Which projects are most suited to an Agile approach?
A survey of companies attending STIM events through 2019 and 2020 showed that there is growing interest in the application of Agile project management processes. In discussions it was revealed that more guidance on the types of projects where...
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Product technology roadmapping – a visual framework for ‘sense making’ in a changing world
One of the biggest challenges facing technology developers is how to blend and combine human, analytical and digital processes. A new six-week course, 'Product Technology Roadmapping' from the University of Cambridge, aims to help resolve these issues and show...
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DuPont’s Business Initiative Process enables managers to say No
To improve the success rate of its business development initiatives DuPont developed a comprehensive framework to help its business leadership and development teams successfully navigate their way through new business development (NBD).
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How successful use of Absorptive Capacity adds value
The most effect bringers of new external ideas into an organisation, comments Phil Kennedy are individuals that are not only tech-savvy but business-savvy. He reviews a paper on absorptive capacity and offers learning points for new product development.
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R&D Post-Project Reviews: Lessons Learnt or Lessons Lost?
For every new product development important lessons are learnt but unless these are captured and shared future teams will waste time and effort solving similar problems, argues Keith Goffin. Good post-project reviews (PPRs) can be invaluable in making future...
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