Jeffrey Phillips

APRIL 1, 2024

I've been reading and thinking a lot lately about what is described as a "culture of innovation". I think a culture of innovation is kind of like a unicorn: it would be cool if it existed, and some people claim to have seen one, but when you get up close it's just a normal animal that happens to be missing a horn.

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 20, 2024

Combining Ecosystems, technology and GenAI to unlock innovation The concepts of ecosystem innovation and generative AI has arrived at the point where we need to question workflows have the real poential openness has become central to our process of thinking and development building. New Areas of Accelerating Innovation Discovery.

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Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The building blocks of open innovation building towards Business Ecosystem design. By incorporating Open Innovation Strategies as the next building block, businesses can create a dynamic and expansive innovation ecosystem beyond internal and partnership and certain collaborative boundaries.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

The Importance of Innovation in Executive Leadership Innovation is the lifeblood of any successful organization. As an executive leader, I’m often tasked with driving innovation within my team to ensure our company remains at the forefront of our industry.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 22, 2023

Innovation has the power to unlock the Energy Transition, Innovation thinking and design are needed everywhere within the energy system. Innovation needs to be everywhere in transforming our existing energy systems. Then, the wind turbines evolved to generate more wind power by improving the blades and expanding their size.

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Destination Innovation

APRIL 21, 2024

He continued, “I intend to make Alcoa the safest company in America. Under his leadership, Alcoa streamlined and improved operations. Paul O’Neill took specific and visible actions to improve safety: Implemented a Zero-Injury Goal : O’Neill set an ambitious target of achieving zero workplace injuries.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

The Imperative of Culture Change Understanding the Stakes: Innovation and Business Growth Culture change within an organization is not just about altering the workplace environment; it is a strategic imperative. Innovation is not simply about new ideas; it’s about transforming those ideas into value-creating strategies.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 4, 2023

Collaborations form the essence of discovery, relationships, innovation and new knowledge exchange. Sharing in collaborative arrangements enables the potential for improved operational productivity, and shared application development, tapping into a wider ongoing customer engagement and skill enhancements for all involved to gain from.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 1, 2023

So why is finding the right skills and competencies for innovation a real challenge but so essential? How do we know the critical skills, competencies and capabilities for innovation? We often miss or fail to ask which skills or attributes are critical to providing a more significant impact for a successful innovation solution.

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Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

When looking at radically different thinking and design in business, where Ecosystems become central, you need to ask yourself what industries would benefit from such an alternative design and thinking due to the changing complexities and challenges they are facing. Markets today are radically changing and are more demanding.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 16, 2023

I proposed a new Framework for managing innovation this week, called the Composable Innovation Enterprise Framework. This is approaching innovation and its management in more of a holistic, technology-enabled way based on the use of a cloud-enabled Platform and Ecosystem thinking and design.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Introduction to Design Thinking Design Thinking is a non-linear, iterative process that teams use to understand users, challenge assumptions, redefine problems, and create innovative solutions to prototype and test. As AI continues to evolve, so do the tools and techniques used in the design thinking process.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

The Evolution of Innovation Management Innovation management has undergone significant transformation over the years. From its inception to the current state, the processes governing the development of new products and services have continuously evolved to incorporate new methodologies and technologies.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2023

I finished my last post, “ Are we EVER going to embrace innovation? ” With the argument, we need to change the innovation narrative and significantly update the innovation approach and processes to meet today’s and tomorrow’s business challenges.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

By cultivating an environment that promotes well-being, collaboration, and growth, you pave the way for enhanced performance and innovation. Recognizing Toxic Work Environments To initiate the journey towards building a positive work culture, it’s imperative to recognize the current state of your work environment.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 19, 2023

How difficult would it be to embrace this Composable Innovation Enterprise Framework, as it is often argued that most people want to keep innovation management and its process simple? We cannot afford to avoid changing our innovation processes as we deal with a far more complex and challenging world.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

A culture that is adaptable, innovative, and collaborative can better withstand market fluctuations and respond to challenges swiftly and effectively. The Power of Organizational Culture Organizational culture is the bedrock upon which companies build their strategies and operational approaches.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Collaborative efforts are the cornerstone of high-performing teams and are critical for driving innovation and achieving outstanding business outcomes. Enhanced Problem-Solving : With multiple minds working together, teams can approach challenges from various angles, resulting in more creative solutions.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

