Eye on Innovation: Staying Adaptable in Economic Uncertainty
Today’s report explores the priorities for leaders in a volatile economy and how Planview empowers you to respond quickly as an aligned organization.
Manage Risks, But Don’t Eliminate Them
When companies value stability over innovation, some risks increase: they risk slowly losing market share and fading into the background of their industry. So what do we do? The solution lies in the understanding that effective R&D governance cannot, and should not, distill projects into a single number. Here are five ways to assess and communicate risk in your portfolio.
From Surviving to Thriving: A Strategy for Uncertain Times
We’ve been riding the waves of economic uncertainty for a while, but now it feels like we’re being pulled further out to sea. Between unpredictability on a global scale, changing customer behaviors, and the constant undercurrent of market volatility, many organizations are starting to feel the pressure chipping away at their bottom line. This is...
Build Resilience, Not Waste: Choosing a VSM Platform for Volatile Markets
Forrester rigorously evaluated 11 vendors across 21 criteria, and Planview received the highest scores possible in eight criteria, which we believe are the areas that matter most when navigating economic volatility. Read this blog to learn which features are the most critical when choosing a VSM solution.
Doing More with Less: How Toolchain Integration Builds Resilience in Uncertain Times
Markets can shift overnight, and budgets shrink without warning. For technology leaders expected to do more with less, one powerful but often overlooked opportunity stands out: toolchain integration. Read this blog to learn how to future-proof your software delivery in a volatile market.
Meet the 14th-Annual Planview Vision Award Winners
On April 23, at Planview Connect – the premier global gathering of Planview customers, partners, and industry experts – we recognized six leading companies with a Planview Vision Award. Read on to explore what sets these companies apart and see how you can learn from their journeys.
How to Avoid Building Subway-Sized Waste During an Economic Downturn
The Subway That Never Carried a Passenger Imagine pouring over $180 million, thousands of hours, and decades of effort into a major initiative, only to never see it used. That’s not just a metaphor. It’s the true story of the Cincinnati Subway, one of America’s most ambitious infrastructure projects that was never completed. Still empty...
Using Data Analytics to Navigate Tariff Impacts on Your Product Portfolio
Some uncertainty is inevitable for product-driven organizations. To mitigate risk and maximize value, most organizations perform a comprehensive impact analysis before making any investment decisions. However, some impacts are easier to estimate than others. Microeconomic industry changes, such as demand fluctuations or predictable innovations, are relatively straightforward – for example, automotive organizations can anticipate electric...
Verizon’s “Secret Weapon” for Keeping Their Product Vision on Track
When Abby Knowles stepped in to lead Verizon’s software engineering product model transformation, the leadership transition could have derailed the initiative. Without genuine buy-in from new leadership, teams seldom fully commit to change. Half-hearted commitment at any level can stall or undermine an entire initiative. In fact, it’s one of the primary reasons why roughly 70% of transformation efforts ultimately fail. This article reveals the essential factors Abby and her colleague, Archana Prabhu, credit for securing buy-in, maintaining momentum in their product model transformation, and delivering impressive results.
How FedEx Combines the Power of VSM and OKRs to Accelerate Delivery Speed
At the inaugural Project to Product (P2P) Summit in 2024, Greschen Powell, a seasoned leader with over 26 years at FedEx, delivered an insightful presentation on how organizations can accelerate value delivery using Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and Value Stream Management (VSM). Powell’s talk provides a clear roadmap for boosting speed-to-market while staying aligned...
