Idea to Value

JULY 21, 2017

Every company says that innovation is important, and that they value the ideas of their people. In fact, creativity is becoming a core skill which companies know they need in the future. However, there are more effective ways to innovate, as you will see further down this list. So what can you do about it?

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

It consists of a series of phases (stages) where specific tasks are performed and milestones (gates) where decisions are made about whether to proceed to the next stage, halt, or redirect the project. However, with the advent of artificial intelligence in innovation management , these stages and gates are being reimagined.

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Idea to Value

JANUARY 7, 2022

It might seem like a straightforward question, but it is fundamental to whether a company will end up succeeding at innovation or failing. After all, if innovation is so important, should it not get its own department? Companies that survive do both. Here are a couple of options seen at various companies over time.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

When you select a speaker whose expertise aligns with your company’s goals, you create a unique opportunity for growth and learning. They bring stories of success and failure that can humanize the innovation process and make it more relatable. Offer strategies for effective prototyping and testing.

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Corporate Innovation

JULY 26, 2016

While these models of advanced work led to so many innovations and created tremendous broad economic value, though not always to the lab’s corporate owner, it is clear that large scale, insulated corporate research is no longer the most common model for entering new markets or developing technologies of the future. What has changed?

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Jeffrey Phillips

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

I've written previously about having a bias for innovation in your culture , seeking and finding important and unmet needs or opportunities , and introducing discovery and exploration in your innovation process. That is the time that individuals and teams can commit to any specific innovation project.

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Corporate Innovation

JULY 26, 2016

While these models of advanced work led to so many innovations and created tremendous broad economic value, though not always to the lab’s corporate owner, it is clear that large scale, insulated corporate research is no longer the most common model for entering new markets or developing technologies of the future. What has changed?

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Corporate Innovation

JULY 26, 2016

While these models of advanced work led to so many innovations and created tremendous broad economic value, though not always to the lab’s corporate owner, it is clear that large scale, insulated corporate research is no longer the most common model for entering new markets or developing technologies of the future. What has changed?

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Impact of Innovation on Organizational Growth Innovation is the driving force behind sustained organizational growth and competitive advantage. It propels companies forward, allowing them to adapt in rapidly changing markets and to respond effectively to evolving customer needs.

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IdeaScale

OCTOBER 23, 2019

What Is Open Innovation? Traditionally, innovation in companies has been “closed.” Projects are kept secret, details are not shared outside the company or even certain departments, and secrecy is a requirement of working on the project. When Should I Use Open Innovation?

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Qmarkets have partnered with Dutch innovation consultants, Pimcy Innovation & Portfolio Management, to offer a comprehensive enterprise innovation solution to companies in the Benelux region. Last but not least, we can make innovation measurable using innovation accounting.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Qmarkets have partnered with Dutch innovation consultants, Pimcy Innovation & Portfolio Management, to offer a comprehensive enterprise innovation solution to companies in the Benelux region. Last but not least, we can make innovation measurable using innovation accounting.

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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 12, 2021

A Practical Solution for Medium Sized Companies to Grow. The Fortune 1,000 work innovation process like mad. However, elaborate innovation frameworks slow things down. This mild paralysis is an opening for small and medium sized companies. The 80/20 Solution for the MisFortune 10,000. That lowers risk.

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Jeffrey Phillips

JANUARY 11, 2021

For example, one of the biggest idea killers is the inability for many companies to take really good ideas and get them prioritized in the existing product development process. With those basics in mind, you can do a lot of good innovation. Want more innovation? Guess what's for lunch?

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Innov8rs

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Both paradigms transformed innovation approaches worldwide. The emergence of Creative AI now marks a new,historic development in innovation. Autonomous Innovation leverages artificial intelligence to supercharge the innovation process, making it faster, more efficient, and at times even self-directed.

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 13, 2022

In this era of change, both small and larger companies are starting to realise that they will not be able to survive if they continue to exploit existing business models without exploring new ones. Not only is continuous innovation necessary for survival, but also constant refinement and recalibration of existing business models.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Innovation is critical for the long term success of any company, however in an industry which is led by technological and scientific development it’s even more critical. Sowing the Seven Seeds of Innovation The configuration and deployment of Qmarkets started in February 2021 after a careful and elaborate selection process.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Open innovation is a core strategy for transformative growth amongst a growing number of enterprise companies around the world. The days of boardrooms and R&D departments keeping innovation under lock and key are waning, as companies are increasingly preferring a more collaborative approach with startups and other external parties.

