Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 3, 2016

To meet different challenges, to be highly adaptive it needs to begin to organize around ecosystems to deliver on a vision that recognizes it has to be part of a greater collaborating network to thrive in this highly connected world. Adapting to collaborating never fully in control can be unnerving. Either they adapt or die.

Collaboration 273

Collaboration Technical Review Disruption Innovation 273

InnovationTraining.org

JANUARY 26, 2022

Agile” and “Waterfall” offer us very different approaches to project management. Agile design, on the other hand, begins without a clear endpoint, assuming that any presumptions about results may bias or limit our opportunities and options. Core Elements of Agile. Integrating Agile Approaches into Waterfall Cultures.

Agile 74

Agile Culture Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 74

Brunner

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Simply put, a headless CMS completely separates the backend data (the content) from where it is displayed (the presentation). We also have in-depth lessons learned from implementing a headless CMS and navigating the seemingly endless freedom it offers not only for content and design decisions but also tech stack selections.

Learning 52

Learning Project Agile Design 52

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Innovation’s power lies in the ability to adapt, evolve, and collaborate, and our need is to make this as much of a dynamic ecosystem as possible to tackle the growing complexity and challenges we are facing today and in the future. Dynamic ecosystems are not just about collaboration and innovation.

Collaboration 130

Collaboration Design Leadership Industry 130

ImagineNation

JUNE 1, 2021

This means that every organisation, regardless of its size and specialisation, requires its leaders, and teams paradoxically, to be both competent and confident, to be both human-centred and customer-centric, in effectively managing both the future and the present. Unlearn, relearn, reskill and upskill. Both Human and Customer-Centric.

Management 52

Management Agile Collaboration Creativity 52

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 3, 2016

To meet different challenges, to be highly adaptive it needs to begin to organize around ecosystems to deliver on a vision that recognizes it has to be part of a greater collaborating network to thrive in this highly connected world. Adapting to collaborating never fully in control can be unnerving. Either they adapt or die.

Collaboration 273

Collaboration Disruption Innovation Technical Review 273

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2023

I think of the Gartner Hype Cycle here as we have gone through each of the stages of recognition of the application and the learning from this; we have the innovation triggers first, then a peak or inflated expectations, followed by troughs of disillusionment and finally by the slope of enlightenment, to give a new plateau of productivity.

Artificial Inteligence 182

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Agile Innovation 182

Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 24, 2024

They are when combined, collective in significance and impact and provide a higher level of radicality to present and offer as an alternative to today’s business and economic growth approach. Organizations become agile and better equipped to navigate disruptions, seize opportunities, and maintain a continuous improvement cycle.

Culture 130

Culture Collaboration Disruption System 130

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 3, 2020

We are all presently learning a new practice. We need to ditch much of the endeavors that make up a legacy of past practice, and think forward, to which the term next practice becomes the learning spot. Agility, adaptability & innovation. Cross-discipline collaboration. Agile product development.

Learning 162

Learning System Agile Competition 162

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 8, 2022

We are presently facing a profound set of changes in the conditions that businesses operate within in the immediate years ahead, that of the fear of business contagion; these will need a different set of innovation shifts and responses to counter this and seize new opportunities. Business contagion requires different innovative responses.

Agile 219

Agile Innovation Change Disruption 219

Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

When you invite an innovation keynote speaker to your event, you’re not just getting a presentation; you’re accessing a wealth of knowledge shaped by real-world experience and success. These speakers cover a range of topics, from the innovation process to the creation of a culture that nurtures creativity and collaboration.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Case Study Leadership Design Thinking 100

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 1, 2023

We need to approach innovation differently through connected agility, have speed and automation more central, and provide roles for a great diverse set of participants. The shift to platform thinking gives the potential for scalable and flexible foundations for collaboration, integration, and value creation.

