Strategic Planning

Operationalize strategic plans - from formulation to execution across the organization.

Insights from 2,600 Continuous Improvement Practitioners

Last year, we launched Planview IdeaPlace for Continuous Improvement, which enabled companies to get more out of their Continuous Improvement (CI) program by tapping into the collective intelligence of their employee base. Prior to the launch, we conducted an in-depth survey of 2,600 CI practitioners to uncover intel such as the methods they use and...

Creating Connection Points Between Enterprise Architecture and the PMO

Are you ready to close the gap between Enterprise Architecture (EA) and Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)? Or the gap between strategy and execution, to finally end those turf wars? Enterprise architects should work closely with their PPM colleagues to ensure the right projects are selected and scheduled, while PPM groups can help ensure enterprise...

Gap Takes Advice from 5-Year-Old: What Innovators Can Learn

Great ideas, and lessons, can come from anyone. Yes, even a 5-year-old. As reported by the Washington Post, 5-year-old Alice Jacob wrote a letter to the fashion retailer, Gap. In the letter, Alice urged Gap to consider going beyond the “pink” and “princesses” stuff common in their girls section. Instead, she recommended more variety in...

3 Takeaways from Planview IdeaPlace’s Innovation Forum

Planview IdeaPlace recently hosted an Innovation Forum with global consumer goods manufacturer Li & Fung in Hong Kong. An exclusive group of innovation leaders convened for an evening of sharing best practices and in-depth discussions about innovation programs. With presentations from Steve Glaveski, Co-founder and CEO at Collective Campus; Alvin Chia, ‎Innovation Program Lead at...

U.S. Department of Energy Receives Award for Enterprise Architecture Innovation

It’s not easy turning a cyber breach into a positive experience that helps your organization make better risk-based cyber decisions. As Innovation Architect for the U.S. Department of Energy, Rick Lauderdale is responsible for doing just that by defining EA methodologies and the architecture review process. So, it came as no surprise to us when...

Announcing Planview IdeaPlace’s Biggest Product Release Yet and New EVP of Sales

Following on the heels of announcing the acquisition of Kindling and record growth in 2016 earlier this year, today Planview IdeaPlace announces its biggest product release to date plus a new addition to the team. We’re serious when we say this release is big. How big? Try this on for size. Planview IdeaPlace releases game-changing...

Bridging the Gap – Creating Appreciation for EA and Its Strategic Value Among ALL Employees

In a recent poll conducted by IDG Research Services, it became very clear that there was a lack of understanding in some corners of the enterprise about the Enterprise Architecture team and its important role in influencing the corporation or governmental entity’s strategic direction. “From the perspective of the IT professionals answering the survey, higher...

3 Ways to Generate Consistent Engagement in Continuous Improvement Challenges

Your innovation challenge can start out like a grand love affair, all parties filled with possibility and promise, and excited to work together towards a brighter future. However, as any veteran love-junkie knows, that initial spark becomes harder to maintain as time passes, and excitement tends to fizzle after the honeymoon period ends. What can...

The Changing Enterprise Architecture Landscape

Given the pace of change in business today it should come as no surprise that Enterprise Architecture (EA) has begun to take center stage. Traditionally, EA has focused on architecting the technology landscape towards cost-efficiency. But according to their January 2017 report, The State of EA 2017: Aspirations and Challenges, which includes data taken from...

4 Companies Leading the Way in Customer Experience

Editor’s note: the following article is a guest post by Shay Namdarian, GM of Customer Strategy at Collective Campus. It is no coincidence that the most innovative brands in the world are also leading the way in customer experience. Brands like Apple, Disney, Zappos, and Amazon are front of mind during conversations about memorable customer experiences....