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Getting Started with Roadmapping

July 08, 2013
An article on our blog, Introduction to Strategic Roadmapping, introduced the concept of strategic roadmapping. The next question that naturally follows is, “How do we get started with roadmapping?” The best — and easiest — way to start a roadmapping process is to hold workshops to educate your... Read More

Techweek: The Chicago Tech Scene on Display

July 02, 2013
Thousands of people flocked to Techweek Chicago last week and I am happy to say I, and others from Wellspring Worldwide, were among them. For those not familiar with Techweek Chicago, the event is a great opportunity to check out the latest in technology and innovations here in Chicago and the... Read More

The Annual Operating Planning Cadence Is Broken and What to Do – Part Three

July 01, 2013
Editor's note: This is the third and final post in a series of three blog posts over the past weeks. Read part one and part two of this series. Read More

Introduction to Strategic Roadmapping

June 27, 2013
Roadmapping has emerged as a best practice for aligning business functions with corporate strategy. Companies use roadmaps to increase visibility, accountability, and collaboration at almost every level of planning. Just like highway roadmaps, strategic roadmaps show information in a visual way,... Read More

Portfolio Visibility: Do It First.

June 21, 2013
Many years ago, I worked on a project in which we applied Just In Time (JIT) manufacturing principles to business processes. In this project, the customer, a bank, wanted to improve the efficiency and throughput of their commercial loan processing department. Read More

Doing It All is Killing Your Innovation Process

June 18, 2013
Unfortunately we simply cannot “do it all” and have a healthy innovation pipeline, we are constantly talking to clients who have too many initiatives in the pipeline for their available resources. To improve the quality and financial performance from your innovation pipeline, organizations must... Read More

Ten Types of Innovation: All in One Building

June 13, 2013
I was lucky enough to be able to attend the “Ten Types of Innovation” book launch party last night since it was held at The Institute of Design in Chicago, the first design school in the U.S. with a Ph.D. program, and an organization that we share a building with! Read More

Roadmaps and Scorecards as Innovation Tools

June 13, 2013
In my current position, I work across Europe helping my clients implement strategic business processes. I analyze clients' product development and innovation processes and make recommendations to help them improve. Two tools that I often recommend using are roadmaps and scorecards. Both can be used... Read More

Terminology in the Innovation Management Business

June 07, 2013
Since my background is the science of language – linguistics – I always try to be as precise as possible when it comes to communicating our concepts to the market and our customers. I can tell you, terminology is not an easy job. You can see what I mean with a few quick online searches of... Read More

Managing Innovation: Harnessing the Power of Finance

June 04, 2013
I read a recent article which refers to a joint paper from CIMA and AICPA called Managing Innovation: Harnessing the Power of Finance and is based on interviews with senior finance leaders at companies like Coca-Cola, Royal Dutch Shell and BT. Read More

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