Qmarkets

JANUARY 13, 2022

Not only is continuous innovation necessary for survival, but also constant refinement and recalibration of existing business models. In this article we will explain what considerations we make when helping companies to structure their exploration activities and explain how an innovation management platform can help with that.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 28, 2023

Establishing the right innovation process to deliver on your enterprise company-wide strategy can be a real challenge, but it is crucial to the success of any innovation program. In this article, I’ll go through the key points to consider to help you develop the most effective innovation process for your organization.

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InnovationManagement

DECEMBER 18, 2017

In an Innovation Point article , Founder Soren Kaplan notes that only one third of Fortune 1000 companies have defined innovation metrics. And yet 77% of business leaders see innovation as a priority. How is it possible that something that is so important to business leaders doesn’t have a defined set of KPIs?

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Planview

JUNE 12, 2018

Measuring the success of an innovation program is a critical step in determining the impact it has on a company’s bottom line. But how do you know if your innovation program is delivering value? Earlier this year, we hosted a webinar featuring Bechtel’s Intraprenurial Manager, Ankoor Amin.

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InnovationManagement

JUNE 5, 2020

The leverage point is to let innovation shine via effective governance discipline, but not adding too much complexity. In this article, we'll look at what innovation governance is, and practices to help you manage a successful innovation program.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In the last piece we shared 7 critical success factors for a three-horizons approach to innovation management. In this article we will now explain on a high level how these factors are being applied live in the Qmarkets tool for the benefit of Barenbrug. They have specified this in clear innovation targets and innovation themes.

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 13, 2022

Not only is continuous innovation necessary for survival, but also constant refinement and recalibration of existing business models. In this article we will explain what considerations we make when helping companies to structure their exploration activities and explain how an innovation management platform can help with that.

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KindlingApp

JULY 6, 2015

Better connected employees is definitely essential to any successful innovation program, but idea submission isn’t just a function of having software to connect people. In fact, lack of a feedback loop is one of the most frequent reasons that can contribute to innovation program failure , or as we call it, “death by spreadsheet.”.

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Planview

JANUARY 6, 2016

Here are a few things the team at Progressive is really, really good at: (1) creating one of the most iconic brand mascots to ever hit the insurance scene; (2) leading the charge in industry breakthroughs, like data-driven driving services; (3) developing awesome new products, services, and processes with crowdsourced innovation.

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Planview

DECEMBER 6, 2016

The advantages of crowdsourced innovation can’t be ignored. But what’s the secret to creating and sustaining a successful innovation program? The reality is not every company is fortunate enough to have a crowdsourced innovation program mandate come directly from their executive team. Create a plan of attack.

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ITONICS

MAY 30, 2022

Gartner states: “Every innovation program needs well-developed objectives and goals to improve specific innovation ability and leverage innovation capabilities.”

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IdeaScale

AUGUST 21, 2018

In a recent article from Harvard Business Review , researchers reported that one of the most common barriers to innovation is internal politics. Can you make innovation someone’s dedicated role and can you give other employees more flexibility in their job description? No Support from Senior Management for New Ideas.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 28, 2018

If you’ve been reading our blog, then you know that there are two ways of measuring innovation program success : innovation inputs and innovation outputs. One of our customers is so good at measuring their innovation outputs, that they know the value of every incoming idea (whether it’s implemented or not).

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PlanBox Innovation

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

As an innovation manager, you’re tasked with the challenging responsibility of leading the development and implementation of new ideas, products, and initiatives that will drive growth and competitiveness for your company. Note: This article was created with the support of ChatGPT.

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Innov8rs

APRIL 17, 2024

Beyond internal innovation, Zurich is also continuously looking for solutions externally. The Zurich Innovation Championship is an important link in this chain. Launched in 2018, the program initially served as an exploration exercise to build internal capacity for managing its partnerships. This is the zebra.

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PlanBox Innovation

JUNE 27, 2023

This article originally appeared on Innovation Leader. As a leader, you understand the importance of innovation management in maintaining a competitive edge, much like a motorcyclist constantly adjusts their balance and direction when navigating a challenging road.

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IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

One of the top innovation management topics I run into is evaluating the Return on Investment (ROI) for an idea. In my practice several clients evaluate their ideas based on quantifiable metrics that help their innovation teams to measure the costs and the real value or impact of their solutions.

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IdeaScale

MAY 23, 2018

This article is part 6 of a 5 part series, originally started on the Ever Evolving website , where we are taking a deep dive into the 5 common challenges to innovation that an organization faces. The focus of this article is on the challenge(s) beyond that final frontier of Innovation or Idea Management.

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eZassi

APRIL 21, 2021

The concept of an innovation portfolio is still new to some organizations; however, it’s been a topic of conversation among innovation professionals for years. In 2014 Harvard Business Review (HBR) published the article, Managing Your Innovation Portfolio. Pipeline Management. These include: Talent.

