Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 1, 2023

We need systems and processes that are flexible, adaptable, and can enable continuous improvements but are fully connected, transparent, and integrated across the entire business. The shift to platform thinking gives the potential for scalable and flexible foundations for collaboration, integration, and value creation.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

However, with the advent of artificial intelligence in innovation management , these stages and gates are being reimagined. AI technologies offer unprecedented capabilities in data analysis, pattern recognition, and predictive modeling, which can significantly enhance the efficacy of the Stages and Gates process.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 26, 2023

I have written on this site alone, www.paul4innovating.com, by just coming up to a milestone of 700 posts focusing on innovation thoughts and opinions, so I just wanted to pause and think about all the different places I have tried to get the innovation message(s) out. I have doubled down on innovation more to prompt others.

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Software Review Technical Review Innovation Collaboration 182

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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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 14, 2023

The “ final perspective ” post proposed the Composable Innovation Enterprise Framework as a comprehensive approach to addressing today and the future complexities of innovation management. ” raises concerns about whether existing innovation software can keep up with the changing needs of innovators.

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Software Review Software Innovation Technical Review 130

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Innovation is one of those activities that constantly “swim against the currents of the dominating culture of the organization” We cripple our creative process as it is often not visible or transparent; the innovative process can be seen as a “black box” by many in the organization; they only can judge the end result.

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Software Review Innovation Design Technical Review 162

IdeaScale

MARCH 19, 2020

One of the challenges to innovation in government is a lack of insight into what citizens have to offer in the way of innovative strategies. Governments are aware of the increasing need to capture perspectives and insights of citizens to spark the innovation process. ” Adopt the Right Technologies.

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Technical Review Trends Innovation Innovation Management 182

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Developing an innovation culture within leadership requires a strategic approach, including implementing leadership development strategies that embed innovation as a core competency. This might involve rethinking traditional leadership hierarchies and fostering a more collaborative and inclusive approach to decision-making.

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IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Are you looking for ways to take your innovation strategy to the next level in 2020? Check out our top innovation blogs from 2019 for tips on transforming your product, process, market, and more. Brainstorming is where innovation and product development strategy begin, but sometimes you need a little push to get started.

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eZassi

AUGUST 29, 2023

With Innovation Management In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, staying ahead of the competition requires embracing Industry 4.0 and leveraging the power and adaptability of Innovation Management and strategy. Innovation? innovative manufacturing methods must be developed. Improving Industry 4.0

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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. As a methodology, it is open to adopting new tools and technologies that enhance the process, including the integration of artificial intelligence in design thinking.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Businesses that innovate can respond to shifts in consumer behavior, leverage emerging technologies, and enter new markets with agility. The integration of AI amplifies these capabilities by improving design thinking with AI , thus accelerating the innovation process.

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Design Thinking Artificial Inteligence Design Analysis 140

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Even if heightened sensory profiles were a universal characteristic among innovators, it wouldn’t be the sole factor driving innovation. Other cognitive abilities, such as critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving skills, and the ability to connect disparate ideas, play significant roles in the innovative process.

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Innovation ChatGPT Trends Creativity 162

Ecosystems4Innovating

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The interplays and interfaces available from technology and AI applications available to us today can deliver completely different, more compelling innovations. I have been looking at the combination effect of humans, technology and AI in this new interplay on my paul4innovating.com site.

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 12, 2018

I want to offer some thoughts that need us all involved in innovation to think about as we finish out 2018. If you are frustrated with your current innovation process then read on. Much of the current innovation process you are currently working with is a Dinosaur, it should have disappeared long ago. I think not.

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Software Review Software Innovation Underperforming Technical Team 222

Qmarkets

JULY 22, 2021

In today’s blog we will define the key steps that should be included within an effective idea generation process to maximize idea submissions, engagement, and eventually implementation. However, there are various approaches for each step of the process which can be chosen based on what is best for your business and employees.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Embracing the Evolution: AI Meets Design Thinking The intersection of artificial intelligence and design thinking is poised to redefine the landscape of innovation and strategy. Its collaborative nature fosters creativity, leveraging diverse perspectives to uncover innovative solutions.

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Artificial Inteligence Design Thinking Design Analysis 113

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It encourages organizations to focus on the people they’re creating for, which leads to better products, services, and internal processes. When companies employ Design Thinking, they are pulling together what’s desirable from a human point of view with what is technologically feasible and economically viable.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 17, 2024

Understanding Discontinuous Innovation The term itself gained prominence through the work of scholars such as Clayton Christensen, who introduced the concept in his book “The Innovator’s Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail” published in 1997.

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Industry Marketing Software Review Technical Review 40

Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

These are the backbone of innovation and can deliver amazing value, however they are ultimately only one aspect of innovation. In this blog, we will share the additional ‘innovation assets’ that many companies are yet to include in their business innovation strategy.

Strategy 52

Strategy Strategy Crowdsourcing Trends 52

Innov8rs

APRIL 7, 2024

Sustainability has shifted from the fringes of corporate strategy to a key driver for innovation. By designing processes and strategies that acknowledge the importance of a genuinely sustainable product portfolio, companies can begin to address the nuanced demands of their target markets.

