Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

The belief that lean management principles will get the innovation out of the door quicker, has been one of those management adoptions that often trick us into believing we are achieving more than we actually are. Designing the complete rapid innovation application process.

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IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The best way for people to understand new ideas is through a visual medium, and because of this it only makes sense for businesses and innovators to begin adopting visualization tools. Why Innovation requires Visualization. How Online Whiteboards Impact Innovation. This is where Ideascale comes in. Let me explain.

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IdeaScale

APRIL 7, 2021

It would seem that the innovation process is simple: Get an idea, refine that idea, implement it, and repeat the process. Here are five common problems with the innovation process and how to resolve them. A well-implemented strategy is key to any innovation process, but that doesn’t mean finding one is easy.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 7, 2024

The second post , coming next, focuses on how organizations have become more collaborative, open and agile and deal with ideation and what tools and technologies seem to have emerged as the leading ones. The third post following, is where I see it heading: into Ecosystems and Platforms to drive innovation performance.

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Qmarkets

JULY 25, 2024

Create a culture of appreciation where innovative efforts are recognized regularly. Fostering a Collaborative Culture Collaboration is the bedrock of innovation. Cross-Functional Collaboration Facilitate collaboration across different departments to integrate diverse perspectives.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 12, 2023

In my view any new approach to innovation needs to aim to achieve interdependent and interlocking innovation, solving problems that have not been addressed before and offering sustainable value, impact, and returns to all involved or significantly improving on the existing solutions.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From linear to systemic : Innovation used to be seen as a linear process where ideas were generated, tested, and implemented in a sequential manner. Today, innovation is recognized as a systemic phenomenon, where multiple actors interact and collaborate across different domains and levels 1.

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ITONICS

MARCH 21, 2023

Innovation management tools help companies to streamline their innovation processes, facilitate collaboration, and enable effective communication across teams and departments.

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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. We are rapidly seeing the past of innovating simply in terms of operating on our own. Earlier this year, I proposed a different framework for the innovation process and thinking.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2023

To look forward, I would argue we always need to look back and account for the progress made in managing innovation over the years. So this post reviews many great contributors to advancing innovation over the years. So let me offer what has stood out for me in nearly twenty years of practising, mentoring and advising on innovation.

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Qmarkets

JULY 11, 2024

An ideas platform is a system or tool designed to capture, manage, and develop ideas within an organization. These platforms provide a structured environment where employees can submit their ideas, collaborate on their development, and track their progress from inception to implementation. What is an Ideas Platform?

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Ecosystems4Innovating

APRIL 14, 2023

This is the fourth and final post discussing cross-sector innovation ecosystem collaborations. Yet to get to these cross-sector collaborations you do need to take a very considered holistic view of what is needed in any collaboration, let alone ane cutting across sectors to generate a successful outcome.

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Qmarkets

JULY 18, 2024

Establishing a clear innovation strategy is the first step, laying the foundation for effective innovation management. In this article, we’ll explore essential best practices for managing innovation , from fostering a culture of creativity to leveraging cutting-edge technology.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 16, 2023

The thrust of the framework is “ Organizations can create a more comprehensive and effective innovation ecosystem by utilizing building blocks as components of the innovation stack, guiding platform development using the innovation stack, and supporting the innovation stack with a platform.

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Qmarkets

JULY 11, 2024

However corporate innovation is often the most complex and challenging due to its scale and scope. Many organizations face difficulties in establishing effective innovation programs, often due to misaligned strategies, unclear processes, and inadequate tools.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 26, 2023

How much is talked about, advice offered and sometimes that deep down nagging feeling, innovation understanding does not really change; it is the people managing it as they often seem to be simply passing through this innovation period onto other things or vanishing in pursuit of different career interests.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 17, 2024

Keynote speakers also serve as catalysts for change, motivating teams to embrace new methodologies and collaborate more effectively. They often share stories of successful team dynamics, which can serve as a blueprint for teams seeking to revamp their approach to innovation.

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Qmarkets

JULY 19, 2024

Open innovation offers a compelling alternative by encouraging collaboration beyond the company’s own boundaries. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of open innovation. Tools and techniques such as trend reports, market analysis, and future forecasting are essential components of this process.

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Qmarkets

JULY 26, 2024

Strategic innovation is all about proactively developing and delivering innovations that will have the biggest impact with the lowest investment. To do this, you need to take a holistic approach, harnessing the full power of your ecosystem and the tools that are available. Prioritize high-impact innovation projects.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 27, 2023

Each has many established ways to break down the layer, in assessing it as well as the platform components that are recognized as framing tools for that stage. These are held within the Marketplace to download an API of that frame, tool, or technique on the platform provided.

