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Advanced Guide: How to Balance Your Innovation Portfolio Using Matrices

Published by: Futurethink

Published: Jan. 1, 2008 - 36 Pages


Table of Contents


INTRODUCTION

Portfolio Balancing. Don't put all your eggs in one basket
When Do You Make Portfolio Balancing Decisions?
Quantitative vs. Qualitative Matrices. Which type is right for your organization?
QUALITATIVE MATRICES

Two commonly used qualitative matrices with detailed descriptions
QUANTITATIVE MATRICES

Risk vs Reward Matrix
Risk vs. Reward Scorecard. Determining quantitative scores for the matrix
Instructions. How to customize and use your scorecard
Using a Scorecard Guideline. Get evaluators on the same page
Filled in Example. See the scorecard and matrix in action
Four Other Quantitative Matrices
HOW TO BALANCE YOUR INNOVATION PORTFOLIO USING PORTFOLIO MATRICES

Tips and techniques
HOW TO SELECT A PORTFOLIO MATRIX

Choosing the right matrix for your organization
GROUP EXERCISE: BALANCING YOUR PORTFOLIO

Abstract

Are you investing smartly in a mix of breakthrough and quick-win ideas? How do you know if you're selecting the right blend of ideas that's right for your business? You need a tool to get a bigger picture of your innovation efforts and ensure that you're funding a mixture of breakthroughs and quick-wins. This 36-page tool + Excel Worksheet + PowerPoint template will show you a variety of evaluation matrices (2x2s) that the leading innovators use. You'll be able to pick the right tool for your organization, optimize the risk across your ideas, and manage a balanced innovation portfolio.

What You Can Do with this Tool:

    * Discover seven different types of portfolio-balancing matrices (2x2s).
    * Use a 1-page snapshot to select the right portfolio matrix for your organization.
    * Get a customizable scorecard and scorecard guidelines (in Excel), and see how ideas are mapped on the matrices.
    * Use a PowerPoint template to present, discuss and analyze your portfolio matrices (includes color-coded icons).
    * Use a group exercise to agree on portfolio balancing (comes with facilitation guidelines, suggested timing, and necessary worksheets)
    * Get tips on how to balance your innovation portfolio more effectively.
    * See filled-in examples and illustrations to see how the matrices work in real-life.


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