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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Software Review Innovation Design Technical Review 162

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Innovation is struggling to really perform and unleash breakthrough products due to many ‘inbuilt’ inhibitors. Embedded software is becoming more important in value than the physical product. Embedded software is becoming essential within products; from shoes, household appliances, cars, travel etc.

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Software Review Software Innovation Underperforming Technical Team 222

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

For insights into designing impactful leadership retreats, explore our guide on designing leadership team offsites for strategic planning. Link to related articles such as designing leadership team offsites for strategic planning for further insights on crafting an effective agenda.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 11, 2018

I am really frustrated by the legacy we have in our processes, systems and the ways we approach innovation, and its development lifecycle. Of course what “sits” on the platform will be different but it has much that can adapted and aligned in the principles of any design. A truly open innovation platform.

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Product Innovation Underperforming Technical Team Software Review System 221

Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Key Challenges Faced in Managing Virtual Teams While the transition to virtual teams may come with a range of advantages, it also presents unique challenges that require strategic foresight and strong leadership skills. Compatibility with various devices and operating systems. Features that support your team’s specific needs.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Key Challenges Faced in Managing Virtual Teams While the transition to virtual teams may come with a range of advantages, it also presents unique challenges that require strategic foresight and strong leadership skills. Compatibility with various devices and operating systems. Features that support your team’s specific needs.

Project 100

Project Management Software Review Technical Review 100

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Innovation software management continues to be sold piecemeal, so often just bolted onto the other parts already in place, not being optimized. For me, ecosystem thinking and design are accelerating mutual learning, and through this innovation, outcome potential for sharing and knowledge building.

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Technical Review Innovation Software Review Engagement 208

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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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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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 17, 2019

I am looking at this energy transition through the eyes of the innovator, as it offers so much in new solutions and designs that any innovator would love to be part of. Technology innovation, suggested new business models, outline proposals for changing policies, processes, and market design all are being “sketched out.”

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

AI systems are adept at sifting through vast amounts of data to uncover insights that can inform every stage of the development process, from ideation to launch. Moreover, AI’s role in product development is becoming increasingly important due to the growing complexity of consumer needs and the fast-paced nature of technology.

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Acuvate

MAY 27, 2024

With such a diverse array of data types streaming in from many devices and systems, off-the-shelf data management solutions are often inadequate for the specialized needs of these industries. Unlike generic data management systems, these platforms are engineered to cater to the intricate requirements of specific industries.

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IdeaScale

JULY 28, 2022

The free web-based brainstorming software makes it simple to upload a document, create a tracking table, and use all other features with a team, sharing documents and collecting edits. Robust third-party support makes it useful brainstorming software for groups that have downtime at the airport or working on their phones or tablets.

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Brainstorming Tools Software Review Software 130

The Inovo Group

MAY 30, 2019

The author presents a clear three-part framework consisting of Innovation Strategy, System and Culture that a large company needs to use to be an innovative organization. It is most useful, however, as a foundation on which corporate innovators can build their own innovation strategy, system and culture – a task left for the reader.

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InnovationTraining.org

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

In this guest post, learn how to effectively implement a virtually-led design thinking project. Design thinking is a hot topic for business these days, and it’s no surprise. McKinsey & Company research shows that “Design-led organizations realize 10% more revenue than ones that aren’t.” Making Remote Teams Work.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 15, 2022

Recession Proof Your Business the Design Thinking Way. In the present economic situation, when your business is surrounded by instability, pandemics, and disruption, planning to innovate business strategies or prepare for recessions is prudent and wise. What Is Design Thinking?

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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. The company first developed an effective portfolio management framework before they invested in biotech project management software. ” Senior Director of IT Governance, Global Biotech Company.

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Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This report provides a definitive innovation benchmarking document for leaders in strategy, R&D, design, and other innovation roles inside large organizations. Is that due to it being “too risky” or the appetite for change, is less but due to what? This needs more investigation.

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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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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

This section will explore various platforms and software that support team collaboration strategies. Screen Sharing Enables team members to share their screens for demonstrations and presentations. These impediments may arise from differences in language, cultural backgrounds, or simply due to the lack of proper communication channels.

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eZassi

AUGUST 29, 2023

However, new robotics, improved data management systems, and impressive automation in a smart factory does not happen instantly, and substantial change management is required to prepare the workforce. His or her idea must be recorded, reviewed, and promoted in a systemized process of non-siloed corporate ideation. Industry 4.0

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Industry Software Review Technical Review Software 52

Boxes and Arrows

APRIL 29, 2014

Product reviews. It can provide a compelling snapshot of user feedback for analysis or presentation. After common words are removed and stemmed: Apple paints a portrait of exceptional “design” with great “performance” for running “apps.” Using Wordle in iterative design. “Above all else show the data.”. Survey responses.

