Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 28, 2023

Do they make sense and are the suggestions a competitive threat or a trend towards a future that needs fully embracing before others do? Some trends that are likely to continue include: Greater focus on user experience and ease of use. Some trends that are likely to continue include: Greater focus on user experience and ease of use.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

AI technology aids in the analysis of large datasets to identify trends, predict outcomes, and make informed decisions at a speed and accuracy that is beyond human capability. AI is capable of streamlining workflows, predicting trends, personalizing customer experiences, and driving innovation forward.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

AI technologies are enabling a more data-driven approach to innovation management, enhancing the ability to predict trends, understand consumer behavior, and generate creative ideas at scale. It helps organizations to: Anticipate future trends and consumer demands. Tailor products and services to specific market segments.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Designing a technology-enabled innovation process still holds good for the individual company that wants to evolve this out in more open thinking. This step may involve iterative processes of idea generation, refinement, evaluation, and real-life testing and prototyping. This step involves testing and refining the concepts.

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PlanBox Innovation

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

ISO 56007’s Framework for Transformative Ideas ISO 56007 stands out by providing innovative tools and methods essential for fostering a culture of innovation. It recognizes that a consistent flow of ideas is the lifeblood of innovation, emphasizing the importance of effectively managing these ideas.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

The right keynote speaker can provide a fresh perspective, inspire new ideas, and refocus an organization’s vision. When you select a speaker whose expertise aligns with your company’s goals, you create a unique opportunity for growth and learning. Offer strategies for effective prototyping and testing.

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Jeffrey Phillips

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

I've been asked a number of times, by companies large and small, how to create an innovation capacity that lasts. In these cases, innovation is a one and done activity, in order to respond to a new product or service, and aren't meant to be retained in the culture or processes or consciousness of the organization.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Exploring the interplay between Humans, Technology and AI for design thinking 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? Embedding sustainability : Companies are increasingly integrating sustainability into their operations.

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Jeffrey Phillips

JANUARY 15, 2020

In the first blog I wrote about the importance of defining an innovation bias in your culture. Companies believe that since they have a new technology, simply getting the technology into the marketplace should be considered innovation. To which you'd say: no kidding. There is far too much technology push when it comes to innovation.

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Jeffrey Phillips

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Since innovation is a difficult and often misunderstood word, or perhaps just because it is used to mean different things in different contexts, it can be difficult to understand why innovation at an entrepreneurial company or a startup is different from innovation in a corporation.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Without it, our companies would fail to grow and evolve with the ever-changing markets that we are serving. Regardless of the industry your business falls in, innovation can keep your team ahead of the trends and competitors and foster stability and consistency within your strategy.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Without it, our companies would fail to grow and evolve with the ever-changing markets that we are serving. Regardless of the industry your business falls in, innovation can keep your team ahead of the trends and competitors and foster stability and consistency within your strategy.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

With AI’s predictive analytics, machine learning algorithms, and natural language processing, leaders and innovators are unlocking new potentials in understanding user needs and market trends. This leads to a more comprehensive understanding of the user experience.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

By embracing AI-driven strategies, businesses can stay ahead of the curve and foster a culture of innovation that is crucial for success in today’s competitive landscape. These algorithms can analyze historical data, market trends, and consumer behaviors to suggest novel concepts and solutions.

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Faisal Hoque

DECEMBER 16, 2019

In this post, serial entrepreneur Faisal Hoque flags the trends that professionals in every field will have to adjust to, and how to do it. Whether you’re in a leadership role, focused on innovation, running your own business, or all of the above, here are six traits and trends that will impact your work today and for years to come: 1.

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Faisal Hoque

DECEMBER 16, 2019

In this post, serial entrepreneur Faisal Hoque flags the trends that professionals in every field will have to adjust to, and how to do it. Whether you’re in a leadership role, focused on innovation, running your own business, or all of the above, here are six traits and trends that will impact your work today and for years to come: 1.

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Jeffrey Phillips

JANUARY 19, 2018

Worse, few companies do a good job of understanding the emerging expectations and needs of customers they don't serve or spotting trends that will upend their industries. Good innovation depends on understanding unmet needs and emerging trends. In many organizations this isn't someone's job so it doesn't get done.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

There is a fascinating change by embracing Design Thinking principles differently in the future of innovation; organizations can foster a more profound culture of creativity, empathy, collaboration, and user-centricity, one we have often dreamed of in embracing design thinking but so often never achieving.

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ITONICS

MAY 14, 2018

It is the lifeblood of our global economy, a survival skill and a strategic priority for any company worldwide. We looked at some of the most innovative companies and their unique practices and filtered out seven key habits that are applicable to business and beyond. Innovation. Fail forward.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

By integrating these steps, a culture where team members feel secure to express themselves and take risks without fear of negative consequences can flourish. Fostering a Culture of Continuous Learning A culture of continuous learning is integral to maintaining high performance.

