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Stryber is the strategic growth partner and expert in venture building. Together with our clients, we find the right innovation to successfully digitalize business models and create sustainable growth. We are passionate entrepreneurs, razor-sharp analysts, marketing & product professionals, united by one goal: to build the business behind all the ideas.


🌪️ Myth-busting Tuesday: 'Disruptive Innovation' – Just a buzzword or a real game changer?

Imagine you're at a fancy dinner party and suddenly someone turns the table! That's kind of what disruptive innovation does in the business world - only with a little more strategy and a little less chaos. 🍽️🔄

Disruptive innovation is not just about being different, it's about changing the game. 

It's the art of sneaking into an existing market with a brand new value proposition that may seem less fancy at first, but has the potential to turn things upside down. Think of it like bringing a food truck to a street full of gourmet restaurants - initially only for the adventurous foodies, but soon everyone wants a bite!

Here's the lowdown:
a) A ground-breaking innovation often starts small, targeting overlooked niches where established market players may not see as much glitter.

b) Initially it may not shine in the high-end segment, but over time it becomes the new cool kid on the block.

c) By the time the big players jump on the bandwagon, the disruptor will have already performed a cha-cha on the market dance floor and won hearts and wallets. 

👆But let's be clear: Not every shiny new thing is 'disruptive.' It’s a special label, reserved for those rare David vs. Goliath moments in business, where David doesn't just win but starts a whole new type of battle.

💡 Remember: Disruptive innovation is about creating new markets, not just upgrading what's already there. It’s the difference between inventing the smartphone and just adding a new color to an existing phone model.

📣 Have you come across true disruptive innovation recently? Please share your experience in the comments below. 👇 

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🌟 Happy Monday! Today, let's untangle another buzzword that's been swirling around the startup universe: "Pivot." 🔄

Picture this: You're sailing smoothly in the business sea, and suddenly, the winds change. What do you do? If you're in the startup world, you might just 'pivot.' 🚤💨

Pivoting isn't about donning a cape and performing a superhero transformation of your entire company. It's more like a strategic dance move. 💃🕺 Sometimes it's just about optimising a function, targeting a different customer group or changing your sales model.

📖 Brought into the spotlight by Eric Ries of 'The Lean Startup,' pivot has become the cool kid on the business block. But it's not just a trendy term; it's a survival tactic in the ever-changing business landscape.

Here’s the real spin on pivoting:
- It's about agility and responsiveness.
- Pivoting means listening closely to your customers, and when needed, changing your tune to keep the party going.
- It's not a sign of defeat but a smart strategy to discover new avenues for growth.

🚫 But remember, a pivot isn't a panic button you hit at the first sign of trouble! Slow growth doesn't automatically mean it's pivot o'clock. It's not about frequent, random changes but a well-thought-out Plan B (or C) when Plan A isn’t cutting it.

📣 Ever had a 'pivot moment' in your business journey? We are keen to hear your story in the comments below.👇

#innovation #nobullshit #pivot #stryber #debullshitbooklet

🚀 It is Quiz time today! is agile all about quick sprints? or is there more to this collaboration revolution? test your knowledge 👇

Agile stands as a beacon of revolution, transforming how we approach projects, one sprint at a time.

🏃‍♂️💨 It's not just about being fast; it's about being smartly responsive to the ever-changing needs of the market and customers.

Agile breaks down the development process into bite-sized pieces known as 'sprints' or 'iterations.' Each sprint is a mini-marathon of productivity, delivering a working product to customers, gathering their feedback, and then tweaking the product based on what we learn. 

It's like a continuous loop of improvement - you run, you learn, you adapt. 🔄

⭐️ But here's where agile truly shines - its core values, almost like a manifesto for modern, dynamic project management:

1. People Power: Agile places the spotlight on individuals and their interactions over rigid processes and tools. It's the team's chemistry and collaboration that drive success.

2. Working Wonders: The focus is on delivering working software, not getting bogged down in pages and pages of documentation. It's about building, not just planning.

3. Customer Central: Agile prioritizes customer collaboration over strict contract negotiations. This approach fosters better understanding and alignment with customer needs.