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Design Software Review Technical Review Analysis 85

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

Less than 30% of manufacturing companies are actively rolling out Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies at scale” No wonder we presently have trouble attracting many businesses onto platforms when they are still very much behind in deciding or deploying a strategically thought-through IIoT digital design, that is connecting everything up.

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Industry Technical Review Design Innovation 213

Tullio Siragusa

JULY 3, 2023

Example: In a conversation about service upgrades, the client mentions they’ve had a stressful week dealing with system failures. System failures can really disrupt productivity. As a B2B salesperson, storytelling can help you take complex concepts and present them in a way that’s engaging, memorable, and easy to understand.

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Software Review Software Technical Review Examples 62

Tullio Siragusa

MAY 1, 2023

The circular economy seeks to address these challenges by reimagining how we design, produce, and consume goods. By eliminating waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems, the circular economy aims to create long-term resilience, generate business opportunities, and protect the environment.

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Technical Review System Collaboration Design 62

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

The Winds of Change- Innovation Software facing the Innovators’ Dilemma In my research, I am getting a real sense that the current Innovation Management Software model is about to be upended and disrupted as per Clayton Christensens’ “Innovators Dilemma.”

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Software Review Software Technical Review Innovation 211

IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

To guide us in calculating ROI, I use Ray Sheen’s and Amy Gall’s Guide to Building Your Business Case published in the Harvard Business Review. Design your Open Innovation Campaign to Collect Financial Data . Now let’s review some typical components to your open innovation workflow.

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Open Innovation Software Review Project Technical Review 130

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Inadequate Recognition and Reward Systems : A system that doesn’t recognize or reward employees’ efforts can lead to decreased motivation and engagement. Policy Type Purpose Code of Conduct Sets the standard for behavior within the organization. This helps in reinforcing supportive behaviors.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

There are many looking to combine up their expertise into a new, more radical design that increasingly meets the customer’s needs that they, alone, could never be capable of. They are creating the design tools for platforms and by extension, ecosystems.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review Design 153

InnovationTraining.org

JANUARY 26, 2022

If we can understand this set of desired outcomes, we can plan backwards from that endpoint to determine a series of steps in product or service design. Agile design, on the other hand, begins without a clear endpoint, assuming that any presumptions about results may bias or limit our opportunities and options. Core Elements of Agile.

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Anaqua

JULY 26, 2021

Make it easy for clients to obtain information from the system, from charts and graphs to paginated reports. The portal also enables clients to look at specific records in the system, rather than just all the records or large portions of their portfolio. My Requests and My Reviews in the Client Portal are key features to utilize.

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Collaboration Software Review Tips Design 40

Boxes and Arrows

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

The adoption of Agile software development approaches are on the rise across our industry, which means UX professionals are more likely than ever to support Agile projects. Both designers and user researchers shared techniques for keeping product owners and developers informed and aware of their progress. Trust and earned respect.

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Agile Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review 111

Commodore Innovation

JULY 25, 2019

Caution against treating software as the off-the-shelf solution ( go to section ). If that’s the case, you’ll likely have to to proceed with a review of your measurement system. 2) It’s been at least 2-3 years anyone reviewed innovation measurement. from software), and integrate with acquired companies.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 29, 2015

In recent years our innovation understanding and its management have significantly changed, due to numerous factors that have been happening. These have been advances in technology, methodology or design- thinking and we do need to stop and think about how we could do ‘things’ differently by asking “what is possible?”

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Technical Review Innovation Design Software Review 100

Stephen Shapiro

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The database would be supported by flashcards, videos, and an expert system. January 2019: I hired a developmental editor who reviewed what I had written. March 2019: With the book editing now complete, I imported the content into Vellum (a Mac-only software for book interior layout). Everything was written in Scrivener.

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Software Review Video Technical Review Tools 98

CMOE

APRIL 21, 2023

Empathize with the experience from their perspective to direct the design of the experience and make the most impactful changes. Interactive presentation software rather than static PowerPoint presentations. In the end, 87% of IBM badge earners say they’re more engaged due to the program.

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Training Engagement How To LEAN 52

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 23, 2018

There has been an awful lot to absorb when it comes to skills and how organizations need to be designed for the future. This report has been part of a broader ‘agile’ series from them but this one specifically gave me my necessary anchor point, to move forward with my own design thinking for agility and innovation.

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