Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Engage with industry peers and experts to build a robust network. Industry Events : Participate in industry events, conferences, and seminars to connect with other professionals. Social Media : Utilize platforms like LinkedIn to follow thought leaders, join relevant groups, and engage in discussions.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Conference Project 130

HYPE Innovation

AUGUST 5, 2015

In the spirit of such practical initiatives, which are not only trending but also good karma for your organization – i.e. (open) innovation activities are associated with reduced research costs, risk spreading and bringing ideas to market more quickly – I would like to share with you a few tips on how to design an innovation event (day) for your small (..)

Design 100

Design Engagement Innovation Management Tips 100

Idea to Value

MAY 4, 2021

I don’t do very many mass-market public speaking engagements anymore. I am very picky about who I work with nowadays, and it is almost always just for private corporate or educational events. However, if you can build up trust with me, I will pay it back a thousand-fold.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The choice of speaker can set the tone for the entire event and influence the mindset of every attendee. Defining a Keynote Speaker’s Impact on Corporate Events A keynote speaker does more than just address the attendees of a corporate event. They imbue the gathering with energy, insights, and inspiration.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Innovation Trends Engagement 100

Leapfrogging

MARCH 14, 2025

Market Analysis Reports Competitive Positioning Offers insights on market trends, customer preferences, and competitor strategies. For instance, predictive models can estimate the potential success of a new project or identify future market shifts. This can be particularly useful in adapting leadership strategies in real-time.

Artificial Inteligence 130

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Of course, once we have our ways to measure we must calibrate this against others, in seeing the outcomes feeding back from our customers and markets but it is a journey that you can undertake as you have the best grasp of what is needed or required. Can we look out and give it a ‘hard’ quantification in five or say ten years.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 25, 2019

The corporate landscape is changing drastically, and for a corporate brand to stay relevant, they must innovate in order to change with the market. Many corporations make the mistake of refusing to consider innovation during periods of success, instead of resting on a stable market share which leads to their eventual decline.

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Change Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Innovation 192

Ecosystems4Innovating

OCTOBER 14, 2024

By participating in these ecosystems, organizations can access cutting-edge technologies, untapped markets, and a diverse talent pool, driving innovation and competitive differentiation. Continuous Learning and Innovation : Learning is not a one-time event in dynamic ecosystems; it is an ongoing process.

Design 72

Design Collaboration Trends Disruption 72

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 3, 2024

Reduced Market Entry Barriers: Innovation ecosystems can facilitate access to new markets, customers, and partners, expanding the potential for growth and revenue generation. Accelerated Time-to-Market: Shorter development cycles can be achieved through shared resources, expertise, and streamlined processes.

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Competition Innovation Roadmap Collaboration 173

IdeaScale

JANUARY 23, 2018

As an innovation strategist at IdeaScale, I focus on helping our clients think creatively about how best to engage their crowd and leverage the wisdom of the crowd to source ideas for new products and services and improve processes. I often share this quote by Wayne Gretzky “Skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been.”

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 13, 2021

For me, the “cascading effect” for innovation is “ a sequence of events in which each produces the circumstances necessary for the initiation of the next”. We need to encourage bottom-up innovation, those close to markets, the raw ideas and who can make more connections than those far removed.

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Innovation Engagement Resources Idea Generation 246

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

We are becoming far more networked and have a growing awareness of hyper challenges that we are part of resolving and blurring boundaries across market positions, competitors and global trade. Today we live in a more connected world; technology has enabled this. Ecosystems and platforms become the core of any design.

Design 208

Design Artificial Inteligence Innovation Collaboration 208

Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

In fact, research shows that companies hosting regular hackathons see significant gains in employee engagement, faster prototyping, and fresh, actionable ideas. At its core, a hackathon is a time-bound event where participants collaborate intensively to tackle challenges, brainstorm innovative solutions, or build functional prototypes.

Software Review 52

Software Review Idea Management Software Crowdsourcing 52

Destination Innovation

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Dyson disrupted the vacuum cleaner market by creating bagless vacuum cleaners, a concept that challenged the traditional vacuum design and improved performance. If a design receives enough votes, LEGO may produce and sell it, engaging the community and fostering creativity. Dyson’s Bagless Vacuum Cleaners : What can we remove?

Strategy 176

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

We are becoming far more networked and have a growing awareness of hyper challenges that we are part of resolving and blurring boundaries across market positions, competitors and global trade. Clear strategy leadership, a different organisational culture but with an emphasis more on partner engagement. That is my place.

Technical Review 208

Technical Review Innovation Software Review Artificial Inteligence 208

IdeaScale

MARCH 22, 2017

In this case, the City of Calgary was a leader in generating engagement with their innovation program. They launched a full internal multi-channel marketing strategy. This is perhaps the most important engagement tactic you can use: responsiveness. But how did they do it? But that was just to invite people to participate.

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Learning Case Study Ideation Innovation Programs 150

Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

JULY 6, 2024

We specialize in B2B strategic marketing, B2B analyst and influencer relations, and B2B thought leadership marketing putting your brand in front of active B2B buyers, analysts and influencers worldwide – Explore membership today ! These engagements require me to translate complex technical concepts into business value propositions.

Artificial Inteligence 52

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Trends Collaboration 52

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 26, 2017

The day before the main event I was included in the Industry Analysts visit to the Siemens Technology Center, at Neuperlach in Munich. Time to market suffers for one. Siemens is in some highly competitive industrial markets. I did get some disconnects still at the event and this post is attempting to elaborate on these.

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Industry Technical Review Competition Fractional CTO 187

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Projects : Engaging in real-world projects helps in applying your theoretical knowledge. Attending Conferences and Workshops : Participate in industry events to meet like-minded professionals. Share your knowledge through speaking engagements, publishing articles, or presenting at industry conferences.

