by Mark DiGirolamo | Dec 19, 2025 | Business Transformation, Strategy Execution
Benefits realization is a simple yet powerful concept. When executed well, this process can create value that long outlasts the projects for which it was designed. However, considering the intricate elements involved in benefits realization, it can often become a...
by Jason Bobby | Dec 18, 2025 | Strategic Portfolio Management, Strategy Execution
Over the last decade, there has been a significant turnover among Fortune 500 companies. An analysis by WatchMyCompetitor in 2023 found that 52% of the companies listed on the Fortune 500 in 2003 were no longer on the list in 2023. The churn is due to various factors,...
by Mark DiGirolamo | Dec 14, 2025 | Featured, Food For Thought, Frameworks, How-to, Strategy Execution
Setting up a strategic program is no easy feat. It requires buy-in from all levels in the organization. Over-complication and a rush to set up a program office can lead to failure and confusion. By thinking through the process and being properly prepared, however, you...
by Jason Bobby | Dec 14, 2025 | Business Transformation, Strategic Portfolio Management, Strategy Execution
In 2024, seven in ten workers reported that they had experienced disruptive change in their workplace. From managers to team members, high percentages indicated that the transformations in their workplace were extensively disruptive, making them far less willing to... by Jason Bobby | Dec 10, 2025 | Business Transformation, Strategic Portfolio Management, Strategy Execution
Thinking about taking a more structured approach to managing and governing the AI projects within your organization? If so, you’re in the right place. Here at Shibumi, we’ve developed a comprehensive lifecycle approach for this very purpose. Using this AI lifecycle...
by Mark DiGirolamo | Jul 7, 2025 | How-to, Product, Strategic Portfolio Management, Strategy Execution
Why Stage-Gates Matter for Strategic Success Managing robust stage gates across your program is essential for effective governance and successful strategy execution. Stage-gate frameworks empower teams to deliver results with agility—while enabling executives to...