Think For A Change: Recent Comments

Comment on More on Innovation Management "Centers of Excellence"...

Suryadevara Ravi — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:48:36 GMT

These are good concepts. Value can be realized by properly implementing them.often there are challenges in implementation. It would be good to share these and learn from each other.

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tomislav — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:29:48 GMT

Great point! This two roles are really similar.
I like the definitions of 'idea champion' and I found myself in this definitions.

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Gina OConnor — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:27:12 GMT

Paul, Thanks for the great comments! You're right to pick up on our passion for innovation. Even academics can be passionate!

Comment on Innovation...Everyday...All Day...

ranen — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:32:26 GMT

Thanks Paul! a great list! clear and simple, unlike other "top ten" lists that are full of meaningless buzzwords.

Comment on Innovation Portfolio Management...

Lauchlan Mackinnon — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:45:12 GMT

Hi Paul,

I'd be interested to have a look at the pdfs of the slides after you give your talk, if you're happy sharing them.

Good luck and I hope it's well received!

Lauchlan

Comment on Innovation...Everyday...All Day...

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Comment on Idris Is On A Roll...

Jeremy — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:00:40 GMT

I went that. There's a lot of good stuff on Idris Mootee's blog. Thank you so much for sharing.

Comment on Conference Presentation Key Points...

Paul R Williams — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:16:00 GMT

Anand:

Great comment and one that hits exactly on the mark.

Unfortunately, without the benefit of hearing the entire presentation and just viewing these "conversation starter" key points could lead one to that conclusion.

The points you make in your comment about effective portfolio management are key and actually, include many, many more considerations.

As with any large conference setting, I am speaking to people of all skill levels/maturity levels in project management, portfolio management and innovation management. Not "dumbed down," but made appropriate to the audience for which it is intended.

Thanks for pointing out one of the many key considerations in successful innovation portfolio management for everyone and, more importantly, thanks for participating and sharing your thoughts!

Paul

Comment on Conference Presentation Key Points...

Anand Sanwal — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:07:04 GMT

The idea of matching up a dreamer (the idea generator) with the doer (project manager) is interesting but one key constituent is missing and that is someone (or some body) who determines if it is the right project to do in the first place.

Project managers are focused on doing projects right, but a true portfolio management discipline is about doing the right projects. The dreamer who will be too "in love" with his/her own idea to be objective cannot take on this role and a project manager who is not versed in understanding risk, finance, strategy, etc is also not best equipped to select the right projects.

I'd suggest then that a 3rd 'entity' needs to be involved and that is someone with the requisite skills and dispassionate outlook to determine which of the numerous ideas being presented are in fact the appropriate ones to do.

Regards,
Anand
http://www.brilliont.com

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Tina Smith — Wed, 28 May 2008 18:06:13 GMT

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