Leapfrogging

MARCH 4, 2024

Introduction to Design Thinking Design thinking has become a cornerstone methodology in the worlds of innovation, business strategy, and product development. Design thinking involves five key phases: Empathize : Understanding the human needs involved. It helps teams to observe and develop empathy with the target user.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This ability to adapt and innovate in a scrappy, resourceful way is often the fuel behind revolutionary ideas and game-changing products. Companies should invest in design thinking, ethnographic research and other human-centric innovation methods. As companies scale up, they gain more customers, resources and clout.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Recently, I got caught up in some announcement by Siemens, where they announced the acquisition of Mendix, the Low-Code providers, for the explicit purpose to combine Mendix with Siemens MindSphere, claiming it has the potential to cover off all elements of the Smart App Stack. That got my attention.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 12, 2023

I am suggesting a vertical and horizontal design applying innovation stack and building block approaches, all “housed” on a technology platform. We need an Innovation Mandate calling for a Radical Re-design of how we undertake innovation management, it is needed to bring innovation management into the 21st century in design and approaches.

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InnovationTraining.org

APRIL 21, 2020

Many weeks ago I saw the first social media post from someone being “suddenly remote” due to COVID-19 and wondering what tools they should use for online collaboration. This seemed like a design thinking challenge emerging. We took this on as a design thinking project and used a Miro online whiteboard.

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Acuvate

APRIL 20, 2023

Recent advancements in Generative AI and machine learning (ML) have enthralled enterprises and consumers alike, as we recently saw with the launch of GPT-4. And now, it all gets better with the rapid evolution of Power Platform and its no-code AI-based superpowers. Let’s see how.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Why is design thinking regarded as so crucial to the future of innovation in a world of accelerating interplays between humans, technology and generative AI? What will be the changes or potential to leverage these three of Design Thinking, Technology and AI Generative Thinking for solving innovation challenges in the future?

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2023

I am working through what I think this should become in design and application, involving providing the key innovation building blocks as components of the innovation stack, using the innovation stack to guide platform development and the platform to support this innovation stack.

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IdeaScale

JANUARY 8, 2020

However, for every technological advancement, there seems to be a learning curve or adjustment period as we try to figure out how to implement automation into our daily lives. Cloud-based systems make conducting business borderless and flexible, but this distribution of resources can lead to issues with continuity. source: pixabay.com.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 18, 2022

For female executives, entrepreneurs, and managers looking to start or grow their business operations, using available resources and technologies is beneficial, along with getting input from seasoned professionals. Our programs are hands-on, and we let students learn at their own pace, at a time that works for them,” she said.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 19, 2023

These stacks follow an established logic, such as working through idea discovery, relating to given problems, exploring solutions, and determining the final model or design and the execution delivery to achieve this. We stack them and they interlink.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Team Member Task Role John Doe Market Analysis Lead Analyst Jane Smith Product Design Head Designer Alex Johnson Quality Assurance QA Coordinator By ensuring that each team member knows their role, teams can operate more efficiently and with greater cohesion. Share both successes and challenges openly to learn from each experience.

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InnovationTraining.org

MARCH 25, 2022

Let’s review the three stages of this design thinking framework. This article is part 3 in a series designed to explore the design thinking process. Click the link here to read through Part 1: What is Design Thinking and Part 2: Attitudes That Hurt Design Thinking & How to Change Them. .

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InnovationTraining.org

JUNE 28, 2021

Learn more about this classic Double Diamond design thinking framework and find resources, tips, and more to apply it to your own projects. Developed and popularized by the British Design Council, the double diamond framework has been around since 2004. Design principles that double diamond relies on.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 26, 2023

I always find the post-New Year to be a reflective part of the year of reviewing, deciding, and then setting new goals. I have pushed out and explored various aspects, learning myself as I go. Innovation application and practice seem to have stayed stuck, largely due to how it is organized. Let me start. It amazes me.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Some of the common obstacles faced in managing virtual teams include: Communication barriers due to lack of face-to-face interaction. To dive deeper into effective goal-setting, learn more about virtual team management. When selecting tools for your team, consider the following criteria: Ease of use and learning curve for team members.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

AI-powered innovation management involves the use of machine learning algorithms, natural language processing, predictive analytics, and other AI tools to augment the human decision-making process. Optimize resources by predicting potential challenges and bottlenecks. Tailor products and services to specific market segments.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Innovation “fights” to attract resources, gain management attention or understand its difficulties in the time it takes, its potential risks and its need for a more ambitious and bold commitment of support. The need for digital platforms and ecosystem designs has grown to achieve this collaborative environment.

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InnovationTraining.org

JANUARY 22, 2021

If you haven’t been doing a scrum retrospective, or your sprint retros are ineffective and leaving your team with the feeling that nothing in your agile practice ever changes, you may want to consider utilizing a creative sprint retrospective template designed specifically with your need in mind. Looking for more resources and guides?

