Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Power of Innovation Leadership In the dynamic landscape of modern business, the ability to innovate is not just an advantage; it is a necessity for survival and growth. As a leader, your approach to innovation can significantly influence your organization’s future. Innovation is not just about creating new products.

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hackerearth

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

It is the failure to innovate that led to its “demise.”. In other words, it is because sometimes innovation strategies fail to produce products/ services that the customers want. Which brings us to the question, “Why do innovation programs fail?”. Below are 6 reasons why innovation programs can fail.

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Econic

APRIL 10, 2018

The biggest challenges in corporate innovation and how to navigate them. Corporate innovation is hard. More and more, we’re seeing innovation programs close their doors after only a few years, with few senior leaders in the organization recognizing any real value from their efforts. Vision & Leadership.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 13, 2025

Great ideas dont just come from boardrooms or R&D departments. Some of the most innovative solutions emerge when businesses crowdsource ideas from employees, customers, and even the general public. But what is crowdsourcing, and why are so many organizations using it to drive innovation?

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Planview

JUNE 29, 2018

Every year Spigit conducts its “ State of Crowdsourced Innovation ” customer study to better understand how our customers build and manage their innovation programs. One of the key findings from this research is that a significant shift occurs at around the three-year mark of having an innovation program.

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Econic

MAY 23, 2019

The biggest challenges in corporate innovation and how to navigate them Corporate innovation is hard. More and more, we’re seeing innovation programs close their doors after only a few years, with few senior leaders in the organization recognizing any real value from their efforts. Vision & Leadership 1.

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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 8, 2017

Do You Wish To Accelerate Innovation? When I step into a room to facilitate an innovation, strategy, or idea generation session I always find a great deal of energy. Here are details regarding innovation courses you can attend in the near future, Denver, August 28 – 31. Get Training!

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Gregg Fraley

MAY 1, 2018

Innovation Fundamentals for Leaders. Invest in Frameworks, But First, Establish a Culture Where Innovation Thrives. For results, leaders need to foster innovation fundamentals and integrate them into organizational culture. This series of posts on innovation fundamentals is not about frameworks.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Traditionally the Innovation funnel is a stage-gate process that organizations use to define their approach to ideation. Businesses that adopt this usually start off by narrowing down their challenges, gathering ideas around them, reviewing said ideas, and then implementing them.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Traditionally the Innovation funnel is a stage-gate process that organizations use to define their approach to ideation. Businesses that adopt this usually start off by narrowing down their challenges, gathering ideas around them, reviewing said ideas, and then implementing them.

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Gregg Fraley

APRIL 22, 2019

What You Should Be Learning in Innovation Training. Eleven Innovation Bullets to Dodge, in no particular order. Lack of Managment support will effectively kill any innovation program no matter how well conceived. Very few organization’s are any good at all at Brainstorming/Idea Generation.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Innovation within a large organization doesn’t happen by chance. It requires a deliberate approach, using structured techniques that not only generate fresh ideas but also solve complex problems and bring those ideas to life. Both play a crucial role in driving enterprise innovation, but they serve distinct purposes.

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eZassi

JANUARY 4, 2023

This year is full of potential for innovative growth in your organization. Ezassi is your partner in measurable and achievable business goals with the help of our innovation software and services. This is a month-by-month prompt to spark the innovative spirit of your company and illuminate a brighter innovation portfolio this year.

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Econic

MAY 23, 2019

The biggest challenges in corporate innovation and how to navigate them. Corporate innovation is hard. More and more, we’re seeing innovation programs close their doors after only a few years, with few senior leaders in the organization recognizing any real value from their efforts. Vision & Leadership.

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Planview

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

When the metamorphosis includes an innovation platform, leaders are typically left to determine not only how to leverage the solution, but also how to measure its impact. So, what should organizations be measuring to demonstrate that innovation is an essential activity to achieve their business objectives? Make time for softer metrics.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 8, 2024

Embracing change and fostering innovation are essential for companies aiming to thrive in today’s market. The concept of ‘scaling innovation’ has become a crucial strategy for organizations looking to transform occasional successes into a consistent, organization-wide capability.

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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 22, 2018

Training Accelerates Innovation. 94% of managers are unsatisfied with their companies innovation performance. 70% of CEO’s see innovation as a key driver of growth. Why then is corporate America so woefully undertrained in innovation fundamentals? Energy is Not Enough, Get Training in Innovation .

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Gregg Fraley

JUNE 21, 2016

I recently was a guest blogger for Gibson Insurance and I wrote this piece about the risk of Not Innovating. Many leaders pull back on innovation programs because of expenses, and, fear of change. They settle for small changes and improvements and continue to look at innovation as if it’s extra work.

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Qmarkets

JULY 18, 2024

Companies that excel in the management of innovation not only stay ahead of the curve but also pave the way for sustainable growth and development. Establishing a clear innovation strategy is the first step, laying the foundation for effective innovation management.

