Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Introduction to Design Thinking Design thinking is a problem-solving approach that combines empathy, creativity, and rationality to meet user needs and drive successful business outcomes. Defining Design Thinking Design thinking involves five key stages: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test.

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Business and Tech

DECEMBER 6, 2021

For today’s small business owners, an entrepreneurial dream is just a dream without the right tools and resources to make it a reality. And now more than ever, in this prolonged pandemic that has fueled economic and social disparities, access to technology and the right technology tools are a critical part of that.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 24, 2022

The three degrees of ecosystem design- the innovating equation. In any ecosystem thinking and design, we do need to find this “sweet spot” for encouraging more innovation. We are increasingly engaged in far greater interactivity with easy access to social and organizational tools than ever before.

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The Human Factor

MARCH 2, 2023

image source Introduction Companies rely heavily on hiring talented tech professionals to gain a competitive edge in today’s rapidly evolving technology-driven world. However, finding and hiring the right tech talent can be daunting. A company’s success often hinges on the quality of its tech talent.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 19, 2023

These stacks follow an established logic, such as working through idea discovery, relating to given problems, exploring solutions, and determining the final model or design and the execution delivery to achieve this. We often “keep” what we have gained in insights or evaluation locked in specific tools or frameworks.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Introduction to Design Thinking Design Thinking is a methodology used by designers to solve complex problems and find desirable solutions for clients. A design mindset is not problem-focused, it’s solution-focused and action-oriented towards creating a preferred future.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Importance of Staying Scrappy in an AI-Driven Era In an age of rapid technological advancements, companies everywhere are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to modernize their operations. Companies should invest in design thinking, ethnographic research and other human-centric innovation methods.

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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 have the capacity through technology and human interactions for them to come together, exchange, and increase and accelerate innovative concept value. Nothing can work in isolation.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2023

I am working through what I think this should become in design and application, involving providing the key innovation building blocks as components of the innovation stack, using the innovation stack to guide platform development and the platform to support this innovation stack.

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TechEmpower Innovation

MARCH 4, 2024

Focusing on generative AI applications in a select few corporate functions can contribute to a significant portion of the technology's overall impact. In the sphere of software engineering , AI is pivotal for corporate IT by automating coding, optimizing algorithms, and enhancing security to boost efficiency and minimize downtime.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

By mastering this aspect of leadership, you can orchestrate complex projects across time zones, leverage the diverse expertise of team members, and harness the full potential of digital technology. 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

By mastering this aspect of leadership, you can orchestrate complex projects across time zones, leverage the diverse expertise of team members, and harness the full potential of digital technology. 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 4, 2024

For insights into designing impactful leadership retreats, explore our guide on designing leadership team offsites for strategic planning. Link to related articles such as designing leadership team offsites for strategic planning for further insights on crafting an effective agenda.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Why is design thinking regarded as so crucial to the future of innovation in a world of accelerating interplays between humans, technology and generative AI? An interplay between humans, technology, and generative AI holds real future promise for offering outstanding contributions in collaborations, originality and different insights.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 26, 2023

I always find the post-New Year to be a reflective part of the year of reviewing, deciding, and then setting new goals. During this time, I have adopted and sometimes improved many innovative tools and methodologies or simply explored all the different ways to look at and investigate innovation. Let me start.

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Planview

JUNE 11, 2024

The landscape of digital transformation and technology management is undergoing a significant transition as enterprises transition from project-based to product-based management driven by customer-centricity, cost optimization, and cultural shift. The move from project to product management is not merely a trend but a strategic pivot.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

AI technologies are enabling a more data-driven approach to innovation management, enhancing the ability to predict trends, understand consumer behavior, and generate creative ideas at scale. Research & Development AI tools can simulate and test product scenarios, reducing the need for physical prototypes.

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Planview

JUNE 13, 2023

Often misrepresented as anti-technology, their cause was instead deeply rooted in the human need for fair wages and sustainable work conditions. History recounts that these artisans spared manufacturers who embraced the latest technologies but ensured their workforce earned a living wage and were treated respectfully.

