Application portfolios are bloated. Nobody denies it. But pruning them is harder than it looks. Stakeholders love their tools. Owners resist change. Costs are buried in cross-charges. The Gartner TIME framework changes the equation. It adds structure, speed, and accountability to what is otherwise an emotional, messy debate.
Built on 2 scoring dimensions—Business Value and Technical Fit—the TIME framework gives IT leaders a consulting-grade template to rationalize their portfolios with confiden
In an economy driven by real-time feedback, personalized experiences, and intelligent systems, the old idea that value resides in the product no longer applies. Today, value resides in interaction. It emerges not from delivery, but from design. Not from control, but from collaboration. Organizations must now rethink their role—not as producers of value, but as facilitators of Value Creation.
This is the foundation of Service-Dominant Logic (SDL) framework, a model that equips leaders to unders
Innovation Management has evolved. Vision statements and offsite workshops are no longer enough. Executives are expected to deliver innovation as a system—one that is measurable, repeatable, and strategically aligned. That is where Innovation Portfolio Management (IPM) steps in. IPM is the mechanism that transforms Innovation from a series of scattered projects into a unified engine that drives both short-term results and long-term relevance.
At its core, IPM is a governance structure. It ensures
Strategy Development is much more than prediction. It is not consensus. It is a bet. Every strategic decision is a wager on what will matter, what will shift, and what will win. The best organizations are not the ones that get it right every time—they are the ones that understand what kind of bet they are making, and why.
Strategic Planning turns these bets into systems. It makes the implicit explicit. It aligns resources, creates targets, builds accountability. But planning alone is never enough
Some organizations are obsessed with being first. First to market. First to raise funding. First to launch something bold. But in the rush to innovate, they often forget how to scale. That is where the Organizational Ambidexterity Framework calls time out. It does not reward activity. It rewards balanced progress.
This framework defines two core strategic dimensions:
Exploitation — improving existing systems and offerings to drive margin, quality, and delivery consistency.
Exploration — investing i
Planning Strategy is the easy part. Everyone’s got a slide deck. The real question? Can your organization actually do what the strategy says? When disruption hits, can it shift gears without melting down? That’s where the Dynamic Capabilities Framework (DCF) delivers. Not with buzzwords—but with a structure for staying sane and sharp when the environment goes sideways.
The DCF, created by Teece, Pisano, and Shuen, isn’t academic fluff. It’s a pragmatic, battle-tested structure for building respon
Innovation isn’t just an idea pipeline. It’s a performance engine. You can have moonshot vision, a brilliant matrix, and A-list talent—but if you’re not measuring, governing, and tracking progress, you're basically hoping for magic.
Innovation, by definition, is the structured creation and execution of new ideas that deliver value. But real Innovation requires more than spark. It needs systems. Controls. Feedback loops. Execution muscle.
There are plenty of forms:
Accra, Ghana – Save the Dates: February 19, 2025
The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) proudly announces the 18th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards - West Africa 2025, set to take place in the vibrant city of Accra, Ghana, on February 19, 2025. This premier event promises to deliver two days filled with cutting-edge insights, dynamic discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
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The Challenger Sales Model stands out as a beacon of Innovation in the world of sales strategy. Developed by Matthew Dixon and Brent Adamson, this approach is rooted in robust research conducted on over 6,000 sales professionals across diverse industries. The findings, published in their seminal book The Challenger Sale: Taking Control of the Customer Conversation, unveiled a surprising truth: the most successful salespeople aren’t relationship builders. Instead, they challenge customers’ thinki
Lean has long been celebrated for its role in streamlining operations and delivering value. Born out of Toyota’s Production System (TPS) in the 1940s, Lean principles focus on reducing waste, optimizing processes, and empowering employees to act as problem-solvers. By prioritizing value, mapping value streams, establishing flow, creating pull systems, and pursuing continuous improvement, Lean has transcended industries and become a universal template for operational excellence.
Digital Twins are reshaping industries by creating virtual replicas of physical systems, products, or processes. These digital counterparts continuously synchronize with their real-world equivalents, providing real-time insights to optimize operations, simulate scenarios, and drive data-driven decisions.
The Evolution of Digital Twins
NASA pioneered the use of Digital Twin Technology during the Apollo missions in the 1960s, enabling real-time problem-solving in space exploration. In 2002, Dr. M
Sustainability isn’t just about staying compliant—it’s about staying relevant. The Sustainable Value Framework transforms challenges into opportunities, equipping organizations to thrive in a dynamic global landscape. By addressing internal and external concerns, it balances operational efficiency with market innovation.
Key Dimensions of the Framework
In today’s rapidly changing market landscape, organizations need more than just a basic understanding of their competitors. Simply knowing what your rivals are doing isn’t enough. The key to outmaneuvering the competition lies in predicting their next moves before they make them. Strategic analysis gives you the map, Four Corners Analysis gives you the GPS.
Michael Porter’s Four Corners Analysis breaks down competitor behavior into two key dimensions: Motivations and Actions. These dimensions, i
Creativity is a key driver of innovation, enabling organizations to stay ahead in an ever-changing business environment. However, cultivating creativity requires more than just hiring creative people. It demands a supportive environment and the right combination of skills and processes that encourage innovation.
Teresa Amabile’s Componential Theory of Creativity, introduced in 1983, offers a powerful framework for understanding how creativity works. Amabile’s research reveals that creativity aris
In every organization, social networks are the connective tissue that binds people together, shaping how they communicate, collaborate, and innovate. Within these networks, certain individuals, known as energizers, have a unique ability to inspire and motivate those around them, creating a positive and productive environment. Conversely, de-energizers can drain the enthusiasm from a room, making work feel like a chore. Understanding these dynamics is where Social Network Analysis (SNA) proves in
Uplifting employee motivation and engagement levels is a constant struggle for executives. Management has long focused on technical and analytical competence, but the significant impact of feelings and emotions on corporate behavior is now recognized. Connecting emotions to performance goals and objectives remains a challenge.
Leaders must ensure that the organization’s mission and strategy resonate emotionally, engage employees intellectually, and instill urgency for action. This approach unle
“Empowering Tomorrows Banking Digital Landscape Enroute to Technology, Innovation, Inclusive and Sustainable Growth”
The 12th Edition Connected Banking Summit– Innovation and Excellence Awards 2024 Southern Africa scheduled to take place on 23rd of May, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa proudly unveils its theme: “Empowering Tomorrows Banking Digital Landscape Enroute to Technology, Innovation, Inclusive and Sustainable Growth” Hosted by The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA), t
Doha, Qatar — CYSEC Qatar 2024, the 8th Global Edition of this esteemed cybersecurity conference, drew to a triumphant close on February 7, 2024, with nearly 500 IT, OT, security leaders, and cybersecurity experts in attendance. The event served as a pivotal platform for global experts, innovators, and thought leaders to explore the latest advancements and strategies essential for safeguarding our ever-evolving digital landscape.
Key Highlights from CYSEC Qatar 2024:
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Future Work Strategy
Many businesses are preparing for the Future of Work in silos led by strategic thinkers. This unstructured and fragmented approach to the Future of Work risks conflicting business unit priorities, redundant processes and initiatives, and organizational misalignment. Risks can be costly.
A Future of Work Strategy can boost employee engagement, innovation, and competitiveness. HR leaders must build a coordinated strategy to compete in a disruptive and uncertain world as more fi
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