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Gregg Fraley

JANUARY 4, 2017

Get a Grip on Innovation — 10 Questions, 20 Minutes. Ten questions for you to focus on assessing the state of your organization’s innovation program. If you think your current program is working, non-existent, or just a disaster — you will learn something by taking this quick survey. Make a list.

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Strategos

JANUARY 11, 2017

We are all Innovators. Who’s doing the innovating in your company? A central innovation group? Or, is everyone expected to be an innovator ? For many companies, the Holy Grail is to have the entire company innovating; and especially the front line employees. Innovation seldom happens in a vacuum.

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Qmarkets

JULY 26, 2024

When employees feel valued and involved, they are more likely to contribute innovative ideas, support company initiatives, and stay with the organization longer. This article will present the top 5 employee engagement ideas to help enhance your workforce’s involvement and drive your company’s success.

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hackerearth

JUNE 8, 2017

We know from our history that while promotions may win quarters, innovation wins decades.”. But for an innovation program to be efficient and successful, there are certain guidelines or best practices an organization needs to abide by. Include every employee in the process of innovation. Embrace Open Innovation.

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Strategos

MARCH 1, 2018

Getting started with Innovation Metrics. It seems an oxymoron to some that, a process as spontaneous and creative as innovation can and should be measured. Metrics are essential to track and guide the development of your innovation system. Metrics are essential to track and guide the development of your innovation system.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 31, 2017

Qmarkets' Innovation Standard Operating Procedures (SOP): In this series, we will present different guidelines on how to bring innovation theory to practice. An organization’s employees are vital components in a successful corporate innovation delivery plan. How can you emulate this success in your organization?

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Strategos

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Innovation is a core business process. Most executives today would say that innovation is a core activity of their company. Resources are allocated, goals defined, responsibility delegated and periodical idea generation sessions organized. The innovation flavor of the month. Navigating the Innovation Options.

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Innovate2Grow Experts

MARCH 8, 2019

This blog provides powerful, practical information about how to use stimulus to inspire breakthrough innovation solutions. Stimulus is the second of the four Quantum Idea Generation 2.0 Here is a brief recap of Quantum Idea Generation 2.0 The benefits of Quantum Idea Generation 2.0

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KindlingApp

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Everyone wants an innovative company culture, and anyone seeking to build one can turn to any number of resources, from Harvard Business Review , Fast Company , and Forbes to Kindling’s blog , that offer advice on building a culture of innovation. Why does culture find itself on the backburner so often?

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Planview

JULY 22, 2016

Editor’s note: Last month, Maggie Riad, VP of Innovation Strategy at Spigit, held a webinar: ‘10 Ways to Increase Employee Engagement in your Innovation Program’. Q: How do we make it easier for employees to understand how their engagement affects our innovation program? TV monitors with videos.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The evolving trend of smart city innovation is one that governments should be wholeheartedly embracing, but as with many government initiatives, seems to be having a hard time getting off the ground. Embedding crowdsourcing and innovation management into the smart cities initiative could be what makes the difference.

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Innovate2Grow Experts

MARCH 8, 2019

This is the second in a series of four blogs on Quantum Idea Generation 2.0. First, it is about innovation in its broadest meaning – whenever you need ideas to make something that exists better and/or to develop something entirely new. Here is a brief review of Quantum Idea Generation 2.0.

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Gregg Fraley

JUNE 13, 2017

Does Any CEO Have the Luxury to Ignore Digital Transformation and Innovation? Innovation + Business + Technology = Digital Leadership. There is amazing opportunity for digital innovation and organizations that adapt have the potential for huge growth and success. The innovation effort alone is complex.

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Gregg Fraley

JANUARY 30, 2019

Innovation Training. “Innovation Intensive, beyond Design Thinking” Public Course* With Master Trainer Gregg Fraley. Comprehensive Immersion Course for: Innovation Project Managers, Teams, Executives, Facilitators. Send new project leaders, managers, facilitators, and essential innovation team members.

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Planview

JULY 20, 2018

Every year at Spigit’s annual conference , Ignite, we recognize clients in our innovation community whose programs have achieved remarkable feats. New Program of the Year. Having that visibility throughout the company has enabled Pfizer’s small innovation team to do more with less. New Program of the Year.

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Planview

JULY 20, 2018

Every year at Spigit’s annual conference , Ignite, we recognize clients in our innovation community whose programs have achieved remarkable feats. New Program of the Year. Having that visibility throughout the company has enabled Pfizer’s small innovation team to do more with less. New Program of the Year.

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Innovation in Practice

AUGUST 31, 2018

At some point in your journey to drive innovation, you’ll want to take a deep breath and ask – what happened here? I’ve seen too many innovation programs get off to a fast start only to fizzle out later. It’s probably time to re-do the innovation audit that you did at the start of the program. Here are some ideas.

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Qmarkets

MAY 14, 2025

The role of Chief Innovation Officer (CINO or CIO) isnt newbut what it entails today is radically different from even a few years ago. Innovation is no longer a department. Theyre expected to anticipate market shifts, act as stewards of transformation , and embed innovation into the DNA of their organization.

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