IdeaScale

AUGUST 10, 2021

For example, research shows the COVID-19 pandemic sped up the digital transformation, with companies reporting they are three times likelier to conduct at least 80% of customer interactions online. Idea sharing is the first step in the innovation process. Innovation Catalyst Network. Collaborate on Innovative Projects.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

These changes have also influenced the way we structure, visualize, and use tools for innovation. Some examples are: From hierarchical to networked : Innovation structures used to be hierarchical, where organizations had centralized and formalized units or departments dedicated to innovation.

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IdeaScale

OCTOBER 13, 2020

As sensors and data analysis tools drop in price, cities and towns are incorporating them into their innovation process for “smart cities,” leading to better public works, increased efficiency, and engaged citizens. Here are a few examples of projects that will lead to a smarter city.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2023

Many tools, techniques, frameworks, mechanics, and emerging methodologies have allowed different parts of the innovation process to be explored and exploited. We are moving innovation along but not at a pace or design that reflects the need to connect “it ” into one comprehensive process.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 28, 2023

Innovation management software is expected to continue to evolve and improve in the coming years. Increased integration with other business tools, such as project management and collaboration software. More emphasis on data analytics and reporting to help companies better understand and track their innovation efforts.

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Idea to Value

JANUARY 7, 2022

Option 2: Innovation teams within each company brand / product unit. One prominent example of this was Procter & Gamble, makers of the Swiffer and many other household products. Positives: Each brand will have numerous resources skilled in innovation. Multiple teams and business units can innovate simultaneously in parallel.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 19, 2023

We cannot afford to avoid changing our innovation processes as we deal with a far more complex and challenging world. We seem to be keeping innovation as a disappointing and often frustrating outcome for many leaders of organizations. Indeed our existing innovation processes are doing an (adequate) job. Why change?

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

Traditional Stages and Gates Framework The traditional stages and gates process is a project management approach used to drive new products and services from concept to launch. By integrating AI into the innovation process, companies can uncover valuable insights, streamline workflows, and make more informed decisions.

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Innov8rs

MARCH 4, 2023

This example shows that a successful intrapreneurship program requires you to treat your employees as users. Pressing issues usually spark innovative ideas. To put this into context, Christian shares the following example. Later in the article, we'll see what this process looks like at PowerLab.

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Leapfrogging

JULY 18, 2021

This is a process I’ve taught businesses to implement for more than 25 years, helping some of the world’s biggest businesses develop their innovation processes. The Innovation Funnel Management Process helps narrow down ideas from an innovation process or project into a realistic plan of action and next steps. .

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Here are some lessons to learn from how startups innovate quickly and turn into established companies. That problem can be extremely simple (for example, Facebook mostly exists to stay in passive touch with friends and family), or it can be complex (like figuring out cold fusion). Identify the Problem.

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InnovationTraining.org

MARCH 29, 2023

We’ve been coaching professionals on using ChatGPT for their projects in their work. We’ve created a number of demonstration videos and even a short online ChatGPT AI innovation course. Here’s an example of a video demonstration ChatGPT course module.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

They are the catalysts who: Champion Change : High potential leaders are often at the forefront of advocating for and implementing new ideas and processes. Lead by Example : These leaders demonstrate innovative behavior, setting a precedent for others to follow.

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The BMI Lab Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2017

From this basic statement we can go further into the topic of creativity in innovation. We can explain that the tools for creativity are used during a regular innovation process where teams should generate new ideas to further explore their feasibility as proper business models. Analogy cards.

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IdeaScale

JULY 28, 2021

This presents governments with a careful balancing act that needs to be struck with innovation. For example, if you’re going to add a new page to a website, you’ll need to remember that not everyone who visits will necessarily have the technical skills and resources a private organization takes for granted.

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 17, 2019

A repeatable innovation process is a key driver for its business. “I However, she explains, it’s all about the process. Spotless uses a detailed, repeatable process with innovation to identify ideas and guide corporate culture toward innovation. I have very little creativity.”

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 21, 2023

The potential returns, including increased agility, improved innovation outcomes, enhanced collaboration, and long-term competitiveness, make this radical change worthwhile for organizations aspiring to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment. You need a systematic approach and project staging plan.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 26, 2023

The innovation mandate should clearly define the value goals for the innovation program and how they will be measured and tracked over time. The innovation mandate should articulate the organization’s innovation policy and how it will be implemented. The organization should build these into living dynamic documents.

