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.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

It’s a systematic approach designed to minimize risk and allocate resources effectively. At each gate, key criteria are assessed by a cross-functional team, which may include factors like market viability, technical feasibility, and financial projections. Optimize resource allocation throughout the development process.

Generative AI 113

Generative AI Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Product Development 113

Kainexus

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Picture this: A company overwhelmed by a sea of projects, each vying for attention, resources, and precious time. Now, imagine a systematic approach that aligns these projects with organizational goals, ensures efficient resource allocation, and maximizes return on investment.

LEAN 86

LEAN Management Competition Resources 86

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Researchers are identifying and quantifying the many effects of inclusion on firm performance — and the insights they’re generating are persuasive.

Competition 113

Competition Resources Project Change 113

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. Fresh off the pain of my poor Boilermakers loss in the NCAA tournament, I reflect on what a startling competitive disadvantage you’re at if your competitor can score buckets at three times your team’s speed.

Competition 52

Competition Technical Review Software Review Agile 52

mjvinnovation

MAY 4, 2021

Not knowing all areas of project management is a big mistake for managers. Project management must be part of the day-to-day activities in every company. Check out the concepts that involve management and get to know the 10 areas of project management in this blog post! What is project management? Scope management.

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Project Management Learning Underperforming Technical Team 52

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Effective collaboration harnesses the collective intelligence of the team, leading to innovative solutions and a competitive edge in the market. Here are some technology-driven strategies that can bolster team communication: Implement collaboration platforms that centralize communication, files, and project updates.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Corporations can leverage this innovation to drive growth, remain competitive, and enter new markets. These collaborations can also provide startups with valuable resources, including market access, brand credibility, and operational expertise.

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Innovation Collaboration Agile Technical Review 147

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Team collaboration practices are essential for navigating these changes and staying competitive. For a deeper exploration of diversity in teams, consult our resource on team collaboration strategies. Task management systems, which help in tracking the progress of various tasks and projects.

Collaboration 113

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TechEmpower Innovation

AUGUST 7, 2023

Increasing competitive advantage? Instead, given a startup project, they’ll default to building everything in-house, using technologies that they’re already familiar with. More on the Role of the Startup CTO Eric Ries, a great resource, answers the question What Does a Startup CTO actually do? What does the role demand?

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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

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Nurturing Innovative Team Collaboration In the rapidly evolving business landscape, innovative team collaboration has become a cornerstone for companies seeking to remain competitive and adaptive. Increased Agility: Teams that collaborate well can adapt more quickly to changes in the business environment, maintaining a competitive edge.

Underperforming Technical Team 113

Underperforming Technical Team Collaboration Creativity Software Review 113

Planview

AUGUST 12, 2022

In the traditional project-centered model, companies are organized around tasks, with each group focused on one element of a project. But greater emphasis is being placed on moving from project to product, which focuses on enabling teams to become end-to-end experts. What Does Moving from Project to Product Mean?

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Project Agile Groups Management 59

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Unhealthy Competition and Conflict While a certain level of competition can be motivating, an overemphasis on competition can breed conflict and undermine teamwork. Provide access to wellness programs or resources. Conduct post-mortems on unsuccessful projects to extract valuable lessons without placing blame.

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Underperforming Technical Team Culture Policies Training 100

Be-novative

JANUARY 18, 2021

Be-novative Partner Hub 2nd Training How to create Results and Outcome driven projects? We organized a company-wide innovation competition with IQBusiness in 2020 May, due to Be-novative’s free workshops. We share knowledge, inspire people and actively co-create new methods.

Project 52

Project Ideation Design Thinking Groups 52

Be-novative

JANUARY 18, 2021

Be-novative Partner Hub 2nd Training How to create Results and Outcome driven projects? We organized a company-wide innovation competition with IQBusiness in 2020 May, due to Be-novative’s free workshops. We share knowledge, inspire people and actively co-create new methods.

Project 52

Project Ideation Design Thinking Groups 52

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 19, 2023

This could include difficulties adapting to rapidly changing market dynamics, a lack of collaboration and integration, inefficient resource allocation, or the inability to leverage emerging technologies effectively. Ecosystem design is becoming organizations’ “go-to” solution to accelerate their competitiveness.

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Brunner

APRIL 24, 2020

Those with strong data science capabilities should not only be able to retain current business, but be a competitive resource on projects traditionally in the domain of the consultancies. macroeconomic conditions, weather, competition), operations (e.g., However, agencies may be in a better position than they think.

