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Innovation has long been central to the strategy of successful companies. But innovation is more than just ramping up R&D. 2015 marks the shift from the information economy to the innovation economy — one that’s focus is a future of impact and influence, filled with endless new ways to deal with global business challenges and...
The past several months have seen a flurry of dealmaking in pharma and biotech. Pfizer, having been rebuffed by AstraZeneca, bought a manufacturer of biosimilars, increasing speculation that the company is planning to split itself in two. Shire, similarly stung by its failed attempt to buy AbbVie, is buying NPS pharmaceuticals. A very public drama...
In today’s global, hyper-competitive economy, you’re seeing all kinds of heated races to be the first to digitize an industry. You’ve got Uber battling Lyft to digitize (and displace) the traditional taxi industry. Apple, Google, PayPal, Square and others are slugging it out in a race to digitize the majority of retail transactions. Even seemingly...
Innovation has always been a driver of advancement, competitive edge and ultimately global change. No matter the industry, a company that consistently innovates defines the bar by which success is measured. This February, Mindjet hosted an exclusive Innovation Forum in Sydney, Australia, featuring a presentation from AMP’s Director of Design and Innovation,Munib Karavdic. Karavdic leads...
For some, networking is a dirty word that conjures up images of awkward conversations and handshakes that last too long. But happily, the meaning of the word is evolving. Business leaders continue to see increasing value in collaborative ideation, and are reaping the many benefits that result from cultivating both internal and external innovation networks....
Implementing an effective enterprise architecture program is about more than just selecting a tool to aggregate and visualize data. As an EA solutions provider, we talk to a lot of organizations in the early stages of implementation, which gives us a unique, clean-slate perspective on the selection process. Frankly, the most obvious misstep that we...
Despite its recent elevation to popular-business-initiative-meets-buzzword, innovation isn’t just about companies staying competitive and boosting returns. At its heart, innovation is a global altruistic initiative to drive technological breakthroughs, revamp inefficiencies, and overall, improve the lives of people throughout the world. Siemens Mobility, an internationally-known enterprise company dedicated to advancing transportation services and technology, will join us...
Capturing insights and performing sophisticated analytics in real-time for your innovation programs is critical to your success. That’s why we’re so excited to announce the addition of Insights visual reporting and analytics to our Planview IdeaPlace innovation management software. Our new Insights capability provides deep business intelligence and visual analytics that will prove highly valuable...
Innovation is the epitome of an umbrella term. It’s associated with everything from new ideas to revised processes and modifications, and takes on countless shapes and meanings depending on different industries, organizations, and individuals. This indefinite concept of innovation isn’t, by itself, a structure or process. When done correctly, it’s not a boilerplate, one-size-fits-all solution, nor is...
This past October, we proudly introduced the latest great feature of our Planview IdeaPlaceEngage innovation software: the new Predictions Module, which, when coupled with patented, advanced algorithms, allows organizations to forecast the revenue, time-to-market, and implementation costs associated with an idea. These predictions provide valuable quantitative data that allows organizations to make better business decisions and...
