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Innovation: Running Experiments and Learning

Leading Answers

In my last article on  Incubating Innovation , we explored the culture and mindset of accountable experimentation. However, innovation and learning take conscious effort, forward planning and accountability. It furthermore places emphasis on the experiments—the inputs for learning and innovation.

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Trello vs. Asana: Side-by-Side Comparison

ProjectManager.com

The software immediately gained attention when in the September 2011 issue of Wired magazine it was one of “The 7 Coolest Startups You Haven’t Heard of Yet.” magazine’s Best Workplace list and one of its Best Led companies. Fast Company ranked Asana number 15 on its Most Innovative Companies and Brands That Matter List.

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How to Create an Innovative Project Team

LiquidPlanner

Innovative project teams are increasingly becoming an invaluable asset for corporations. When looking at how to cut costs, the teams have to be exceptionally innovative in the way they approach the design and production of their products. How do you create an innovative team, and encourage cutting edge ideas?

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The Art of Mastering Project Surprises: Easy Strategies for Managing Unplanned Work

Traxidy

Effective project management involves monitoring progress closely and adjusting as needed to ensure the project meets its objectives. They come with specific actions or tasks that must be closely monitored and completed to resolve the issues. What do we mean by unplanned work? Who is going to do what? Read More. Read More.

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Using Hassle Maps for Strategy and Project Management

The Strategic Project Manager

The streamlined Hassle Map is the basis for the disruptively innovative entry of Zipcar into the personal transportation market. Finally, a Hassle Map can be part of the process to monitor and adjust as required moving forward. “, by Curt Finch, Inc Magazine. “ Adrian Slywotzky Interview: What Is a Hassle Map?

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5 Effective Tips To Meet Deadlines & Get Work Done On Time

Teamweek

Email, spreadsheets, and sticky notes plastered on desks and PC monitors are things of the past, and they’re certainly not the best ways to work on projects and remain efficient in this day and age. When MicroBiz Magazine surveyed over 1000 adults, over 70 percent admitted to procrastinating work. Tip #5: Avoid Scope-creep.

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Poisoning the well: Why micromanagement is bad for business

Runrun.it

Micromanagement is a management style characterized by leaders and / or managers who closely monitors subordinates’ work, often frequently adding his or her own input and constantly changing the final output. Causes innovation to be delayed. Discourages creativity and critical thinking.