Board of Innovation

JUNE 5, 2022

Open innovation & crowdsourcing resources Open Innovation, crowdsourcing, co-creation… overlapping terminologies to describe a trend towards more open business models and a closer collaboration with customers. On this page we gather a list of inspiring examples. Invision Craft Sketch Photoshop Let's talk Intermediary platforms.

Crowdsourcing 52

Crowdsourcing Open Innovation Resources Software 52

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This alignment can result in a myriad of collaborative opportunities, from product development to new market entry. The Importance of Startup Innovation in Corporate Growth In today’s rapidly changing business environment, startup innovation is often at the forefront of technological advancement and market disruption.

Collaboration 147

Collaboration Innovation Agile Technical Review 147

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. The collaborative environment of an accelerator allows for a rich exchange of ideas and best practices.

Case Study 113

Case Study Resources Industry Engagement 113

Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

It involves the ability to anticipate market trends, identify opportunities for growth, and create long-term plans that align with the company’s goals. With the right support and resources, you can overcome these hurdles and cultivate a more strategic approach to leadership.

Strategic Thinking 130

Strategic Thinking Change Leadership Collaboration 130

Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

It involves the ability to anticipate market trends, identify opportunities for growth, and create long-term plans that align with the company’s goals. With the right support and resources, you can overcome these hurdles and cultivate a more strategic approach to leadership.

Strategic Thinking 130

Strategic Thinking Change Leadership Collaboration 130

Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

This transformation is visible in various facets of management, including: Strategic Planning : AI algorithms can analyze market trends and consumer behavior to inform the strategic direction of product development. Enhancing Predictive Analysis AI’s predictive capabilities are a game-changer in innovation management.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Innovation Management Management Generative AI 100

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

CVC units often focus on securing a competitive advantage by investing in startups with innovative technologies or business models that align with the corporation’s strategic goals. This collaboration allows corporations to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Engagement Marketing Competition 100

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. Market Analysis Predictive analytics forecast market acceptance and potential success.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Generative AI Analysis Technical Review 100

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

CVC is often characterized by its dual focus on achieving both strategic returns, such as fostering innovation or entering new markets, and financial returns, similar to those sought by traditional venture capitalists. Market Expansion Entering new markets or segments through partnerships.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Technical Review Agile 100

Qmarkets

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Innovation is essential throughout the entire new product development (NPD) process, but nowhere is it more key than it is in the Fuzzy Front End (FFE) stage. FFE is the starting point of NPD and is where new product ideas are generated before entering the formal development process.

Product Development 52

Product Development Crowdsourcing Technical Review Idea Generation 52

Moves the Needle

JANUARY 3, 2019

Companies that successfully bring new products to market rapidly, benefit from having a leg up on their competition while diminishing the negative effects of shrinking product life cycles. However, moving a product from lab to market is a process that in itself could use re-invention.

Product Development 75

Product Development LEAN Underperforming Technical Team Marketing 75

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Gains Gains for Building a Business Case for Change : Mergers and Acquisitions : Apply your business case skills to identify potential targets, conduct due diligence, and present compelling reasons for mergers or acquisitions to complement internal innovation developments.

Change 173

Change Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Agile 173

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Introduction to the Startup Ecosystem Defining the Startup Ecosystem The term ‘startup ecosystem’ refers to the dynamic network of interconnected entities—individuals, organizations, and resources—that collectively contribute to the creation and growth of startups.

Technical Review 113

Technical Review Agile Collaboration Engagement 113

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Importance of Innovation in Business Innovation is the cornerstone of competitive advantage in business. It drives growth, differentiation, and value creation, allowing companies to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market. More on leveraging AI for user research can be found in our guide to ai-driven design thinking strategies.

Design Thinking 140

Design Thinking Artificial Inteligence Design Analysis 140

Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

The integration of AI technologies has led to the emergence of new business models and has disrupted established market dynamics. This impact is evident across various facets of business, from operational efficiency and customer experience to product development and market analysis.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Change Underperforming Technical Team 100

eZassi

AUGUST 30, 2022

To focus on the best and “throw the bad ones away” a strategic, competent company needs an Innovation Resource Management tool. This infographic contains the five main objectives for organizations looking to ideate and collaborate more effectively in a competitive landscape. Idea-to-Product Speed. Technology Scouting.

Ideation 98

Ideation Technical Review Software Review Collaboration 98

Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

Businesses that fail to adapt to disruptive changes risk losing their competitive edge and may eventually become obsolete. Here’s why adaptation is crucial: Sustained Relevance: Staying in tune with market changes ensures that your business remains relevant to your customers’ evolving needs.

Disruption 100

Disruption Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

By recognizing the importance of collaboration and taking deliberate steps to cultivate it, organizations can ensure they remain competitive and innovative in an ever-evolving market landscape. Furthermore, leaders should actively remove barriers to collaboration by providing teams with the necessary resources and support.

Collaboration 113

Collaboration Strategy Strategy Guidelines 113

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.

Culture of Innovation 113

Culture of Innovation Culture Leadership Innovation 113

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Objectives might include reassessing market position, exploring new partnerships, or setting performance targets. A well-defined set of goals and objectives provides a roadmap for productive discussions and is a critical success factor for any offsite.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Technical Review 100

Planview

AUGUST 3, 2023

As the world becomes more interconnected, the impacts of disruptions to product development are now felt more widely, which means product-driven organizations need to be more responsive and adaptive in how they manage their portfolios. Reactivity is no longer enough. The ability to adapt is crucial.

