Product Innovation

A book that actually teaches you how to create growth in a product business Solving Product is not a big idea book. It's a book entrepreneurs and product teams are using to drive real results in their organizations. The book helps them: Reveal the gaps in their business models Clarify the challenges they’re facing Carefully weigh alternative solutions for addressing blockers and driving new growth Learn from their prospects and customers with the right customer research techniques Lay out clear action plans to address the issues Make their organizations more customer-centric It's ...

A Bridge Not Too Far: Where Creativity Meets Innovation by Deepak Ohri is a must-listen and inspirational book for anyone seeking to harness the power of innovation and creativity to succeed in the business world. Ohri, founder and CEO of lebua Hotels and Resorts, shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a renowned award-winning entrepreneur in the luxury hospitality industry with a focus on management and leadership.

“The CTO’s key tasks are not those of lab director writ large but, rather, of a technical businessperson deeply involved in shaping and implementing overall corporate strategy.” - MIT Sloan Management Review What does it take to be a great CTO? Leadership - Expertise - Innovation - Teamwork - Relationships - Passion In the 21st century, every company that is going to be a leader in its industry needs an executive who is focused on identifying, tracking, developing, and profiting from new and emerging technologies. General Electric, Motorola, Cisco, Intel, Microsoft and hundreds of ...

Dive into AI Meets UX: Designing the Next Generation of User-Centered Products, the ultimate audiobook for designers, product managers, developers, and AI enthusiasts. This step-by-step guide explores how to craft ethical, innovative, and user-centered experiences powered by AI. Discover the basics of AI technologies like machine learning and natural language processing, learn how to design for trust and transparency, tackle ethical challenges, and collaborate effectively across teams.

INTRODUCTION: The topic and title of this book were first introduced and selected by the Hon. Commissioner of Digital Economy and Innovations, Taraba State, Nigeria, at the maiden Taraba State Digital for Circular Economy Summit, 2023. And by Divine coincidence, I was chosen to be the guest speaker for the three-day conference, which was slated for December 12th to 14th, 2023. “NAVIGATING THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY THROUGH DIGITAL INNOVATIONS AND TRANSFORMATION," as a the theme for the summit, as it was being organized by the Ministry of Economy and in partnership with the NATURE-BASED SCIENCE ...

Get from idea to product/market fit in B2B Startups don’t have infinite runway. To reach product/market fit, they need a solid roadmap, effective strategies to learn from their market and customers, and a framework for deciding when to pivot, and when to persevere. The issue is that most of the advice they get is either incomplete, unrealistic, misguided, or it’s just not catered to the enterprise or B2B journey. Founders can create their own processes through patchwork at the cost of trial and error, but this can easily send them sideways. What startups really need is… A proven ...

Embark on a journey of feathered discovery and sustainable living with "Homestead Horizons," the comprehensive guide that unfolds the intricacies and rewards of pastured poultry farming. Flap the pages open on this compelling tome and uncover the wealth of knowledge that lies within, revealing the secrets of a harmonious, environmentally conscious approach to raising poultry on pasture. "Exploring Pastured Poultry The Fundamentals" sets the stage, guiding you through the myriad benefits, understanding breed specifics, and uncovering the social intricacies of your avian allies. As the ...

Product development is a team sport, but most companies don't practice it that way. Designers and engineers should be connecting with marketing, sales, customer support, suppliers, and, most importantly, customers. The Art of Product Design explains the rise of "Open Engineering", a way of breaking down barriers and taking advantage of web-based communities, knowledge, and tools to accelerate the design and manufacturing processes. It explains how to establish open flows of information inside and outside an organization.

Welcome to the threshold of the digital age where transformation is not just an option but a necessity for growth, longevity, and relevance. "Digital Dynamo," an essential read for businesses and individuals navigating the ever-evolving digital landscape, is your comprehensive guide through the maze of digital change. Embark on a journey that begins with an in-depth exploration of the fundamentals of digital transformation, unraveling the evolution and impact that digital technology has on business. The initial chapters dissect what it means to truly transform in a digital sense, going far ...