Software Review 246

Software Review Software Innovation Design 246

Planview

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

We’d recommend creating channels for collaboration – crowdsourcing via the web – at all junctures in the work management lifecycle. Let’s break down the innovation lifecycle and consider the options for establishing managed internal and external collaboration channels. Hmmm, crowdsourcing. “Oh, Plans – The “What Will We Do?”

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Crowdsourcing Ideation Exercises 52

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Importance of the Startup Ecosystem for Corporate Growth For corporates, the startup ecosystem presents a fertile ground for innovation, offering fresh perspectives and cutting-edge technologies that can complement or revolutionize existing business models.

Technical Review 113

Technical Review Agile Collaboration Engagement 113

Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

XQ refers to the ability to draw from past experiences, learnings, and insights to make better decisions, solve complex problems, and navigate the uncertainties of the corporate world. This approach encourages a more collaborative and innovative team dynamic, which is essential for business growth and success.

Leadership 113

Leadership Innovation Collaboration Culture 113

Business and Tech

JUNE 21, 2023

One unsolved problem that was presented to us was that many foster youth were prevented from seeing their social workers, families, or going to school due to the lack of devices to enable them. I was honored and have been collaborating with them ever since. That was what sparked my interest and the group’s.

Technical Review 130

Technical Review Agile Crowdsourcing Groups 130

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 11, 2022

The four interwoven catalysts are recognizing we are moving from complicated to complex ; we have different collaboration tools to be more agile and adapt, we need to adopt a clearer mindset to working in innovation ecosystems , and we need to leverage the digital transformation we have been undertaking.

Innovation 189

Innovation Design Collaboration Engagement 189

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 1, 2020

They provided an outstanding virtual showroom packed full of innovations, product presentations and use cases are exhibited in an exciting real 3D environment. I have been learning what has happened in the past 12 months to change our perception of Manufacturing and the factories we need in the future.

Artificial Inteligence 320

Artificial Inteligence Industry System Agile 320

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Our individual problem often lies in the time we have to discover, learn and explore new and different things. Build relationships, network with industry leaders, and collaborate with industry experts and peers. Develop a positive and proactive growth mindset and embrace failures as learning opportunities.

LEAN 195

LEAN Industry Agile Analysis 195

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 22, 2024

My conclusions from that final post was “The Hierarchy of Business Ecosystem Needs presents a holistic approach to navigating the complexities of the modern business landscape. It emphasizes collaborative ecosystems as the key to unlocking untapped potential, driving sustained growth, and achieving collective prosperity.

Case Study 130

Case Study Design Collaboration Study 130

Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

Increased Agility: Leaders who think strategically are more adaptable and can pivot quickly in response to changing market conditions. Agility Ability to adapt strategies quickly to external changes. A strategic leader evaluates the present state of the organization while also planning for the future.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Strategic Thinking Leadership 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

Increased Agility: Leaders who think strategically are more adaptable and can pivot quickly in response to changing market conditions. Agility Ability to adapt strategies quickly to external changes. A strategic leader evaluates the present state of the organization while also planning for the future.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Strategic Thinking Leadership 100

PlanBox Innovation

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This post delves into key learnings that have reshaped how businesses approach innovation, setting the stage for continual growth and adaptability. 7 – Continuous Learning and Adaptation Innovation is not a static process; it requires continuous learning and adaptation. A structured approach to innovation is critical.

Innovation Programs 40

Innovation Programs Learning Technical Review Innovation 40

Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

As you lead your distributed teams, understanding the nuances of virtual collaboration is crucial for driving innovation, productivity, and engagement. When you prioritize robust management practices, you pave the way for seamless collaboration and ensure that your virtual teams can meet and exceed their objectives.

Project 100

Project Management Software Review Technical Review 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

As you lead your distributed teams, understanding the nuances of virtual collaboration is crucial for driving innovation, productivity, and engagement. When you prioritize robust management practices, you pave the way for seamless collaboration and ensure that your virtual teams can meet and exceed their objectives.