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PlanBox Innovation

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

As an innovation manager, you’re tasked with the challenging responsibility of leading the development and implementation of new ideas, products, and initiatives that will drive growth and competitiveness for your company.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Open-source innovation (or simply ‘open innovation’) is developing into a core strategy for transformative growth amongst enterprise companies around the world. We caught up with the founder and CEO of AccelIQ Digital, Ariana Smetana, to find out more about the business and its approach to open-source innovation.

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 13, 2022

In this era of change, both small and larger companies are starting to realise that they will not be able to survive if they continue to exploit existing business models without exploring new ones. As such, more and more of these companies are thinking about how to better structure their innovation exploration activities.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 10, 2019

BCG suggests that nine out of ten companies in their recent survey for the report “The Most Innovative Companies 2019” are investing in AI. BCG also suggests that 30% of those surveyed believe AI will have the greatest impact of any innovation area on their industry over the next three to five years.

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The BMI Lab Blog

JUNE 25, 2020

Several reasons explain why most companies fail, from not adapting to ecosystem changes, holding on to old and non-performing business models, up to lacking a structure to systematically reduce the uncertainty through the development of new ideas. Challenge #3: Integrating innovation into existing processes.

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 27, 2018

Many companies are still in denial or not wanting to address the significant legacy and change required. Innovation has gone from being islands of knowledge, developing new products and services exclusive to that one company, then quickly copied by the competitors, into something radically different.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Innovation is critical for the long term success of any company, however in an industry which is led by technological and scientific development it’s even more critical. Sowing the Seven Seeds of Innovation The configuration and deployment of Qmarkets started in February 2021 after a careful and elaborate selection process.

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Board of Innovation

JULY 26, 2023

Here are 10 trends that are fueling food and beverage innovation. Non-alcoholic beverages The non-alcoholic beverage market is experiencing significant changes and growth, and is projected to reach $1,258 Bn by 2027. Companies are reevaluating the formats of their products to align with sustainable packaging.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It drives growth, differentiation, and value creation, allowing companies to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market. Businesses that innovate can respond to shifts in consumer behavior, leverage emerging technologies, and enter new markets with agility.

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Huub Rutten

MARCH 3, 2021

“Huub, really, if I would be held accountable for the success of our innovation projects, I would kill 70%”. Dear Reader, in this Blog I want to share a story with you that changed my view on the pure rationalized approach of decision making in the innovation process. 70% is a lot!”. And what is the other reason?”.

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Huub Rutten

MARCH 3, 2021

“Huub, really, if I would be held accountable for the success of our innovation projects, I would kill 70%”. Dear Reader, in this Blog I want to share a story with you that changed my view on the pure rationalized approach of decision making in the innovation process. 70% is a lot!”. And what is the other reason?”.

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Huub Rutten

MARCH 3, 2021

“Huub, really, if I would be held accountable for the success of our innovation projects, I would kill 70%”. Dear Reader, in this Blog I want to share a story with you that changed my view on the pure rationalized approach of decision making in the innovation process. 70% is a lot!”. And what is the other reason?”.

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Innovation 360

MAY 30, 2017

From various experiences over the years – in management consulting, branding & communications, product development, strategy and creative process – Sabina has developed a never-ending hunger for turning needs and opportunities into creative ideas and products. Innovation Process.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 24, 2017

On April 25 th and 26 th , Eric will be a speaker at our Paris Innovation Leader Breakfast Tour, which will explore a variety of topics around the themes of systemic innovation and digital transformation in Enterprise-grade businesses ( click here for more details). Companies that have not yet figured this out face a double penalty.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Colin Palombo, Managing Partner at Innovation Framework Technologies, explains how experimentation and innovation should work hand in hand to produce groundbreaking results. Amazon is one of the most innovative companies on the planet – launching successful, bold new products and services on a regular basis.

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Tim Kastelle

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

Recently, the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has published key findings of their latest “ Most Innovative Companies 2014 ” survey. Beside the annual ranking, headed by the top three companies Apple, Google and Samsung, some insightful outcomes with regard to organizational and cultural requirements have striked my eye.

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Commodore Innovation

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

At a minimum, it would present companies with an extraordinary opportunity to enhance their innovation productivity —which would enhance shareholder value [3] and be an important source of competitive advantage. Companies who aren’t attempting to leverage AI to enhance innovation risk being left behind.

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Qmarkets

JULY 8, 2017

On April 25 th and 26 th , Eric will be a speaker at our Paris Innovation Leader Breakfast Tour, which will explore a variety of topics around the themes of systemic innovation and digital transformation in Enterprise-grade businesses ( click here for more details). Companies that have not yet figured this out face a double penalty.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Internet of Behavior The internet of things (IoT) has been with us for a while now and is fast becoming the norm in new products. With this, companies can access an increasing amount of user data which provides valuable insights into users’ behaviors and preferences. At Qmarkets we call ours the Innovation Management Ecosystem.

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