Paul Hobcraft

MAY 7, 2024

This is the first of these posts looking at the development, thinking and design of innovation from 1999 to today 2024, twenty-five years. The second post , coming next, focuses on how organizations have become more collaborative, open and agile and deal with ideation and what tools and technologies seem to have emerged as the leading ones.

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In the fourth conversation between Jeffrey Phillips and myself around parts of the Executive Innovation Work Mat, we took on several different issues around the design, function, structure and process needs for innovation. The ability to manage innovation design, function, structure and process.

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Innovation Excellence

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

GUEST POST from Janet Sernack Transformation and change initiatives are usually designed as strategic interventions, intending to advance an organization’s growth, deliver increased shareholder value, build competitive advantage, or improve speed and agility to respond to fast-changing industries.

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Planview

APRIL 6, 2023

Last month, Planview released the inaugural 2023 Project to Product State of the Industry Report , and it is well worth the read. As a newcomer to Planview with fresh eyes, here is what jumped out at me: The top-performing segment (eight percent of companies) crosscuts company age, size, industry, geography, and regulatory requirements.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

We are a long way away from fully capturing the benefits of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4I)R in an inclusive and holistic way. In a recent report, jointly from the World Economic Forum and McKinsey called the “ The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the factories of the future ” t hey made a number of observations.

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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. Efficiently handling WIP and promptly addressing bottlenecks are not mere options, but imperatives, for agile teams.

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IdeaSpies

APRIL 16, 2019

In 1985, a relatively unknown professor at Harvard Business School named Michael Porter published a book called Competitive Advantage , which explained that by optimizing every facet of the value chain , a firm could consistently outperform its competitors. A Radical Shift Toward Design.

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Tullio Siragusa

JULY 24, 2023

The Detriments of a Command-and-Control Culture and the Power of Design Thinking In the competitive landscape of modern business, the approach we take to leadership can make or break an organization. Example: Kodak, a once-dominant player in the photography industry, struggled to innovate and adapt to the digital age.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 4, 2024

Introduction to Design Thinking Design thinking has become a cornerstone methodology in the worlds of innovation, business strategy, and product development. Design thinking involves five key phases: Empathize : Understanding the human needs involved. It helps teams to observe and develop empathy with the target user.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

It’s a journey, but it promises the rewards of being at the forefront of industry evolution and transformation. It is a journey of building innovation, fitness and dynamics drawn out in a new way of thinking and design within innovation ecosystems.

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New Markets Advisors

MAY 29, 2019

For years, Columbia Business School professor Rita McGrath has been telling us that the traditional strategy of finding and exploiting a sustainable competitive advantage is becoming outdated. The world is evolving too quickly for competitive advantages to last for a meaningful amount of time. Or so the argument goes.

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Planview

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Amidst the relentless waves of innovation and competition, OEMs, suppliers, and manufacturers in the automotive industry navigate a sea of challenges and opportunities. The imperative for proactive tech debt management emerges as a linchpin for financial prudence, operational efficiency, market agility, and brand resilience.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

CVC can be an integral part of a corporation’s broader innovation strategy, providing both the capital necessary for startups to scale and the strategic support to navigate the complexities of their respective industries. Corporations can leverage this innovation to drive growth, remain competitive, and enter new markets.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

By investing in startups, corporations can access new technologies, products, and services that can significantly enhance their competitive edge. Moreover, through CVC, corporations can tap into the startup ecosystem , leveraging agility and innovative mindsets. Market Expansion Entering new markets or segments through partnerships.

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 20, 2023

By investing in dynamic ecosystems, businesses can position themselves as leaders in tomorrow’s industries. Within our successful management of ecosystems, those agile and highly responsive will survive and have higher chances of thriving in the face of uncertainty. They make it highly dynamic in design and nature.

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InnovationTraining.org

DECEMBER 12, 2022

We used AI to identify the most frequently asked questions about design thinking. Here are your design thinking FAQs and answers. You can also see our “human” responses to the big question: what is design thinking ? Design Thinking Frequently Asked Questions 1. Design Thinking Frequently Asked Questions 1.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 21, 2023

The potential returns, including increased agility, improved innovation outcomes, enhanced collaboration, and long-term competitiveness, make this radical change worthwhile for organizations aspiring to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment. The ability to build the context and show its (ongoing) value makes the difference.

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 5, 2024

Business ecosystems give strategic advantages that offer levels of uniqueness and competitive advantage and can fulfil customer needs far more than “stand-alone” solutions. By uniting with like-minded partners, you gain the agility to challenge industry incumbents, introducing innovation that reshapes market dynamics.

