Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 11, 2025

Is the horizon the past or the future in innovation dynamism? Innovation has entered its death spiral as many have known it. I mean it, innovation is starved, bleeding from a lack of resources, finances and top leadership resolve. It is fighting nothing more than rearguard defense. Forget linear processes, forget one company inventions, forget the reliance of all the internal parts of the organization to support you, especially if you are an outlier, separated from the core of the business, sitt

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Idea to Value

MARCH 14, 2025

Why is it that some people and companies so quickly enhance their productivity and speed with new A.I. tools , while others do not even know there is more than just ChatGPT? It is because not everyone is at the same maturity level when it comes to using A.I. There are in fact 7 levels of increasing maturity for how individuals and companies use A.I. in their work.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 13, 2025

Most businesses focus on outperforming rivals in existing markets, but this approach often leads to diminishing returns. Value innovation takes a different pathit creates entirely new demand by delivering higher value at a lower cost, making competition irrelevant. Instead of fighting over market share, companies that embrace value innovation redefine industry norms and unlock new growth opportunities.

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Innovation Excellence

MARCH 11, 2025

GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton Innovation is undergoing a metamorphosis, and while it may seem like the current goo-stage is the hard part (its certainly not easy!), our greatest challenge is still ahead.

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Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

If AI agents are going to deliver ROI, they need to move beyond chat and actually do things. But, turning a model into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. In this new webinar, Alex Salazar and Nate Barbettini will break down the emerging AI architecture that makes action possible, and how it differs from traditional integration approaches.

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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? Crowdsourcing allows businesses to gather ideas, insights, or solutions from a large, distributed group rather than relying solely on internal expertise.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 14, 2025

What is a Triple Bottom Line Framework? Triple Bottom Line: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects The Triple Bottom Line (TBL) is a strategic framework that expands the traditional measure of business success beyond financial performance. It evaluates three key dimensions : People (Social Responsibility) How a business impacts employees, customers, and communities.

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Innovation Excellence

MARCH 12, 2025

GUEST POST from Geoffrey A. Moore A decade and a half ago, my colleague at TCG Advisors, Philip Lay, led a body of work with SAP around the topic of business network transformation.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 11, 2025

Businesses manage multiple portfolios , including financial investments, product lines, strategic projects, and innovation initiatives. Each portfolio requires careful evaluation to ensure resources are allocated effectively, and risks are minimized. Without structured portfolio analysis, companies may invest in underperforming initiatives, miss high-potential opportunities, or struggle to align their strategies with market demands.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 10, 2025

What is Discovery Driven Planning? Discovery Driven Planning: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects Discovery-Driven Planning (DDP) is a strategic approach designed for uncertain, high-risk initiatives , where traditional planning methods may not be effective. Unlike conventional business planningwhere assumptions are often treated as facts DDP focuses on testing assumptions, learning from real-world data, and adapting strategies accordingly.

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Innov8rs

MARCH 10, 2025

Innov8rs | Organizations striving to integrate sustainability into their core strategies face a common challenge. How can innovation be effectively connected with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a structured and measurable way? In a recent Innov8rs Learning Labs Session, Martijn Antonisse, Group Sustainability Director Portfolio Steering at dsm-firmenich, provided clear insights into how companies can steer their innovation portfolios toward sustainability without falling into the gr

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Kainexus

MARCH 13, 2025

In some organizations, the leaders who are good at putting out fires are considered the best managers. But what if, instead of putting out fires, leaders had the luxury to spend time on fire prevention? What if, when the rare flame was spotted, every leader was skilled in identifying and correcting the root cause? These conditions are possible with an approach called Leader Standard Work.

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eZassi

MARCH 11, 2025

The Hidden Challenges of Corporate Venture Capital (And How to Overcome Them) Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) groups have grown in popularity as a vehicle to drive disruptive innovation and growth. Compared to traditional R&D efforts or large-scale M&A, CVCs can deliver impactful results faster, often with less financial risk. However, scaling a successful CVC operation comes with its own set of unique challenges, many of which persist despite years of refinement.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 14, 2025

What are Key Outcome Indicators? Key Outcome Indicators: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects Key Outcome Indicators (KOIs) are high-level performance metrics that measure the effectiveness and impact of strategic initiatives. Unlike Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) , which track ongoing progress and operational performance, KOIs focus on final results and long-term business outcomes.

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Stephen Shapiro

MARCH 13, 2025

Is there something you loved doing as a kid that you stopped doing as an adult? A passion that once lit you up but faded away over time? For me, that passion was the saxophone. From the ages of ten to twenty-five, playing was an integral part of my life. Performing with my schools jazz band was one of my greatest joys. Then life happened. Work and business travel took over, and my sax sat untouched in its case for twenty years.

