Why do we think that what worked on our last project will work on our current one? If the definition of a project revolves around it being unique, why do …
Four Ways Executives Align Product Teams
Earlier this year we conducted research into the dynamics of product team performance. As part of this research we asked a question about the mechanisms being used by executives to …
Never Lose Your Project Management Edge!
How do you keep your product and product team fresh and creative throughout the product development lifecycle? What differentiates those project managers who seem to have a successful team no …
Product Strategy’s Vanishing Act
Last week David Heidt, the President of IIBA Chicagoland, and I were doing a webinar on the five factors that drive high performance product teams. As we neared the end …
The Five Tips to Project Management Innovation
The word “innovation” can be interpreted in many ways. The image persists that innovation is some mind blowing new thing, which often produces high value, high return, and commercial success. …
Ten Things that Differentiate Successful Product Development Initiatives from Failed Efforts
Before we get to the top ten list a little bit of history is in order. In January of this year Enterprise Agility and Actuation Consulting joined together to conduct a …