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Change is here in the form of DISRUPTION and gaining pace as this universe rips itself apart a new one is replacing it and technology is fueling its acceleration. Read More

There’s a seismic shift underway in the nature of innovation management. All the momentum that was once with the wealthiest, most resource-rich enterprises has changed hands; it’s now at the command of organizations that pay the closest attention to externally originating innovation opportunities. Read More

An effective innovation process architecture is the foundation on which to build for innovation-led growth. This clear, top-down, leadership establishes the framework for delivering effective innovation management – product planning, innovation portfolio management, new product development (NPD),... Read More

What is the Problem? Imagine that you've spent countless hours designing the perfect system, poring over details, improving process models. You have each stage, each gate, each deliverable, each workflow perfectly designed. Your software implementation is going to be a huge success. You have been... Read More

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This is the first article in a two-part series on sustainability. Read More

Software is Not the Complete Answer Why are software implementations that promise so much value often considered lacking? Obviously there are a host of reasons that can be the cause of unachieved value, but let's consider one that I believe deserves attention – change management, which I am... Read More

Leaders in Consumer Goods, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), and Food and Beverage (F&B) are actively confronting choppy waters on a daily basis caused by: Read More

Since the 1980s, the Stage-Gate® system has been systematically built upon in leading companies worldwide. Dr. Robert “Bob” G. Cooper has been analyzing the current practices of the most successful innovation systems and has described them in each new version of his bestselling books, "Winning at... Read More