Paul Hobcraft

JULY 28, 2022

Although innovation cannot be touched, heard, tasted or seen, it can be felt. It is probably best described as a pervasive attitude that allows businesses to see beyond the present and create the future. In short, innovation is the engine of change and in today’s fiercely competitive environment resisting change is dangerous.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

However I have recently been seeing reports of many businesses going into survival mode; choosing not to invest in innovation and instead save precious resources. If these airlines had not innovated quickly in response to the crisis – would they have fared so well? The Opportunity in Crisis – Now or Never?

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IM Insights

OCTOBER 18, 2023

We’ll also uncover the secrets to sustaining funding, managing corporate venturing portfolios, and fostering an agile ecosystem. Competition for startups has increased, making it necessary for organizations to adapt quickly. Empowering employees fosters a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. [50:58]

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 8, 2022

I am a great admirer of the work that Itonics offers around Innovation Management. Recently they have also been exploring AI-Driven Innovation and in a very recent post “ Why AI-Driven Innovation Should Be On Your Radar” they are highlighting a recent Hype Cycle graph for Innovation Management Techniques,2021.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This transformative journey is encapsulated in the Hierarchy of Business Ecosystem Needs, a cascading framework comprising four interconnected layers: Innovation Ecosystems, Business Ecosystems, Dynamic Ecosystems, and the Ecosystems of Enterprises. Interconnected solutions and systems contribute to overall growth and competitiveness.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As global technology innovation advisors, we are non-traditional consultants who combine our C-level operational experience and technology founders’ know-how for on-demand digital innovation, tackling pressing business problems or opportunities for improvement. Our advisors are present in the USA, Brazilian, and Asian regions.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 6, 2018

Thinking in different horizons prompts you to go beyond the usual focus of fixing innovation just in the present it provides the connections of the present with the desired future. Where is innovation within this? So there is this growing need to have a new cycle of innovative design.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As global technology innovation advisors, we are non-traditional consultants who combine our C-level operational experience and technology founders’ know-how for on-demand digital innovation, tackling pressing business problems or opportunities for improvement. Our advisors are present in the USA, Brazilian, and Asian regions.

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Qmarkets

JULY 8, 2017

To put this into perspective, this figure is almost $10 billion more than the gross domestic product of present day Morocco. Similarly, the agile start-ups of the gaming industry are the ones which are able to unleash creativity by taking risks and making innovations. How Can Innovation Management Help?

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Qmarkets

APRIL 24, 2017

To put this into perspective, this figure is almost $10 billion more than the gross domestic product of present day Morocco. Similarly, the agile start-ups of the gaming industry are the ones which are able to unleash creativity by taking risks and making innovations. How Can Innovation Management Help?

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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. Simultaneously, the divide between business leaders and IT presents a significant hurdle in the dynamic landscape of automotive innovation.

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PlanBox Innovation

DECEMBER 18, 2023

. #8 – Innovation as a Response to Market Changes The ability to innovate in response to market changes is a critical competitive advantage. 7 – Continuous Learning and Adaptation Innovation is not a static process; it requires continuous learning and adaptation. . #3 Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 28, 2016

The whole point of both of these thinking through positions was to raise the bar of understanding around ‘different’ innovation, create this better fit and strive towards this alignment strategically and operationally. The blueprint is staged and planned, dependent on the overarching strategic approach to innovation. Gaining Alignment.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 26, 2015

There is a growing, perhaps even an overwhelming business case, for transforming the innovation management structure. The new combination is the new connections through people and things (IoT) that we can achieve a new innovation potential. Innovation is caught up in this transformational change.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 7, 2022

She is consistently ranked among the Top 10 management thinkers in the world and was ranked #1 for strategy by Thinkers50. What is your definition of “innovation”? Innovation must be rooted in improving competitive advantage, customer needs, employee expectations and now, sustainability. What do we mean by innovation?”,

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Planview

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Intelligent use of resources manifests in improved internal functions, delightful customer experiences, productive partnerships, winning competitive strategies, and other areas. We’d recommend creating channels for collaboration – crowdsourcing via the web – at all junctures in the work management lifecycle.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 19, 2017

We are caught in a real tug of war within much of what we do in business today; in our responses and reactions to many of the dramatic business conditions we are facing, many deteriorating or being challenged by greater global competition. We need a new management model, one where we are pushing to seek increasing new knowledge.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 28, 2016

To achieve this innovation requires a greater organizational engagement than ever before. It needs mobilizing differently, in radically different ways; so as to capture different opportunities in more agile, adaptive and shaping ways. Shifting the innovation mindset, resolving a present day dilemma. Read his article here.

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InnovationTraining.org

DECEMBER 12, 2022

What is the difference between design thinking and agile methodologies? Increasing innovation: Design thinking promotes creativity and out-of-the-box thinking, which can help teams to come up with innovative solutions to challenges. This can drive competitive advantage and improve the organization’s performance.

