Stage Gate in 2026: still relevant?
Stage Gate has long been a foundational framework for managing innovation. In this on-demand panel discussion, industry experts reflect on how well it holds up today as organizations adopt more agile operating models and begin integrating AI into their decision-making processes.
Drawing on nearly 25 years of experience helping enterprise teams design and run innovation programs, the panel examines where Stage Gate continues to create value, where it can introduce friction, and why context matters more than rigid adherence to any single methodology.
Rather than debating whether Stage Gate should be abandoned, the conversation centers on a more practical question: how can innovation perform better in modern organizations?
Key discussion points include:
- The role Stage Gate plays within contemporary growth and innovation programs
- Whether Stage Gate functions best as a process discipline or a governance framework
- The conditions that allow Stage Gate to work as intended
- Warning signs that suggest Stage Gate may not be the right fit
This recording is well suited for innovation leaders and teams reassessing how structure, flexibility, and emerging technologies can work together to drive better outcomes.