by Brant Cooper | Sep 13, 2023 | Blog post, Disruption Proof
As the landscape of corporate operations experiences seismic shifts, the traditional concept of support functions finds itself at a critical point: either evolve to drive measurable impact or become fully automated. The challenge for business leaders is to understand...
by Brant Cooper | Aug 7, 2023 | Blog post, Lean Innovation
One of the most powerful aspects of delegating outcomes is that it creates accountability. By entrusting team members with achieving objectives that impact the greater organization, leaders create a sense of ownership. Teams and their leaders should collaborate to...
by Brant Cooper | Jun 29, 2023 | Blog post, Disruption Proof
In the complexity of the globally-connected digital world, uncertainties and the assumptions on how to overcome them, hinder organizations from achieving their objectives. Enter rapid experimentation – a dynamic process that allows businesses to test ideas, challenge...
by Brant Cooper | Jun 6, 2023 | Blog post, Disruption Proof
Readers Note: If you’d like this content in audio format please click here Innovation. A word that permeates boardrooms, management meetings, and the corridors of organizations worldwide. It is key to staying relevant, thriving amidst continuous disruptions, and...
by Brant Cooper | Apr 10, 2023 | Blog post
Note to reader: If you’d like an audio experience instead, please click here It’s likely you’ve heard the term “Value Stream” tossed around quite a bit without much context or definition. This is a shame, as creating greater efficiency without understanding an...
by Brant Cooper | Mar 1, 2023 | Blog post, Disruption Proof
From its foundational beginnings in early brand management to high tech software program management, product management has emerged as its own collective of product-focused best practices. Product Management is a vital component of organizations undergoing digital...
by Brant Cooper | Feb 15, 2023 | Blog post, Disruption Proof
With the rise of entrepreneurial activity after The Great Recession, Innovation Labs became all the rage in corporate environments. Corporates wanted in on the energy, if not the spirit. The word “innovation” became a popular buzzword that meant so many different...
by Brant Cooper | Jan 18, 2023 | Blog post, Disruption Proof
When was the last time you went through a company re-org? Re-orgs seem to be happening more and more regularly, especially with large organizations, and the excuses for them are often tenuous. Within the startup world, there’s buzz that Elon Musk’s mass layoffs at...
by Brant Cooper | Dec 20, 2022 | Blog post, Disruption Proof
We’re coming to the end of 2022 and ’tis the season to evaluate 2022’s performance and plan for 2023 targets. Despite ongoing challenges in the economic and business environment, I’ve heard from many people that they had aggressive metrics for themselves and their...
by Brant Cooper | Nov 10, 2022 | Blog post, Digital Transformation, Disruption Proof
Dividing your company into execution mode vs exploration mode, as recommended by the multi-named mythology of “ambidextrous organizations,” “dual operating systems,” or “dual innovation,” will prevent you from competing efficiently in the digital age. These are...
