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What is innovation? 15 experts share their innovation definition

Idea to Value

I spoke to 15 of the world’s leading innovation experts to get their definition of “innovation” The variety in their responses may surprise you. Analysis of all the definitions. The ultimate definition of innovation. Innovation is truly a confusing buzzword which many people love to hate.

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Barriers to innovation, the cause and effect.

Paul Hobcraft

Today most organizations have barriers towards creativity, ideas and innovation. Many of these barriers to innovation lie in attitudes and perceptions at the leadership level but also can run through the organization’s design. Enabling technology and processes. Let me outline many of these here.

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Conditions for innovation to succeed

Jeffrey Phillips

It's actually not possible to write a short post about innovation, much less the conditions necessary for innovation to succeed, but I've tried to simplify this into nine critical factors for success. With those basics in mind, you can do a lot of good innovation. And, the work isn't free and requires air cover.

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The Future of Design Thinking: Integrating Artificial Intelligence for Success

Leapfrogging

Its collaborative nature fosters creativity, leveraging diverse perspectives to uncover innovative solutions. As organizations strive to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving marketplace, the integration of AI into the design thinking process offers a compelling advantage.

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How to Move from Process Improvement to Innovation

IdeaScale

Process innovation requires alignment between the reasoning behind the innovation and the overall organizational goals. Does the envisioned innovation line up with the company’s values and goals? And is the right balance between creativity and day-to-day business necessity possible?

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Innovation project or Innovation Capability?

Jeffrey Phillips

I've been writing, speaking and consulting about innovation for over 15 years, and I'm constantly amazed by the different perspectives and definitions about innovation. This is because there is little management engagement or support, a lack of preparation and skills, and a narrow definition of discovery and risk.

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Building a lasting innovation capability

Jeffrey Phillips

Demonstrate that innovation depends on finding the most innovative people, who by definition are rarely the more efficient people. Innovative people wonder why we aren't doing better or something new, or why we are sticking with these products long after they've been superseded in the marketplace.