Idea to Value

JUNE 30, 2020

Innovation culture has long been one of the most challenging, and oft-discussed, topics in our conversations with business and innovation leaders. What is an innovation culture? The question we need start with is to actually define what an innovation culture is. Why is an innovative culture so important?

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InnovationTraining.org

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Design thinking is a unique learning and problem solving mindset that we highly recommend to innovation-minded organizations and businesses. In this blog, we’ll share some resources and tips to use design thinking to enhance both the in-class and out-of-class experiences for teachers, students, and parents. Prototype and Test.

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InnovationTraining.org

MAY 3, 2021

This course is focused on those that would like to make a positive social impact with design thinking as it’s origins are in the iDE/IDEO Human-Centered Design Toolkit funded by the Gates Foundation that shares many examples of using design thinking to work on problems in the developing world. 30+ Top Design Thinking Workshop Resources.

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InnovationTraining.org

JUNE 10, 2021

Learn about this innovation framework and find training resources, articles, tips, and more. In the innovation process, this really comes down to trying to find better ways of accomplishing this JTBD, rather than focusing on the product itself. Jobs to Be Done Books, Toolkits, Videos, Guides. JTBD Canvas. Case Studies.

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Stephen Shapiro

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

It covered a wide range of topics related to innovation: strategy, organization structures, measures, technology, and more. April 2011: Almost immediately after submitting the manuscript, I conceived the concept of a “Challenge Toolkit.” May 2013: In an attempt to kick start the toolkit again, I shot two dozen test videos.

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Tullio Siragusa

APRIL 25, 2022

Emerging Trends in Design Thinking Innovation. According to Tim Brown, Executive Chair of IDEO, “Design Thinking is a human-centered approach to innovation that draws from the designer’s toolkit to integrate the needs of people, the possibilities of technology, and the requirements for business success.”.

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InnovationTraining.org

APRIL 15, 2020

When it comes to design thinking and innovative collaboration, these two tools can work together to design and develop with the end user in mind, right from the start of the process. Share, comment, and collaborate together with your innovation teams. Smaply is a wonderful addition to your digital collaboration and ideation toolkit.

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InnovationTraining.org

MAY 12, 2021

This online whiteboarding tool is the latest to be used for innovation, UX, and design thinking projects. FigJam, the latest addition to this list, is another fantastic option for design thinking and innovation projects that take place either in person or virtually. Looking for more innovation resources, tools, and guides?

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InnovationTraining.org

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

One up-and-coming innovation framework is human-centered design, an approach centered around the end user and their unique problems and needs. This evolving framework is a wonderful way to view the innovation process and develop custom solutions that match up with what the end user needs to be successful. What is Human-Centered Design?

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 13, 2016

As direction setters, leaders ensure their people have a clear direction that frames innovation priorities. They also secure funding for these priorities and make sure their innovators know resources are available for solutions that move the business in the intended direction. Are you a direction setter? Planning for the Future.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 19, 2016

So after a fairly ‘dark’ period for me, of absorbing and reflecting on a series of reports, each indicating that innovation and its management understanding is not as deeply understood in the boardroom as it should be, you need to respond. Firstly the background to this attempt to re-frame the innovation value proposition.

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Betterific

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

She started an innovation conference in the mid 90s, before innovation was a buzzword. At Betterific, we faciliatate both convergent (thru our crowdsourced innovation challenges ) and divergent thinking (thru our concept refinement and crowdselect challenges ). She is a thinker and a doer. It is reposted with her permission.

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Tullio Siragusa

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Insightful Deep Dive with Force Field Analysis Originally developed by Kurt Lewin, FFA is a staple in the change management toolkit. In the quest to bolster communication, Force Field Analysis (FFA) can often highlight how siloed structures impede the free flow of information, stifling innovation and productivity.

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IdeaScale

APRIL 4, 2017

Innovators listen to what leaders say, but most of all, they watch what leaders do. Day-to-day actions and decisions show whether leaders are actually committed to innovation or whether it’s simply a popular tagline that sounds good but has no real support. However, there is one more very important aspect to innovation leadership.

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InnovationTraining.org

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Innovate your virtual meetings through our design thinking-inspired Zoom facilitation training workshop. Apply a virtual facilitation toolkit approach. Find resources, including training videos and helpful FAQ guides, in our blog post on how to use Zoom to facilitate a collaborative virtual workshop.

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IM Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2021

What do gold mining and breakthrough product innovation have in common? . Corporate innovation is no different. Innovation teams experiment and use a more iterative approach to better understand critical assumptions. Large corporations don’t like to admit just how many innovation initiatives have failed. By Elijah Eilert.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 14, 2017

Being able to find, build, and test ideas through a network of diverse perspectives offers leaders, teams, and innovation projects the benefits of new insights and novel points of view, which increase the chance of uncovering real breakthroughs. Search outside the organization for innovative ideas and individuals who can help your projects.

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 27, 2016

As the customer advocate, you work closely with employees to keep customers at the forefront of innovation. You want your employees to innovate with the customer in mind. Support staff to engage in open innovation with customers. Systematize Innovation. Set the expectation that creating customer value is everyone’s job.

