Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2023

” 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. So this post reviews many great contributors to advancing innovation over the years.

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InnovationTraining.org

APRIL 21, 2020

Many weeks ago I saw the first social media post from someone being “suddenly remote” due to COVID-19 and wondering what tools they should use for online collaboration. This seemed like a design thinking challenge emerging. We took this on as a design thinking project and used a Miro online whiteboard.

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Acuvate

APRIL 20, 2023

Recent advancements in Generative AI and machine learning (ML) have enthralled enterprises and consumers alike, as we recently saw with the launch of GPT-4. And now, it all gets better with the rapid evolution of Power Platform and its no-code AI-based superpowers. Let’s see how.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 12, 2023

I am suggesting a vertical and horizontal design applying innovation stack and building block approaches, all “housed” on a technology platform. We need an Innovation Mandate calling for a Radical Re-design of how we undertake innovation management, it is needed to bring innovation management into the 21st century in design and approaches.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

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. Some of the common obstacles faced in managing virtual teams include: Communication barriers due to lack of face-to-face interaction.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

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. Some of the common obstacles faced in managing virtual teams include: Communication barriers due to lack of face-to-face interaction.

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InnovationTraining.org

DECEMBER 12, 2022

We used AI to identify the most frequently asked questions about design thinking. We then reviewed them to see that the answer summaries made sense. Here are your design thinking FAQs and answers. You can also see our “human” responses to the big question: what is design thinking ? What is design thinking?

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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. Streamline the development stage with AI-powered design tools that optimize product features and functionality.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 20, 2023

From India to Vietnam: The Changing Landscape of Offshore Software Development Outsourcing software development services to offshore vendors has become an increasingly popular way for businesses to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Tech talent turnover rates in Vietnam are less than 1/3 that of India.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Communication Channel Purpose Email Formal updates and announcements Instant Messaging Quick, informal communication Video Conferencing Team meetings and collaborative discussions Project Management Platform Tracking tasks and progress Leaders can also foster an environment where open dialogue is encouraged, and diverse viewpoints are respected.

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InnovationTraining.org

JANUARY 22, 2021

These top agile and scrum sprint retrospective templates can be used during remote meetings with your team. Keep reading to learn more on how to do this with your team and find links to our favorite sprint review retrospective templates. Conclusion: Improvement of Sprint Retrospective Team Meetings. Empathy map templates.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Team Member Task Role John Doe Market Analysis Lead Analyst Jane Smith Product Design Head Designer Alex Johnson Quality Assurance QA Coordinator By ensuring that each team member knows their role, teams can operate more efficiently and with greater cohesion. Share both successes and challenges openly to learn from each experience.

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Stephen Shapiro

APRIL 21, 2020

Michael Hammer, the father of business process reengineering, wrote a seminal Harvard Business Review article titled “ Reengineering Work: Don’t Automate, Obliterate.”. Back then, companies would use software to automate bad processes, speeding up bad results. Currently, we are unable to conduct in-person, face-to-face meetings.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 7, 2023

By establishing clear timelines and demonstrating eagerness to meet the client’s needs, salespeople can keep the momentum going, avoiding unnecessary delays that might cause the client to reconsider. The lessons learned can be applied directly to the sales process, reducing procrastination and over-analysis.

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InnovationTraining.org

JANUARY 10, 2023

In this article we will: Explore how we can use VR (virtual reality) during the different steps of the design thinking process. Teach you how to design a VR workshop using an app called Zoe Immersive. Design Thinking Process & VR. VR & Design Thinking Limitations. How to Run a VR Design Thinking Workshop.

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InnovationTraining.org

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

In this guest post, learn how to effectively implement a virtually-led design thinking project. Design thinking is a hot topic for business these days, and it’s no surprise. McKinsey & Company research shows that “Design-led organizations realize 10% more revenue than ones that aren’t.” Making Remote Teams Work.

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Acuvate

MAY 22, 2023

Understanding GPT Chatbots GPT chatbots are generative AI bots that use machine learning, LLM’s and natural language processing (NLP) to generate responses based on user input. Power Virtual Agents Power Virtual Agents is a low-code platform that allows developers to build chatbots and conversational AI experiences without writing any code.

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IdeaScale

JUNE 29, 2021

Overview: Open source software, patents, and research provide the codebase, data, and information to anyone who wants to explore it. First coined as a term in 1998, open source has its origins in the computer science sector and refers to software where the source code of the project is freely available and can be modified by anyone.

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Christensen Institute

JULY 26, 2022

Though the K–12 teachers and students who prefer remote and hybrid learning are a minority, they are a sizable enough minority that their views shouldn’t be dismissed. Three blended learning models, in particular, seem best suited to meeting the needs of teachers and students who prefer remote or hybrid instruction.