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Cris Beswick

APRIL 16, 2024

However, for every Steve Jobs or Elon Musk who has famously steered their companies through the maelstrom of change, countless unsung leaders, often within the more traditional corporate structures, want to cultivate the culture that innovation requires within their organisation. It’s for those that I write this article!

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InnovationTraining.org

MARCH 17, 2020

Thankfully, there are many amazing collaboration, task management, communication, and more software tools out there that can make this easy to accomplish. Miro is a digital “whiteboard” platform that can make it easy to brainstorm and collaborate with members of your team or innovation program. Conclusion.

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Innovation Architecture

MARCH 5, 2018

The IAOIP, a non-profit professional society, seeks to raise the level of knowledge amongst the professionals working in the field of innovation management. People involved in innovation management will find the IAOIP a valuable resource. I felt as if I were “amongst my kind.”

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Jeffrey Phillips

MAY 17, 2017

I've had the good fortune to lead innovation programs and workshops in a wide range of countries and regions, from Western Europe to South Africa to South America and in many locations in Asia. It has the ability to test and experiment with ideas, governance and technology at a pace that few other larger countries can manage.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 27, 2024

Whether it’s adopting cutting-edge manufacturing technologies or streamlining supply chain management, process innovation helps companies optimize their resources and deliver value more efficiently. For businesses, fostering a culture that embraces experimentation and learning is key to sustaining innovation.

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InnovationTraining.org

MARCH 5, 2020

This InnovationTraining.org guest article from Tendayi Viki is a selection from his latest book, Pirates In The Navy. On Understanding Your Company Before You Start Innovating. A lot of innovators that I have met are impatient people. As such, we need clear policies that help innovation teams collaborate with the core business.

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eZassi

JANUARY 4, 2023

Collaborate across disciplines and product lines while supporting change management and the human factors which ultimately increase the probability of success of the project. Refer to this article from the University of Oxford and EY for a deeper analysis. Utilize Open Innovation Solutions.

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PlanBox Innovation

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This article originally appeared on Innovation Leader. 2024 beckons us to embark on our own odyssey, a transformative voyage into the heart of corporate innovation. Strategic Partnerships : Collaborate externally for fresh insights, following ISO 56003 ’s guidelines on partnership management.

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Econic

MAY 23, 2019

The biggest challenges in corporate innovation and how to navigate them Corporate innovation is hard. More and more, we’re seeing innovation programs close their doors after only a few years, with few senior leaders in the organization recognizing any real value from their efforts. Vision & Leadership 1.

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Planview

MAY 17, 2018

With so many innovation leaders from some of the largest companies in the world in attendance, there was no shortage of opportunities to learn. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of our top 10 takeaways. Crowdsourced innovation programs are maturing. Herbalife’s Chief Innovation Officer, Chris Morris, echoed this.

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Econic

APRIL 10, 2018

Corporate innovation is hard. More and more, we’re seeing innovation programs close their doors after only a few years, with few senior leaders in the organization recognizing any real value from their efforts. No compelling vision or reason to innovate. Lack of clearly defined innovation metrics. Call your shot.

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Econic

MAY 23, 2019

Corporate innovation is hard. More and more, we’re seeing innovation programs close their doors after only a few years, with few senior leaders in the organization recognizing any real value from their efforts. No compelling vision or reason to innovate. Lack of clearly defined innovation metrics. Call your shot.

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CREATORS

JULY 27, 2020

In this article, I would like to share my impressions on GovTech around the world. Due to all the challenges in working with the government, more and more GovTech innovation programs have been developing worldwide in order to allow more innovation adoption and startup-government partnerships.

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Strategos

MARCH 1, 2018

And as Peter Drucker once said: “You can’t manage what you don’t measure.” Metrics are important in sending a signal you are serious about innovation and in establishing the desired innovation behaviours. There may be innovation metrics in place somewhere in your company – seek them out and assess them for broader use.

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KindlingApp

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Kindling and its methodology argue for managing innovation programs around the process of asking specific questions to prompt innovative contributions. Holmes’ article is a welcome echo of the argument inherent in our software: being curious and asking useful questions is the best way to solve problems.

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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 22, 2018

Training Accelerates Innovation. 94% of managers are unsatisfied with their companies innovation performance. 70% of CEO’s see innovation as a key driver of growth. That’s what McKinsey says in this article. Why then is corporate America so woefully undertrained in innovation fundamentals?

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Values Centered Innovation

JUNE 5, 2020

Our guest blog was written by Natalie Turner, author of Yes, You can Innovate! and inventor of the 6I's® of Innovation. In her article, Natalie describes the options most common during this pandemic: fight, flight or innovate. Fight, Flight or Innovate, what will you do this month of June?

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

This article first appeared on the Harvard Business Review blog. In his Harvard Business Review article summing up his tenure, Immelt recalls that the two things that influenced him most were Marc Andreessen’s 2011 Wall Street Journal article “ Why Software Is Eating the World, ” and Eric Ries’s book The Lean Startup.

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