by David Matheson | Oct 1, 2026 | Principles of Strategic Portfolio Management, ValuePoint™
Key Takeaways An Innovation Screen reduces bias in innovation portfolio decisions by comparing every project on the same two dimensions, potential impact and probability of success. Rather than debating projects one at a time, it reveals the portfolio’s mix...
by David Matheson | Jun 16, 2026 | Strategy, ValuePoint™
Executive Summary Decision Quality helps innovators think clearly under uncertainty without slowing learning. The six dimensions of DQ—Frame, Alternatives, Information, Value, Integration, and Commitment—create a practical map for innovation decisions. The goal is not...
by Don Creswell | Feb 11, 2026 | Strategy, ValuePoint™
To improve quality decision-making, organizations must move beyond analytics to address “people-and-process” problems. By applying the six principles of Decision Quality (DQ)—appropriate framing, creative alternatives, reliable information, clear values,...
by Doug Williams | Jun 9, 2025 | Event, ValuePoint™
Real-World Innovation Challenges Explored at IRI’s 2025 Summit At the 2025 Innovators Summit hosted by the Innovation Research Interchange (IRI), SmartOrg’s “Fail Fastest” workshop brought together a standing-room-only crowd to tackle one of the most persistent...
by David Matheson | Jan 15, 2025 | ValuePoint™
How do you make a great decision every time—one that not only stands up to analysis but also drives real organizational change? This question was at the heart of an experience I had early in my career while working with Sony Pictures during a time of profound shifts...
by Doug Williams | Apr 10, 2024 | Event, ValuePoint™
You’ve been incubating your innovation for a year now and are heading into the final approval meeting to put serious money into the opportunity. As you enter the room, on your left sits the skeptical CFO, with her ever-present scowl firmly in place. You hope you’ve...
