Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 26, 2023

From universities to businesses and from research labs to government agencies, knowledge flowed like a river, nurturing the fertile soil of creativity and progress. But these ecosystems were not static; they were alive and ever-changing. The second thread, knowledge transfer, was like the lifeblood of these ecosystems.

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ImagineNation

JANUARY 4, 2023

We stated that innovation-led growth is absolutely critical and that people need to be enabled and equipped to adapt, connect and collaborate in new ways to kickstart change in agile, constructive, equitable, and sustainable ways to innovate in uncertain times. Six strategies to kickstart change and innovate in uncertain times.

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IdeaScale

JANUARY 11, 2022

The council’s history and current work are crucial to knowing the future direction of government innovation. Part of this role is to set a standard for other governments to follow. What Is The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST)? What’s PCAST’s Current Focus?

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Ecosystems4Innovating

JANUARY 30, 2024

Business Ecosystems: Driving Economic Growth Purpose: Achieve sustainable growth and competitive advantage. Competitive Intelligence: Stay informed about industry trends and competitors. Strategic Alliances: Form alliances that enhance overall competitiveness. Market Expansion: Leverage partnerships for market reach.

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Digital Tonto

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

That all began to change when Jack Welch took over in 1981. American industry followed suit, cutting investment in R&D, lobbying hard for cuts in government spending and corporate taxes, hollowing out the US industrial base. Manufacturing employment has increased by roughly 1.5

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

From its inception to the current state, the processes governing the development of new products and services have continuously evolved to incorporate new methodologies and technologies. 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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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 24, 2024

Barrier: Building and maintaining trust may take time, and concerns about data security, intellectual property, or competition could impede collaboration. Resistance to Change: Issue: Organizations may face internal resistance to adopting an ecosystem approach.

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Idea to Value

APRIL 6, 2020

One of the interesting points we cover is the concept of Inflection Points in innovation, and the management structures and governance from leadership required for innovation to thrive in a company. 00:18:00 – Governance structure and resource allocation is vital. 00:13:00 – Reducing the risk and fear of failure.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 13, 2024

Ecosystems have emerged as powerful catalysts for driving transformative change and fostering collaborative solutions in today’s complex and interconnected business landscape. Defining Competitive Boundaries : Identifying the scope and conditions for competition within the ecosystem.

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Braden Kelley

AUGUST 20, 2017

What if you could empower every citizen with tools that will help your city, state or country innovate and change faster than the competition for a penny a person? Well, now it’s possible… A revolution is beginning, and the smart … Continue reading →

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 6, 2021

We have so many on-demand services, products, fashion, groceries, cosmetics, food, banking, wellness, lifestyle, health and eyewear choices online, all changing our past ways of life. China is a highly dynamic and changing society, in constant change. China is a highly dynamic and changing society, in constant change.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 27, 2017

This ‘knowledge is becoming out of date before we can learn from it and sometimes highly dangerous to follow or believe in some rapidly changing times. We need to change our thinking and design in the digital insight part more specifically within and along the innovation process.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In the ever-changing and fast-paced world of business and innovation, the paradigm is shifting towards collaborative ecosystems. This hierarchy reflects a journey from establishing a collaborative foundation of innovation and creativity to reaching a state of dynamic collaboration, unlocking collective prosperity in a changing environment.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

To delve further into the developmental aspects of organizational culture and how it can be shaped, explore our article on develop executive leadership to drive organizational culture change. Furthermore, in the rapidly changing business landscape, the agility and resilience provided by a strong culture are invaluable.

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IM Insights

OCTOBER 18, 2023

.” The paper’s primary focus is to understand the culture and processes that enable successful corporate venturing, a critical strategy for organizations looking to thrive in a rapidly changing business landscape. External pressures from government and end-users drive organizations to change rapidly.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 24, 2023

Innovation drives the changes in the Energy transition. As the energy transition requires real step-changes, the collaborative effort, the need for an Energy Ecosystem approach to allow multiple stakeholders to become engaged, and the suggested adoption of these approaches make so much sense.

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Christensen Institute

MAY 30, 2023

K-12 education has a perennial hunger for change, improvement and innovation. Across the board, these pressures all call for change management in one form or another. People often think that change is just about getting the right leaders in place and giving them the right incentives to make change happen.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 19, 2021

The report also examines key uncertainties, such as the roles of bioenergy, carbon capture and behavioural changes in reaching net zero. The IEA also highlights the ratcheting up of global ambitions, both by leading governments, financial institutions and corporates. To 2030 , government action focuses on bringing new zero?

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 5, 2024

Still, you have to contain the change and disruption by recognizing these unknowns are offset by the many immeasurable benefits that arise as you explore and exploit the collaborative benefits and scope and scale potentials. The validation for such a radical change in operating this requires working through systematically.