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Planview

MARCH 14, 2025

When an organization reaches the tipping point where innovation begins to stagnate under the weight of maintaining existing operations, it’s time for a new approach to value delivery. When priorities conflict and visibility is limited, even the most promising strategic vision remains unrealized. Instead, you’re left with wasted resources, missed market opportunities, and the erosion of your competitive advantage.

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Innovation 360 Group

MARCH 13, 2025

The Solutions Focus approach brings a potent dose of positivity and resourcefulness to innovation. Being solutions-focused in innovation doesnt mean ignoring problems, it means acknowledging them but swiftly moving toward resolution and progress. This approach fuels a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and breakthrough thinking - all essential for innovation.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 14, 2025

What is the Key Performance Indicators Framework? Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are quantifiable metrics that measure an organizations progress toward achieving strategic objectives. They help businesses track performance, assess efficiency, and make data-driven decisions to improve outcomes.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 12, 2025

In my recent chat with Andy Choi of Do Good Points, I was struck by his emphasis on combining profit with social good. It's something I've believed for years we don't need to choose between making money and making a difference.

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Innov8rs

MARCH 11, 2025

Innov8rs | What if AI could automate your entire innovation process, turning months of work into hours? What if you could use AI agents to replace expensive and time-consuming research, ideation, and validation phases? And what if, in doing so, it made your own job obsolete? What used to take innovation teams months and cost corporations hundreds of thousands in budgets can now happen in just over an hour, thanks to autonomous AI agents that handle everything from market analysis to product vali

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innosabi Innovation Insights

MARCH 13, 2025

Crowdsourcing has changed the way we solve problems, generate ideas, and drive innovation by tapping into the collective intelligence of large groupsoften online. From shaping the worlds most comprehensive encyclopedia to advancing scientific research, crowdsourcing has produced extraordinary results. But why was it the best approach in these cases?

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 14, 2025

What are SMART Metrics? SMART Metrics: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects SMART Metrics are a structured approach to goal setting and performance measurement that ensures objectives are clearly defined, actionable, and measurable. The SMART acronym stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound , providing a practical framework for tracking progress and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 12, 2025

At IdeaScale, we believe that innovation shouldnt be gated by budget constraints. Whether youre a small startup, a nonprofit, or a small team within a massive enterprise, access to world-class innovation tools should be effortless. Thats why we offer our software completely freeno strings attachedfor up to 100 users.

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Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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CMOE

MARCH 12, 2025

At CMOE, we understand the nuances and unique challenges coaching can present. While coaching can serve as a guiding force toward impactful development and outcomes, its an intricate tapestry that requires tailored approaches. Every individual is unique, after all. Thats why our team of leadership coaching experts prepared a list of varied circumstances that call for coaching in the workplace, shedding light on insights and practical strategies to harness.

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Innov8rs

MARCH 10, 2025

Innov8rs | Picture yourself in a pool next to an Olympic swimmer. Youre doing the same strokes, pushing just as hard, but they glide through the water at an entirely different speed. The difference? World-class execution. Elliott Parker, CEO of High Alpha Innovation, had this experience swimming alongside Olympic greats. “What I realized in the moment was, ‘Wow, that is what world-class looks like.’ I can be so much better.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 12, 2025

What is Change Impact Analysis? Change Impact Analysis is a structured framework designed to assess and manage the effects of organizational change. This process systematically evaluates the scope, risks, and implications of a proposed change, ensuring that all aspects are considered before implementation. This model exists to help professionals navigate transformation efforts with clarity and precision.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 12, 2025

In my recent chat with Andy Choi of Do Good Points, I was struck by his emphasis on combining profit with social good. It's something I've believed for years we don't need to choose between making money and making a difference.

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Focused Momentum

MARCH 14, 2025

Recently, the CEO of a potential new client shared a striking story. Her company grew rapidly, expanding from 50 to 200 employees in 18 months. While this growth seemed like pure success on paper, she noticed her once-cohesive team starting to fray at the edges. "We were chasing every request, targeting multiple new market segments, and saying yes to every partnership opportunity," she explained.

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The Bliss Business Podcast

MARCH 11, 2025

Traditional corporate structures are being challenged. Hierarchy, bureaucracy, and outdated leadership models are giving way to self-managed organizations that prioritize trust, autonomy, and purpose. But how do companies actually make this shift work in practice? Join us on The Bliss Business Podcast as we welcome Pim de Morree , co-founder of Corporate Rebels , a global movement redefining how we work.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 12, 2025

What is a Balanced Scorecard? Balanced Scorecard: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is a strategic management framework that helps organizations translate their vision and strategy into measurable performance objectives across multiple perspectives. It provides a structured way to track financial and non-financial metrics , ensuring that strategy execution aligns with overall business goals.

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Innovation Excellence

MARCH 14, 2025

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski If you want to go faster there are three things to focus on: decisions, decisions, and decisions. First things first define the decision criteria before the work starts. Thats right before.

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Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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