by Lisa Jasper | Nov 30, 2016 | CIO Concerns, Culture, Lisa's Blogs, Product Management, Strategy
The list on the left describes the IT organization of the past, or at least what most organizations strived to be. Less than a decade ago, these were the words woven into IT visions everywhere. The list on the right describes what most IT organizations are striving to... 
by Lisa Jasper | Nov 29, 2016 | Capabilities, CIO Concerns, Delivery Methods, Lisa's Blogs, Organization, Product Management, Project Management, Talent Management
Practically every traditional IT organization is trying to become more externally focused to build products that improve the digital experience of their end customers or other external stakeholders. It doesn’t take long for most IT leaders to realize they have a big... 
by Parimal Patel | Oct 30, 2014 | Consulting, Culture, Innovation, Product Management, Strategy
I was talking to a buddy of mine yesterday who works at a fairly large public corporation (~$1.5B in revenue) about their lack of investment in new technology and products. As we talked it got me thinking, so I brought up a private company I know of who was offered... 
by Jay Anderson | Aug 26, 2014 | Innovation, Product Management
In early July, Martha Stewart posted a set of aerial photos that she took using a drone with an attached camera. They were impressive and provided a look at the immaculate and HUGE estate where she lives. The thought of Martha piloting her drone around and snapping... 
by Jay Anderson | May 6, 2014 | Innovation, Product Management, Strategy
When looking for new ideas, companies are increasingly turning to their customers and their employees through open innovation initiatives. The core of the idea isn’t new, there have been suggestion boxes around for ages. The suggestion boxes of today tend to be online... 
by Jay Anderson | Apr 11, 2014 | Product Management
When I heard on Marketplace last night that everybody’s favorite marshmallow treat, Peeps, were going to be available year round I had two reactions: The Village Peeps! Photo courtesy of cdwilliams1 1) I thought they were already. 2) This may not end well. The...