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 8, 2019

Adapting agile principles, Amazon launched the Beta version of Amazon Custom in a short time frame, allowing existing customers to provide feedback directly. Philip Morris International (PMI) presents a prime example of this. By implementing Qmarkets innovation management software, PMI has engaged more than 65,000 employees worldwide.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 4, 2019

Adapting agile principles, Amazon launched the Beta version of Amazon Custom in a short time frame, allowing existing customers to provide feedback directly. Philip Morris International (PMI) presents a prime example of this. By implementing Qmarkets innovation management software, PMI has engaged more than 65,000 employees worldwide.

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hackerearth

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

This special team needs to be strategic, tactical, agile and fast. Depending on companies’ innovation readiness, the responsibility areas of the ‘innovation team’ may include the following: Set the strategy, define success. The strategy and the roadmap towards the desired innovation-driven mode are critical.

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Acuvate

DECEMBER 26, 2018

As businesses are required to undergo digital transformation and grow globally, organizations are left with no choice but to rapidly innovate. This can only be achievable in the present day scenario with decentralization. Read More: 5 Benefits of Decentralized Innovation Management. Digital workplace trend #8.

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ITONICS

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Thus, it’s essential to actively use robust methods such as roadmapping – to stay ahead of the competition. In addition to internal company roadmapping (technological and strategic roadmap), open innovation roadmapping is another form of roadmapping that can bundle the knowledge of an “ecosystem“ and make it usable for all stakeholders.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Qmarkets’ Innovation Standard Operating Procedures (SOP): In this series, we will present different guidelines on how to bring innovation theory to practice. The CINO has been brought out from the server room and given responsibility for leading innovation management to keep the enterprise as a competitive player. .

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 20, 2018

So, you review your company and take a look at the competition, and you say, "What this company needs is digital transformation." In order to remain competitive with the newer, digital-ready companies and start-ups, companies with legacy operations must take immediate action in order to remain competitive. Source [/caption].

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 29, 2015

” This should be asked not just on each occasion of an innovation concept design but within the total innovation system we are presently operating under. Each business has a need, to grow, to add value, to beat or at least equal competition, or should do. Lets take a look at each of these three questions above.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

They can then submit, collaborate, and evaluate ideas to assess whether they present value for implementation. This can result in the formation of ideas for new products and strategies, which ultimately can create competitive advantage and deliver incredible ROI. This is especially useful when inviting employees to share ideas.

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David Marks

MAY 19, 2017

When published, in November 1859, “On the Origin of Species” stunned a bewildered and reluctant public with its audacious claim: Life was not created in its present form but is a result of gradual evolution. The Natural monopoly axis measures the degree of which a company is shielded from competition.

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Idea Drop

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

It feels like the world is moving faster than ever, which means that companies in every sector have to prioritise agile innovation or risk becoming defunct. Price, branding, competitor offering and even convenience are all equally important, and you need to tick every box to stay competitive.

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ITONICS

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Thus, it’s essential to actively use robust methods such as roadmapping – to stay ahead of the competition. In addition to internal company roadmapping (technological and strategic roadmap), open innovation roadmapping is another form of roadmapping that can bundle the knowledge of an “ecosystem“ and make it usable for all stakeholders.

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hackerearth

DECEMBER 8, 2017

According to McKinsey’s , across all dimensions, the most significant differences between top growers and their peers were in data and analytics, developing products and services, and company processes, such as agile work environments, cross-functional collaboration, and colocated teams . Helps identify trends to stay competitive.

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The BMI Lab Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

1st S-curve – Digitizing core 2nd S-curve – Developing new digital business opportunities Striking a balance between the two curves presents a challenge for many legacy businesses – the digital transformers dilemma. Karolin Frankenberger and her colleagues visualize these parallel efforts as two s-curves.

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Qmarkets

JULY 14, 2019

Because we’re not bound to the usual channels, we can really afford to be quite flexible and agile in meeting our challenges. Innovation Project Leader: Well, the wine industry in the U.S Innovation Project Leader: Culture plays a big role in stimulating innovation for us. Qmarkets : Okay cool. About Qmarkets.

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Planview

AUGUST 23, 2022

To stay competitive and boost sales, a growing number of automakers are prioritizing Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric (CASE). Several challenges stand in the way of this widespread innovation. But for companies with the right tools and forethought, these challenges are chances to create a competitive advantage.

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PlanBox Innovation

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

These include cultivating a culture of innovation with an openness to change; committing to seeing projects through; and implementing a system that yields sustainable, consistent, and reliable results. This practice informs strategic planning, enhances operational efficiency, and drives innovation management.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 23, 2016

We are facing unprecedented challenges, sluggish growth and increasing competition from unexpected sources. Let me offer some of my thoughts on why we need to reinvent our innovation management. To achieve this innovation requires a greater organisational engagement than ever before. Shifting our thinking.

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