‘Innovation’ and ‘Strategy’ are, for some people, two words that don’t mix well, and somewhat deeper below this perspective are deductive (analytical) and inductive (creative) thinking…
Innovation? – Elementary my dear Watson…
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Distortions and deceptions impact technology strategy
Self deception can, inadvertently or deliberately, introduce a bias that can influence technology strategy, Steve Bone advises how two areas of cognitive bias identified by McKinsey can impact R&D strategy.
Setting strategic growth objectives – what could be SIMPLER?
What leaders really want is a capability within their teams to think beyond the day-to-day and create thriving visions for the future that are connected to the reality of the present.
Management models – right, wrong, or just (partially) useful?
If the laws of physics don’t exist then how useful are management models? Peter argues that they should not be used as instruction manuals but instead used as pointers to address deeper issues.
Creating growth from a technology platform
Innovative companies generally have a strong technology platform. It is a source of expertise that provides a competitive edge in the market that they operate in but can also offer an opportunity for growth by disrupting a new sector.
Roadmapping – aligning your business for future growth
It never ceases to amaze me how when senior executives ask for a ‘roadmap’ or a ‘plan’ they often get something that is either, so detailed it is inaccessible to decision makers, or so high level, it doesn’t provide useful …
How an expert network can bring new insights for technology strategy
Independent, objective experts are invaluable when defining technology strategy. Free from the constraints of internal R&D activities they can identify new growth platforms for an organisation that are often surprising. But how can you engage with experts constructively when their …
Best practice in technology and innovation management
nu Angle has created a series of white papers to capture our collective knowledge of technology and innovation management:-
Chasing Apple’s shadow risk taking culture in R&D
R&D investments bring improvements in business productivity, but to achieve dramatic improvements in financial performance also requires a culture with an appetite for risk: concludes a report Chasing Apple’s Shadow co-authored by Bob Wasson, Senior Consultant at nu-Angle. Wasson says: “Firms …
Five mistakes to avoid when looking for adjacency led growth
Growth opportunities exist at the adjacencies to your core business but exploiting these effectively can be problematic if you don’t have a structured growth program. All too often executives are puzzled as to why ‘agreed’ growth initiatives ‘hit the buffers’ …