INNOVATION BRUNCH - STUTTGART
May 10, 2023

Does your company deliver on future growth opportunities?

Companies often struggle to turn their strategy into tangible results - especially when it comes to key areas of innovation, transformation, and future growth. One main reason is a lack of alignment between their priorities and objectives ("What is planned") and their portfolio of programs, projects, and initiatives ("What actually happens"). To put it in numbers:

• Only 8% of companies are successful at both defining and executing their innovation strategy. (source: Strategy&)
• Only 11% of executives report that strategic priorities and innovation areas have the resources required to succeed. (source: Harvard Business Review)

In light of those challenges, strategic portfolio management (SPM) is becoming an indispensable practice. Gartner predicts that by 2024, 80% of businesses will integrate SPM technologies to help them select, prioritize, and manage programs and initiatives that align with their overall strategy. If done right, there is huge potential for companies to attain a sustainable competitive edge by optimizing resource usage, expanding growth opportunities, and enhancing decision-making.

Who should join?

Executives, VPs, Directors, and Lead Experts who are responsible for the following:

• Managing the organization's portfolio of strategic initiatives and innovation projects
• Defining and monitoring corporate transformation and growth strategies
• Implementing R&D programs in both early and late development stages
• Overseeing the development and launch of new products or services
• Analyzing data and providing recommendations for strategic planning and c-level decision-making

What to expect:

• Cross-industry knowledge exchange on the best practices, tools, techniques, and lessons learned in SPM
• Exciting keynote speeches on innovation management, strategy execution, and portfolio management
• Ample time for casual networking with peers
• Free participation