Why innovation-driven organisations need the product operating model

SPARCK, the design and innovation heart of technology consultancy BJSS, published an article I wrote a few weeks ago as part of the ongoing thought leadership into the future of product and innovation. As an agility strategist attached to the BJSS/SPARCK office in Nottingham, I’ve been fortunate to work with a team of very smart … Read more

Project Mode vs Product Mode

Last week I mentioned that we are seeing a subtle shift from project mode to product mode. It’s been driven by a combination of market dynamics, customer expectations, and organizational imperatives that demand greater adaptability, value orientation, and a user-centric focus. It stimulated some fairly intense debate on one of my Twitter accounts. So, I … Read more

Why Shift from Project Mode to Product Mode?

We are seeing a subtle shift from project mode to product mode. It’s been driven by a combination of market dynamics, customer expectations, and organizational imperatives that demand greater adaptability, value orientation, and a user-centric focus. Here are the key drivers: 1. Increasing Customer Expectations 2. Rapid Market Changes 3. Emphasis on Value Over Outputs … Read more

How Adopting a Product Mindset Enables Organizational Agility

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, agility has become more than a buzzword—it’s a critical capability for organizations aiming to stay competitive. However, many companies struggle with how to truly embed agility into their culture and operations. One powerful enabler of agility that often goes underappreciated is the shift to a product mindset. When businesses transition … Read more