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Competition Marketing Engagement Technical Review 60

Planview

APRIL 6, 2022

It can transform the way organizations plan and execute projects. For all the time and resources organizations invest in new software, they often experience a similar challenge ­­­– a resistance to change from within. “We ran a competition with prizes throughout the whole process to get people to attend calls.

Software Review 52

Software Review Software Project Management 52

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Impact of Innovation on Organizational Growth Innovation is the driving force behind sustained organizational growth and competitive advantage. Invest in Learning Resources : Provide access to the latest research, industry reports, and thought leadership on innovation.

Culture of Innovation 113

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Mike Shipulski

AUGUST 30, 2017

With every initiative, there are risks, rewards, and resources. Risk generally tracks with newness, reward usually tracks with incremental customer goodness and resources are governed by the work. Risk is about the probability of tackling the newness, reward is about the size of the prize and resources are about how the work is done.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

APRIL 4, 2024

Accelerate Innovation and co-creation: Partner ecosystems foster innovation by bringing diverse perspectives, expertise, and resources together. This can particularly benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with limited resources. This can lead to cost savings and improved competitiveness.

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Collaboration Competition Marketing Resources 64

Innov8rs

APRIL 7, 2024

Innov8rs | Breakthrough innovations are characterized by their ability to disrupt or redefine the competitive landscape, often rendering existing solutions obsolete. This involves creating a supportive infrastructure that can handle the ambiguity and uncertainty inherent in radically innovative projects.

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Radical Innovation Innovation Culture Project 72

Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

It helps in identifying opportunities that might not be apparent through traditional analysis and provides a competitive edge by speeding up the development cycle. Optimize resources by predicting potential challenges and bottlenecks. It helps organizations to: Anticipate future trends and consumer demands.

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Artificial Inteligence Generative AI Analysis Technical Review 100

Leapfrogging

JUNE 21, 2021

The 70-20-10 Rule is a strategy for determining how to allocate time and resources in order to make a successful innovation. The allocation for time and resources indicated in the rule are really a suggestion and should not be rigidly adhered to. resources should be allocated to breakthroughs that do not yet exist in the market.

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How To Resources Disruption Innovation 130

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. Market Potential : An analysis of the startup’s target market size, growth rate, and competitive landscape.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Engagement Marketing Competition 100

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Knowing the issues, reducing often the ‘noise and distractions’ and making the professional case is what we need to do to attract commitment to the projects we are working upon. How can you reduce down uncertainty? The business evaluation obtained provides a consistency of approach to all cases irrespective across the organization.

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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. Creating an internal competition is an excellent way to motivate your workforce to develop innovative solutions and new business opportunities.

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Competition Open Innovation Innovation Software 40

Innov8rs

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

From idea competitions and startup incubators to virtual whiteboards and design thinking workshops, there is no shortage of mechanisms for brainstorming what’s possible in an organization. Ideation on its own isn’t enough to drive innovation outcomes—and could even be a waste of resources if not governed properly. Here’s how.

Software Review 105

Software Review Innovation Programs Project Innovation 105

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 12, 2023

These components can include different methodologies, tools, technologies, and resources that can be flexibly combined and reconfigured to meet specific innovation needs. It emphasizes the ability to leverage and combine existing resources, knowledge, and technologies in novel ways to drive innovation.

Technical Review 148

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Artificial Inteligence 148

Innov8rs

JANUARY 16, 2023

With a potential recession in sight and inflation, layoffs, and other geopolitical issues challenging the ability to protect traditional forms of competitive advantage, innovation is our only option. What we've learned since then is that, just like everything else, competitive advantages have a life cycle. Those days are over.

Strategy 105

Strategy Strategy Innovation Management Leadership 105

Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 21, 2024

It is the power of collaboration and co-creation that gives us a greater chance to resolve these tougher projects or simply provide a greater impact and recognition the new collaborative solutions are more attractive than the past ones. Ecosystems foster collaboration and innovation by bringing together diverse entities.

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ChatGPT Collaboration Agile Design 163

IdeaScale

MARCH 5, 2020

Establish Clear Criteria when Funding Projects. Projects are funded in phases. Clearly define phases when funding projects. If a project passes a phase, you can fund it for the next. Capitalize on Available Resources. When choosing collaborators, know their resources. Each phase can serve as a milestone.

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Culture Collaboration Innovation Project 162

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.

Case Study 113

Case Study Resources Industry Engagement 113

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Decline in Work Quality and Productivity : When motivation dips, the quality of work often suffers, and the rate of project completion may slow. Consider organizing regular team outings, workshops, or team-building exercises that focus on collaboration rather than competition.

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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.

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Technical Review Agile Engagement Collaboration 113