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Planview

JANUARY 27, 2022

Today we’re going to look at how a global biotech company used biotech project management software to drive greater business value. After reading this, you’ll learn how you can benefit by following a similar process, regardless of your industry. Drive innovation and meet customer expectations. Deliver value to the organization.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Enhanced Productivity Leverage specialized online collaboration tools that streamline workflows and minimize time wasted on unnecessary meetings. Learning about various storage options and best practices for file management can enhance your team’s collaborative efforts.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Enhanced Productivity Leverage specialized online collaboration tools that streamline workflows and minimize time wasted on unnecessary meetings. Learning about various storage options and best practices for file management can enhance your team’s collaborative efforts.

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Idea to Value

JUNE 2, 2022

But with all types of innovations, it makes sense to start small, learn fast, and continue improving. WordPress is the free software to power your website, but you will need to pay for a web hosting company, which handles all of the data storage, bandwidth and handling traffic for your users. Website Design.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 15, 2022

Recession Proof Your Business the Design Thinking Way. With some strategic Design Thinking methodologies, you can protect your business from falling apart and improve it so you can grow. What Is Design Thinking? Design Thinking assists organizations in creating value for people.

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CMOE

JUNE 14, 2023

Trakstar Trakstar is a reporting, goal-setting, and reminder software. Over 3,000 companies use Trakstar to eliminate manual performance-related processes with innovative software. The product includes performance management tools, helping team members align goals, map out processes, and ensure they meet quality standards.

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Planview

JANUARY 17, 2024

Strategies for Managing WIP in Financial Services Managing WIP in the financial services industry requires a unique approach due to the sector’s specific challenges and regulatory requirements. Regularly review and update risk assessments. Risk Assessment Integrate risk assessment into WIP management.

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Planview

MARCH 28, 2024

The traditional paradigms of automotive manufacturing are evolving, driven by the imperative to integrate cutting-edge software solutions seamlessly with hardware production. This divergence between software and hardware cycles poses significant challenges, particularly for OEMs typically focused on manufacturing.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 17, 2019

I am looking at this energy transition through the eyes of the innovator, as it offers so much in new solutions and designs that any innovator would love to be part of. Technology innovation, suggested new business models, outline proposals for changing policies, processes, and market design all are being “sketched out.”

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IdeaScale

JULY 28, 2022

Start with this excellent video by Sprouts, an online organization dedicated to learning, science, and ideation. The free web-based brainstorming software makes it simple to upload a document, create a tracking table, and use all other features with a team, sharing documents and collecting edits. Google Docs & Google Sheets.

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Boxes and Arrows

DECEMBER 23, 2014

In a flash of insight, he realized that software could replace pencil-and-paper accounting for everyone. They had users try their new software, Quicken, while they ran a stopwatch. Then they’d tweak the software and retest until processes that took an hour were reduced to a quarter of that.

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Innov8rs

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

From idea competitions and startup incubators to virtual whiteboards and design thinking workshops, there is no shortage of mechanisms for brainstorming what’s possible in an organization. Gartner has found that business leaders underfund transformational projects by ~33% due to ineffective innovation project evaluation methods.

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Products continue not to meet customer needs in multiple ways. Innovation is struggling to really perform and unleash breakthrough products due to many ‘inbuilt’ inhibitors. Embedded software is becoming more important in value than the physical product. Risks are actually rising not falling.

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InnovationTraining.org

MARCH 5, 2021

Templates to help you conquer this innovative meeting format. The Lightning Decision Jam (LDJ) is a short design sprint exercise advanced by the team at AJ&Smart that has since gained popularity across the design thinking and innovation space. Review these other relevant articles. Design thinking software tools.

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InnovationTraining.org

MAY 27, 2021

Discover another digital collaboration tool for UX, design thinking, and innovation teams. Klaxoon is another cloud-based all-in-one tool to add to our list of digital collaboration tools and resources that your team be may interested in trying for brainstorming sessions, hosting meetings, project management, and agile teamwork.

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IdeaScale

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Pivoting refers to the idea of shifting your business strategy to meet the unexpected demand of customers, and this can take some unusual forms. A good example is the ubiquitous business chat software Slack. Do innovation meetings devolve into discussions of accessories or minor improvements? Think ahead! When To Pivot.

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Business and Tech

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Early on, I set out on a mission to find and meet with people from successful SaaS businesses to better understand the nuances of our space. Beyond just building a great software solution, I learned that to build a technology business, it’s critical to figure out how to navigate explosive growth and the need to scale.

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