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InnovationTraining.org

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Jamboard allows you to visualize and map out your innovation or design thinking project from start to finish. Google Jamboard can be a wonderful addition to your collaboration and ideation toolkit. Find even more remote working tools and tips on our innovation and design thinking blog. YouTube Playlist.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Part of my shifting my own innovation advisory work was to build out a greater understanding of the power of ecosystems platforms and customer experience collaborations. Currently, Simone is working on how they are going to evolve their platform design toolkit. Furthermore, I valued Haydn Shaughnessy , along with Nick Vitalari.

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BrainZooming

APRIL 11, 2018

We have a call with a client about an upcoming Brainzooming innovation workshop. Need a strategy, creativity, innovation or other learning and motivational boost for your audience? If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to the free Brainzooming blog email updates. Photo via Shutterstock. More Posts - Website Follow Me:

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InnovationTraining.org

MARCH 30, 2021

Find Liberating Structures training resources and templates to get started with these unique innovative meeting methods. Designing and facilitating innovative meetings with your team can be pressure-filled and time-consuming. If you are struggling to implement successful and innovative meetings, consider taking a different approach.

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Innovators Alliance

JULY 19, 2023

What is the most important asset that can predict your team’s ability to innovate and drive the growth of your company? In fact, the best predictor of success with innovation is your team members’ broad life experience combined with self-awareness. Why should innovative organizations examine beliefs and mindsets?

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BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

With nearly 2,400 articles (at time of publication) on strategy , branding , and innovation , it’s safe to say there’s a ton of content on the Brainzooming website. This new reader was seeking information on managing strategy and innovation inside an organization described as fearing change. Nobody Cares About You!!!

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IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

They take a long-term view of their staff and see innovation projects as an opportunity to stretch their employees’ capabilities and to help them achieve their aspirations. Depending on the scope of their ideas, innovators’ careers can be significantly shaped by this journey. The M entor Role in I nnovation . Gaining customer insights.

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BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

The questions also address branding, marketing, innovation, creativity, and implementation. If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to the free Brainzooming blog email updates. This is our biggest collection ever of strategic thinking questions to move strategy planning ahead in finding the best strategic direction.

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BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

We facilitated a follow-up innovation workshop for an industrial client. They requested a follow-up innovation workshop to inspire bigger, further out thinking. We brought two specific inspirations to the innovation workshop: extreme and analogy-based creative thinking exercises. A Remedy from our eBook, 321 GO!

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IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Innovation leaders must master a wide range of skills in order to enhance the innovation potential of their teams. Some of the responsibilities they assume in this role include: Providing the necessary time, space, tools, and data for your staff to innovate. There is not enough funding to form and facilitate innovation projects.

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Mike Shipulski

MAY 31, 2017

Innovation is not hampered by a lack of tools (See The Innovator’s Toolkit for 50 great ones.), There are at least several hundred documented innovation processes. Innovation is not limited by a lack of novel organizational structures. It’s not the tools. it’s hampered because people don’t know how to start.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 28, 2017

When playing the role of culture creator, the leader’s primary task is to ensure the spirit of the innovation process is understood, celebrated, and aligned with the strategy of the organization. The importance of fostering beliefs and behaviors that encourage innovation within your team and organization cannot be overstated.

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eZassi

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Groups seeking to rapidly change their external innovation velocities can do so through honest self-assessment of their internal capabilities, and subsequent selection of the proper resources, information management tools and collaboration models to build the sustainable external innovation organization that works best for them.

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BrainZooming

APRIL 11, 2017

We wanted a strategic target to align IT strategy and innovation initiatives to support the organization in realizing its overall vision. If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to the free Brainzooming blog email updates. Despite repeated requests, no one ever surfaced this type of strategy document.

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BrainZooming

OCTOBER 6, 2015

These compilations are organized to be easier to use than combing through individual blog posts. What to Blog About? 187 Ideas and Topics for Blogs, All in One Place. If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to the free Brainzooming blog email updates. Innovation Strategy to Grow Your Business?

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IdeaScale

JANUARY 24, 2017

If innovators “pitch” their ideas and value propositions, leaders in the venture capitalist role are the ones who “catch”; they are the authorities who will decide the fate of the innovators’ dreams. Inside companies and teams, innovation leaders in the role of venture capitalist often clarify the innovation challenge.

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Christensen Institute

JANUARY 3, 2023

2022 marked a confusing year in the world of education innovation. As a friend and school leader said to me a few months ago, “Innovation is dead, right?”. The post 5 education innovation trends worth watching in 2023 appeared first on Christensen Institute. Pairing cash and connections to drive upward mobility.

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IdeaScale

JANUARY 10, 2017

In a turbulent marketplace, when complexity can add even more confusion, it is important to have a simple and straightforward innovation system. Shared and easy-to-use innovation practices and tools can enable everyone in a company to work together to develop ideas that deliver compelling customer value. Innovation Processes .

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IdeaScale

JANUARY 10, 2017

In a turbulent marketplace, when complexity can add even more confusion, it is important to have a simple and straightforward innovation system. Shared and easy-to-use innovation practices and tools can enable everyone in a company to work together to develop ideas that deliver compelling customer value. Innovation Processes .

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