Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 24, 2023

To get to a consistent performance of innovation and creativity within organizations you do need to rely on a process, structure and the consistent ability to foster a culture of innovation. The innovation mandate is often overlooked or undervalued. What should be in a “typical” innovation mandate?

Innovation Programs 189

Innovation Programs Technical Review Innovation Policies 189

BrainZooming

JUNE 10, 2019

We were proposing a change initiative for a multi-agency department within a city government. As our in-person presentation drew to a close, the review team asked about each of our experiences with comparable culture changes. What lessons did I share on how culture change works? Culture Change works when: #1. Mike Brown.

Culture 89

Culture Change Leadership Disruption 89

Moves the Needle

MAY 24, 2019

Over the past couple years working with cities around the country to increase their community impact by adopting Lean Innovation principles, we have noticed four key learnings about changing the way local government can work. People often say to us, “I’m so sorry that you have work with bureaucrats.”

Change 63

Change How To Project LEAN 63

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 6, 2023

Cultural competence : Participants must be able to navigate cultural differences and understand the diverse backgrounds and experiences of other participants. They should be able to work in multicultural teams and be sensitive to different cultural norms and practices.

Collaboration 290

Collaboration Software Tools Culture 290

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 9, 2023

In addition, the author identifies specific tools required for cross-sector innovation collaborations, including project management software, virtual collaboration tools, knowledge management systems, innovation management software, intellectual property management tools, cultural competence training, and data analytics and visualization tools.

Collaboration 130

Collaboration Innovation Engagement Tools 130

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 26, 2023

From universities to businesses and from research labs to government agencies, knowledge flowed like a river, nurturing the fertile soil of creativity and progress. It was not just about sharing information; it was about nurturing a culture of learning and discovery. It was through the exchange of knowledge that innovation thrived.

Innovation 235

Innovation Collaboration Strategic Thinking Competition 235

Ecosystems4Innovating

MAY 12, 2023

I wrote a four part series on cross-sector innovation ecosystems in April and I felt it was worth summarizing these into one, so I engaged my new office partner, ChatGPT to deliver this in a series of summaries.

Collaboration 72

Collaboration ChatGPT Innovation Tools 72