Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 21, 2024

We increasingly need to consider ecosystems in our thinking and design. Yet the real potential when each layer is strategically integrated brings a more interconnected vision and value, building the impact and effect of Ecosystem design for collaboration and co-creation. Agile Responses: Why Ecosystems?

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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. You need a systematic approach and project staging plan.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

A positive organizational culture can lead to improved employee engagement, higher levels of innovation, increased agility, and better adaptability to change. Furthermore, in the rapidly changing business landscape, the agility and resilience provided by a strong culture are invaluable.

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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been telling us that the traditional strategy of finding and exploiting a sustainable competitive advantage is becoming outdated.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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mjvinnovation

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Keep reading to see how successful executives are achieving results in their everyday business through incorporating agile methodologies like SCRUM! The agile mindset. Before we get into the agile mindset, we need to remember that it is linked to Agile Philosophy. From this, several methodologies were created.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 19, 2023

So how to set about making this change and who should be involved as it is a more radical design of a holistic nature is what I am outlining in this post. Here I will offer up some thoughts on how to make this change and who should be involved, as it is a more radical design of a holistic nature. Does this solution offer a pathway?

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

It is a journey of building innovation, fitness and dynamics drawn out in a new way of thinking and design within innovation ecosystems. 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.

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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 12, 2023

I am suggesting a vertical and horizontal design applying innovation stack and building block approaches, all “housed” on a technology platform. We need an Innovation Mandate calling for a Radical Re-design of how we undertake innovation management, it is needed to bring innovation management into the 21st century in design and approaches.

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Planview

AUGUST 12, 2022

In the traditional project-centered model, companies are organized around tasks, with each group focused on one element of a project. But greater emphasis is being placed on moving from project to product, which focuses on enabling teams to become end-to-end experts. What Does Moving from Project to Product Mean?

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Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Knowing the issues, reducing often the ‘noise and distractions’ and making the professional case is what we need to do to attract commitment to the projects we are working upon. What condition of ‘readiness’ in design, capabilities and capacity4. How can you reduce down uncertainty? So what is the approach taken?

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Corporations can leverage this innovation to drive growth, remain competitive, and enter new markets. By integrating the agility and fresh perspectives of startups, established companies can adapt more quickly to industry changes and consumer demands.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

It helps in identifying opportunities that might not be apparent through traditional analysis and provides a competitive edge by speeding up the development cycle. Traditional Stages and Gates Framework The traditional stages and gates process is a project management approach used to drive new products and services from concept to launch.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 4, 2017

Let me summarize where we are today in design thinking. In the past couple of weeks, I have been spending a fair amount of time on investigating design thinking. This is part one of my thoughts that came out of investigating and researching design thinking in the past couple of weeks.

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mjvinnovation

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Before Agile, MJV’s marketing team encountered many difficulties in dealing with its routine challenges. Our team is highly requested for demands from other sectors of the company, especially designers and content producers. An Agile Coach for Agile Marketing. How did we solve this problem?

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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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mjvinnovation

MAY 22, 2020

Agile helps manage teams by offering greater operational flexibility, resulting in a competitive advantage. Agile practices also result in the following: Reduction of bureaucracy and micro-management in projects. Reduced go-to-market time for projects, products, or services. Agile tools for remote teams.

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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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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

It’s a systematic approach designed to minimize risk and allocate resources effectively. The typical stages might include concept development, design, testing, and launch. Integrating AI into the phases and gates processes is essential for organizations striving to maintain a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced market.

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mjvinnovation

APRIL 9, 2020

In this article, you will reflect on the challenges of remote team management and how agile practices can help you make the transition efficiently. There are many agile methodologies incorporated in the management of even the most varied remote teams. Sprints are the key to managing an Agile team. Follow this! Regular check-ins.

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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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mjvinnovation

MAY 4, 2021

Not knowing all areas of project management is a big mistake for managers. Project management must be part of the day-to-day activities in every company. Check out the concepts that involve management and get to know the 10 areas of project management in this blog post! What is project management? Scope management.

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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. You always need to recognize that senior executives often have multiple priorities, competing initiatives, and limited resources to allocate.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Importance of Team Collaboration in Today’s Workplace In the contemporary workplace, characterized by rapid technological advancements and a shift towards more agile and remote working conditions, fostering team collaboration has become indispensable.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

A culture that embraces change and is open to new ideas will naturally drive innovation, leading to greater business growth and the development of competitive advantages. Moreover, in today’s fast-paced business environment, agility and resilience are essential for long-term success.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Effective collaboration harnesses the collective intelligence of the team, leading to innovative solutions and a competitive edge in the market. Here are some technology-driven strategies that can bolster team communication: Implement collaboration platforms that centralize communication, files, and project updates.

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Boxes and Arrows

JANUARY 31, 2010

I built a team with a dedicated user researcher; information architect; interaction and visual designers and we even made a guerilla usability lab and had regular test sessions. This required the design team to work a “Sprint&# (month long iteration) ahead of the development team. Where did Agile come from?

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mjvinnovation

MAY 16, 2019

Agile practices transform business in multiple directions, providing powerful models of product and service creation, project management, and much more. In this article, you will understand what agile practices are, what benefits this approach offers to your company. What are Agile Practices. Check it out!

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Innov8rs

APRIL 7, 2024

Innov8rs | Breakthrough innovations are characterized by their ability to disrupt or redefine the competitive landscape, often rendering existing solutions obsolete. This involves creating a supportive infrastructure that can handle the ambiguity and uncertainty inherent in radically innovative projects.

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PlanBox Innovation

JUNE 26, 2020

A proven way to do this is through the agile process. First created in the software industry around 20 years ago, the agile methodology is widely seen as the innovation engine that drives Silicon Valley’s success, and it has now been adopted by many companies beyond the tech sector. Spread Agile Innovation Throughout the Business.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 24, 2023

Innovation is a critical source of future competitive advantage. The innovation team will consist of experts in various fields, including technology, design, marketing, and finance but will not be mutually exclusive but open, encouraging and seeking consistent engagement and alignment across the organization and beyond.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 27, 2024

Razors have undergone incremental innovations over time Source: The Hustle Incremental innovations may not make headlines, but they’re the steady pulses that keep businesses competitive and responsive to market demands.

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Innovating4Energy

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

For instance, “ Considering the Design of the Energy System ” emphasises the benefits of sharing IP, knowledge, research, market insights, and general improvement potentials when considering Ecosystems within the Energy Transitions, where collaborations are growing in importance and need.

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Innov8rs

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Of course, innovation projects are supposed to fail in great numbers, but the idea of a corporate innovation department itself is under tremendous pressure. Too many projects lack concrete outcomes and stubbornly refuse to discuss ROI. I am a strong believer and advocate of agile, design thinking, and lean startup.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

The Stages and Gates Process Explained The Stages and Gates process, a cornerstone of innovation management, is a framework designed to guide new products and services from conception to launch. AI not only enriches the decision-making landscape but also provides the tools to navigate it with more assurance and agility.

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mjvinnovation

DECEMBER 28, 2020

That is the case of Design Thinking , a structured approach to innovation. Keep reading to understand how you can implement an innovation culture into your company with Design Thinking! That’s because only the visible artifacts of organizational culture can be designed. Design Thinking applied to cultural transformation.

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Planview

AUGUST 18, 2023

Strategic portfolio management is designed to drive today’s complex, cross-functional initiatives. The Differences Between Strategic Portfolio Management and Project Portfolio Management Both SPM and PPM are vital for achieving the company’s initiatives but on different levels. Having real-time intelligence yields many benefits.

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