Artificial Inteligence 130

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Trends Conference 130

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 10, 2024

In the event, I was asked what the difference is and why we should shift from today’s traditional innovation models to this interconnected one where innovation ecosystems are the foundation. Integrate external technologies seamlessly to enhance internal capabilities and stay ahead in the market.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In a world where thousands of startups emerge each year, companies looking to stay competitive need to engage actively with this innovation ecosystem. By investing in this process, companies can enhance their product offerings, streamline operations, and even pivot toward new markets. What is Startup Scouting?

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Software Review Software Innovation 52

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 26, 2023

We need a better conceptual framework to build, one based on knowledge-based intelligence and well-grounded, driven by dynamic and constant interactions, events, and processes, so all involved can be engaged in building solutions that have fresh impact and value within the market space identified.

Innovation 130

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Business and Tech

MARCH 25, 2022

Dr. Rusty Bishop Chief Marketing Officer, Bigtincan. RB: I just spent a few days at the National Retail Foundation event in New York. A panel of retail experts share their insights on the future of retail technology, the challenges it poses, and how it can be utilized to improve the customer experience and boost profits.

Technology 246

Technology Industry Data Tools 246

Business and Tech

DECEMBER 16, 2021

” How does this affect resident engagement and satisfaction? Community managers look for creative ways to add qualitative value for their residents through events and activities that benefit the entire family. What gap in the market did you think property management technologies missed before ResMan? What a great question.

Technical Review 246

Technical Review Technology Management Underperforming Technical Team 246

Business and Tech

MARCH 25, 2022

Dr. Rusty Bishop Chief Marketing Officer, Bigtincan. One of our clients is developing a community of brand advocates by rewarding social engagement; another is leveraging loyalty data to inform cross-category loyalty promotions that result in increased baskets. Elisabeth Keller Senior Vice President of Client Success, Brierley.

Technical Review 246

Technical Review Technology Industry Software Review 246

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 3, 2023

How many constantly upgrade their skills, not just attend events? The efforts to extract efficiency and effectiveness from operations, supporting services and customer engagements to track productivity, do the same efforts and management focus go into innovation? Organization’s of the future will be always in a constant flux.

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It starts with a goal that requires breaking new ground and is not just retreading work that’s already been done, such as a copycat drug or a technology that’s similar to another one on the market. You’re not just engaging in random action.” Finally, the project does not risk excess resources in the event something goes wrong.

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Underperforming Technical Team Project Technical Review Video 216

The Human Factor

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

When looking at mobile marketing , you need to think about the most effective ways to reach your audience on the devices that are seemingly always at hand, in their bags, or in their pockets. Here, we’re going to look at why text marketing can be just as effective and approach to get their attention and into their thoughts.

Marketing 66

Marketing Engagement Tips Course 66

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 21, 2020

We are possibly at a point in time, maybe the lifetime of all of us, one that alters the way we work, interact, and shift our thinking by this current event we are in. In a business sense, Novel represents a new strain of market conditions that are not fully identified or understood.

Change 310

Change Roadmap Disruption System 310

Business and Tech

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This legislation would immediately improve public safety, help level the playing field for smaller operators, and give them a chance to succeed in the cannabis industry, rather than forcing them to suffer under the status quo while their larger competitors further cement their positions in markets across the country.

Industry 130

Industry Policies Conference Engagement 130

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 29, 2018

We’re often left feeling powerless to influence the type of change that we want to see, to release our creative juices and not simply to make those quarterly reporting numbers or get caught up in constant cutbacks when they don’t meet market expectations. We are increasingly facing very different competitive pressures. Investment.

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Innovation Innovation Programs Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 222

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Central to the ecosystem’s functionality are the startups themselves, which are typically characterized by their innovative approaches to solving problems and capitalizing on market opportunities. The ecosystem offers corporate entities various avenues for engagement, such as startup investment , partnerships, and acquisitions.

Technical Review 113

Technical Review Agile Collaboration Engagement 113

Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 23, 2019

They have had a model of a constant growth success for years but it is getting harder as the market is fragmenting and looking for greater flexibility within the range of solutions. Far too much IM solution providers think their models, components, upgrades and yearly upgrades as the big event. The IM software market is stirring.

Innovation Management 200

Innovation Management Software Review Management Technical Review 200

Brunner

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Three key influential aspects of an impactful email strategy are send times, engagement, and content. Reading emails outside pre-COVID times is another new normal for digital marketers. Prior to the pandemic, Tuesdays and Thursdays were the ideal days to send a marketing email. Email Engagement on the Rise.

Marketing 67

Marketing How To Software Review Engagement 67

IdeaScale

JULY 30, 2019

Unlike most social networking sites, Lithium allows your company to see exactly how successful your marketing campaigns are. Mailchimp is a site that combines every tool you need in marketing to promote your brand in an effective manner. This site is a great way to gather all your marketing needs and tools in one place!

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Tools Video Design Crowdsourcing 164

Innovating4Energy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

That CoP28 was an event that catches many of the basic emotions we are going through for managing the Energy transition to rapidly move towards a safer, sustainable climate and balance with nature. I was reflecting on the different parts and sought a way to describe these “emotions” as my reflection of the CoP28 event and all it means to me.

Collaboration 64

Collaboration Industry Course Tips 64

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Visual from Siemens Digital Industries SPS Event November 2021 The recognizing of digital threads are connected to the new drivers. I have been virtually attending the Siemens SPS Event this week taking technology, inspiration and connected innovation to a new level. Siemens does do these events well. The SPS Event.

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Technology Innovation Industry Collaboration 130