When you have an idea for a new product, it’s a pivotal moment. This device of yours will enhance the lives of the people who use it, earn you extra money, and have a significant impact on the world. However, there’s much more to a successful product than the quality of the original idea. Why do some products fly off the shelves and others not even reach the market? That’s what this book will explain.

You will learn how design and innovation are being impacted by new and emerging technologies, societal demands, cultural shifts, and broader world issues. The Future of Design is practical, concise, and includes guidelines for building and supporting creative teams, advice and strategies for evaluating product concepts, and interviews with product designers, inventors, and innovators from around the world.

Transforming a B2B services business model to a more scalable, profitable, productized company can have many points of failure - but the biggest and most underserved is the cultural transformation required to support successful productization. The encore book from Eisha Armstrong and her team at Vecteris, Fearless tackles this frequent point of failure and dives deep on the change management required to build a Product-Friendly Culture. Building on the insights presented in Productize, Fearless details how shifting a business model from services to products requires a profound, fearless ...

How did Ford Motors use Lean development to pull off one of the most impressive corporate turnarounds in history? Largely by avoiding the mistakes that so many companies make when in a death spiral. They looked beyond manufacturing efficiency to change the very fundamentals of how they developed vehicles. In Designing the Future, Lean product development expert James Morgan and world-renowned Lean guru Jeffrey K. Liker reveal why so many companies have achieved only moderate success with Lean in operations, with a limited impact on their overall business.

Embark on an expedition through the digital age with "The Silicon Commandments," an eBook that is set to redefine the entrepreneurial rulebook and guide you through the intricate world of tech start-ups and innovation. This comprehensive digital tome is your golden ticket to not just understanding but mastering the multifaceted tech industry. Chapter by chapter, "The Silicon Commandments" leads you through the foundational principles that every tech entrepreneur should command. From perceiving the subtle needs of the market and forging a product that fits like a glove within its niche, to ...

Four questions drive innovation success. You'll find them in the Value Proposition Matrix. Like the corners of a foundation, starting with four fundamental questions will put your new venture on solid footing. The Value Proposition Matrix explains how to use these questions to sharpen any business idea - be it a new product, service, or model - and chart an efficient path forward. This simple innovation methodology has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and students, and inspired some of the most respected organizations in the world, including Fortune 500 companies, major hospital systems, ...

Building a great product that customers love requires a variety of skills, mindsets, and techniques. Starting from the three pillars of customer focus, culture of Agility, and team empowerment, this book explains how to go from theory to practice. Building a great product requires working across the Five Dimensions of product management: Discover, Design, Develop, Deploy, and Deliver. Each dimension is important to deliver great products that customers love, and none can be shortcut. By having a "5D" vision of their product, innovators make sure to understand customer needs, design the ...

Today the market entry for new ideas and entrepreneurs is easier than ever as the digital age is reshaping how business is done. Through digitalization, the business environment has become highly open and widely connected. The combinations of digital technologies like edge computing and artificial intelligence, AI, enable new business model opportunities. In this fast-changing environment, the most important thing is to learn as fast as possible what to do next and what is worth doing at all.

Unlock the Secrets of Niche Dominance with "Niche Mastery" – Your Ultimate Guide to Conquering Targeted Markets! Are you ready to dive deep into the world of niche markets and emerge as a master of targeted business strategies? "Niche Mastery" is the eBook you've been waiting for — an unparalleled guide that distills the essence of conquering and thriving in niche segments. Crafted with a blend of comprehensive analysis, insightful case studies, and practical advice, this game-changing resource will steer your journey from the very conception of an idea to the commanding heights of ...

For too long, companies and their leadership teams focused primarily on their products or services. Leaders are deeply dialed into the minutiae of their companies' operations. But veteran Silicon Valley consultant Deborah Perry Piscione says investments in new technologies or operations do not create innovations - people do.

This small but powerful book takes on the conventional thinking that says more resources are the answer to new product delys - helping you to see what is really going on as your organization seeks to innovate and launch new products. In an open and straight-talking manner, it teaches you to challenges the premises undermining your performance. Then, it shares strategies that strike directly at the root causes, so you can start taking action immediately.