This article is taken from MovesTheNeedle site https://www.movestheneedle.com/blog, by Brant Cooper According to the Duke University/CFO Business Outlook survey, the longest-running and among the most respected research of financial executives, nearly half of the CFOs surveyed believe that the United States will enter a recession by the end of 2019, and 82% expect that a recession will happen by the…
This article is taken from MovesTheNeedle site https://www.movestheneedle.com/blog, by Brant Cooper Now that you have a better understanding of what lean innovation is, here are some examples of companies we’ve worked with who have been able to integrate these ways of working into their organizations. While they have each excelled in different areas, their results are a powerful indication that…
This article is taken from MovesTheNeedle site https://www.movestheneedle.com/blog, by Brant Cooper You can’t have a complete lean innovation practice without the agile component. Agile refers to a set of values noted in the Agile Manifesto and primarily refers to a company or unit being able to quickly adapt and respond to new information rather than being forced to stick to…
This article is taken from MovesTheNeedle site https://www.movestheneedle.com/blog, by Brant Cooper The Lean Startup Model is a set of principles that help answer the question “Should this idea be brought to fruition”. The process for determining this is based up on the framework known as the build, measure, learn loop. Build something that proves the viability of the “riskiest assumption”,…
This article is taken from MovesTheNeedle site https://www.movestheneedle.com/blog, by Brant Cooper In the past, we’ve discussed the history of innovation, what it means to be innovative, and some of the challenges facing organizations when it comes to straight up innovation. But now, it’s time to talk about something more specific… lean innovation. While understanding the need for innovation at the enterprise…
Lean methodology is widely used in today’s business environment. But, regarding the power that Lean has, definitely not enough. The real power of Lean methodology lies in its simplicity and focus. – One of the biggest benefits of using Lean is also the learnings that are provided by numerous experiments. Using Lean, a company can rapidly experiment with new products,…
No matter if you are a top manager in a multinational corporation or you are running your own, small or medium company, you are aiming to run a successful business. For a successful business, you should have a successful business model. In today’s business environment there is a lot of uncertainty. A business model which worked even yesterday is maybe…
Nowadays, coaching is a challenging job. There is a lot to say about coaching, but it is still an unknown area. Furthermore, for most coaches, team coaching isn’t so well-known. A good coach, through a structured and defined process, can extract a lot more values from the team, than through workshops or action plans. But, first things first. Ever since…
There are so many definitions of a leader (better word for a manager). Many words or even articles are trying to define that famous term. Leader is… Let me explain the subject of this article. First, is a leader storyteller? If you ask me, YES. A good story is an essential tool for the leader. He needs to know how…