Catalyzing Innovation
Transforming Project Management for a Global Enterprise
When the innovation arm of a global manufacturing organization found itself grappling with an overwhelming number of projects and inconsistent processes, they realized it was time for a change. With resources stretched thin and teams tackling more initiatives than they could effectively support, the organization stood at a pivotal moment. To drive meaningful progress, they needed to elevate their approach to strategy and project management. That’s when they partnered with The Persimmon Group.
Understanding The challenge
Harnessing Innovation to Drive Strategic Impact
Rather than rushing to implement solutions, we began with an extensive discovery process. We spent time with teams across the organization, understanding their culture, observing their workflows, and identifying where standard project management practices could add the most value. This deep dive revealed challenges common to innovation-driven organizations: competing priorities stretching resources thin, difficulty aligning initiatives with strategic goals, and teams of brilliant subject matter experts who needed additional project management support to deliver effectively.
THe persimmon approach
Balancing Structure with Creativity
Building Momentum Through Quick Wins
Our partnership began by focusing on immediate improvements that would demonstrate value and build confidence. Working closely with leadership, we developed clear criteria for evaluating projects: which initiatives to accelerate, which to pause, which to rescope, and which to sunset. This framework gave teams a common language for making portfolio decisions and set the stage for more substantial changes.
From Framework to Action
With these criteria in place, we conducted a thorough portfolio assessment. This wasn’t just a theoretical exercise—we worked side by side with project teams to evaluate each initiative against the new framework. This collaborative approach helped identify which projects would drive the most strategic value, allowing the organization to focus its resources more effectively.
The results were transformative. The portfolio review created space for the most promising initiatives to thrive. We then introduced streamlined project delivery processes that added structure without bureaucracy, helping teams work more efficiently while maintaining their innovative spirit.
Building for the Future
To ensure lasting impact, we focused on embedding these improvements into the organization’s day-to-day operations. We implemented Power BI dashboards that gave leadership real-time visibility into project performance. Just as importantly, we provided targeted training to build internal project management capabilities, ensuring teams had the skills to sustain and build upon these improvements.
results & impact
Unlocking New Levels of Impact
The transformation delivered meaningful improvements across several areas:
- Teams could better prioritize high-impact work, allowing resources to flow to the most strategic initiatives
- Projects moved forward more predictably while maintaining flexibility for innovation
- Subject matter experts gained practical project management skills that enhanced their effectiveness
- Leadership gained clearer visibility into the portfolio, enabling more informed strategic decisions
Key Success Factors
The engagement demonstrated how organizations can enhance project delivery while preserving their innovative spirit. By taking time to understand the organization’s unique needs, focusing on practical solutions that could scale with growth, and thoughtfully connecting strategy to execution, we helped teams achieve both creative and operational excellence.
The Persimmon Difference
Empowering Organizations to Thrive
This engagement wasn’t just about fixing processes or improving tools—it was about unlocking the full potential of a talented, innovative organization. By blending strategic insight with practical implementation, The Persimmon Group helped create the conditions for sustainable success.
In a world where innovation and strategy must work hand in hand, having the right partner makes all the difference. That’s the Persimmon difference.
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