In today’s landscape, ideas and products evolve through various stages of maturity. The role of risk becomes a pivotal factor in shaping the trajectory of success. A portfolio business, housing a spectrum of concepts ranging from early-stage ideas to established market players, must navigate risk to strike a balance between innovation and stability.
Imagine this common scenario. The pursuit of the new and exciting takes precedence over the established operations. When this occurs, the cost is inevitable. It might manifest as a compromise in customer experience, a disruption of revenue streams, or even a faltering sales pipeline. The stark realisation—you must manage both facets of the business.
The events of 2020 forced organisations worldwide to rethink their approach. Now more than ever innovation needs to be a priority for survival.
Design products that customers want and come up with a rock-solid value proposition by focusing on their objectives, pains and gains.
Over the past few months, I've poured my energy into a landscaping project in our front garden.
It's been a back-breaking labor of love, and it got me thinking about how gardens can serve as a great parallel to the business world. They demand focus, attention, and meticulous planning, and remain under constant threat (cue the weeds! 👎).
Learn why choosing problems over ideas will enhance your chance for success in my free white paper 'Creating Customer Value'.
Where an agile coach focuses on the process to optimise the what and the how, a Discovery coach focuses on the process for understanding the why.
Learn why choosing problems over ideas will enhance your chance for success in my free white paper 'Creating Customer Value'.
One of the biggest choices that any product or service will make is knowing which lever to use to compete. In this post I explore the 3 strategies of successful organisations.
Learn why choosing problems over ideas will enhance your chance for success in my free white paper 'Creating Customer Value'.
Is it is best to spend time with customers to gain a deep understanding of their world? Or is it better to use the time putting together and shaking out concepts and prototypes?
Learn why choosing problems over ideas will enhance your chance for success in my free white paper 'Creating Customer Value'.
One of the biggest frustrations I encounter working with both development and product management teams is the lack of a clear product roadmap.
Learn why choosing problems over ideas will enhance your chance for success in my free white paper 'Creating Customer Value'.
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Thought-provoking articles, useful links, and free resources.
