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The emerging role of an innovation project manager

May 01, 2019
In another extract from his Guide To Managing Innovative Projects, David Richmond explores the role of an innovation manager in project delivery and the coordination of various teams and stakeholders involved. Read More

Five Principles of Effective Idea Development

April 30, 2019
Gartner research has found that 80% of executives say they have a gap in alignment between strategy and product development activity. Similarly, 79% of top managers say their company does not have enough high-value projects in their portfolio, according to research by the Product Development... Read More

Getting leadership buy-in for your innovation programme

April 26, 2019
Research has shown that innovation projects are much more likely to succeed when senior leaders are heavily involved and engaged. So here are several tips to make sure your leadership is behind the process from the start. Read More

Innovation Ops – the Golden Triangle and why it matters

April 18, 2019
The Economist recently published an article chronicling how Amazon leverages machine learning for competitive advantage. The biggest takeaway: it’s really about running their operations better, not a flashy attempt at inventing the future, even at a company that is nearly everyone’s poster child... Read More

How to frame an innovation challenge

April 17, 2019
Taking MIT's innovative approach to office heating as an example, we look at ways to redefine the problem you're looking to solve, to generate truly creative ideas. Read More

What makes innovative projects different?

April 10, 2019
In this extract from his Guide To Managing Innovative Projects, David Richmond from Richmond Innovation looks at what sets an innovation project apart and explains how it embraces uncertainty, risk, change, agility and collaboration. Read More

Portfolio Optimization: What Else Can I Do with Accolade,Innovation Management?

April 08, 2019
This is the final article in a three-part series on portfolio optimization. Read More

Top Agro Trends Challenging Innovation Teams

April 03, 2019
There are a number of overarching trends that continue to dominate the agricultural sector. Global population growth, backlash against heavy use of synthetic crop protection, and the implementation of new IoT technologies into the agricultural technology mix are changing the landscapes innovation... Read More

Powerful questions – why and how to ask them

March 12, 2019
Have you ever been in a meeting which seemed to have no point to it and was a waste of time? Would it have helped to have someone ask: “Why are we having this meeting? What is its purpose?” Read More

Playing the “What-If” Game with your Portfolio

February 20, 2019
This is the second article in a three-part series on portfolio optimization. Read More

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