Qmarkets

JANUARY 28, 2020

“Innovate or stagnate.” Although many decision makers at large companies recognize the importance of innovation, most fail to implement it in a strategic, consistent, and effective way. It Helps You Uncover the Best Ideas The ‘Tilt’ open innovation platform – powered by Qmarkets – allowed Total S.A

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Idea Drop

JUNE 20, 2019

Simon Sinek caught the attention of the business world when he wrote these simple words in his international bestseller, Start with the Why: “People don’t buy WHAT you do, they buy WHY you do it.” Although sales and marketing teams everywhere have been operating under this paradigm for decades, the message has yet to be […].

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 21, 2024

Why Ecosystems are valuable Being explicit about ecosystems in the context of organizational strategies provides several distinct advantages compared to traditional approaches. The result of each Ecosystem layer, even as a standalone layer, can drive innovation, resilience and prosperity within individual organizations.

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KindlingApp

MAY 13, 2015

Why is an innovation program better for idea management than a suggestion box or an Excel spreadsheet? Structuring innovation means building the foundation for idea submission. Around which topics will people innovate? But why is structure important? The answer can be summed up in one word: structure.

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Idea to Value

JANUARY 4, 2023

Established companies are being overtaken by more innovative upstarts, entire industries which previously dominated the economy are being disrupted. So what is the single most important skill for your teams in order to stay productive, motivated and passionate at work? But why is this a problem for business? It is creativity.

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 3, 2023

In today's fast-paced business world, collaboration in innovation has become increasingly important for companies looking to stay ahead of the curve. In this blog post, we will explore why collaboration is the key to unlocking [.]

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Planview

JUNE 29, 2018

Every year Spigit conducts its “ State of Crowdsourced Innovation ” customer study to better understand how our customers build and manage their innovation programs. As we analyze this data year over year, we can see trends emerge and see how what’s important to them changes over time. So what changes around year three?

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Idea to Value

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

In today’s episode fo the Idea to Value podcast, we speak with Tamara Ghandour, founder of Launch Street, author of INNOVATION IS EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS and developer of the IQE assessment. Topics covered in today’s episode: 00:02:30 – Why everyone needs to understand how they can be involved in innovation.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 22, 2024

Whats is important to consider and strive to understand 1. Deep Understanding of Complexity: Why it Matters: Complexity is inherent in modern business environments. Agile Organizational Structure: Why it Matters: A rigid structure can hinder adaptability. Actionable Steps: Foster a culture of innovation within the organization.

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InnovationManagement

JUNE 22, 2017

It’s one of the most valuable companies in the world, and has maintained dominance for its reputation as an innovative company that produces top-of-the-line hardware. So why, even with the high price tag, are so many consumers willing to shell out for every new gadget that comes along?

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Idea to Value

MARCH 14, 2024

Often, when trying to make progress towards an innovative challenge there are thousands of things you could be doing. As an example, let us imagine that you are part of a startup or small innovation team. Examined individually, each of these actions look like they could bring you closer to your end goal.

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Digital Tonto

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

The first is that, while having a flatter structure leads to more innovation and creativity, you need good leadership and governance to execute well. The first is that, while having a flatter structure leads to more innovation and creativity, you need good leadership and governance to execute well.

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Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In today’s episode of the Idea to Value Podcast, we speak with award-winning author and innovation specialist Whitney Johnson. With nearly 2 million followers on Linkedin, she is one of the most popular speakers and experts on innovation, and we speak about her new book Smart Growth: How to Grow your People to Grow your Company.

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Jeffrey Phillips

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

I don't know why, but I am a huge fan of Monty Python. Sometimes, in writing about innovation, I feel like Eric Idle or John Cleese, not because I am a great comedian or an actor, but I feel I need to make a point ad infinitum. What are the important concepts about innovation that we need to constantly revisit?

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Idea to Value

DECEMBER 22, 2021

No, I am not talking about what you and your company’s high level goals are: … Increase market share … … Improve profit margins … … Be innovative … I am asking what specific ambitions you and your company have for next year. This is why they fail. This is why they are frustrated.