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Daniel Burrus

APRIL 20, 2022

New manufacturing plants will utilize the latest technologies in an effort to increase productivity and competitive advantage. Due to the fact that technology-driven exponential change affects everything, manufacturing businesses must always keep up. . Five Tech Trends Impacting the Manufacturing Industry.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 18, 2022

I am on a personal mission to convince innovation software providers, corporations and innovators to change how they undertake innovation. In some recent posts, I argued that we need to adopt a broader innovation ecosystem thinking and design. They need a more fluid, highly adaptive design. Let me outline many of these here.

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Planview

JANUARY 17, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and dynamic world of technology, the adoption of Agile methodologies has undoubtedly transformed the landscape of how technology teams function. We’ll explore proven strategies for efficient WIP and bottleneck management, along with the best tools available to streamline these processes.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 12, 2020

Here are five likely use cases for blockchain technology in government applications. Improved Document Control One of the fundamental questions for any government is ensuring documents are properly created, reviewed, distributed, and, if necessary, revised in a timely manner and in the correct way.

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Tullio Siragusa

MAY 15, 2023

Setting the North Star: Crafting Tech Success through Transparency and OKRs In any company, it’s essential to have a guiding light, a North Star, that illuminates the path towards the goal. In the realm of technology, where rapid evolution is the norm, this becomes even more crucial.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Tools and Technologies for Collaboration The right tools and technologies are fundamental to successful team collaboration. This section will explore various platforms and software that support team collaboration strategies. Communication Tools Effective communication is the backbone of team collaboration.

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Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This report provides a definitive innovation benchmarking document for leaders in strategy, R&D, design, and other innovation roles inside large organizations. Is that due to it being “too risky” or the appetite for change, is less but due to what? Apologies if I might have felt uncomfortable on this point.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Importance of Team Collaboration in Modern Work Environments In today’s fast-paced business climate, characterized by disruptive technology and virtual workspaces, team collaboration is more crucial than ever. By integrating technology into communication practices, teams can stay connected and aligned regardless of physical location.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

For nearly all business entities, the ability to fully connect up the organization across people, processes, design, structures and strategies is always a work-in-progress, never worked upon to the fullest extent and rarely achieved without the most radical transformation. Do you really know your capabilities, competencies and capacities?

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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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Leapfrogging

JUNE 3, 2020

I’ve already written about how the management-consulting industry is being disrupted by various trends like emerging technologies, the commodification of knowledge, and outdated business models. The rapid adoption of remote work and related technologies that occurred during the pandemic will stick.

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Anaqua

MARCH 3, 2022

With improved analytics and automation technology at their fingertips, IP attorneys and portfolio managers have moved beyond their operational roles to strategic advisors to the business. Patent portfolio management helps a company coordinate its IP strategy with its product and technology strategy.

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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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Qmarkets

APRIL 15, 2020

Qmarkets has been lauded as both a Momentum Leader and Grid® Leader in a new idea management software report by G2 – the world’s largest tech marketplace. In fact, the review growth that Qmarkets has received on G2 is now more than 3 times the platform’s average. Qmarkets Remains the Momentum Master. 1 for ‘Ease of Admin’.

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Acuvate

MAY 27, 2024

For example, predictive maintenance, an activity enabled by these technologies, has helped organizations increase asset lifespan by up to 40% and reduce downtime up to 50%. On top of data from ERP and CRM tools, data is continuously streamed from IoT sensors and CCTV cameras.

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Tullio Siragusa

JULY 25, 2022

No matter what your path is, it’s important to stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies to stay ahead of the competition. Recently caught up with Alex on the Tech Backstage Podcast. They started by selling brands of better foods and treats for pets through eCommerce platforms and tech tools. .

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eZassi

APRIL 25, 2022

The back end of innovation is driven by tactical Technology Scouting, a targeted research initiative to solve for challenges in the innovation pipeline. Solutions that drive this strategic innovation are Ezassi’s Technology Discovery and the Ideation and Collaboration Platform, as well as consultative services for Innovation Ecosystem design.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Blending Metrics and Empathy with Design Thinking: The New Paradigm in Leadership The contemporary leadership environment requires a meticulous balance between quantitative evaluations and genuine human connection. With Design Thinking as the tool, a new paradigm is set to emerge, merging metrics-driven and empathy-driven leadership.

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