Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Innovation thinking in Ecosystem and Gen AI design I believe there is a real need to construct a different innovation process. For me, ecosystem innovation and generative AI have arrived at that pivotal point to significantly influence future innovation design. AI can help design experiments and analyze results.

Generative AI 162

Generative AI Design Innovation Data 162

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Exploring the interplay between Humans, Technology and AI for design thinking Why is design thinking regarded as so crucial to the future of innovation in a world of accelerating interplays between humans, technology and generative AI? Moving to the edge : Organizations are becoming more agile by adopting an “edge” approach.

Design Thinking 147

Design Thinking Technical Review Design Technology 147

Innovation 360 Group

JULY 25, 2023

Today’s business world, dynamic and competitive, commands agility, creativity, innovation, and design thinking. Design Thinking, while not a new concept, remains a cornerstone of innovation, having been around for some time.

Design Thinking 52

Design Thinking Design Innovation Management Management 52

Tullio Siragusa

JUNE 7, 2022

Design Thinking Applied to M&A Integration. The failure rate increases due to insufficient integration design and planning or faulty integration planning. Most of the failures point to a lack of design and alignment with people’s needs. This is where Design Thinking can be of tremendous value. It is people centric.

Design Thinking 156

Design Thinking Design Culture Project 156

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.

Design 130

Design Creativity Agile Resources 130

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.

Design Thinking 100

Design Thinking Artificial Inteligence Tools Design 100

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 23, 2018

There has been an awful lot to absorb when it comes to skills and how organizations need to be designed for the future. This report has been part of a broader ‘agile’ series from them but this one specifically gave me my necessary anchor point, to move forward with my own design thinking for agility and innovation.

Agile 133

Agile Report Design Technical Review 133

Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Introduction to Virtual Team Project Management In today’s globalized business environment, virtual team project management has become an indispensable aspect of organizational success. The agility to respond quickly to market changes and customer needs. Access to a broader talent pool, unbound by geographic constraints.

Project 100

Project Management Software Review Technical Review 100

Planview

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Effectively selling Agile to executives is more than just getting the go-ahead for an Agile transformation. Because Agile includes a culture shift and a mindset change, as well as funding, you need executives to truly buy in to the approach. Senior leaders are a significant driver in the success rate of an Agile transformation.

Agile 111

Agile Handbook Leadership Engagement 111

Leapfrogging

JUNE 29, 2019

What is the Agile Innovation Process, and what are best practices, tools and online templates for teams and organizations? Today, everyone wants to be agile. It’s seen as sexy and cool to be agile, but most people don’t know what the term really means. There’s little surprise that the agile framework has taken off.

Agile 100

Agile Software Developers Software Development Roadmap 100

Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

The Intersection of AI and Innovation Management My journey into the realm of innovation management began as I witnessed many clients wrestling with the increasing complexity of developing new products and services. The Rise of AI in Innovation Management What is Artificial Intelligence?

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Innovation Management Management Generative AI 100

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 16, 2023

I proposed a new Framework for managing innovation this week, called the Composable Innovation Enterprise Framework. This is approaching innovation and its management in more of a holistic, technology-enabled way based on the use of a cloud-enabled Platform and Ecosystem thinking and design. I highlight the key value points.

Agile 182

Agile Collaboration Innovation Competition 182

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

I have argued in the past that innovation management needs to radically adjust and needs to be designed differently, it needs to be highly adaptive. I’d like to offer some views, partly looking out to the future, partly considering what is potentially within our grasp, if we step back and rethink innovation design.

Design 232

Design Technical Review Innovation System 232

InnovationTraining.org

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Explore examples of how design thinking and human-centered design has led to innovation in healthcare. Healthcare is one industry among many that can benefit from innovative thinking and human-centered design principles. Using Agile Thinking to Keep Hospitals Aligned. Applying Design Thinking to Schizophrenia Care.

Design Thinking 108

Design Thinking Design Examples Agile 108

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. Imaginatik has an incredibly talented team and product with a lot of potential.

Agile 124

Agile Innovation Management Software Innovation 124

mjvinnovation

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Where DT can’t reach, Agile can compensate and vice versa. Design Thinking: Think of solutions, solve situations and problems, close the gaps that need filling in. It is Design Thinking that will pave the way to traveling assertively. Agile: Make Tangible and build. Agile: you do not make Agile; you become Agile.

Design Thinking 69

Design Thinking Agile Design Technical Review 69

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2023

I am working through what I think this should become in design and application, involving providing the key innovation building blocks as components of the innovation stack, using the innovation stack to guide platform development and the platform to support this innovation stack.

Artificial Inteligence 182

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Agile Innovation 182

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 particular, two critical areas that demand attention and solutions are the effective management of work in progress (WIP) and the speedy resolution of bottlenecks.

