Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 27, 2023

We need to embrace a significant change in the way we “set about” innovation. The importance here is recognizing the shift in mindset and thinking towards a Building Block approach to build up the Innovation Stacks. If you are interested in reading more in the series I have been posting then here are the links in the order of posting.

Innovation 173

Innovation Design Innovation Processes Collaboration 173

IdeaScale

MARCH 22, 2024

It focuses on finding new and effective solutions to complex societal issues, going beyond traditional approaches to problem-solving. Civic innovation is all about finding new and creative ways to

Creativity 100

Creativity Innovation Collaboration 100

Destination Innovation

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Most people approach these interactions with trepidation. Let’s look at a couple of bad approaches and then some tips on how to do it better. The weak approach is to keep putting off the conversation in the hope that things will change and the discussion might become unnecessary. Do not interrupt them to make your points.

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Tips How To Meeting Course 310

Digital Tonto

APRIL 14, 2024

Einstein's ideas about relativity started out as a boyhood dream about riding on a bolt of light. There is simply no way to navigate all that with a linear approach. Ideas start out feeble, weak and alone. They need ecosystems to make an impact on the world.

Change 171

Change Learning Innovation Leadership 171

Leapfrogging

APRIL 17, 2024

They often share stories of successful team dynamics, which can serve as a blueprint for teams seeking to revamp their approach to innovation. Moreover, these speakers can initiate a cultural shift within teams, guiding them towards a more inclusive and open-minded approach.

Team Building 130

Team Building Collaboration Case Study Conference 130

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 14, 2023

Here I want to summarize the posts that were part of this build-up, that build the compelling business case for the need to change our thinking about innovation. It implies that traditional approaches may not be sufficient in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.

Software Review 130

Software Review Software Innovation Technical Review 130

IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Customer Feedback Management (CFM) is defined as a systematic approach and set of processes that businesses use to collect, analyze, and act upon feedback and insights from their customers. The primary goal of CFM is to gather information about customer experiences, opinions, and preferences [.]

System 130

System Management 130

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Too many project leaders think rigidly about Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies and believe that they need to choose between the two. But many projects — especially those with diverse stakeholder needs and complex structures — benefit from a hybrid approach that combines aspects of Waterfall and Agile.

Agile 141

Agile Project Management Product Development 141

Innovation Excellence

MARCH 27, 2024

GUEST POST from David Burkus One of the most common complaints among disengaged employees is about not feeling heard, not being seen or recognized for what they do, who they are and what they are experiencing. When people approach you with their problems […] As a leader, a lot of this frustration may stem from you.

Leadership 100

Leadership 100

Digital Tonto

APRIL 30, 2023

Over the past few decades we’ve undergone a similar shift from bureaucratic hierarchies to connected ecosystems and that affects how we need to approach transformation. The changes we need to implement today have less to do with decisions made about strategic, tangible assets and more to do with how people think and act.

Change 189

Change Leadership Industry System 189

Digital Tonto

MARCH 5, 2023

The technology is maturing, the scandals keep getting bigger and, with information and communication technologies representing a mere 6% of advanced economies, we still have yet to see anything approaching the impact of earlier technology revolutions. Make no mistake, a reckoning is fast approaching.

Technology 215

Technology Disruption Software Marketing 215

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 9, 2022

I have been arguing in recent posts about the need to change the way we approach innovation. We need to think about designs around innovation ecosystems. Achieving this innovation ecosystem thinking does require a profound shift in how innovation is viewed and approached in the business landscape today and in the future.

Change 182

Change Innovation Design Roadmap 182

IdeaScale

JULY 18, 2023

Social innovation is defined as the process of developing and implementing new ideas, strategies, or interventions that aim to address social issues and bring about positive social change.

Social Innovation 130

Social Innovation Examples Innovation Strategy 130

Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Hierarchy Of Ecosystem Needs- A Blueprint View Several vital considerations come into play in developing a blueprint to thrive and find solutions amidst growing complexity and uncertainty that argues for a different business approach, with Ecosystem thinking and design being central.

Artificial Inteligence 147

Artificial Inteligence ChatGPT Agile Culture 147

Innov8rs

APRIL 17, 2024

Innov8rs | Dreaming big and balancing the books by taking a different approach to R&D budgeting at Siemens Energy. As Tobias and Oliver say, R&D budgeting is not merely about allocating funds to different projects. There are a five key ways of approaching your R&D budget: 1. Imagine you have a piggy bank.