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HYPE Innovation

AUGUST 27, 2021

In the first part of our Innovation in Legal Services blog series, we shared what innovation in the legal services sector looks like, the ways it differs from product-focused innovation, and why it is important for innovation to be at the core of a legal services practice.

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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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Digital Tonto

OCTOBER 15, 2023

A natural disaster occurs, a pandemic arises or a crisis erupts in a far off place that we know little about and we need to show more humility about what we think we know and why we think we know it. CLICK TO READ MORE… The post Why Is There So Much B t? CLICK TO READ MORE… The post Why Is There So Much B t?

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Digital Tonto

DECEMBER 10, 2023

If people feel free to experiment with new things, more innovations will be adopted. What’s important is that you go to where the energy is, not try to create or maintain it by yourself. The truth is that it is small groups, loosely connected, but united by a common purpose that drives transformation.

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Idea to Value

OCTOBER 25, 2022

However, as layers of management build up on top of each other over time, there is a danger of developing a “ Ladder of No “ And this ladder of No can have a devastating impact on an innovation culture within companies. Essentially, every idea an employee has needs resources in order to be turned into an innovation project.

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Destination Innovation

JUNE 13, 2021

Your profile is important but so is your activity. Keywords in your profile are obviously important. It is believed that activity in terms of posts and comments move you up the algorithm rankings so that you are more likely to be found by important contacts such as recruiters. 1. It demonstrates your expertise.

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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

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In the fifth of a series, I am working with Jeffrey Phillips , a long-term collaborator on “all things concerning innovation” we have been discussing the different domains of the Executive Innovation Work Mat we propose as a framework to provide a great chance to bring all the various aspects of innovation together.

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Idea to Value

APRIL 11, 2022

This way, you and your team may identify innovative ways to improve these operations. The most important reason to do the walk is to observe and learn. This is how you can identify areas for improvement, such as by noticing something unexpected and asking why until the root cause is identified.

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Digital Tonto

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Whenever I would explain a simple principle, they would ask me, “why?” It is, in fact, a key skill for the next era of innovation. The post Why Unlearning Is At Least As Important As Learning first appeared on Digital Tonto. To Create Real Change, Leadership Is More Important Than Authority. We need to create anew.

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Digital Tonto

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

People take it for granted that small organizations are more innovative than larger ones, that flatter organizations outperform those with high levels of bureaucracy and that business is more competitive today than in earlier eras. The truth is that size has little to do with innovation.

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Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Achieving Meaningful Change through Business Ecosystems Achieving Meaningful Change through Business Ecosystems Achieving Meaningful Change through Business Ecosystems Several business organizations have committed to navigating complexity, fostering dynamism and originality in approaching innovation and business ecosystems.

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Idea to Value

MAY 31, 2021

A more modern version of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs has also been created, showing the even more basic needs which are more important that Physiological needs: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Creativity. In it, he outlined the theory that people need to satisfy their most basic needs before they can focus on more complex needs.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

We talked to Blue Diamond Grower’s director of sustainability about how (and why) more businesses should pursue green initiatives. Why is it important for businesses to adopt more sustainable practices? Dan Sonke Director of Sustainability, Blue Diamond Growers. But sometimes cliches convey truth. Absolutely.

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Idea to Value

JUNE 26, 2023

This may be why couples and groups have such problems understanding why another person does not appear to respect their contribution, and leads to frustration. Impact of the Egocentric Bias on Innovation and Creativity Unfortunately, the egocentric bias can have a huge impact on the creativity of individuals and innovation teams.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 17, 2024

The Power of Team Innovation Keynote Speakers Keynote speakers hold a pivotal role in setting the tone and driving the theme of corporate events, conferences, and leadership programs. Their impact can often extend beyond the event, influencing long-term team dynamics and innovation.

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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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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

For a comprehensive guide on the building blocks of organizational culture, consider exploring what is organizational culture and why is it key for business performance. A culture that is adaptable, innovative, and collaborative can better withstand market fluctuations and respond to challenges swiftly and effectively.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 1, 2022

The Executive Innovation Work Mat as a compelling business case. After a series of conversations around the Executive Innovation work mat, Jeffrey Phillips and I decided there was a need to add one more to the series, one that makes the business case for the work mat, one that is more from the leaders perspective.

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