The Intersection of AI and Innovation Management Defining Innovation Management with AI Innovation management refers to the process and activities that organizations use to manage and nurture new ideas into marketable products and services. Optimize resources by predicting potential challenges and bottlenecks.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

The Intersection of AI and Innovation Management My journey into the realm of innovation management began as I witnessed many clients wrestling with the increasing complexity of developing new products and services. It became evident that traditional methods were no longer sufficient in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 9, 2023

I completed a series of posts in April 2023, published on this posting site, on cross-sector needs when considering or working in innovation ecosystems. The post discusses the importance of cross-sector innovation collaborations (CSIC) in today’s open innovation hubs and ecosystem management.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Navigating Virtual Team Communication As the professional landscape continues to adopt remote work, mastering virtual team communication has become a cornerstone of successful team collaboration. To overcome these challenges, it’s advisable to leverage virtual team communication tools that are tailored to remote interactions.

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Destination Innovation

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Let’s look at some examples of lateral thinking in business strategy and innovation. Nintendo introduced a major innovation with motion controls in the Wii gaming console, revolutionizing the gaming industry. This innovation made Dyson a leader in the industry. Dyson’s Bagless Vacuum Cleaners : What can we remove?

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

As you lead your distributed teams, understanding the nuances of virtual collaboration is crucial for driving innovation, productivity, and engagement. The benefits of adept virtual team management include: Enhanced flexibility in work arrangements, leading to improved work-life balance for team members.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 1, 2023

I have called this the Composable Innovation Enterprise Framework – here is why and what went into this proposal that I feel should be adopted for managing innovation in the future. We need to shift our innovative thinking from static to dynamic. We need to shift our innovative thinking from static to dynamic.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 24, 2024

Well, today, businesses are facing growing complexity and more demanding challenges. Radical Nature: Systemic Thinking: The approach challenges the traditional siloed thinking prevalent in many organizations. Why is this radical in nature and provides collective significance?

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The need for transformational innovation. Transformational innovation is increasingly needed to cope with the change needed in many organizations to find a new or repositioned value proposition. Transformational innovation is one of the hardest, if not the hardest, to achieve.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Applying Design Thinking to Personal Growth and Innovation In today’s rapidly changing world, the ability to adapt and innovate is more crucial than ever, not just in the realm of product development but also in our personal and professional lives. It involves five key stages: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 13, 2024

Ecosystems provide innovation activities to multiply. This necessitates a highly focused orchestration to navigate the challenges, cultural biases, and the need for adaptability in the face of new dynamics. -*- We need to address the Three Fundamental Aspects of Ecosystems.

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Innov8rs

APRIL 18, 2024

Innov8rs | Mars Inc, Kraft Heinz, RTI and 20 of the world’s largest organizations are joining forces to form Innov8rs CoLab Innov8rs CoLab is an invite-only and member-driven collaboration of senior innovation leaders from the world’s leading organizations. Mike Kaelin, CFO, Strategy, and Transformation Officer of RTI, Inc.

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Yet2

APRIL 24, 2024

I acted and behold, service was joy. – Rabindranath Tagore Recently, yet2 was chosen to be a Power Connector for the E-SCRAP Prize Challenge hosted by the U.S In this journey, we’ve engaged with thousands of brilliant innovators, working on projects that inch the world closer to a more sustainable and innovative world.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Shaping Innovation for a Meaningful Change Following on from my initial post, “ Our Need is to Shape Innovation Dynamically, ” this post outlines the eight value-adding points that I can help build out and deliver alongside you in different delivery modules to fit your circumstances and budgets.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

It’s the driving force that aligns diverse skills and perspectives towards common objectives, enabling companies to navigate complex challenges and stay ahead of the curve. Effective collaboration harnesses the collective intelligence of the team, leading to innovative solutions and a competitive edge in the market.

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 12, 2019

During my first two weeks as a Marketing Intern for IdeaScale, I learned about how the business world operates, particularly how an organization uses crowdsourced innovation with tools such as IdeaScale. Every company says they want to be “innovative” and some of them use “crowdsourcing” to do so. But what do those words really mean?

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Idea to Value

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This is especially true for venture and innovation teams, who let’s face it, many of whom had a very tough 2022. With the global economy stalling and fear of an upcoming recession, many companies have significantly slowed their investments into new innovation teams. Ensure everyone in the organisation still feels creative.

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