Harvard Business Review

MARCH 27, 2024

Learn how to repackage your company’s existing knowledge to pioneer new products and services.

Competition 91

Competition Learning Company How To 91

Jeffrey Phillips

MARCH 14, 2024

Along the way I encountered a couple of very successful companies: Starbucks, where I met a potential partner, Apple, where I went to get some repairs done on my iPhone and Chik-Fil-A, which was down the hall from the Apple store. What does this say about the creation of a new product or company?

Company 120

Company Technical Review Meeting Design 120

IdeaScale

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Innovation strategy in a highly regulated industry presents specific challenges.?. Innovations are derived from new ideas, but what if your industry puts limits and constraints on the ideas you’re allowed to pursue? It’s true that innovation strategy in a highly regulated industry is harder. IdeaScale Can Help.

Industry 195

Industry Meeting Crowdsourcing Innovation 195

The Human Factor

APRIL 18, 2023

And one of the most effective ways companies have achieved this is by offering unique employee perks. But you might be asking: “What’s in it for my company?” You’ll Attract Better Talent Attracting top talent can be the difference between success and failure for many companies. Well, a lot, actually.

Competition 36

Competition Company Training Culture 36

Daniel Burrus

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Why does this happen, and how can you as a leader resist the urge to benchmark against the competition? I have five tips that can put a stop to counterproductive professional benchmarking, but first, understand this: The competition isn’t really competition, as we are all on the same team in one way or another.

Competition 78

Competition Trends Disruption Tips 78

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

We are a long way away from fully capturing the benefits of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4I)R in an inclusive and holistic way. In a recent report, jointly from the World Economic Forum and McKinsey called the “ The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the factories of the future ” t hey made a number of observations.

Industry 213

Industry Technical Review Design Innovation 213

Planview

APRIL 6, 2023

Last month, Planview released the inaugural 2023 Project to Product State of the Industry Report , and it is well worth the read. As a newcomer to Planview with fresh eyes, here is what jumped out at me: The top-performing segment (eight percent of companies) crosscuts company age, size, industry, geography, and regulatory requirements.

Competition 52

Competition Technical Review Software Review Agile 52

IdeaScale

JULY 9, 2019

At the intersection of modern technology and advertising, digital marketing is one of the fastest changing industries in the world. And perhaps one of the most competitive and technology-dominated industries is digital marketing. Companies can test these out on their campaigns and see improved performance as a result.

Industry 213

Industry Change How To Marketing 213

ITONICS

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In today's fast-paced business landscape, staying ahead of the curve is not just a competitive advantage—it's a necessity. Enter the game-changing AI advancements that are transforming the way innovation professionals and technology scouts approach environmental scanning: Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs).

Trends 36

Trends Industry Training Competition 36

eZassi

MAY 27, 2022

The CPG Industry aims to continuously reinvent itself as the online shopper experience and the in-person retail customer both demand personalized, convenient, in stock, economical, and exciting products. Half the company’s ideas must come from the outside. Utilize Open Innovation for R&D. Study Past Trends for Future Forecasting.

Industry 52

Industry Ideation Open Innovation Innovation 52

Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 23, 2023

Maximizing Venture-Backed Company Success: The Importance of VC Investment in Operating Partners Venture capital (VC) firms have long been a key source of funding for startup companies, providing the necessary capital to help these businesses grow and succeed.

Software Review 116

Software Review Company Underperforming Technical Team Design Thinking 116

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

By reacting and exploring, searching for change and competitive advantage, each company below has explored through technology and partnerships opportunities that build upon their Ecosystem’s unique strengths. Apple: Approach: Apple is recognized for its ability to innovate and disrupt industries. Google (Alphabet Inc.):

Examples 147

Examples Artificial Inteligence Design Collaboration 147

Planview

JANUARY 17, 2024

These Agile principles have introduced a new level of adaptability, collaboration, and responsiveness, allowing organizations to stay agile and competitive in the ever-evolving market. Effective WIP management requires a balance between regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.

Industry 59

Industry Management Software Review Technical Review 59

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The trouble is we tend to go to the familiar places; those tried and tested norms, the expected answers that have been well developed as our industry solutions and established as the features our customers expect. Going cross-industry. The whole concept of cross-industry is to seek out new ideas. Enjoy the ride!

Industry 215

Industry Trends LEAN Change 215

Leapfrogging

MARCH 18, 2019

Now big travel and hospitality companies are going after the next disruptive innovation themselves before getting blindsided yet again. If you’ve followed my Inc.com column , you know I work with both big companies and start-ups around the world. Airbnb disrupted hotels. The “travel-tech” sector has attracted over $19B+ since 2008.

Disruption 127

Disruption Industry Artificial Inteligence Technical Review 127

Destination Innovation

OCTOBER 10, 2023

How can you differenitate your business from the competition? Nintendo introduced a major innovation with motion controls in the Wii gaming console, revolutionizing the gaming industry. This innovation made Dyson a leader in the industry. Let’s look at some examples of lateral thinking in business strategy and innovation.

