I hear this a lot in product meetings: “You know what we need to do?” Before the conversation goes a sentence further, I’ll ask, “What problem are you trying to solve?” If their response is silence or a puzzled look, the discussion’s over. Here’s why: A product without a problem isn’t product... Read More

We’ve talked recently about InnovationOps in this space: a flexible yet structured approach to innovation that guides an organization through its unique innovation journey. InnovationOps brings together the people and processes related to discovery, product management, project management and... Read More

Almost every company uses roadmaps, but are they using them to their full potential? In my experience, not always. Read More

You’re a product manager who’s made your mark at one company, and now you’re looking for a new challenge. For the more adventurous, it often means leaping off the high dive into a new industry. While product management skills tend to be transferable, they’re only as effective as your knowledge of... Read More

For the past several months, Sopheon has been sharing perspectives on sustainability and climate change mitigation through an innovation and product development lens in the Thriving Sustainably webinar series. Read More

Ops are all the rage these days. Whether DesignOps, ITOps, DevOps or SecOps—and even DevSecOps—companies are looking for structures that bring disparate groups together to accomplish goals efficiently through a system of checks and balances. Here’s another one that will come to the forefront in... Read More

As 2022 draws to a close, let’s take a moment to look back at some of this year’s conversations and ideas, around effective innovation strategy and the processes used to Manage products,Innovation Management and execute initiatives. Read More

The food and beverage industry is one of the most interesting and competitive industries when it comes to innovation and new product development. As consumer tastes and dietary preferences evolve, companies in the food and beverage sector must find new ways to meet the needs of their customers,... Read More

Last week, Sopheon took part in the Inspire Innovation Conference in Orlando, hosted by PDMA — Product Development & Management Association — a global association of innovation management professionals. It was an insightful four days packed with exploring all the best strategies for improving new... Read More

Reflecting on a recent Sopheon webinar I hosted – How to approach sustainability on a corporate level – the first webinar in our Thriving Sustainably series. Read More