Paul Hobcraft

MAY 6, 2018

We also know today that innovation management itself must become “fluid” in design, in adaptation so the right approach is to be constantly ‘adaptive’ and put together what is needed to tackle the challenge that needs resolution. Where is innovation within this? These help us to figure out what is changing.

Design 138

Design Innovation Agile System 138

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 7, 2015

In summary, on results gathered so far: “The results so far suggest that while innovation is a key strategic focus, it’s still taking time to filter down to a day-to-day activity, frequently losing out to other priorities. The front end in many companies is poorly defined and much of the innovation work is incremental.

Innovation 100

Innovation Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Processes 100

etventure

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

On a recent client visit to a German OEM of construction machinery, the CEO and the Head of Production gave me a tour of the shop floor – where the final assembly and inspection take place. I complimented the team on how calm the assembly line seemed to run – and how clean the workshop looked. The Proud Leader.

LEAN 56

LEAN Underperforming Technical Team Project Technical Review 56

Idea to Value

JULY 21, 2017

In many cases (especially those listed in the book, such as Computer Storage, Department Stores and Construction Equipment), the small company releases a new technology which is inferior in quality or performance to that of the large company, but makes up for it in another way, like a lower price or convenience.

Company 248

Company Underperforming Technical Team Brainstorming Design Thinking 248