Project managers are the unsung, behind-the-scenes heroes of an InnovationOps-based approach. In such an approach, organizations seek to operationalize innovation by bringing together the company’s culture, ways of working, people and products. Project managers orchestrate the intricate dance... Read More

Innovating at scale requires efficiency, and Kanban is one of the most effective ways to streamline innovation project management. Kanban’s roots began in a very non-digital environment, but it’s a methodology so sound and powerful that it has stood the test of time for more than 75 years. Read More

Regardless of industry, digital transformation projects are a top priority today. According to IDC, global digital transformation spending will grow to an estimated $3.4 trillion by 2026. Digital transformations are necessary, but they’re also painful. And they fail at a rate of about 70%,... Read More

In any project, the initiation phase is filled with optimistic budgets, benefits, and manageable risks. But the following statistics from the Project Management Institute might make project managers rethink that optimism: Read More

You could argue that the best innovation combines equal parts creativity and structure. The creatives reading this might argue that deadlines and structured decision-making bind creativity, but successful organizations understand the importance of both. Read More

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes The PMO framework is critical to bringing products to market on time and on budget, especially in large complex organizations which often face resource planning and management issues. There are many finely-tuned projects at the heart of any innovative product. It’s... Read More

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If you’ve ordered furniture this year, there’s a good chance you’re still waiting on it. A significant talent resource shortage in almost every industry is making it more challenging to meet customer expectations. How significant? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were a... Read More