Disruption 52

Disruption Innovation Competition Marketing 52

eZassi

MAY 17, 2017

Whether the focus is on product development, service delivery, customer satisfaction, or market share capture, competition drives a company to improve its performance. Internal Competitions. External and Open Competitions. Open competitions allow for both internal and external concept submissions.

Competition 40

Competition Open Innovation Innovation Software 40

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. At the core of design thinking lies a commitment to putting users’ experiences and feedback at the forefront of product and service design.

Artificial Inteligence 113

Artificial Inteligence Design Thinking Design Analysis 113

New Markets Advisors

MAY 29, 2019

For years, Columbia Business School professor Rita McGrath has been telling us that the traditional strategy of finding and exploiting a sustainable competitive advantage is becoming outdated. The world is evolving too quickly for competitive advantages to last for a meaningful amount of time. Or so the argument goes.

Agile 40

Agile Competition How To Strategy 40

Jeffrey Phillips

JUNE 9, 2021

The dreaded "day job" That's why so much new product development and innovation is accomplished in teams of people who are working beyond their normal responsibilities. New product development, innovation and growth responsibilities are simply layered on top of their existing jobs. Where should they report?

Innovation 157

Innovation Course Product Development Resources 157

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Managers, executives, and consultants involved in product development and business strategy can leverage ai tools for design thinking to enhance their creative processes. These algorithms can analyze historical data, market trends, and consumer behaviors to suggest novel concepts and solutions.

Design Thinking 113

Design Thinking Artificial Inteligence Design Strategy 113

Innov8rs

APRIL 7, 2024

Innov8rs | Breakthrough innovations are characterized by their ability to disrupt or redefine the competitive landscape, often rendering existing solutions obsolete. They represent a radical departure from existing products, services, or processes, paving the way for new markets, industries, and value networks.

Radical Innovation 72

Radical Innovation Innovation Culture Project 72

Qmarkets

MARCH 8, 2024

Embracing change and fostering innovation are essential for companies aiming to thrive in today’s market. By doing so, companies can unlock new growth avenues, enhance operational efficiencies, and maintain a competitive edge in their respective industries.

Software 52

Software Innovation Management Management Company 52

Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 23, 2023

Fractional CxOs can bring specific skills, experience, and expertise to the table, and can be a great resource for startups that need specific help with a particular function or aspect of the business. This can be especially beneficial for early-stage startups that may not yet have the resources to bring on a full-time C-level executive.

Software Review 116

Software Review Company Underperforming Technical Team Design Thinking 116

Qmarkets

AUGUST 23, 2023

Whereas disruptive innovation completely transforms the way we use or access products or services, incremental innovation refers to more frequent and iterative improvements to existing products, services, or processes. It’s fast to market. It is also known as continuous improvement. It’s cost effective.

Examples 98

Examples Innovation Disruption Innovation Programs 98

Idea to Value

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The first potential pitfall after having the spark of the first idea is not having a clear problem statement of the issue your idea solves and researching whether someone else has solved that problem and penetrated the market already. The number one reason why startups fail is insufficient need for their product. IP strategy.

Tips 264

Tips Underperforming Technical Team Marketing Strategy 264

Idea to Value

MARCH 25, 2019

The corporate landscape is changing drastically, and for a corporate brand to stay relevant, they must innovate in order to change with the market. Rapid production and MVP. A Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is more than the product itself, it represents the beginning of a whole process.

Change 180

Change Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Innovation 180

Planview

AUGUST 23, 2022

To stay competitive and boost sales, a growing number of automakers are prioritizing Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric (CASE). But for companies with the right tools and forethought, these challenges are chances to create a competitive advantage. But today, exception is now an expectation.

Industry 52

Industry Software Review Software Developers Software Development 52

eZassi

MAY 27, 2022

How do the major companies’ research and development teams build and manage a portfolio of innovative products while ensuring long-term market success and consistent brand loyalty? The ‘Connect and Develop’ model embraced by Alan G. Utilize Open Innovation for R&D.

Industry 52

Industry Ideation Open Innovation Innovation 52

Idea to Value

APRIL 28, 2017

This thread can serve as the lead rope that ties all of the company’s initiatives into a single fabric, weaving the vision, purposes, strategy and also the more pragmatic elements such as resources, competencies, operating systems, and management structure into a unified whole.

Leadership 134

Leadership Resources Strategy Strategy 134

Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

Introduction to Experiential Intelligence in Executive Teams Understanding Experiential Intelligence In today’s competitive business landscape, it’s important to recognize that the traditional metrics of intelligence such as IQ or even EQ (Emotional Intelligence) are no longer sufficient on their own.

Leadership 113

Leadership Innovation Collaboration Culture 113

Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

They provide narratives on how rapid prototyping accelerates the innovation cycle, thereby reducing time and resources spent on product development. They may also delve into methodologies like lean startup principles and agile development to illustrate how continuous testing can lead to successful outcomes.

Innovation 113

Innovation Leadership Ideation Innovation Processes 113