AITP Chicago Meeting - Innovation Elegance: What a People Centric Methodology Looks Like

A great opportunity to network with your peers!

Event Location:  Wood Dale Public Library, 520 N Wood Dale Rd, Wood Dale, IL 60191

Refreshments:  Lots of Pizza, Soft Drinks, Water, etc.

Topic: Innovation Elegance - What a People Centric Methodology  Looks LIke 

Innovation has had two decades of software-centric methodologies. Project success rates are not great. The employee experience is not great. What makes innovation difficult is not software, so this should be no surprise. What makes innovation difficult are people – how we interact, collaborate, and compete with each other. Therefore, a people-centric methodology is not revolutionary. It’s just overdue. Your code will be just fine.

This session shares five topics (starting with “M”) that shape a people-centric methodology, the how and the why such a methodology is attractive.

• The metaphors that best describe healthy collaboration
• The mechanics that govern the most valuable innovation
• The money profile of low marginal cost
• The job market’s benefits
• Mental health benefits

Takeaways

• How and why to adopt a people-centric methodology
• Enthusiasm and confidence to adopt a new methodology
• Sanity, safety, and self-respect whether you’re pursue this or not

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AITP or WiCyS Member: $15 Non-Member: $20

Bio:  Robert Snyder

Robert Snyder is the founder and president of Innovation Elegance, LLC. Robert’s thirty-year career spans roles such as developer, project management, change management, sales enablement, and the performing arts. His career path includes corporate roles, consulting roles, startups, PMP, and Agile certifications. He’s performed in numerous vocal, dance, and theater ensembles. Robert earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois and his MBA in Strategy from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Robert is publishing a series of books on innovation methodology.

“Innovation Elegance: Transcending Agile with Ruthlessness and Grace” (available now) “Innovation Portfolio: Five Verbs Shape Your Team’s Legacy” (available now) “Elegant Leadership: Distinguishing the Good, the Bad, and the False” (targeting 2025)l