InnovationTraining.org

JANUARY 26, 2022

Agile” and “Waterfall” offer us very different approaches to project management. We might begin with a requirements gathering process in order to understand resources and parameters, and stay within the scope of the Project Charter that emerges from that process. Core Elements of Agile. Core Elements of Waterfall.

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Brunner

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

As Brunner’s chief digital officer, I’m responsible for our agency’s site as well as the many web redesign projects we do for all types of clients. If you’re looking to redo your website, here are seven critical lessons we learned from our projects — including that a headless CMS is the way to go, along with smart ways of working.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

To support you in building out your innovation competencies, capabilities and capacity that requires a deeper investment in skill development in a culture of continual learning. A landscape and the navigation skills that provide the adaptability and agility needed for successful innovation in the current business landscape.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

By sharing, you learn and continue to build on this knowledge. You actually blend your own creation and learn from others, and that combination effect curates even greater knowledge and application. We can jump in and learn from experiments and straightforward learning, burning up our precious time and resource.

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IM Insights

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

He introduces Estimatic, his latest venture, software designed to model uncertain projects and ideas. The episode addresses the concept of innovation accounting, common misconceptions in business case analysis, and the value of information by connecting learning to financial outcomes.

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Learning Analysis Agile Software Engineering 52

ImagineNation

AUGUST 3, 2021

I was privileged to attend one of the first Theory U; Presencing Leadership for Profound Innovation and Change Workshops presented by the Sloane School of Management, in Boston in 2008. Intentional change and learning.

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Learning Change Agile Leadership 69

Business and Tech

DECEMBER 27, 2021

After months of testing online event tech and virtual platforms, connecting with members, and getting advice from peer organizations, it became apparent that online events were presenting new challenges for the meetings industry. Applying some of our learnings from 2020, we are experimenting with a new model in 2021.

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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.” I constantly recognise the fundamental shifts working in AI-driven projects will bring. Continuous Learning and Improvement: Establish mechanisms for continuous monitoring and feedback.

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ChatGPT Technical Review Generative AI Innovation 182

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.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Agile Innovation 182

Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

The agility to adapt to AI advancements is now a vital component of surviving and thriving in the modern marketplace. Building Flexibility into Your Business Strategy In the fast-paced world of AI-driven change, your business strategy requires agility. You must recognize the signals of change and prepare to navigate through them.

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Strategy Strategy Change Underperforming Technical Team 100

Idea to Value

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Innovation projects often fail because innovation teams, management, leadership and operations are not aligned on what success actually looks like. And one of the most important ways to have facilitate this in your projects is to ensure you have clarity and alignment from the very beginning on what the definition of success is for all teams.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

At each gate, key criteria are assessed by a cross-functional team, which may include factors like market viability, technical feasibility, and financial projections. The typical stages might include concept development, design, testing, and launch.

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Generative AI Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Product Development 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. Additionally, learn how to maximize team performance by leveraging experiential intelligence to create psychology safety for high performing teams.

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Leadership Innovation Collaboration Culture 113

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

This synergy is particularly crucial when navigating the challenges presented by disruptive technologies, artificial intelligence, and shifting market demands. Managers and leaders are recognizing that fostering team collaboration practices can yield a more agile and responsive organization.

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Underperforming Technical Team Collaboration Creativity Software Review 113

mjvinnovation

JANUARY 3, 2019

The key factor to help you leverage your business may be the combination of project management methodologies, such as Design Thinking and Scrum. Below you will learn how these two approaches can complement each other, their benefits and how to properly use them in your business. Why use Design Thinking and Scrum in Project Development.

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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. Keynote speakers may present various strategies that have proven successful in cultivating an environment where innovation can thrive.

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Innov8rs

APRIL 7, 2024

During a recent Innov8rs Learning Lab, Gina O'Connor's offered a compelling roadmap for companies seeking to navigate the complexities of fostering innovation that transcends incremental improvements to achieve radical, market-shifting outcomes, based on decades of research with large multinational organizations, as summarized below.

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Radical Innovation Innovation Culture Project 72

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.

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Artificial Inteligence Innovation Agile Engagement 263

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Importance of Team Collaboration in Today’s Workplace In the contemporary workplace, characterized by rapid technological advancements and a shift towards more agile and remote working conditions, fostering team collaboration has become indispensable. Video conferencing Connecting remote team members and detailed visual presentations.

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 5, 2017

They came to discuss how crowdsourcing ideas is changing their organizations and to learn best practices from each other. Wing Tang of IKEA sat for a fireside interview (the fire was projected) with IdeaScale CEO Rob Hoehn to talk about how the spirit of inclusion that drives their crowdsourcing efforts.

