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Choosing a Portfolio Management Tool | |
Software is Not a
Cure-All
One of the most frequent questions we hear from New Product Development (NPD) practitioners is "What software should I use?" Like many questions in innovation, the answer is "It depends."
While we will not recommend specific vendors or software packages in this paper, we will outline general concerns that each firm should consider as they investigate new tools to manage their NPD Processes.
Read more about Choosing a PM Tool. Innovation Members can download a free questionnaire to help screen PM Tools.
(About 12 minutes reading time.) |
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Greetings!
April is Bring a Friend month at Global NP Solutions. We want you to learn more about New Product Development and to share that knowledge with your peers and co-workers.
Our feature article this month also discusses teamwork and describes a high-performing team working on a breakthrough development project. Teamwork and communication are key to 's success, too.
Build your NPD Team! Register for any of our NPD classes in April, May, or June and you can bring a friend for just $100. This special offer is only for the month of April, so don't wait long. Register your friend for NPD training here. |
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What would Easter be without Jelly Beans?
With Easter celebrated in many nations across the globe this April, we treasure our sweets - hollow chocolate bunnies, chocolate eggs filled with yummy fillings, and the ever present jelly beans.
 But did you know, in the 1920's, a "jellybean" in the United States was slang for a "dandy" or a well-dressed but empty-headed man? And in the semiconductor industry, a "jellybean" is a readily available component?
I hope you'll find all of your favorite flavors (and none of Harry Potter's flavors) in your Easter basket. If not, take a look at this short video (about 5 minutes) to learn how they make jelly beans.
Many thanks to one of our readers, Andrew, for suggesting this Innovation Fun Fact! |
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Recommended Reading | |
Project Team Dynamics: Enhancing Performance, Improving Results
This short book, which you can read in a weekend, by Lisa DiTullio is a must-read for any new Project Leader or Project Manager. Divided into two parts, the first section addresses setting up and initiating the team. The next section, Part 2, provides performance based team behavior feedback for maintaining well-functioning teams.
Throughout the book and on Lisa's website, you will find tips, tricks, and worksheets to guide the Project Team and the Team Leader.
What I love the most about this book is the philosophy of keeping the project rules simple and engaging team members at all levels.
You will want to return to this book for guidance on different projects and as you advance from team member to team leader. |
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Project Team Member Roles
Most of us understand well the theory that cross-functional teams are critical to success of New Product Development (NPD) efforts. But, just how does this work in practice?
 Let's follow five people, working in various roles in innovation and NPD through a typical day. This is a high-performing, effective team and we'll conclude with lessons learned that you can use to transform your NPD and project teams today.
Read more here.
Or, download the white paper now.
(About 12 minutes reading time.)
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