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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 12, 2021

A Practical Solution for Medium Sized Companies to Grow. This mild paralysis is an opening for small and medium sized companies. A full time Chief Innovation Officer (CINO) is a large line item expense, and, most small and medium sized companies simply can’t afford one — or think they can’t. Fractional Trend.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Front End Discovery The standard innovation funnel is kicked off with an idea generation phase, yet this does not focus on the strategic inspiration for idea challenges – these being a specific topic or issue that you wish to ideate around. Innovate & Craft Once you have gathered insights and trends etc.

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IdeaScale

JANUARY 31, 2019

For instance, greater diversity of ideas and the efficiency found with them save your firm time and money while exposing your team to ideas that could be more effective overall. Plus, involving your audience in company decisions is innovative branding and marketing in and of itself. Efficiency. Plus, crowdsourcing can be fun!

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Front End Discovery The standard innovation funnel is kicked off with an idea generation phase, yet this does not focus on the strategic inspiration for idea challenges – these being a specific topic or issue that you wish to ideate around. Innovate & Craft Once you have gathered insights and trends etc.

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Innovation in Practice

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

But how do you get your team and company on board with it? The best time to strike the idea of running a pilot program is where there’s a lot of uncertainty in the organization. a new trend or some new competitive move. number of ideas generated or quality of ideas generated). Get it approved.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The outcomes cover more than innovation but provide a good overview of board thinking and priorities for areas such as strategic challenges companies face, governance activities and processes that boards are good at, expertise sitting on the board, and the hard aspects of being a board director. The two major takeaways for me.

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Planview

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Many companies have responded to these threats by reinventing themselves—often from the inside out. While hard numbers are compelling, remember that softer metrics—such as culture change, employee engagement, and skill-building—also play a significant role in measuring the impact of your innovation platform.

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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 22, 2018

94% of managers are unsatisfied with their companies innovation performance. When I step into a room to facilitate a strategy, innovation, or idea generation session I usually find a great deal of energy. Stimulus tools like KILN’s IdeaKeg help you scaffold your thinking using trends from outside your industry or category.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 22, 2022

Companies should always consider the design of user adoption as a primary part of their entire product life cycle. The idea generation phase involves various possible solutions, then the designers start prototyping, gaining feedback, and ongoing iterations. What Is User Adoption? Better Products for Better User Adoption.

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Jeffrey Phillips

MAY 20, 2016

Innovation is enabled by specific tools (trend identification and analysis, scenario planning, customer insight generation, open innovation, idea generation, prototyping, etc) but give me a person with an open, curious and inquisitive mind and I can move the innovation world, even without any of the other tools.

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Jeffrey Phillips

MARCH 20, 2015

But what we should be asking, in much the same way the "lean startup" folks are asking about bare essentials and "minimum viable products", is: what is the minimum investment it takes to make my (team, product group, line of business, company) more innovative? Time to consider emerging trends and technologies. Innovation requires time.

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ITONICS

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Innovation is a central lever in today’s business environment and a buzzword which can cause companies to feel a great deal of uncertainty. Even the most successful brands have to keep up with the rapid pace in order not to be displaced by more dynamic and aggressive companies. Download full White Paper.

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IdeaSpies

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Although 84% of leaders in organisations covered in this survey are talking about the need for innovation, only 69% of employees believe the culture of their organisation actually welcomes new ideas. Many employees doubt whether their leaders want new ideas as much as they say they do. Detailed results.

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Gregg Fraley

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

The man asking, a CEO of a Fortune 500 company, was dead sincere. Does your culture support innovation? Small “i” innovation can be generated at any level, so communicate to all that you seek ideas to improve. If a good idea pops up, by all means resource it and get it into action.

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hackerearth

OCTOBER 16, 2017

What besets today’s companies? Whereas, Gartner says it is a business discipline that aims to drive a repeatable, sustainable innovation process or culture within an organization. Innovation management programs for different companies will vary significantly. Companies no longer confine themselves to the fourth generation.

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hackerearth

OCTOBER 16, 2017

What besets today’s companies? Whereas, Gartner says it is a business discipline that aims to drive a repeatable, sustainable innovation process or culture within an organization. Innovation management programs for different companies will vary significantly. Companies no longer confine themselves to the fourth generation.

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

The image here is the list of exactly which capabilities your company needs to succeed at innovation. Almost every business leader will tell you that they value innovation and that it is a positive & important factor for their company. Now, I’m going to outline step by step what enables a company to deliver those ideas.

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