PinnedHow Innovation Labs Must EvolveWith the rise of entrepreneurial activity after The Great Recession, Innovation Labs became all the rage in corporate environments. Corporates wanted in on the energy, if not the spirit. The word “innovation” became a popular buzzword that meant so many different things to different people, that it almost lost all…Innovation5 min readInnovation5 min read
Published inBootcamp·PinnedThe rise of product managementFrom its foundational beginnings in early brand management to high-tech software program management, product management has emerged as its own collective of product-focused best practices. Product Management is a vital component of organizations undergoing digital transformation. The Origins of Product Management The story goes like this. Product management dates back to the 1930s with the…Product Management7 min readProduct Management7 min read
PinnedHow to Explore in the CoreDividing your company into execution mode vs exploration mode, as recommended by the multi-named mythology of “ambidextrous organizations,” “dual operating systems,” or “dual innovation,” will prevent you from competing efficiently in the digital age. These are academic principles perpetuated by people who spend a lot of time in ivory towers. …Digital Transformation4 min readDigital Transformation4 min read
Pinned5 Steps to Find $10s of Millions in Impact and Save Your Innovation Budget from RecessionAccording to the Duke University/CFO Business Outlook survey, the longest-running and among the most respected research of financial executives, nearly half of the CFOs surveyed believe that the United States will enter a recession by the end of 2019, and 82% expect that a recession will happen by the end…Innovation7 min readInnovation7 min read
Sep 12Navigating Uncertainty: Transforming Support Functions for the Digital EraAs the landscape of corporate operations experiences seismic shifts, the traditional concept of support functions finds itself at a critical point: either evolve to drive measurable impact or become fully automated. The challenge for business leaders is to understand how they can empower their support functions to more effectively contribute…Support Functions4 min readSupport Functions4 min read
Aug 7Re-Thinking How to Delegate: Creating Teams for SuccessOne of the most powerful aspects of delegating outcomes is that it creates accountability. By entrusting team members with achieving objectives that impact the greater organization, leaders create a sense of ownership. Teams and their leaders should collaborate to define their missions, outcomes, and metrics that measure progress toward the…Management And Leadership5 min readManagement And Leadership5 min read
Jun 27Rapid Experimentation: The Fast Track to Overcoming UncertaintyIn the complexity of the globally-connected digital world, uncertainties and assumptions on how to overcome them, hinder organizations from achieving their objectives. Enter rapid experimentation — a dynamic process that allows businesses to test ideas, challenge assumptions, and reduce the risk of failing. …Rapid Prototyping5 min readRapid Prototyping5 min read
Jun 6Steps to take to harness the power of innovation in your organizationReaders Note: If you’d like this content in audio format please click here Innovation. A word that permeates boardrooms, management meetings, and the corridors of organizations worldwide. It is key to staying relevant, thriving amidst continuous disruptions, and driving long-term success. But what does innovation truly mean to your organization…Innovation5 min readInnovation5 min read
Apr 10Value Stream DiscoveryNote to reader: If you’d like an audio experience instead please click here It’s likely you’ve heard the term “Value Stream” tossed around quite a bit without much context or definition. …Value Stream Mapping7 min readValue Stream Mapping7 min read
Jan 18Re-Think Your Next Re-OrgNote to reader: If you’d like to ingest this information in an audio format please click here. When was the last time you went through a company re-org? Re-orgs seem to be happening more and more regularly, especially with large organizations, and the excuses for them are often tenuous. Within…Management4 min readManagement4 min read