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PlanBox Innovation

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Collaboration and Engagement ChatGPT can help you foster collaboration and engagement among stakeholders by providing a platform for communication and feedback. Additionally, ChatGPT can help you manage and track progress on collaboration projects, ensuring that everyone is working towards the same goals.

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ChatGPT Analysis Trends Competition 84

eZassi

OCTOBER 17, 2023

They are not afraid to challenge the status quo and are driven to find innovative solutions to problems. By fostering intrapreneurship within your organization, you stimulate the development of disruptive ideas and invest in a collaborative work environment. Offer mentorship and guidance to help them navigate the process.

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Software Review Technical Review Innovation Management Software 52

Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

These are the backbone of innovation and can deliver amazing value, however they are ultimately only one aspect of innovation. In this blog, we will share the additional ‘innovation assets’ that many companies are yet to include in their business innovation strategy.

Strategy 52

Strategy Strategy Crowdsourcing Trends 52

Stephen Shapiro

AUGUST 29, 2022

I previously started posting the 40 strategies from my Best Practices are Stupid book. For a company that stood to lose billions of dollars in cleanup costs, relief payouts, and lost sales due to bad publicity, this approach might indeed have been a good strategy. But I completely forgot to include the introduction.

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Technical Review Tips Underperforming Technical Team Strategy 59

PlanBox Innovation

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This post delves into key learnings that have reshaped how businesses approach innovation, setting the stage for continual growth and adaptability. A structured approach to innovation is critical. It’s not just about generating ideas but about systematically converting them into value-creating strategies.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 28, 2018

I was catching up with my collaborate and sparring partner on “all things innovating”, Jeffrey Phillips and within our recent conversation, some of our discussions sort of triggered a reflection back to some fundamental work we undertook some years back. A belief that has not changed.

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Software Review Software Technical Review Innovation 166

Qmarkets

JULY 22, 2021

In today’s blog we will define the key steps that should be included within an effective idea generation process to maximize idea submissions, engagement, and eventually implementation. However, there are various approaches for each step of the process which can be chosen based on what is best for your business and employees.

Idea Generation 52

Idea Generation Technical Review Ideation Collaboration 52

Wazoku

MAY 12, 2020

Forrester Reveals The 13 Most Significant providers in Innovation Management “Wazoku has a differentiating vision for idea sharing and innovation collaboration.” Wazoku featured as one of the 13 Most Significant providers in Innovation Management in “The Forrester Wave : Innovation Management Platforms, Q1 2020”.

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Innovation Management Management Software Review Analysis 52

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The survey exposes the myth that innovation is not one of the three top challenges, innovation ranks fifth as it follows the more conventional concerns of managing talent as the top (and that did surprise me) and regulatory and competitive threats. Now that is very disappointing but what do we expect from innovation?

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Report Innovation Survey Disruption 212

Qmarkets

AUGUST 26, 2021

Accenture identified 12 key rituals that companies can practice to effectively govern innovation, which include; ‘putting innovation at the centre of corporate strategy’, ‘everyone generates ideas, and ‘actively build a culture of innovation’. What are the Various Approaches to Innovation in Business?

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Innovation Programs Innovation Technical Review Open Innovation 98

Wazoku

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Allowing time and energy for innovation. Many companies are creating, adapting or partnering with others to provide an innovative space for fostering ideas, creative thinking, exploring new technologies and prototyping. They’re often called Innovation Labs. Collaboration. Everyone felt it.”. “A Philosophy of Trust.

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Culture Technical Review Software Review Innovation 85

IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

This allowed the engineers to focus on the technical side of the equation where they felt most comfortable while gradually building their pitching and business skills. Mentors can also encourage innovators to look inside themselves, to understand themselves as leaders or project champions.

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Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Project Technical Review 189

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 6, 2018

Thinking in different horizons prompts you to go beyond the usual focus of fixing innovation just in the present it provides the connections of the present with the desired future. This needs designing in unique ways, not in rigid processes and structures. Innovation today conflicts with much of our existing organizational designs.

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Design Innovation Agile System 138

hackerearth

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

The objectives and specific roles of the ‘innovation team’ depend on the type, size, and industry of the company. Depending on companies’ innovation readiness, the responsibility areas of the ‘innovation team’ may include the following: Set the strategy, define success. Provide the innovation framework.

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Technical Review How To Software Review Ideation 68

ITONICS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Back in time, companies relied mainly on their internal capabilities to generate innovative ideas and to transform these ideas into real products and services. Having looked more closely at a company’s internal innovation sources , we will now examine the most important external sources. Tech and trend scouts.

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Tim Kastelle

MARCH 7, 2016

Another example is the recently introduced strategy framework by Martin Reeves, Knut Haanæs, and Janmejaya Sinha from BCG. Here, dedicated strategies and innovation approaches are defined for different business environments, characterized by the factors predictability, malleability and harshness (see figure below).

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