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.
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. Diffusion Innovation Theory Model. The diffusion innovation theory model was developed by in 1962 by E.
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The Strategic Project Manager
MARCH 29, 2023
Core Elements of a Digital Transformation Strategy Framework The following eight elements provide a structured outline of components of a framework for achieving digital transformation. The Vision and Goals need to align with overall organizational strategy.
ProjectManager.com
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Having an operational strategy helps companies meet those larger goals when planning their projects. But what is an operational strategy? Companies always need to review and revise their operational strategy to stay competitive and on track to meet their company-wide goals.
Speaker: Dustin Smith, Sr. Product Manager, Incubator
The classic product story goes like this: A small team puts a great idea to work. Said idea becomes a wildly successful app. Team makes lots of money and attracts talent from all over the globe, quickly dotting the map with international offices. In a matter of years, a very small company becomes a global superpower. Romantic notions aside, the story neglects to mention the most essential variable to product success: scalability. If a product can't withstand a growing user base and diverse team, it'll never leave the think tank. Whether you're running a small startup or trying to get your idea to take off in a large corporation, you'll need the right tools and the perspective to scale your product. Join Dustin Smith, Senior Product Manager of the Innovation Incubator at Indeed, and learn how to scale your product for greatness.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
You also need to understand strategies that work before you begin so you can hit the ground running and avoid unnecessary delays or setbacks. In this blog post, we will discuss five key strategies for digital transformation projects. What is a digital transformation strategy?
International Institute for Learning
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
Nowadays, companies are very conscious that if they want to be competitive, they have to innovate. It is worth quoting a sentence of the father of the Open Innovation concept, Henry Chesbrough: “Most innovation fails. And companies that don’t innovate die” [1]. In a nutshell, we can agree that innovation is all about bringing improvement and efficiency; and affecting the development of a company in a positive manner. By Luigi Morsa, Ph.D. .
The Strategic Project Manager
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
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.
The Strategic Project Manager
OCTOBER 26, 2021
The Strategy Framework Canvas is useful in helping a strategist match the right strategic framework to the situation. Finally, a diversified business, especially a large one, will find that different strategy frameworks are more appropriate for different businesses. and Lean Innovation.
Henny Portman
JANUARY 13, 2021
The Continuous Innovation Framework (COIN) is designed to help large organizations to successfully and continuously develop, scale, and embed innovations and thus create a continuous Return on Innovation. Capture innovative ideas from internal and external sources?
Speaker: Richard Cardran, Chief Creative Officer and VP Strategy, HIA Technologies
Innovation is both a process and an outcome. The best way to begin innovating your products is by innovating your internal process. We'll explore the challenges, solutions, and hands-on techniques for becoming a successful "agent of change" within a well-established product culture. We'll examine the importance of UX and user-centric feature analysis, the adaptation of Agile Methodologies to the creative process, as well as a way to drive successful culture change for setting expectations and winning approvals with cross-functional stakeholders. Innovation and Leadership go hand in hand. Join Richard Cardran, Chief Creative Officer and VP Strategy, HIA Technologies, as we assess some case studies to see how to lead with a clear strategy well-defined tactics, and an unbiased understanding of the fundamental question: "why are you innovating?"
International Institute for Learning
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Undoubtedly the chess game is fascinating because it implies deep thinking, strategy, and prediction ability. It is often seen analogous to a business strategy. By knowing the value, it is easier to make decisions about game strategy and placement. By Luigi Morsa, Ph.D.
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 20, 2018
Everyone in business is talking about innovation, but how does one actually innovate? Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you practical steps you can take to innovate by using co-creation and project management techniques. In Review – Project Management Best Practices for Innovation and Co-Creation. An innovation, she said, is a new method, idea or product. Pro-Tip: There are many ways to promote innovation on your project.
MPUG
NOVEMBER 10, 2019
Without a constant flow of innovation, no company can expect to prosper – or perhaps, even survive. Traditionally, the department managing the flow of projects, including innovation initiatives, is the Project or Portfolio Management Office (the PMO). One that allows for the flow of innovation to align with the structure of the traditional PMO. There is an opportunity to create an Innovation Project Management Office (IPMO). Articles Innovation PMO
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. Instead of a clear definition of the term, there is a collection of innovation characteristics. The majority of organizations want to be innovative, but admit that they need to do more. Innovation requires effort.
Speaker: Gautam Nimmagadda, CEO, Quixy
Product Managers: are you wondering what your teams will look like in the future? If so, it's time to look to no-code development. With it, you can leverage hyper automation, strengthen and accelerate growth, and drive value. Your teams will be able handle more projects, and focus on the real challenges. This webinar harnesses the wisdom of today's business leaders and the global pioneers of tomorrow. Join Gautam Nimmagadda, CEO of Quixy, and learn how to leverage tech to drive agility with citizen development and the no-code movement.
Proofhub
MARCH 24, 2023
This article explores six strategies that help foster trust and respect among employees and result in a more positive workplace. Fosters Creativity and Innovation: Workplace positivity encourages creative thinking and collaboration, which leads to new ideas and innovations.
The Strategic Project Manager
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Innovation is an important topic these days simply because it is becoming critical to survival – for companies, governments, and people. Innovations are usually not completely new, a single stroke of genius, or just about a product. Innovation from a Strategic Perspective.