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eZassi

MAY 13, 2024

Amplify Your Innovation Program with AI-Driven Technology Discovery Today’s highly competitive business climate is fueled by the ability to innovate and ride the cutting edge of technology. Companies that fail to embrace emerging technologies risk being eclipsed by more agile, proactive competitors.

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IdeaSpies

APRIL 17, 2019

In 1985, a relatively unknown professor at Harvard Business School named Michael Porter published a book called Competitive Advantage which explained that, by optimizing every facet of the value chain, a firm could consistently outperform its competitors. Yet today we’re seeing a radical shift toward design as a driver of value.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

MAY 15, 2024

This is one of openly collaborating and co-creating in different Ecosystem structures and designs to provide a greater diversity of opinions, knowledge, and resources. This layer emphasizes strategic cooperation, interconnected solutions and cooperative strategies between businesses to achieve sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

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IdeaScale

APRIL 7, 2020

Having a well-strategized innovation strategy is the key to maintaining your company’s competitive advantage. The competition of the rapidly globalizing marketplace expands daily and staying innovative will help your organization stand out from the crowd. Agile Training Breeds Innovation. Innovation and training?

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Ecosystems4Innovating

MARCH 3, 2024

The importance of a radical mindset shift in Business Ecosystem Design What makes Business Ecosystems different in how we approach them, the answer lies in our mindset? Are our existing ways of approaching business design different and within this, how important is a radical mindshift in any Business Ecosystem thinking?

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 6, 2018

I recently applied the three horizons thinking to ‘frame’ a new innovation design. So the thinking intent of searching for a new innovation design had some framing assumptions that can leverage where we are to move towards a new future. This is a useful way to think about the initial 3H outcome.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

JANUARY 30, 2024

As I have previously mentioned, the design of this Hierarchy of Ecosystems is modular; each Ecosystem can stand alone and offer significant value, but it is part of a more extensive cohesive system where each layer contributes to the overall success of collaborative ecosystems. Market Expansion: Leverage partnerships for market reach.

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Innov8rs

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

A well-designed organization attracts and retains top talent, just as better-designed products and services attract customers. Yet organizations resist change and lack the courage to re-design themselves and adapt to uncertain socio-economic conditions. What Is Business Design? Why Business Design?

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Ecosystems4Innovating

APRIL 25, 2024

Crossing the chasm into a new way of doing business through Ecosystem thinking and design is upon us all. It is never easy to lay out the shift to Business Ecosystem thinking and design. Demonstrate that partner ecosystems are an emerging best practice or industry trend that the company cannot ignore.

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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.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Within this research, I have been questioning how innovation has changed in the last ten years but, more importantly, how design thinking will adapt due to this technology and AI adoption as the avenue of future exploration. Value creation, knowledge transfer, co-creation and competitive positioning. Why these four components?

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Acuvate

MAY 31, 2023

The retail industry is constantly undergoing a profound transformation as it continues to embrace the power of technology. Furthermore, we will explore how they are revolutionizing the retail industry. Furthermore, we will explore how they are revolutionizing the retail industry.

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Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Design Thinking for Startup Sales Success: A Step-by-Step Guide. Other challenges that startups may face when it comes to sales include competition from larger companies, limited brand recognition, and difficulty in differentiating their products or services from those of their competitors.

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Business and Tech

AUGUST 26, 2021

The hospitality industry is facing rapid changes as technology advances and the modern consumer demands more. In your opinion, what is the main challenge the hospitality industry faces in the coming years? Hospitality organizations must be nimble and agile to respond to multiple changes the industry faces.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Introduction to the Hierarchy: The Hierarchy of Business Ecosystem Needs is a construct of collaborative ecosystems, navigating complexity with agility, openness, and shared vision. Interconnected solutions and systems contribute to overall growth and competitiveness. We are navigating complexity in a rapidly changing environment.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

OCTOBER 19, 2023

These are connecting value creation, knowledge transfer, co-creation and competitive positioning. Competitive Positioning : Realizing an organisation’s standing within the ecosystem can significantly impact its competitive advantage.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 27, 2024

Whether it’s tweaking a product to perfection or revolutionizing an industry standard, innovation comes in many flavors. Radical innovation is about making significant leaps forward, often creating new industries or reshaping existing ones.

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Innovating4Energy

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Today, President Ursula von der Leyen and I sat down with more than 20 representatives of key clean tech sectors, as part of a series of clean transition dialogues, to boost the industrial dimension of the #EUGreenDeal.” ” Each of these is a dynamic layer of the Energy Movement that is gathering momentum and underway.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

The right speaker can also enhance the prestige of your event, attracting a wider audience and generating buzz within your industry. Their talks are designed to provide you with strategies and practical tips that can be applied to foster a more innovative environment within your organization.

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