Jeffrey Phillips

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Note that what my clients are asking for is to create an innovation capacity that outlasts a product need, or market gap, or executive team member. After all, most (probably 90%) of all innovation projects undertaken in large corporations are reactive projects trying to respond to a market threat or competitive move.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

Traditional Stages and Gates Framework The traditional stages and gates process is a project management approach used to drive new products and services from concept to launch. By integrating AI into the innovation process, companies can uncover valuable insights, streamline workflows, and make more informed decisions.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

It consists of a series of phases (stages) where specific tasks are performed and milestones (gates) where decisions are made about whether to proceed to the next stage, halt, or redirect the project. However, with the advent of artificial intelligence in innovation management , these stages and gates are being reimagined.

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Jeffrey Phillips

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Many of the vignettes are told from a CEO or board member perspective and illustrate just how important senior executive engagement is, and this quote and others highlight the second concern: building an innovation engine takes time. In another chapter, the author notes that BASF expects culture change to take 8 to 10 years.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Impact of Innovation on Organizational Growth Innovation is the driving force behind sustained organizational growth and competitive advantage. It propels companies forward, allowing them to adapt in rapidly changing markets and to respond effectively to evolving customer needs.

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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 30, 2016

Projects, Projects, Projects. Innovation is complex and difficult — but one thing about it is not. What’s quite simple about innovation is that projects are what make innovation real. are Not Innovation. Unless they are in the context of an actual project. Some will fail.

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The BMI Lab Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2017

From this basic statement we can go further into the topic of creativity in innovation. We can explain that the tools for creativity are used during a regular innovation process where teams should generate new ideas to further explore their feasibility as proper business models. Analogy cards.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Those not involved directly within the innovation project constantly remain skeptical or require more proof. The status quo of the existing places an increasing drag on the forces of change. Both are I feel “painting” a realistic picture of where innovation does sit within organizations. Now that is shocking!

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Gregg Fraley

OCTOBER 4, 2018

This deep-dive immersive course in innovation could change the direction of your organization – or career. A truly innovative culture? This essential training for leaders and project managers provides answers, and from an industry thought leader. Streamlined management of innovation projects. REGISTER NOW.

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PlanBox Innovation

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Managing a complex innovation program can be a difficult and time-consuming task, but with the help of ChatGPT, the advanced AI language model developed by OpenAI, you can streamline your processes and achieve your goals more efficiently.

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Gregg Fraley

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Your future could be that person who surfs above the waves of massive change. You won’t get any results if you don’t invest in innovation now. In a measurable way, we are hiding our talents under a bushel ( the USA is now #14 in the world in innovation ). There are solutions to climate change. To clean energy.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 4, 2024

As businesses adapt to the ever-changing market demands, the integration of AI into the design thinking process has become essential. The advancement of design thinking, particularly with the incorporation of AI, signifies a progressive leap towards more informed, user-centric, and efficient innovation processes.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 7, 2015

Yet far more of our business organizations are continuing to really struggle on their innovation activity for a whole host of reasons that seem never-ending, disappointing in end result and stuck in management quicksand to ever really change. For me, the process and management of innovation really does need to be definitely questioned.

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Innovation 360 Group

MAY 18, 2020

Applying the same process to tackle different projects regardless of their characteristics and which horizon they are in. Expecting the same type of return from projects in different horizons. The response is often to prioritize projects, but this can compound the problem and often worsens the delays.

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 12, 2018

Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute. For me, a good idea management system needs to be set up for all known and unknown possibilities to capture their potential. The knowns are those products, services, processes, etc. Much of this work is incremental or distinctive in innovation.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

AI in the Define Stage of Design Thinking As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into various business processes, its role in design thinking emerges as a transformative force. This collaboration can significantly widen the scope of ideas generated, leading to more innovative and user-centric solutions.

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Gregg Fraley

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Mandate it (ask for it), Innovation Training, Focused Projects, and Ad-Hoc Temporary Teams. As part of an organizational innovation project, ask for ideas using virtual systems. Projects alone can change cultures. Check out BrightIdea (a leading Idea Management System).

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Gregg Fraley

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

I replied “you need to be thinking about project cycles and measures.” I added my punchline, “because if you’re not doing projects you’re not doing innovation.” My “projects” reply is a cocktail party answer. Nine essential questions CEO’s should be asking about innovation.

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Gregg Fraley

MAY 1, 2018

For results, leaders need to foster innovation fundamentals and integrate them into organizational culture. More structure is needed as fundamentals take hold, and that means an innovation process framework. This series of posts on innovation fundamentals is not about frameworks. Projects change culture.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It drives growth, differentiation, and value creation, allowing companies to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market. Businesses that innovate can respond to shifts in consumer behavior, leverage emerging technologies, and enter new markets with agility.