Henny Portman
DECEMBER 24, 2021
The book Cycles – The simplest, proven method to innovate faster while reducing risks , written by Bryan Cassady with the collaboration of 22 co-authors, offers not only the ‘ why’ and ‘ what’ but also the ‘ how’ of innovation. English Post innovation QRC review
The Strategic Project Manager
MAY 8, 2022
This post looks at what the PDCA cycle is, dives into the specifics of the four steps, looks at pros and cons, and enumerates where it can enhance strategy and project management efforts. Strategy and PDCA. Quality advantages can drive a strategy of differentiation.
Speaker: Mark Stelzner - Founder & Managing Principal at IA
Join Mark Stelzner of IA as he discusses how to optimize your current HCM system and the opportunities for new tech.
Proofhub
AUGUST 19, 2020
8 Most Important Business Strategies to be Aware of in 2020 Businesses are not run blindly, you have to set your own set of goals that you want to achieve effectively to thrive in the market. What is the Main Focus of Business-level Strategy? How Do You Create a Business Strategy?
International Institute for Learning
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Effective leadership will create innovative products and services. Leadership is an important part of innovation project management. Leadership: Leadership in innovation project management can mean many different things to people.
The Strategic Project Manager
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
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. What is lean innovation, and why is it important? What is Lean Innovation Management?
Inloox
JULY 18, 2022
A fast-moving world, a dynamic market environment and, last but not least, intense competition make it impossible to successfully implement complex innovation projects using traditional problem-solving approaches.
International Institute for Learning
MAY 10, 2019
As closing keynote speaker at IIL’s Leadership & Innovation 2019 Online Conference , she delivered a powerful message on how complexity is holding most of us back, and what we can do to get back to the work that really matters. “If we get the work right, we get the culture right” – @LisaBodell #LeadershipCon19 #leadership #innovation pic.twitter.com/hiqPhawym5. — Strategy/Planning Metrics – Decrease in number of approval committees.
The Strategic Project Manager
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
While businesses, organizations, and markets have evolved, the Experience Curve concept survives and can be very useful for informing decisions, shaping strategy, and guiding implementation. This is what happens with new and disruptive innovations.
ProjectManager.com
JANUARY 28, 2019
In that time, she’s learned plenty about crafting successful growth strategies for businesses, which she shares in this video. In Review – Key Business Growth Strategies for New Businesses. But it’s these experiences—both good and bad—that taught her the best strategies and tools for enabling business growth. Basics of a Small Business Growth Strategy. Growth Strategy for Entrepreneurs. Diversification Strategies: Grow by diversifying your offerings.
Scrum.org
APRIL 30, 2021
5 Strategies for Product Backlog refinement. Five strategies that help Scrum Teams to refine the Product Backlog: Gaining insights . All strategies help Scrum Teams and their stakeholders to have conversations about the upcoming work and thus clarify the items in the Product Backlog.
The Strategic Project Manager
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
This post examines what Hassle Maps are, their usefulness, examples, and the application of Hassle Maps as a tool for strategy and project management. The streamlined Hassle Map is the basis for the disruptively innovative entry of Zipcar into the personal transportation market.
Susanne Madsen
DECEMBER 27, 2018
I recently spoke at Dubai International Project Management Forum ( DIPMF ) and was struck by the innovative theme of the conference. Already when I prepared for my presentation the organisers said, “Innovation is a big thing down here”, and indeed it is. The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Award offers 8 awards with the aim of encouraging and promoting an innovative culture in project management. But apart from my books, how innovative have I really been? Innovation
Proofhub
DECEMBER 22, 2020
As such, you need to come up with ways to overcome such challenges and also to have the right methods of implementing digital transformation strategies. So, what impacts does the digital transformation have on leadership strategies?
The Strategic Project Manager
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Is there a way to boil down strategic choices to three generic strategies? Strategy guru Michael Porter has done just that. This post explores the generic strategies, the pitfalls in choosing one, and their importance to project managers. The Cost Leadership Strategy.
International Institute for Learning
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Like top US clubs from the NBA and NFL, he installed many innovations in the Bayern headquarters; player lounges, family rooms, even an e-learning room for language courses. It has been reported that players had to meet short before kickoff to discuss strategy. By Felix Ludosan.
Growing Agile
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Moving forward is strategy. The word, strategy, is derived from the Greek word, strat?gia, Strategy is effectively a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim (Oxford dictionary). I believe that there are four aspects to strategy.
Teamweek
JANUARY 4, 2023
Does your recruitment strategy boil down to posting a job ad and praying for the perfect candidate to apply? There are many recruiting strategies out there, but post and pray is by far the worst one. In this article, we look at 11 of the best recruitment strategies for 2023.
The Strategic Project Manager
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021
In part, the answer lies in developing custom strategies and implementing projects to position the company in the appropriate business ecosystems. The Basics: What Is the Ecosystem Strategy? Ecosystem strategy is a major leap from the strategic basics first put forth by Michael Porter.
The Strategic Project Manager
APRIL 7, 2022
This post provides an overview of the Key Resources block on the business model canvas, provides related considerations for organizational strategy, and outlines the impact on project management. Strategy – Ensure the Right Key Resources.
The IIL Blog
JUNE 28, 2018
Companies are recognizing that brand loyalty accompanied by a higher level of quality does not always equate to customer retention unless supported by some innovations. According to management guru Peter Drucker, there are only two sources for growth: marketing and innovation [Drucker, 2008]. Innovation is often viewed as the Holy Grail of business and the primary driver for growth. The question, of course, is “How do we manage innovation needs?”.
The Strategic Project Manager
OCTOBER 12, 2021
The Blue Ocean strategy framework has become popular since around 2005, on the initial publication of “ Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant “, by W. The Basics of Blue Ocean Strategy.
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