Strategy 72

Strategy Strategy Innovation Resources 72

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 8, 2023

This approach allows for the integration of solution components created in an open ecosystem and the use of solution complements that enhance the end user’s experience. To quote Sangeet Paul “A building block approach unbundles a solution bundle into its fundamental constituents. Innovation Stacks become essential.

Design 182

Design Innovation Collaboration Innovation Management 182

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Achieving alternative perspectives enables a level of discovery that enables innovation it is the need to embrace new organizational design that Ecosystem thinking needs to be considered for building a different approach to the new business needs based on the recognition that the way we approach management in markets is going through radical change.

Learning 130

Learning Engagement Design Trends 130

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

On the other hand, self-deprecation or deflecting credit, may make you seem approachable but it diminishes your competency. Audiences both learn about your abilities and see you demonstrate concern for others. Audiences both learn about your abilities and see you demonstrate concern for others.

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How To Study Learning Strategy 137

Viima

MARCH 20, 2024

You can love it or hate it, be passionate about it, or be completely exhausted by it, but the topic of sustainability will not leave the spotlight until we've completely overhauled our work, mindset, and habits.

Innovation 75

Innovation 75

Digital Tonto

OCTOBER 1, 2023

If we are going to drive the transformations we need to compete, we need to take an evidence based approach. The biggest misconception about change is that once people understand it, they will embrace it. We need to think about change as a strategic conflict between the present state and an alternative vision.

Change 123

Change LEAN Tips Agile 123

Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 10, 2021

Firstly you have to work through the Strategic Needs – this needs to cover the type of approaches, the scope and intent, the assessments of the required impact for the end customer and organizational value, the understanding and outlines of this becoming organizational-wide in its integrated needs.

Roadmap 279

Roadmap Innovation Collaboration Design 279

Destination Innovation

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Cutworks Studio, a design company based in Paris and Amsterdam has developed an approach called PolyBlocs – modularly constructed residential sites consisting of individual block rooms which can be stacked in different ways to create an array of sizes and shapes. How can we minimise the build time? How can we minimise the assembly time?

Brainstorming 358

Brainstorming Innovation Design Industry 358

IdeaScale

MAY 7, 2023

Innovation thinking is all about taking a fresh approach to problem-solving and finding creative solutions that can revolutionize your business. [.] In today's rapidly changing world, it's essential to stay ahead of the curve, and the best way to do so is by embracing innovative thinking.

Innovation 130

Innovation Creativity Change 130

Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 2, 2023

A proactive approach can often lead to renegotiated debts or feasible solutions. Remember, networking is not just about job referrals; it’s about forging connections and growing. Creating a structured approach to combat overwhelming feelings. Engaging with peers or mentors for feedback can offer fresh perspectives.

Design Thinking 118

Design Thinking Design Brainstorming Ideation 118

Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Among the most promising approaches is Design Thinking, traditionally associated with product design and user experience but increasingly recognized for its potential in resolving disputes. The Human-Centered Foundation of Design Thinking Design Thinking is fundamentally a human-centered approach to problem-solving.

Design Thinking 118

Design Thinking Design Ideation Collaboration 118

Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

It’s a systematic approach designed to minimize risk and allocate resources effectively. To learn more about the specific benefits and applications of AI in new product and service development, visit new product & service development powered by artificial intelligence. Why Integrate AI with Phases and Gates?

Generative AI 113

Generative AI Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Product Development 113

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 18, 2024

When approaching your manager about pivoting to a hybrid work schedule, you may encounter resistance. It’s important to know where this resistance is coming from, and how you can calm fears about this change.

Strategy 114

Strategy Strategy Management Change 114

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Introduction to Design Thinking Design thinking is a problem-solving approach that combines empathy, creativity, and rationality to meet user needs and drive successful business outcomes. The ability to iterate rapidly helps in improving design thinking with AI by allowing for an agile and responsive approach to product development.

Design Thinking 140

Design Thinking Artificial Inteligence Design Analysis 140

Digital Tonto

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Yet every once in a while we need to take a more disciplined approach. A natural disaster occurs, a pandemic arises or a crisis erupts in a far off place that we know little about and we need to show more humility about what we think we know and why we think we know it. Here’s What We Can Do About It.

Conference 216

Conference Engagement Course Creativity 216

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Introduction to what these eight value points are all about The Eight Points of Value deliver tangible benefits and advantages We must address adaptability in our innovation approaches in today’s rapidly changing business landscape. Build a consistent approach to seeking out those potential areas to investigate further.

Change 173

Change Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Agile 173