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How Universities are Using Crowdsourcing to Innovate

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Innovation starts in more than just the library. Learn how universities are using crowdsourcing. Universities are the source of some of the most powerful changes and innovation in the world. Here’s how crowdsourcing can push innovation further, from major studies to brainstorming tools. How easy is it to do?

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Understanding the Origins of Innovation

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The word innovate comes from the Latin innovatus , where “in” means “into” and “novatus” is a form of the verb for “making something new.” Innovation can come from anywhere, anytime, and learning to encourage and manage innovation is a major competitive differentiator. The Main Ingredient in Crowdsourcing Is the Crowd.

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Idea Management: Learning When and How to Say “Enough”

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We all know intellectually that sometimes projects fail, but that doesn’t necessarily make it easier when it’s our project that fails. If you have ever had to scrap a project, you’re in good company. Over one-third of projects fail , either not meeting their business intent, missing timelines, or going over budget.

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Innovation Department Best Practices: A Talk with Peter Berger

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Peter Berger is the Director of Innovation for EmbraerX, a Silicon Valley innovation unit of Brazilian aerospace company Embraer. Berger recently sat down for an interview with IdeaScale’s Jessica Day for IdeaScale Nation, the company’s innovation podcast. Innovation Units Should Be Separate from Business Units.

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IdeaScale CEO Shares Innovation Tips with SuperbCrew

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Rob Hoehn is the co-founder and CEO of IdeaScale, maker of world-class cloud-based innovation software. From his background in crowdsourcing software as part of the open government initiative, Rob and co-founder Vivek Bhaskaran founded IdeaScale, which was promptly adopted by 23 federal agencies. A Platform for Innovation Management.

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Why is Diversity Important to Innovation

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But the bottom line is that lack of diversity may negatively impact your innovation efforts, and emphasis on diversity is beneficial for your company. The biggest reason is that innovation profits from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, which is gained by hiring and creating an organizational culture of diversity.

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How Law Enforcement Benefits from Cutting-Edge Innovation Management

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Innovation may not change what police officers do, but it can improve how they do it. In short, innovation is necessary, as is managing innovation. Innovation management software can be the key to successful innovation, as was brilliantly demonstrated by the Queensland Police Service (QPS) in 2018.