Framing the Case for Change in 1-2-3: Innov8ors Presentation Key Takeaways

In case you missed it, here is a link to the video presentation.

In the midst of uncertainty and a rapidly changing market landscape, companies need to make a case for change more so than ever. Consumers are driving change at unprecedented speeds and companies have to catch up to meet demand. Traditional operations need to move toward a more digital, customer centric model delivering value rapidly. 

In Managing Director EMEA, Carolina Wosiack’s recent presentation she suggests a simple framework. Start with a small strategic problem to solve, test in reality, measure the metrics that matter and tell a story of tried and true results.

1. Strategy

Start with a small problem within your department or organization. Forget the large projects with detailed requirements, and instead pick a business problem your organization needs to solve. Bring together professionals from various hierarchical levels and various experts around the search for the root causes of business problems to focus on action, not preparation.

2. Deliver Quarterly Impact

In agile, a fundamental process is build, measure, and learn, which offers a fantastic framework for communicating an innovation story. With small investment in building a solution to a strategic problem, measurement of key performance indicators is low risk. Use data to drive decisions on features to keep and then phase out that do not. Learn from the experimentation

3. Scale and Digitally Transform

Create a product that is innovating with market demands. Companies can continuously improve the experience delivered creating customer and brand loyalty. Prioritize and work on solving business problems that are quick wins. These projects have the potential to generate impact, quickly and optimizing resources, shifting company mindset from actions oriented focus to outcomes.

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