Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Integrate external technologies seamlessly to enhance internal capabilities and stay ahead in the market. Agile Adoption of External Innovations: Description: Adopt an agile approach to assimilating external innovations. Accelerate Time-to-Market: Rationale: Open Innovation allows for faster access to new technologies and ideas.

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Imaginatik

JANUARY 10, 2019

Planbox, the pioneering provider of AI-Powered Agile Innovation Management software, and Imaginatik, the #1 ranked leader in Corporate Innovation Management according to Forrester Research, will join forces to seize on the innovation boom. This transaction is pending the final approval of Imaginatik shareholders by January 31, 2019.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Understanding Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) Defining Corporate Venture Capital Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) refers to the investment of corporate funds directly into external startup companies. Moreover, through CVC, corporations can tap into the startup ecosystem , leveraging agility and innovative mindsets.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

You need to understand that the stakes are high, as the right culture can drive innovation, enhance business growth, and ensure your organization remains competitive in a rapidly changing market. A culture that supports innovation can lead to increased market share, customer loyalty, and revenue growth.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Introduction to the Startup Ecosystem Defining the Startup Ecosystem The term ‘startup ecosystem’ refers to the dynamic network of interconnected entities—individuals, organizations, and resources—that collectively contribute to the creation and growth of startups.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 11, 2024

Environmental Factor: The ability to adapt quickly is often facilitated by open communication channels, collaborative decision-making, and agile organizational structures. Environmental Factor: Facilitating easy connectivity, knowledge-sharing platforms, and mechanisms for resource exchange enhance the network effects within the ecosystem.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

Unpacking Organizational Culture Defining Organizational Culture Organizational culture embodies the collective values, beliefs, and principles of organizational members and is a product of such factors as history, product, market, technology, strategy, type of employees, management style, and national culture.

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Moves the Needle

AUGUST 18, 2022

I had a conversation recently with a few industry professionals who were expressing concerns about the idea of scaling agile. Their objection was that not everybody can be agile nor needs to be. There’s been this tendency to kind of munge agile together with lean manufacturing and lean startup or lean innovation.

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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. As AI and sophisticated systems become the norm, it’s essential for organizations to retain their creative spirit, agility, and grit.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

The Imperative of Organizational Culture Defining Organizational Culture Organizational culture embodies the values, beliefs, and behaviors that determine how your company’s employees interact and handle business transactions. High Employee Turnover : An increasing rate of staff leaving the company, especially high-performers.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Within the value proposition, we actively shape these journeys, building adaptability, agility and innovation for long-term success in the changing business environment we all face today. A landscape and the navigation skills that provide the adaptability and agility needed for successful innovation in the current business landscape.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

The agility to adapt to AI advancements is now a vital component of surviving and thriving in the modern marketplace. The integration of AI technologies has led to the emergence of new business models and has disrupted established market dynamics. You must recognize the signals of change and prepare to navigate through them.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Introduction to Startup Accelerator Programs The Concept of Startup Acceleration Startup accelerator programs are designed to foster rapid growth of early-stage companies by providing them with the necessary resources and support. Startup accelerator programs often form a crucial component of a corporation’s broader CVC strategy.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2023

Over the years, so much has improved and understood by the explanations, case examples, suggestions, clarifications and ways they were “built into” the individual innovation processes that each company chose to construct their innovation process. These tools and techniques enable ideation, validation, design-build and scaling.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

Understanding organizational culture is crucial for leaders looking to steer their companies in the right direction. Culture is shaped by a variety of factors, including the company’s mission, leadership styles, policies, work environment, and the behavior modeled by those at the top.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

Here’s why adaptation is crucial: Sustained Relevance: Staying in tune with market changes ensures that your business remains relevant to your customers’ evolving needs. Competitive Advantage: By embracing innovation, you can differentiate your business from competitors and potentially capture a larger market share.

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Kainexus

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Optimized processes also lead to shorter lead times, faster response to market changes, and the ability to allocate resources more efficiently, allowing companies to remain agile and adaptable in a constantly evolving business environment.

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mjvinnovation

MARCH 5, 2020

In this article, you will see what exactly agile coach does, what benefits it can bring and how to take it to your company. What an Agile Coach does within an Agile team. Agile Coach helps train corporate teams in agile methodology and oversees team development to ensure effective results.

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Planview

MARCH 28, 2024

As automotive companies navigate this transformative landscape , the need for end-to-end visibility in production processes becomes increasingly evident. Acquiring such comprehensive skills presents a formidable and resource-intensive endeavor. This confluence of factors impedes their agility and responsiveness.

