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.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

A recent announcement reminded me we are in a changing world where digital and physical are combining in significantly impressive ways. They (Mendix) saw the takeover give them a real chance to accelerate in low-code with stronger R&D investments and geographical expansion.

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 23, 2019

There is still a real reluctance that the supplier of innovation software solutions has to change. Secondly, if open innovation has gone way beyond a one to many relationships into a many to many then does the reliance on single entity software provision makes sense? The IM software market is stirring.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 20, 2023

From India to Vietnam: The Changing Landscape of Offshore Software Development Outsourcing software development services to offshore vendors has become an increasingly popular way for businesses to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

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TechEmpower Innovation

MARCH 4, 2024

In the sphere of software engineering , AI is pivotal for corporate IT by automating coding, optimizing algorithms, and enhancing security to boost efficiency and minimize downtime. Overall, generative AI is a transformative asset in the software engineering lifecycle, from conception to deployment.

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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.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 14, 2023

Here I want to summarize the posts that were part of this build-up, that build the compelling business case for the need to change our thinking about innovation. The challenge faced by innovation software : The post “ Innovation Software, is it Facing the Innovators Dilemma?

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Acuvate

APRIL 20, 2023

And now, it all gets better with the rapid evolution of Power Platform and its no-code AI-based superpowers. Power Platform’s journey towards AI-powered development started with the inclusion of AI Builder, a low-code AI tool that facilitates the creation of intelligent applications. Let’s see how.

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Planview

JANUARY 17, 2024

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. We’ll explore proven strategies for efficient WIP and bottleneck management, along with the best tools available to streamline these processes.

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

This new management method makes it nearly impossible for innovation teams to fail at delivering multiple challenging innovation projects faster, with less risk and lower required budgets. Most innovation experts often say that traditional management processes are not the way to run innovation projects. This article will change that.

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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.

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Business and Tech

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Elizabeth Francisco, president of ResMan, offers expansive insights from being a woman in business to the rapid advancement of property management technology. Residents in a community are welcomed members, and interactions with the management team and fellow residents are encouraged. Elizabeth Francisco President, ResMan.

Technical Review 246

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Leapfrogging

JUNE 3, 2020

If you work with consultants or have your own consultancy, take note: Things are changing, fast. I’ve already written about how the management-consulting industry is being disrupted by various trends like emerging technologies, the commodification of knowledge, and outdated business models. Consulting Services Stratification.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

For insights into designing impactful leadership retreats, explore our guide on designing leadership team offsites for strategic planning. Link to related articles such as designing leadership team offsites for strategic planning for further insights on crafting an effective agenda.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 1, 2022

Problems were discovered, priorities changed, enthusiasm dissipated and slowly what was once seen as an exciting new innovation gathers dust in a list of zombie projects somewhere. After all, the Design Thinking team can’t code, but they can come up with the concept. Everything was done to set up the project for success.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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? What will be the changes or potential to leverage these three of Design Thinking, Technology and AI Generative Thinking for solving innovation challenges in the future?

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This ability to adapt and innovate in a scrappy, resourceful way is often the fuel behind revolutionary ideas and game-changing products. Companies should invest in design thinking, ethnographic research and other human-centric innovation methods. Large enterprises often lose their agility due to organizational inertia and bureaucracy.

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Planview

JANUARY 27, 2022

Today we’re going to look at how a global biotech company used biotech project management software to drive greater business value. We’ll look at the steps the company took to optimize their IT Portfolio Management framework to increase visibility within the organization. Senior Director of IT Governance, Global Biotech Company.