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Qmarkets

JULY 12, 2024

The very nature of innovation—unpredictable, dynamic, and often disruptive—makes it challenging to control and direct. Organizations must navigate complex structures, foster collaboration across siloed departments, and overcome ingrained resistance to change. Define milestones and timelines to track progress and ensure accountability.

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Qmarkets

JULY 12, 2024

The very nature of innovation—unpredictable, dynamic, and often disruptive—makes it challenging to control and direct. Organizations must navigate complex structures, foster collaboration across siloed departments, and overcome ingrained resistance to change. Define milestones and timelines to track progress and ensure accountability.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 8, 2023

Innovation is a complex process that requires effective connections and collaborations among individuals and teams. To build an effective innovation ecosystem, it is crucial to identify the key components that make up the ecosystem, including products, services, channels, partners, regulations, policies, and technology.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 6, 2023

By modularizing these tasks and their interfaces, organizations can assess their innovation progress by having available to them a complete innovation system, designed on specific stack elements to address knowledge operation requirements in the stage of development to commercialization. The innovation stack’s modular nature.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

They bring stories of success and failure that can humanize the innovation process and make it more relatable. Their talks can be a catalyst for change, encouraging your team to pursue innovation with renewed vigor. By discussing the innovation process, they can: Ignite the spark of ideation and creativity within your team.

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Qmarkets

JULY 12, 2024

This article explores how entrepreneurship and innovation management work together and examines the role of innovation management software in leveraging entrepreneurial talent. These approaches enable organizations to tap into internal and external entrepreneurial talent and integrate it into their innovation management processes.

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Qmarkets

JULY 12, 2024

As a pivotal tool in the realm of technology scouting, scout software helps businesses discover, track, and evaluate emerging technologies and startups. Scout software is a specialized tool designed to aid organizations in the process of technology scouting. What is Scout Software?

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Qmarkets

JULY 25, 2024

Trend forecasting, a powerful tool for anticipating market shifts and consumer behaviors, has become a critical component of successful innovation management. This article explores these concepts, delving into what trend forecasting is and its critical role in driving innovation.

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IdeaScale

OCTOBER 23, 2019

However, when you can use it, open innovation is particularly useful for complex problems, creating a much larger pool of talent to draw on for solutions, and for situations where the consumer needs a voice. By the end of the process, you’ll better understand your customers, what they want, and how they want it.

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IdeaScale

JANUARY 17, 2022

In the last two centuries, these tools have been central to the classroom and the innovation process, but there was once a time before they existed. . These applications are not exclusive to the classroom, and any group of people looking to collaborate or share knowledge with each other is now able to thanks to the whiteboard.

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Qmarkets

JULY 18, 2024

Companies with structured innovation processes significantly outperform their peers in implementing new ideas and driving business growth. McKinsey’s findings suggest that companies fostering a strong culture of innovation excel in leveraging technology and accelerating their competitive differentiation.

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Qmarkets

JULY 12, 2024

Agile innovation refers to the application of agile methodologies to the process of innovation. Unlike traditional innovation processes that can be rigid and slow, it is characterized by its iterative development cycles, which allow teams to adapt quickly to changes and feedback.

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Leapfrogging

JANUARY 5, 2017

Promoting a culture of innovation focused on business growth starts with providing practical tools that give anyone the opportunity to innovate in whatever they do. It’s one thing to say you want a culture of innovation. It’s another to actually get everyone truly innovating. Provide Tools of the Innovation Trade.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 28, 2023

Innovation management software is expected to continue to evolve and improve in the coming years. Increased integration with other business tools, such as project management and collaboration software. More emphasis on data analytics and reporting to help companies better understand and track their innovation efforts.

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Qmarkets

JULY 18, 2024

We’ll explore strategies for effective technology innovation management, including leveraging existing tech, scouting for new technologies, and fostering a tech-driven innovation culture. Defining Technology Innovation Management Innovation is a broad concept that encompasses various domains within a business.

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IdeaScale

MAY 26, 2021

It can come in many different forms and styles, but regardless of the methods you use, innovation cannot be ignored. However, when working in a digital workspace, creating lasting innovative solutions is much more difficult than usual. This directs contributions and collaboration towards the goals you’re trying to meet.

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Planview

JULY 9, 2019

To help you in your search for the right innovation management platform, we have compiled a checklist of what to look for in an innovation management platform, complete with project collaboration and project delivery capabilities. Crowd endorsements : Recognize others as a Citizen, Maker, Connector, and All-Star.

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