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Innovation: Be as Eager to Stop Zombie Projects as You Are to Begin the New

October 26, 2023 By Nagesh Belludi Leave a Comment

Be as Eager to Stop Zombie Projects as You are to Begin the New Innovation entails not only the disciplined creation and implementation of new ideas that add value but also the acumen to identify and cease zombie projects.

Has a project consistently failed to deliver expected outcomes despite substantial investments? Could the project’s objectives be achieved more efficiently through alternative means? Have shifts in strategic direction made the initial goals irrelevant?

Idea for Impact: Instead of pouring additional resources into a zombie project in the hope of eventual success and payback, consider the risk of squandering more funds. In an era of limited resources and unmet demands, making careful resource allocation is a crucial aspect of effective innovation.

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Filed Under: Leading Teams, Mental Models, Project Management, The Great Innovators Tagged With: Creativity, Decision-Making, Innovation, Mental Models, Parables, Problem Solving, Thought Process

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About: Nagesh Belludi [hire] is a St. Petersburg, Florida-based freethinker, investor, and leadership coach. He specializes in helping executives and companies ensure that the overall quality of their decision-making benefits isn’t compromised by a lack of a big-picture understanding.

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