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IdeaScale

JANUARY 8, 2020

The seeming slowdown in innovation is also partly due to expansion in outcome-based industries like finance and healthcare that are more difficult to measure than how many widgets one produces. For example, apps are great for promoting business, adding value, and managing certain aspects of our lives, but they also pose a security risk.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 19, 2023

These stacks follow an established logic, such as working through idea discovery, relating to given problems, exploring solutions, and determining the final model or design and the execution delivery to achieve this. We stack them and they interlink. Different innovation thinking needs always require different adaption.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2023

” With the argument, we need to change the innovation narrative and significantly update the innovation approach and processes to meet today’s and tomorrow’s business challenges. To look forward, I would argue we always need to look back and account for the progress made in managing innovation over the years.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 18, 2022

I am on a personal mission to convince innovation software providers, corporations and innovators to change how they undertake innovation. In some recent posts, I argued that we need to adopt a broader innovation ecosystem thinking and design. They need a more fluid, highly adaptive design. The pressure of pace and time.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 26, 2023

I always find the post-New Year to be a reflective part of the year of reviewing, deciding, and then setting new goals. Reading and even contributing to different innovation books that have come out has added experience and contribution, but I do so often wonder that innovation seems not to have changed as much as I would have expected.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 18, 2022

For female executives, entrepreneurs, and managers looking to start or grow their business operations, using available resources and technologies is beneficial, along with getting input from seasoned professionals. Follow up regularly with specific updates about how you acted on their advice. Leading the way.

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Business and Tech

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In an expansive interview, real estate expert Steve Weikal explains how technology is changing the housing market for the better. We have mobile technology, we have faster and cheaper coding environments. Do you think the lowering of this barrier and these new FinTech solutions are going to change the industry somehow?

Technical Review 130

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Leapfrogging

JUNE 3, 2020

If you work with consultants or have your own consultancy, take note: Things are changing, fast. I’ve already written about how the management-consulting industry is being disrupted by various trends like emerging technologies, the commodification of knowledge, and outdated business models. Consulting Services Stratification.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

I see many comments on the failure of innovation, in its inability to be at the core of an organization’s ambitions for growing and changing. Innovation software management continues to be sold piecemeal, so often just bolted onto the other parts already in place, not being optimized. ” constrained them.

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TechEmpower Innovation

JULY 24, 2023

Content Management How often will the application’s content need to change? Who will be doing the changes? Should content changes be scheduled? Accounting Beyond reviewing transactions, what accounting support do you need? Graphic design? UI/UX design? A Product Manager? Fulfillment?

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

The Intersection of AI and Innovation Management Defining Innovation Management with AI Innovation management refers to the process and activities that organizations use to manage and nurture new ideas into marketable products and services. It helps organizations to: Anticipate future trends and consumer demands.

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Acuvate

MARCH 30, 2023

This results in cost savings, increased accuracy, and faster response to customer inquiries and issues. For CPG companies, too, RPA is streamlining supply chain management, reducing operational costs, and improving customer service through faster and more accurate order processing.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 9, 2019

Throughout the past couple of years, I have been constantly arguing about the need to put innovation management on a digital platform. We need a radical design, universal in design and approach. What if you could manage your innovation in the ways shown in this diagram? Link to the position paper.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Managers and leaders must understand the dynamics of team collaboration strategies to foster high performance and innovation within their teams. Adaptability and responsiveness are key outcomes of collaborative teams, which are essential for thriving in an era of continuous change.

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InnovationTraining.org

DECEMBER 12, 2022

We used AI to identify the most frequently asked questions about design thinking. We then reviewed them to see that the answer summaries made sense. Here are your design thinking FAQs and answers. You can also see our “human” responses to the big question: what is design thinking ? What is design thinking?

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Greater Flexibility and Adaptability : Collaborative teams are better equipped to respond to changes and pivot strategies when necessary. Embracing team collaboration strategies is essential for managers and leaders aiming to navigate the complexities of today’s business environment effectively.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Online collaboration platforms serve as a central hub for all team activities, including communication, project management, and file sharing. This choice can lead to improved virtual team communication , effective virtual team project management , and ultimately, enhanced virtual team productivity.

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IdeaScale

JUNE 29, 2021

Overview: Open source software, patents, and research provide the codebase, data, and information to anyone who wants to explore it. First coined as a term in 1998, open source has its origins in the computer science sector and refers to software where the source code of the project is freely available and can be modified by anyone.

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