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Innov8rs

APRIL 17, 2024

Rethinking R&D Budgeting There’s no denying R&D budgeting can be a bit of a rollercoaster, as companies navigate the uncertain outcomes, costs and timelines associated with transforming their ambitious ideas into market-changing innovations. However, some companies are doing things differently.

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Idea to Value

JULY 21, 2017

Every company says that innovation is important, and that they value the ideas of their people. In fact, creativity is becoming a core skill which companies know they need in the future. In fact, according to some estimates by Doblin , 96% of all new innovations which established companies attempt fail to make a return on investment.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

It’s a systematic approach designed to minimize risk and allocate resources effectively. At each gate, key criteria are assessed by a cross-functional team, which may include factors like market viability, technical feasibility, and financial projections. Rapidly adapt to new information and market trends.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

With technology advancing at breakneck speeds and market dynamics shifting unpredictably, it’s crucial for you as a business leader to embrace strategic thinking. It also provides a framework for decision-making that aligns with your company’s long-term objectives.

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Jeffrey Phillips

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

I also want to shift from the idea of "change management", which I think is an oxymoron, to change acceleration, which is where I think companies need to be. This means that people individually, and companies more broadly, operate on emotion as much as logic. People are full of emotion, ownership, pettiness, jealousy and fear.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This venture arm operates at the intersection of corporations and the startup ecosystem , and has become a strategic tool for companies to foster innovation and growth. By engaging with and investing in startups, companies can gain insights into emerging technologies, trends, and business practices.

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IdeaScale

APRIL 7, 2020

Your company’s L&D function can help you get there. According to the 2019 L&D report from findcourses.com, companies with growing revenue are 3x more likely to predict an increase in their L&D budget. Agile Training Breeds Innovation. Build Safe Spaces To Let Ideation Flourish.

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Planview

AUGUST 16, 2023

Fortune 500 companies have long recognized the importance of adopting the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced business landscape. Increasing Business Agility One area undergoing rapid evolution in software development is generative AI.

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Cris Beswick

APRIL 24, 2024

Despite pouring significant resources into innovation initiatives, these organisations are frequently outmanoeuvred by more agile, unconventional competitors from unexpected quarters. Failure to move with speed and agility can render even the most promising concepts obsolete before reaching their full potential.

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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. Market Analysis Predictive analytics forecast market acceptance and potential success.

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

This is especially challenging when a company is trying to run multiple innovation projects simultaneously, but like every other company also has limited staff, resources and budget to allocate. How do you prioritise the potential innovation projects? No wonder that around 96% of innovation projects fail.

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mjvinnovation

MARCH 11, 2020

Is your company aligned with the new direction that the energy market is heading towards? Energy market: the future is knocking. To win over 100% of their digital consumers, companies must become increasingly agile and innovative. An Open Energy scenario arises in which micro markets become possible.

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New Markets Advisors

MAY 29, 2019

Moreover, companies have gotten better at competing asymmetrically, blurring the definitions of who a company is even competing against. Facebook continues to hold nearly 20% of the digital ad market while Facebook-owned Instagram (5%), Twitter (1%), and Snapchat (1%) lag behind.

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Innov8rs

APRIL 7, 2024

They represent a radical departure from existing products, services, or processes, paving the way for new markets, industries, and value networks. It's not just about one champion or one sponsor; it's about embedding innovation as a capability as the company matures." Central to this endeavor is the role of leadership.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 27, 2024

Every successful company has one thing in common: a deep-seated commitment to innovation. It’s the secret sauce that has transformed startups into tech giants and turned traditional businesses into market leaders. Radical innovation is about making significant leaps forward, often creating new industries or reshaping existing ones.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 11, 2024

” “Sure, here is a breakdown of how ecosystems, technology, platforms, and cross-collaboration have changed since 2019: Ecosystems From Closed to Open Ecosystems: Historically, innovation ecosystems were often closed, with companies operating within their own silos and collaborating with a limited set of partners.

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Innov8rs

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The macroeconomic climate is battering companies around and leading to budget cuts across the board. Companies are focusing on the core business and cutting funding to anything viewed as risky or not of immediate value. Having the best AI writing assistant on the market is useless if you work for an ice cream company.

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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. In this blog post, we’ll uncover why dedicating resources to tackle WIP and bottleneck resolution can lead to long-term time and resource savings.

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