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There are Knowns and Unknowns in Innovation: Let’s Manage Them Differently

Paul Hobcraft

Secretary of Defense Donald Henry Rumsfeld, who mentioned: “unknown unknowns” (Rumsfeld, 2002). Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute. Some links provided here take you to what one provider of idea management software can provide. This quote is from the former U.S. Characterizing unknown unknowns.

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Digital transformation examples

Board of Innovation

In our own innovation consultancy projects, we regularly look at how other companies approached this problem. Sector: Manufacturing Company: Philips Learn more: Source Pay-per-use Leasing Energy savings The fast pace of projection disruptions resulted in cinemas to either work with outdated technology or spend more than they earn.

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How to Optimize Email Marketing for the New Normal of COVID-19

Brunner

For example, if you’re a DIY equipment renter, you might engage with your customers more since they’re spending more time on home improvement projects. For an office software supplier, maybe you want to consider adding more usage tips to your email content. In times like these, customer loyalty is a premium investment.

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How to spend $200+ Billion for a Train Wreck

Mills-Scofield

In the early 90’s at AT&T, I was on a ‘special project’ with some friends to design the next generation core domestic network. and the PC/Software maker end points (Microsoft) deciding where to put the ‘smarts’. 2002: AT&T sells AT&T Broadband to Comcast for $47.5B Microsoft et. It wasn’t pretty.

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Conceptual Models in a Nutshell

Boxes and Arrows

This article explains what conceptual models are and describes the value of developing a conceptual model of a software application before designing its user interface. A Conceptual Model Provides a Foundation for the App and the Project. Conceptual Model: a Model for Users’ Mental Model. Further Reading. • Johnson, J. &

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Spotting Innovation Opportunities

ITONICS

For example, what are the biggest challenges for clients planning and carrying out individual construction projects worldwide? A software-supported data mining tool that uses visualization analysis and automated scanning processes to show interrelations helps to find relevant signals for opportunity spaces.

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How China Creates the Strongest Innovation System

The BMI Lab Blog

BYD became the second largest battery company in 2002. DJI has an open platform for developers building new hardware and software for drones in several fields such as farming, forestry, public buildings, etc. In 2003 BYD created an automotive subsidiary, specializing in building electric cars.

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