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Innovating4Energy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The art of leapfrogging accelerates the Energy Transition Any search for advantage or validation of making a change must consider the art of leapfrogging, especially in the Energy Transition we are all undergoing. Policy Incentives: Governments can create policy frameworks that incentivize adopting leapfrog technologies.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 18, 2021

.” That post looked at the shifts that I felt were underway in moving from a society that accepts where it is heading in expecting “affordability” is changing. Choosing Sustainability then innovation has that real chance of being radical, distinctive and providing breakthroughs that can revolutionise and change our world.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Can you imagine the different sectors of the energy system that takes you from power generation through to the end-user segments of energy demand and all the changes each needs to make? What will deliver the compelling case to make such a change? Mapping it is one thing, ensuring it happens is another. Realistically we are in trouble.

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Jeffrey Phillips

APRIL 16, 2018

In that post I looked at the history of exploring and exploiting, which I'll suggest comes from the conquest of the new world by the Spaniards, when Columbus and others explored, and the Spanish government exploited the opportunity for centuries. In the late 1800s and early 1900s there were even competitions between explorers.

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Jeffrey Phillips

MARCH 14, 2019

If the governor of Washington State can run on the single plank of climate change, if senators who have barely introduced themselves to their colleagues can run, if a west Texas Irishman named Beto can consider running, then so can I. And this promise goes beyond FEMA to all agencies and government activities. I thought - why not?

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 18, 2023

They are not drawn into the need for change and its implications from an innovative perspective. ” What is specifically being deployed or recognized needs to change and to get into the necessary detail becomes essential. Alignment should be a rigorous evaluation. Pretty bad, I think? So we end up with costly failures.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

DECEMBER 19, 2023

I keep being asked what Innovation Ecosystems are, why they seem slower in adoption than expected in the business environment, and how you can overcome reluctance and possible resistance to the need to change. The hard part of a flourishing innovation ecosystem is building good governance and identification within all that is involved.

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Business and Tech

AUGUST 6, 2021

Changing the norm. Government agencies are starting to do something. Both the DOJ and Federal Trade Commission are investigating whether banks are circumventing pro-competition federal law that gives merchants the right to choose where to route debit card transactions for processing.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 7, 2021

We are entering some perilous times in climate change and what this will mean in destruction in what we know, what we value and what we are used to. Presently our Governments are obsessed with innovation- it sometimes feels it is the only game in town for future growth. The obsession with innovation- myself included!

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

By investing in startups, corporations can access new technologies, products, and services that can significantly enhance their competitive edge. Competitive Advantage Gaining a leading edge in the market by leveraging startup agility and creativity.

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CorporateIntel

MAY 25, 2023

He knew that building this kind of network was a frontloaded bet, but that once established, the barriers to entry of challenging that network would create both a competitive advantage and a trusted brand among customers. “There is much to learn in studying the thinkers who came before you.”

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 5, 2021

Will it go to the entrepreneur sitting in the middle of the country, or will those there simply sit back and wait for the payouts and funding offered by the Government? to bring positive change (regeneration). Will this change? Applying these five bold steps might have many parts that need fixing to keep it globally competitive.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

APRIL 16, 2024

It is not just about dedicated time but about experience, understanding, and recognition of all that can potentially change when exploiting ecosystems and being adaptive enough to respond. Costs radically change understanding and prediction, as much can be outside your control.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Businesses play a crucial role in tackling the challenges of our times, such as climate change. Striving towards intergenerational leadership is key to overcoming these issues and unlocking competitive advantage by enhancing businesses’ capacity for renewal. Today’s aging leadership structures can hinder this.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

APRIL 4, 2024

Companies must carefully select partners, establish clear governance structures, align incentives, and foster trust and transparency within the ecosystem. This can lead to cost savings and improved competitiveness. Highlight competitive advantages : Emphasize how a robust partner ecosystem can provide a competitive edge in the market.

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Christensen Institute

JANUARY 2, 2024

As the new year dawns, here are four other trends that could change the status quo in 2024. Emergency funds from the federal government helped keep many institutions that were on shaky financial ground solvent through the 2023 academic year. But the basis of competition is shifting. More colleges will close or merge.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Achieving any dynamics within the system generates the potential for change. The Dynamic Ecosystem Embark on a journey to the layer that epitomizes the collective pursuit of sustaining excellence amidst change— building a Dynamic Resilience Network. The Dynamic Ecosystem is a transformational part of future-proofing the business.

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Acuvate

DECEMBER 6, 2019

In the emerging digital economy, companies are compelled to generate insights that are forward-looking and progressive to stay in the competition. Clearly, leading organizations will be using data and analytics to gain a competitive edge. Data Governance – Helping make your digital transformation a success.

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