022

Innovation and new ideas are great – but how do you get the word out? This is a challenge, especially for implementing innovation strategies. This post examines a widely held theory about how innovations are absorbed and accepted by people, and the implications for implementing strategy. Diffusion Innovation Theory Model.

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Productivity Land

JULY 19, 2023

The same report also finds that personalization is pivotal in driving performance and achieving superior customer outcomes. Hotels use data insights to provide customized amenities, welcome gifts, and personalized recommendations, creating an exclusive and exceptional experience for guests.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, having an effective innovation strategy is crucial for organizations looking to stay ahead of the curve and unleash their full potential. Organizations that fail to innovate risk falling behind their competitors and losing their market share.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software that helps you create timelines and budgets for your organization’s projects and processes. Customer Perspective Customers should be at the center of your strategy and thus it appears on the strategy map after the financial perspective.

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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 7, 2022

.” This library database scenario exemplifies how making a big assumption, even in a relatively short decision chain, can disrupt your ability to deliver a high-quality product that will delight your customer. Even talking to your actual customers sometimes isn’t safe. Not to mention a lot of unhappy customers.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

This ensures relevance to the customer, and sustainability as an ongoing enterprise. Today, it is often imperative to be capable of innovating Business Models – to change and reconfigure value chains. This post provides a framework – far beyond just a product and service innovation – for Business Model Innovation.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 23, 2024

They don’t directly deliver new products or services to customers, but improve the way an organization does business and that impacts customers. Therefore, these are internal projects that aren’t designed to directly impact an audience or customer base. A strategic project is about creating something new and innovative.

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Inloox

JANUARY 29, 2019

Innovation Digging was developed by Tamer Kemeröz and Benno van Aerssen. As the name suggests, it is a systematic 'excavation' of ideas that can help you to innovate both radically and continuously. Very few people can come up with new ideas on the spot, because idea generation is a process. Innovation Labs and Open Innovation.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Initially envisioned as a way to decentralize and democratize work processes, its journey has been anything but straightforward. They represent a collective effort to return to Agile's foundational ideas – moving away from monolithic and standardized processes that inhibit innovation and adaptability. The emergence of Agile 2.0

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

From regularly achieving Sprint Goals, delivering value to customers, and building stakeholder rapport easily, discover the traits that set apart successful Scrum Masters. This approach includes assessing customer satisfaction rates and determining how effectively the Scrum Master guides the team to meet customer needs and expectations.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Digital transformation refers to integrating digital technologies into all business areas, resulting in fundamental changes to operations and delivering value to customers. At its foundation, a cultural change challenges organizations to continually reinvent themselves, streamline workflows, and enhance customer experiences.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 25, 2019

Marketing automation is a technology that allows people to manage marketing campaigns across channels automatically and streamline time-consuming processes faced every day by modern marketers and sales reps. However, year over year new strides and innovations are being made in marketing automation and specifically email marketing.

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nTask

JULY 28, 2021

Our mind is almost always filled with innovative ideas, acting upon which can be beneficial for us in the long run. You can now gather insights on your business and use the best ideas to improve your business processes with Idea management software. Idea management has become an integral part of business processes in recent years.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving digital landscape, innovation is the driving force behind success. With advancements in technology, there has been a paradigm shift in the way organizations approach innovation. But how did the concept of citizen developers come into existence?

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Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

Which of our processes could we optimize? This can be done through training to expand skills, process optimization or the use of new technologies. This expertise enables the team to solve complex problems efficiently and implement innovative solutions, which significantly increases the quality and competitiveness of the end product.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Innovation has become a buzzword in today’s fast-paced business landscape. Many turn to technology and data-driven approaches, but one key driver of innovation often gets overlooked – creativity. Understanding the Role of Creativity in Innovation Creativity is the fuel that powers innovation.

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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 8, 2022

The Customer Segments component of the business model canvas is the first component. This post explores Customer segments, how it fits into the business model canvas, and how this strategic choice also drives projects. Perspective on Customer Segments in the Business Model Canvas. How to Go About Segmenting Customers.

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Project Bliss

JULY 30, 2019

The Osborn Parnes creative problem-solving process is a structured way to generate creative and innovative ways to address problems. You create innovative approaches to change. Origin of the Osborn Parnes Creative Problem-solving Process. The two collaborated to formalize the process., which is still taught today.

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