Project 100

Project Management Software Review Technical Review 100

ImagineNation

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Transformation and change initiatives are usually designed as strategic interventions, intending to advance an organisation’s growth, deliver increased shareholder value, build competitive advantage, or improve its speed and agility to respond to fast-changing industries, in a disruptive business environment.

Change 52

Change Technical Review Agile Creativity 52

Innovating4Energy

AUGUST 31, 2023

This understanding forms the foundation for designing innovative approaches that consider the broader context, gather the research, relate to the challenges and complexities and, through levels of fostering collaboration, try to enable holistic solutions.

Collaboration 78

Collaboration Ideation Engagement Design 78

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 2, 2023

By embracing Design Thinking principles differently in the future of innovation, organizations can foster a more profound culture of creativity, empathy, collaboration, and user-centricity. Moving to the edge : Organizations are becoming more agile by adopting an “edge” approach.

Design Thinking 147

Design Thinking Technical Review Design Technology 147

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

It can generate new content like audio, art, and text, all by learning from a set of data without explicit instructions.” The value is the adaptive nature it can bring to the nature of the problems you need to resolve, the continuous learning and ways to incorporate AI into currently accepted innovation process principles.

ChatGPT 182

ChatGPT Technical Review Generative AI Innovation 182

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 11, 2019

We need to manage reskilling and upskilling to mitigate against both job losses and talent shortages but prepared the future workforce to be more nimble, agile and fluid. Working in the innovation space offers you the opportunity to grow and learn what this means and how it works for you.

Artificial Inteligence 263

Artificial Inteligence Innovation Agile Engagement 263

Ecosystems4Innovating

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In the ever-changing and fast-paced world of business and innovation, the paradigm is shifting towards collaborative ecosystems. Introduction to the Hierarchy: The Hierarchy of Business Ecosystem Needs is a construct of collaborative ecosystems, navigating complexity with agility, openness, and shared vision.

Collaboration 64

Collaboration Design Leadership Competition 64

IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Happy workers aren’t just more productive, but they are more loyal to team and business, more innovative in an environment that lets them feel safe to experiment and risk failure, and they are more collaborative. How can creative collaboration help “value, attention, and credibility” to the parts of a partnership?

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Crowdsourcing Agile LEAN 100

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Our innovation processes stay islands of knowledge stubbornly not flowing across organizations, informing others and giving the right levels of insights, support, or collaboration needed. For me, ecosystem thinking and design are accelerating mutual learning, and through this innovation, outcome potential for sharing and knowledge building.

Technical Review 208

Technical Review Innovation Software Review Engagement 208

ImagineNation

MAY 9, 2019

With a national election for a new Australian government about to take place in less than a weeks’ time, it raises key questions around the impact of collaborative, autocratic or competitive leadership styles. Many voters, like myself, to question as to what leadership style might be best for our country’s future.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration Leadership Creativity Culture 40

100%Open

JANUARY 10, 2023

One of the tasks of an innovation agency is to keep an eye on the future without losing grip on the present. Our job, instead, is to create a bridge from the present to the future on which goals are made: this includes small steps, which is why I’ve formatted this 2022 review in the frame of our 5 question agile retrospective.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Agile Open Innovation System 52

Tullio Siragusa

APRIL 15, 2024

Generative AI refers to algorithms that can learn from data and generate original content, be it text, code, or strategic plans. Enhanced Communication AI-powered tools can draft emails, create presentations, and even generate market analyses, allowing fractional executives to communicate more effectively with their teams and stakeholders.

Generative AI 90

Generative AI Artificial Inteligence Analysis Trends 90

ImagineNation

JUNE 3, 2019

In the same way, new platforms, products and services, business models and other emerging creative surprises are, disrupting the learning game. To also develop the skills required to surmount future challenges, so what then, is the role of continuous learning? Who presented a new model of education, launching soon in Victoria.

Learning 40

Learning Entrepreneurship Agile Disruption 40