Industry 59

Industry Management Software Review Technical Review 59

InnovationTraining.org

JANUARY 26, 2022

Agile” and “Waterfall” offer us very different approaches to project management. If we can understand this set of desired outcomes, we can plan backwards from that endpoint to determine a series of steps in product or service design. Step 2 – Design : Build a system that responds to these requirements.

Agile 74

Agile Culture Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 74

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. Hinders Responsiveness to Change In a rapidly changing business landscape, agility and adaptability are crucial.

Design Thinking 108

Design Thinking Culture Design Underperforming Technical Team 108

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 1, 2023

I have called this the Composable Innovation Enterprise Framework – here is why and what went into this proposal that I feel should be adopted for managing innovation in the future. The principles of this Composable Innovation Enterprise Framework are the recognition and value of having a building block and innovation stack design.

Software Review 246

Software Review Software Innovation Design 246

Planview

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

It’s common to encounter blind spots when you’re navigating an Agile transformation. They can show up as Agile practices that are meant to improve business agility but are applied so extremely that they end up making organizations less agile. Hyper Focusing on Agile Teams. But it’s not always easy to identify them.

Agile 72

Agile Underperforming Technical Team Project eBook 72

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.

Agile 130

Agile Design Innovation System 130

Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Hierarchy Of Ecosystem Needs- A Blueprint View Several vital considerations come into play in developing a blueprint to thrive and find solutions amidst growing complexity and uncertainty that argues for a different business approach, with Ecosystem thinking and design being central. Actionable Steps: Conduct regular risk assessments.

Artificial Inteligence 147

Artificial Inteligence ChatGPT Agile Culture 147

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.

Design Thinking 74

Design Thinking Design Underperforming Technical Team Ideation 74

InnovationTraining.org

APRIL 8, 2019

Agile Design Tip 1—Clear Goals Supported by Design Research. In Some Thoughts on Design Research, Agile, and Traps Charles Lambdin stresses the importance of clearly defined goals. Design Innovative software” is not a concrete goal; it’s a vague directive. Agile Design Tip 2—Leading with UX Design.

Agile 40

Agile Tips Software Review Design 40

mjvinnovation

JANUARY 8, 2021

We all know that agile methodologies are not written in stone. In reality, we are talking about a set of practices that should be used to manage projects and demands to adapt to changes and gain efficiency quickly. Squads, Scrum, OKRs, Kanban, and Design Sprints are just a few. The practice is very common within agile logic.

Agile 52

Agile Design Technical Review How To 52

mjvinnovation

MARCH 13, 2019

She is the woman of the moment and can teach you a lot about agile project management! She is the woman of the moment and can teach you a lot about agile project management! What is the KONMARI method and what is its relationship to agile project management methods? That’s right. Who is Marie Kondo?

Agile 64

Agile Project Management Tips 64

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. Challenges of managing remote teams. For many managers, the answer to these questions are not as clear as they should be. Agile’s best practices to manage your team remotely.

Agile 52

Agile Management Meeting Technical Review 52

Moves the Needle

MARCH 1, 2023

From its foundational beginnings in early brand management to high tech software program management, product management has emerged as its own collective of product-focused best practices. Product Management is a vital component of organizations undergoing digital transformation.

Management 52

Management Agile Software Design 52

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: Building redundancy, fostering diversity, and ensuring effective risk management contribute to the resilience of the ecosystem.

Agile 130

Agile Collaboration ChatGPT Technical Review 130

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The building blocks of open innovation building towards Business Ecosystem design. Crowdsourced Innovation Challenges: Description: Design and launch innovation challenges that involve a broader network, inviting external contributors to solve specific business problems or contribute novel ideas.

Open Innovation 147

Open Innovation Collaboration Innovation Design 147

Innov8rs

JANUARY 16, 2023

Strategic Agility. Tiffany outlines that strategic agility – i.e., the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to changes while maintaining focus and flexibility – is the key to future success. In a nutshell, having agility in our product is essential, but it's not enough. What we really need is to be strategically agile.

Innovation Management 52

Innovation Management Design Management Agile 52

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.

Culture 100

Culture Underperforming Technical Team Agile Leadership 100

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 12, 2023

Today we are missing a comprehensive structure or innovation process to achieve this, we need a radically different approach to managing innovation. I am suggesting a vertical and horizontal design applying innovation stack and building block approaches, all “housed” on a technology platform. Nothing can work in isolation.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Artificial Inteligence 147

Ecosystems4Innovating

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Design Thinking is seen as the essential element that will combine with technology and AI in the future yet it is still the need for the human touch will still be essential. As we form more around ecosystem thinking and design, design thinking will be essential as the significant enabler to creative input.

Design Thinking 97

Design Thinking Technical Review Design Technology 97

Planview

APRIL 26, 2022

One thing has become clear for organizations in this pandemic era – change is hard, and if you don’t have a transformation plan, you’re more likely to fall victim to one of these common Agile transformation challenges. At the start of 2020, the need for Agile transformation was already knocking on the door of most major organizations.

Agile 52

Agile Handbook Culture Leadership 52