Innovation Talks

Roadmaps are what we use as a reference to tailor our projects and various investments in the business. It’s essentially our guide—a compass to where we want to be with all the details of getting there. However, many are confused by roadmapping, especially regarding how it starts and who should be spearheading it. 

In this episode, I describe roadmapping and the different kinds of roadmaps. I explain what roadmapping is from the viewpoint of innovation and why we conduct roadmapping exercises in the first place. I share valuable resources that dive deeper into roadmapping. I also discuss when an organization should update its roadmap and the data that makes an excellent roadmap.

"Roadmapping is not a single-person endeavor, but a shared initiative." - Paul Heller

This week on Innovation Talks:

●     Defining roadmapping and the different varieties

●     Roadmapping from an innovation perspective

●     Considering when to update a roadmap in your corporation

●     Why we conduct roadmapping exercises

●     Valuable resources for roadmapping

Resources Mentioned:

●     Cambridge Roadmapping

●     IfM Engage

●     Sopheon Roadmapping

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Andy Hannah is the President and Co-founder of Othot, a web-based and AI-driven company that provides analytics services focused on the education sector. They help organizations in the higher education sector optimize relationships with students and alumni at an individual level. As President, Andy creates strategies that achieve the company’s visions and build cultures with [...]

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Bill Beane is the Senior Director of Parker Technology Center and Innovation Systems. Parker is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. If it moves, Parker's either involved or close to it. As Senior Director, Bill provides leadership to Parker's Technology Center, focusing on developing new and sustainable business solutions. [...]

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Huub Rutten is one of the founding members of Sopheon and is currently its Vice President of Product Research and Design. He has over 20 years of experience working in the linguistics and language management sector. Before joining Sopheon, Huub taught linguistics and communication at several higher education institutes. He is currently concerned [...]

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Without the appropriate culture, innovation can stall. The key is giving everyone ownership of a piece of the overall innovation puzzle.

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Innovation is more than just bringing in the latest tools and technology to keep your product and service relevant. Before making sure your offering to the market is up to date, you must first understand your market, the industry’s needs, and which features to add or what upgrade to make. To properly understand what it means to innovate, you must define your product’s six W’s.

In this episode, I explain the six W’s in innovation. I describe the importance of knowing your consumers. I discuss why having too many features can be detrimental to innovation. I share the value of asking “why” before implementing any additions or changes to your product. I also share various examples of each “W” and how you can apply them to your organization.

"You should know your customers better than they know themselves." - Paul Heller

This week:

●     What the six W's are regarding product innovation

●     Determining the "who" of innovation and the people behind it

●     Knowing where to market your product or where to innovate

●     Launching your product in the right time

●     Why your product shouldn't have too many features

●     Understanding the reasons to start with "why"

Resources Mentioned:

●     Simon Sinek - Start With Why

This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.

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Innovation is more than just bringing in the latest tools and technology to keep your product and service relevant. Before making sure your offering to the market is up to date, you must first understand your market, the industry’s needs, and which features to add or what upgrade to make. To properly understand what it means to innovate, you must define your product’s six W’s.

In this episode, I explain the six W’s in innovation. I describe the importance of knowing your consumers. I discuss why having too many features can be detrimental to innovation. I share the value of asking “why” before implementing any additions or changes to your product. I also share various examples of each “W” and how you can apply them to your organization.

"You should know your customers better than they know themselves." - Paul Heller

This week on Insert:Human

• What the six W's are regarding product innovation
• Determining the "who" of innovation and the people behind it
• Knowing where to market your product or where to innovate
• Launching your product in the right time
• Why your product shouldn't have too many features
• Understanding the reasons to start with "why"

Resources Mentioned:

• Simon Sinek - Start With Why

This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.

Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeart

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For additional information around new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon’s newsletter where we share news and industry best practices monthly! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com and click here.