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Gregg Fraley

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

You can’t innovate without an exploratory learning process. Deliberately embracing learning — as part of the innovation process — can lead to better ideas and improved innovation results. Domain Knowledge is an Innovation Pre-requisite. How Scaffolding Applies to Innovation.

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Gregg Fraley

APRIL 26, 2016

Getting a Mandate to Innovate is Key. Larger companies typically have an innovation process in place. They don’t always work, but the majority of the Fortune 1000 has some kind of innovation process or system. There is an implied consent then, to innovate, at those organizations. You get the idea.

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Gregg Fraley

JUNE 21, 2016

Many leaders pull back on innovation programs because of expenses, and, fear of change. They settle for small changes and improvements and continue to look at innovation as if it’s extra work. They pay lip service to innovation and waste time doing culture assessments. Risk Aversion is a Risk Itself.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Improvements – Quick Innovation Wins One of the most common ways for companies to gather improvements is through the concept of ‘ continuous improvement ’ – a systematic process of optimizing business processes and activities. Smaller, Quicker Wins: Improvements can be implemented far quicker than larger disruptive ideas.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Improvements – Quick Innovation Wins One of the most common ways for companies to gather improvements is through the concept of ‘ continuous improvement ’ – a systematic process of optimizing business processes and activities. Smaller, Quicker Wins Improvements can be implemented far quicker than larger disruptive ideas.

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Betterific

AUGUST 8, 2016

In Matt’s explanation of “how an idea becomes a product” you’ll notice that idea generation is the fourth stage of the process. MW: Where do you think good ideas come from? MN: Good ideas come from people motivated to change the conditions (good or bad) of themselves or others.

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hackerearth

AUGUST 2, 2017

Internal innovation teams or labs also use hackathons as an external source of innovation. These open-innovation based models are often combined to achieve the desired effect by companies. The Innovation Process. “In In too many organizations, innovation occurs by serendipity rather than by deliberate management.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 18, 2016

I asked them all: What is your definition of “innovation”? What mistake do companies often make when they talk about innovation? What simple thing can a company do to change their conversation / perspective about innovation? What simple thing can a company do to change their conversation / perspective about it?:

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Econic

MAY 23, 2019

Unrealistic expectations of first projects Out of the gate, most organizations put too few resources on too few ideas and expect too much out of them. What makes this even more dangerous is that the further away the first projects are from the core business, the more likely they are to fail.

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Strategos

MARCH 1, 2018

Metrics are important in sending a signal you are serious about innovation and in establishing the desired innovation behaviours. Metrics help managers make informed decisions based on objective data, which is especially valuable given the long-term nature and risk associated with some innovation projects.

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Econic

APRIL 10, 2018

Unrealistic expectations of first projects. Out of the gate, most organizations put too few resources on too few ideas and expect too much out of them. What makes this even more dangerous is that the further away the first projects are from the core business, the more likely they are to fail. Just tossing money at it.

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ITONICS

MAY 14, 2018

Nevertheless, many market participants still face the enormous challenge of figuring out the blend of all necessary elements and the right mix for a successful innovation process. Even fewer have persistently developed and implemented habits and processes that foster sustainable innovation. Top Model Principle.

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Econic

MAY 23, 2019

Unrealistic expectations of first projects. Out of the gate, most organizations put too few resources on too few ideas and expect too much out of them. What makes this even more dangerous is that the further away the first projects are from the core business, the more likely they are to fail. Just tossing money at it.

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Qmarkets

JULY 8, 2017

In his new book, The Architecture of Innovation: The Economics of Creative Organizations , Lerner says the key to success lies in adopting a hybrid model that combines aspects of both. Funding innovation requires a mindset that encourages disciplined experimentation with a portfolio approach.

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Wazoku

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Companies like Lloyd’s , Oracle , Cisco, SAS, UTS and Allen & Overy all use Innovation Labs – be it to connect with smaller start-ups, test technologies, or to foster ideas and thinking. The leadership team needs to enable change & drive the initiative as people are the priority.”.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 24, 2017

In his new book, The Architecture of Innovation: The Economics of Creative Organizations , Lerner says the key to success lies in adopting a hybrid model that combines aspects of both. Funding innovation requires a mindset that encourages disciplined experimentation with a portfolio approach.

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 7, 2020

Too often, companies think of innovation in terms of disparate temporal projects, rather than as a holistic practice that should be permanently embedded within the organization’s DNA. This, in turn, made the prospect of total innovation management a practical exercise for companies in all industries.

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