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Learning Technical Review Crowdsourcing Conference 75

Innovating4Energy

AUGUST 31, 2023

Emergent Project Ideation: Encourage organic project ideas to emerge during co-creation sessions, allowing innovation to flow naturally. Adaptive Collaboration Networks: Create flexible networks that adapt to project needs, ensuring diverse contributions.

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Collaboration Ideation Engagement Design 78

Boxes and Arrows

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

The adoption of Agile software development approaches are on the rise across our industry, which means UX professionals are more likely than ever to support Agile projects. I first encountered Agile Development in 2005, when a team I supported was chosen to help pilot Scrum development methodology at Yahoo!

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Daniel Burrus

MAY 20, 2020

What if we were to identify and act upon opportunity much as we arrange and then manage a meeting, a project or some other form of responsibility that takes place each day in our lives? Take Anticipatory Action, Not Agile Reaction. This COVID-19 global pandemic we presently find ourselves in is the perfect example.

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Management Learning Disruption Trends 62

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 3, 2021

The growing concerns of several intertwined issues need addressing as they will initiate a significant change to the Business and how it operates and presents itself to the world. Agility Innovation. A critical assessment of the present business and how it will “project” into the future is needed.

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Disruption Meeting Resources Engagement 311

The BMI Lab Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

This is what we call strategic agility. A workshop to get started Scenarios and business models - workshops and entire projects can be filled with each individual approach. How is it possible not only to present both approaches in one day but also to combine them? For more information about the approach, download our brochure.

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Planview

JULY 15, 2022

In this post, you will find questions and answers from an incredibly timely and informative webinar that provided crucial new product development best practices based on lessons learned from the pandemic. After the presentation, to our happy surprise, attendees posed a ton of questions to the panel. DOWNLOAD THE DATASHEET.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

AI-powered innovation management involves the use of machine learning algorithms, natural language processing, predictive analytics, and other AI tools to augment the human decision-making process. These insights go beyond traditional market research, offering a nuanced understanding of consumer preferences, pain points, and expectations.

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Innov8rs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

During our recent Innov8rs Learning Lab on Culture, Talent & Teams, Kimberly Skelton (Accenture Song Sr. Entrepreneur-in-Residence) and Hillary Balma (Director at G-Works Venture Studio at General Mills), shared guiding principles and lessons learned in building strong teams of corporate entrepreneurs. What are the key ingredients?

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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.

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Technical Review Agile Collaboration Engagement 113

Innov8rs

APRIL 17, 2024

As Tobias and Oliver say, R&D budgeting is not merely about allocating funds to different projects. In other words, weighing the anticipation of future gains carefully against present investments. It’s a classic case of the innovation dilemma: balancing the need for innovation with the limitations of available resources.

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Tullio Siragusa

APRIL 15, 2024

Fractional executives are seasoned professionals who offer their expertise to multiple organizations on a part-time or project basis, allowing businesses to access high-level skills without the full-time expense. Generative AI refers to algorithms that can learn from data and generate original content, be it text, code, or strategic plans.

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Generative AI Artificial Inteligence Analysis Trends 90

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Businesses that innovate can respond to shifts in consumer behavior, leverage emerging technologies, and enter new markets with agility. Below are some examples that illustrate how AI is being incorporated: Idea Generation : AI-powered tools can suggest design options based on previous successful projects and current design trends.

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Design Thinking Artificial Inteligence Design Analysis 140

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.

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Collaboration Agile Open Innovation System 52

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 12, 2017

For some time we have recognized the present innovating was simply not working. Our present poor performance in growth lies often within our existing innovation systems and their design. We have the constant need to “refresh, rebuild and redesign” many of those innovation parts as we learn we change and improve.

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Planview

MARCH 24, 2016

Getting (and retaining ) buy-in from decision makers for innovation projects is often the stumbling block that many a corporate innovator and intrapreneur faces. Present case studies of similar organizations and competitors having successfully used said initiative to deliver measurable outcomes. Measure Learnings, Not Dollars.

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Acuvate

APRIL 24, 2023

The ecommerce retail giant utilizes data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to deliver personalized content to users, leveraging Cognitive Knowledge Management Systems (KMS) to keep its workforce prepared to take on the competition. This can include documents, presentations, videos, and other multimedia content.

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IdeaScale

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Engaging in exercises that visually and mentally push your limits is important to flex your creative muscles, but also help highlight details or changes in a project that you wouldn’t have noticed before. Creative thinking exercises enable you to move away from these solutions and find new ones that meet the specific needs of your project.

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