Noel Sobelman explains innovation portfolio management and how companies can bridge the gap between strategy and execution. He shares a medical device company example where shifting from safe, incremental projects to a more balanced mix led to higher growth. The conversation also covers using tools like metered funding, managing risk, and how roles like Chief of Staff help leaders focus on what's best for the whole company instead of just one business unit.

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Noel Sobelman’s Book: Innovation Portfolio Management: Linking Strategy to Execution

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Time Stamps:
01:14 What Portfolio Management Means

03:55 Medical Device Turnaround Story

07:33 De Risking with Metered Funding

12:41 Saying No and Staying Agile

14:05 Governance and People Dynamics

19:16 Assessing Your Current Portfolio

23:51 Finding the Right Mix

26:33 Decision Focused Portfolio Reviews

28:32 AI and Maturity Benchmarking

33:36 Success Metrics and Gold Standard Example