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An innovation culture or a culture of continuity

Jeffrey Phillips

I've been reading and thinking a lot lately about what is described as a "culture of innovation". I think a culture of innovation is kind of like a unicorn: it would be cool if it existed, and some people claim to have seen one, but when you get up close it's just a normal animal that happens to be missing a horn.

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The building blocks of open innovation lead towards Business Ecosystems.

Paul Hobcraft

The building blocks of open innovation building towards Business Ecosystem design. By incorporating Open Innovation Strategies as the next building block, businesses can create a dynamic and expansive innovation ecosystem beyond internal and partnership and certain collaborative boundaries.

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Understanding Open Innovation

IdeaScale

The ultimate result is open innovation, the concept that good ideas come not just from within organizations, but from outside them as well. Why Open Innovation Is Emerging as a New Paradigm. The erosion of closed innovation has been happening for several reasons.

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How Effective is Open Innovation?

100%Open

For example, this month’s tool in the spotlight is 100%Open Innovation Metrics. Many organisations now have the opportunity to look back at their open innovation programmes with an appraising eye. With some evidence behind them, they are weighing up the effectiveness of being open. How open is your organisation ?

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The critical differences in understanding Dynamic Ecosystems.

Paul Hobcraft

Continuous Learning and Innovation: Characteristics: Learning is not a one-time event but an ongoing process. Participants within dynamic ecosystems prioritize continuous learning, experimentation, and innovation. This requires a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

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Disruptive Is Not a Dirty Word

IdeaScale

Disruptive isn’t a dirty word, but it can be a scary one. Why does the word “disruptive” raise such fear among so many people? Uttering “disruptive” during a meeting can get you looks more along the lines of profanity. At the same time, disruptive innovation is what makes our lives better. Mindful Disruption.

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To accelerate innovation, focus on culture

Jeffrey Phillips

Intent focus on the unimportant In an effort to be seen doing something, when innovation is a priority most organizations will respond with alacrity, gathering teams to conduct idea generation. Otherwise innovation is a slap-dash bolt-on activity that cannot, will not, result in anything valuable.

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