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InnovationTraining.org

DECEMBER 12, 2022

We used AI to identify the most frequently asked questions about design thinking. We then reviewed them to see that the answer summaries made sense. Here are your design thinking FAQs and answers. You can also see our “human” responses to the big question: what is design thinking ? What is design thinking?

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Planview

MARCH 28, 2024

The traditional paradigms of automotive manufacturing are evolving, driven by the imperative to integrate cutting-edge software solutions seamlessly with hardware production. This divergence between software and hardware cycles poses significant challenges, particularly for OEMs typically focused on manufacturing.

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Qmarkets

JULY 13, 2023

Hill and her colleagues in an article published in the Harvard Business Review (HBR) last year. The second thing that occurred to me was that each of these ABCs are roles that we proactively embed within organizations through innovation management software. What makes a great leader? That’s the question posed by Professor Linda A.

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InnovationTraining.org

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Design more innovative innovation meetings that boost creativity and strengthen engagement. In this post, we’ll share some tips and hints centered around innovation and design thinking frameworks to help you deliver an engaging and impactful experience. Implementation: 6 Questions to Help You Design Innovative Meetings.

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Acuvate

MARCH 30, 2023

Power Automate, formerly Microsoft Flow, is a cloud-based service enabling users to create and automate workflows across multiple applications and services It is a no-code/low-code platform to build automated workflows and business processes quickly and easily.

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Planview

JANUARY 27, 2022

Today we’re going to look at how a global biotech company used biotech project management software to drive greater business value. After reading this, you’ll learn how you can benefit by following a similar process, regardless of your industry. Is our organization spending time and resources on the right work?

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Boxes and Arrows

JANUARY 30, 2014

The process of designing any sort of human experience, regardless of purpose or platform, is centered around reaching a desired outcome, ideally with as little fuss and as much joy as possible. Designing adult learning experiences that take place either online or in a classroom has always traditionally been about defining a curriculum.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 18, 2022

I am on a personal mission to convince innovation software providers, corporations and innovators to change how they undertake innovation. In some recent posts, I argued that we need to adopt a broader innovation ecosystem thinking and design. They need a more fluid, highly adaptive design. Let me outline many of these here.

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Planview

JANUARY 17, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll uncover why dedicating resources to tackle WIP and bottleneck resolution can lead to long-term time and resource savings. This ensures that resources are allocated efficiently. Identify high-risk projects or tasks that may require additional scrutiny or resources.

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 23, 2019

There is still a real reluctance that the supplier of innovation software solutions has to change. Secondly, if open innovation has gone way beyond a one to many relationships into a many to many then does the reliance on single entity software provision makes sense? The IM software market is stirring. million.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

To learn more about effective ways to encourage open dialogue and leverage diverse perspectives, explore our articles on team collaboration best practices and innovative team collaboration. This section will explore various platforms and software that support team collaboration strategies.

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CMOE

JUNE 14, 2023

Performance management aligns team members and resources while flagging potential issues. Trakstar Trakstar is a reporting, goal-setting, and reminder software. Over 3,000 companies use Trakstar to eliminate manual performance-related processes with innovative software.

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Traditional project management and financial management processes and principles are designed to produce robust plans for exactly how a project should run, and select only projects which are likely to succeed. Clear in design ( “we know roughly what the perfect solution looks like and how it needs to be configured “).

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Learning about various storage options and best practices for file management can enhance your team’s collaborative efforts. For more information, check out our resources on online collaboration tools. Task Management Software Task management software is designed to help teams organize, track, and prioritize their work.

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Christensen Institute

JULY 26, 2022

Though the K–12 teachers and students who prefer remote and hybrid learning are a minority, they are a sizable enough minority that their views shouldn’t be dismissed. Three blended learning models, in particular, seem best suited to meeting the needs of teachers and students who prefer remote or hybrid instruction. Click To Tweet.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2023

The gender gap in tech is persistent, but it can be addressed by offering resources, fostering inclusive workplaces, and implementing policies that promote equity. The gender gap in tech remains due to a number of factors including lack of job security, gender bias, and work-life balance issues.

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Innov8rs

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

From idea competitions and startup incubators to virtual whiteboards and design thinking workshops, there is no shortage of mechanisms for brainstorming what’s possible in an organization. Ideation on its own isn’t enough to drive innovation outcomes—and could even be a waste of resources if not governed properly. Here’s how.

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InnovationTraining.org

MAY 12, 2021

This online whiteboarding tool is the latest to be used for innovation, UX, and design thinking projects. We’ve highlighted several popular digital collaboration tools and resources , including Miro , Mural , Stormboard , and Conceptboard. Resources and Guides. Looking for more innovation resources, tools, and guides?

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