Strategy 169

Strategy Strategy Software Policies 169

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Strategic Collaboration with External Entities: Description: Establish strategic collaborations with external entities, including startups, research institutions, and industry experts, to leverage diverse knowledge and expertise. By leveraging external resources, companies can reduce time-to-market for innovative products and services.

Open Innovation 147

Open Innovation Collaboration Innovation Design 147

Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

One of the best ways to assess what proportions your company should allocate to different types of innovation projects is by looking at your current and desired innovation portfolio. Some companies, like technology companies which need to produce new offerings more quickly, might have a ratio that is more like 45-40-15.

Project 284

Project Innovation Report Software Review 284

Yet2

JANUARY 4, 2024

We didn’t want to give away competitive advantages, so we obscured our needs very broadly… that made the job of our scouts difficult because they got a high quantity of very low-quality submissions… we worked with yet2 to clearly articulate our needs and the criteria for an acceptable solution.

Open Innovation 59

Open Innovation Industry Technical Review Collaboration 59

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Understanding Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) Defining Corporate Venture Capital Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) refers to the investment of corporate funds directly into external startup companies. By investing in startups, corporations can access new technologies, products, and services that can significantly enhance their competitive edge.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Technical Review Agile 100

Yet2

OCTOBER 25, 2021

yet2 ‘s CEO, Tim Bernstein , presented the keynote address in the “CEOs Session on Industry Academia Interconnect” at IEEMA’s DigiElecBharat conference. The conference is focused on innovation in the electrical industry in India. Industry must have budgets available to co-develop, and patience.

Industry 52

Industry Conference Comparison Case Study 52

Daniel Burrus

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In today’s economy, most organizations are locked in fierce competition with others in their industry. They battle for mere slivers of market share that could just as easily go to the next company in line in the blink of an eye. Why is competition so fierce, and why do profits seem to continuously decline?

Marketing 98

Marketing Competition Industry Company 98

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 6, 2024

Companies that make the decision to put marketing at the core of their growth strategy outperform the competition, according to McKinsey research. While it sounds obvious, their research found that more than half the time CEOs and CMOs in the same company were misaligned on marketing’s primary role.

Marketing 139

Marketing Strategy Strategy Competition 139

Ecosystems4Innovating

APRIL 25, 2024

Companies and CEOs, I think, are seeing it and are beginning to understand all the talk around Ecosystems and the imperative to get organized for this. Holding regular internal “town hall meetings” to open up the thinking across the company builds a real undercurrent of curiosity, questioning, and debate.

Industry 59

Industry Design Resources Competition 59

Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2019

As part of my work helping companies identify, develop and launch breakthrough new products, services, and business models, I get a glimpse of a lot of “ weak signals ” that will one day become future disruptors. That’s not surprising given the packaging and packaging materials industry is expected to exceed $1.3 Trillion by 2024.

Disruption 100

Disruption Industry Underperforming Technical Team Internet of things 100

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Intersection of Corporate Growth and Startup Innovation Defining Corporate Venture Capital Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) is the investment of corporate funds directly in external startup companies. Corporations can leverage this innovation to drive growth, remain competitive, and enter new markets.

Collaboration 147

Collaboration Innovation Agile Technical Review 147

Acuvate

JANUARY 2, 2020

The insurance industry is a high-risk sector. Navigating through tricky claims procedures, pricing and promotion, mitigating risks, cash repression, natural perils, ensuring compliance are some of the toughest problems that pose the industry. 6 Major Use Cases of Advanced Analytics In The Insurance Industry.

Industry 59

Industry Artificial Inteligence Big Data Data 59

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Each plays a pivotal role in nurturing startups through their life cycle from ideation to scaling up and potentially becoming industry leaders. These young companies thrive on adaptability, a drive for growth, and often, a technology-based solution that disrupts existing markets or creates new ones.

Technical Review 113

Technical Review Agile Collaboration Engagement 113

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This venture arm operates at the intersection of corporations and the startup ecosystem , and has become a strategic tool for companies to foster innovation and growth. By engaging with and investing in startups, companies can gain insights into emerging technologies, trends, and business practices.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Engagement Marketing Competition 100

Idea to Value

MARCH 16, 2021

If large companies do indeed see that their staff can be productive while working from home, there will likely be more flexibility in how often professionals are expected to go to the office. And therefore, the remote working industry could disrupt the fashion industry. It is not just other companies who produce what you do.

Video 169

Video Competition Trends Software 169

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Introduction to Startup Accelerator Programs The Concept of Startup Acceleration Startup accelerator programs are designed to foster rapid growth of early-stage companies by providing them with the necessary resources and support. Startup accelerator programs often form a crucial component of a corporation’s broader CVC strategy.

Case Study 113

Case Study Resources Industry Engagement 113