4. Change Champions: Agile is all about responding to change rather than blindly following a set plan. It's adaptive, not prescriptive.

While agile embraces flexibility, it's not a free pass to chaos. It's a structured yet fluid approach, ensuring that quality is never compromised for speed. Every sprint is a commitment to excellence, not a rush job.

Agile is more than a methodology; it's an umbrella term that covers various practices like Scrum and Kanban, each adding its unique flavor to the agile recipe.

💃🕺 In essence, agile is a dance of disciplined flexibility, where responsiveness and collaboration lead to innovation.

So, let’s ask ourselves: are we truly agile in our approach, or just running in circles?


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🚗💡 Today we are revealing the "Lean Methodology". It is not  just a Toyota game, It's a 1450s Venice throwback! 🛶

When we say 'lean,' you probably think of sleek cars and efficiency, courtesy of Toyota. But did you know the roots of lean methodology go back to the gondolas of Venice in the 1450s?

👷‍♂️ Fast forward to Henry Ford integrating lean into manufacturing, and now it's the go-to strategy for businesses, startups, and teams who want to do more with less (and do it better!). Lean isn't just about cutting costs; it's about cutting out everything that doesn't add value to your customer.

Lean is like that friend who always finds the most efficient way to do everything. 

It's all about:
🚀 Speeding up product development cycles.
💡 Testing business hypotheses with actual experiments.
🔄 Iterative product releases and learning on the go.
👂 Valuing customer feedback more than gut feelings.
🤸 Being flexible rather than sticking to a rigid plan.

But here's the kicker: Lean is tough. It's not just a set of rules to follow; it's a culture, a way of thinking. It's about constantly seeking ways to streamline processes and eliminate waste - everywhere in the value stream.

At its heart, lean is a mindset, not just a toolkit. In Japan, they've got this down to an art form. It's about making every action, every effort, every resource count towards creating value.

Ready to go lean? Let us know how you've been implementing lean principles in your work! We're all ears! 😊 

#innovation #nobullshit #leanmethodology #stryber #debullshitbooklet

Today's myth-busting mission: unveiling the true power of MVP – No buzzwords, just business! 🚀🔍

Ever caught yourself nodding along to 'Minimum Viable Product' discussions, secretly wondering if it's a secret menu item at your local burger joint? 🍔

👉 MVP, or 'Minimum Viable Product', isn't about serving the bare minimum – it's about smart, strategic development. Think of it as creating the essential version of your product that still delivers value, but without all the 'extra toppings' that aren’t needed yet.

🌟 Here's the real deal with MVP:
1. It’s about testing the waters before diving in. Imagine dipping your toes to gauge the temperature instead of doing a cannonball into the unknown.

2. MVP focuses on gathering real, valuable feedback from actual users – not just assumptions or guesses. It's like getting a taste test before deciding on the full menu.

3. It allows you to refine and improve your product based on this feedback, ensuring you're on the right track.

👆 But remember, MVP isn't a shortcut to a shoddy product. It's about building a solid foundation that you can expand and enhance over time. It's the starting point of a journey, not the final destination. It's a practical, customer-focused approach to product development.


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Ever explained #KPIs at a family dinner and got blank stares? 👀 
Imagine this: Metrics are like a soccer team. Everyone's playing the game, but not everyone's a goalie. In the grand match of business, KPIs are our star goalies! 🥅⚽

❗️Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are vital tools that indicate progress towards intended results. They guide strategic and operational improvements, form the foundation for informed decisions, and concentrate attention on pivotal areas. Drucker summarized this by saying, "What gets measured gets done."

🧭 Effective KPIs serve as navigational tools, offering objective evidence of progress, aiding better decision-making, comparing performance changes over time, and tracking various organizational aspects like efficiency, quality, and governance. 

While all KPIs are metrics, not all metrics qualify as KPIs.

So, here’s the play-by-play:
👟 Are your metrics laced up and synced with your goals, or are they just running around the field without a game plan?
🏆 Are your KPIs scoring those winning points, or are they just warming the bench like last year's unwanted holiday sweaters?

Let's measure what matters and turn those strategic shots into goals! 🎯🚀

Drop a comment with your go-to KPI that keeps your business in the premier league.

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