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Jeffrey Phillips

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Note that what my clients are asking for is to create an innovation capacity that outlasts a product need, or market gap, or executive team member. After all, most (probably 90%) of all innovation projects undertaken in large corporations are reactive projects trying to respond to a market threat or competitive move.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

When you invite an innovation keynote speaker to your event, you’re not just getting a presentation; you’re accessing a wealth of knowledge shaped by real-world experience and success. These speakers cover a range of topics, from the innovation process to the creation of a culture that nurtures creativity and collaboration.

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IdeaScale

OCTOBER 23, 2019

What Is Open Innovation? Traditionally, innovation in companies has been “closed.” Projects are kept secret, details are not shared outside the company or even certain departments, and secrecy is a requirement of working on the project. When Should I Use Open Innovation?

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Jeffrey Phillips

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The second reason it is a bit difficult to review is that a significant portion of the book relies on vignettes about successful innovators. For example, on page 37, talking about the transition at Samsung, the author writes about a "painstaking, decades-long process" of building an innovation engine.

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PlanBox Innovation

JANUARY 24, 2024

Establishing an innovation standard, as facilitated by ISO 56001, is not about stifling creativity or impeding execution. Instead, it’s a framework designed to enhance the innovation process. The key lies in creating a culture of innovation that values creativity while ensuring a structured approach to execution.

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Jeffrey Phillips

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

I've written previously about having a bias for innovation in your culture , seeking and finding important and unmet needs or opportunities , and introducing discovery and exploration in your innovation process. That is the time that individuals and teams can commit to any specific innovation project.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 27, 2019

Process innovation helps ensure your employees spend the most time doing the work they were hired to do. An example of a process innovation that can save significant money would be implementation of video conferencing to cut down on travel costs, allow easier collaboration and sharing, and help projects move faster.

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IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

However, there’s also competition inside organizations such as people jockeying for the top spot, the plum project, or the lucrative account. Both are natural drivers of innovation. Make sure your innovation process has a clear goal and process. That is internal competition.

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Innovation in Practice

DECEMBER 7, 2015

It’s the execution and refinement of the initial idea that dooms the project. Many innovators take on a project without a plan to measure and revise the return on investment projection (and course-correct) as the product evolves. About 70 percent of software projects fail because of user adoption.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

It consists of a series of phases (stages) where specific tasks are performed and milestones (gates) where decisions are made about whether to proceed to the next stage, halt, or redirect the project. However, with the advent of artificial intelligence in innovation management , these stages and gates are being reimagined.

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IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

They take a long-term view of their staff and see innovation projects as an opportunity to stretch their employees’ capabilities and to help them achieve their aspirations. Depending on the scope of their ideas, innovators’ careers can be significantly shaped by this journey. The M entor Role in I nnovation .

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 13, 2023

Showcase successful collaborations : Share examples of successful cross-sector innovation collaborations in similar domains, and how they have created value for all parties involved. For example, a private sector organization could collaborate with a university or research institution to develop new products or technologies.

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IdeaScale

JANUARY 2, 2020

Yet bringing your team out of their box of day-to-day tasks and larger projects to focus on innovation can feel daunting. Try these methods to break the box and get them to both think about innovation on a deeper level and incorporate it into what they do at work. Lead by example. Have a transparent innovation process.

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IdeaScale

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Innovation is a process that relies heavily on creativity and individual thinking, and these are things that don’t come easily. In order to get your creative juices flowing it can be important to engage in creative thinking exercises and practice ways you can improve your innovation process. Discovering New Ideas.

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IdeaScale

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Not all innovation management software meets client needs – including needs that clients may not know they have. When evaluating innovation management software, it’s important to look for these four essential components. Always ask about innovation management software security and be certain it meets your current and future needs.

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Gregg Fraley

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Two Real World Examples. As you may know, I’m an innovation facilitator. I just completed a rigorous, month-long, front-end of innovation process with a client — and I’ve never met them face to face. I consulted with management to focus a rapid innovation process effort.

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eZassi

AUGUST 29, 2023

across an organization As an Innovation Management solution provider, Ezassi helps manufacturers initiate the innovation process by identifying specific Industry 4.0 We then help evaluate, facilitate, and incentivize the key ideas formed by your solver ecosystem as part of the overall innovation process.

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 13, 2022

In this article we will explain what considerations we make when helping companies to structure their exploration activities and explain how an innovation management platform can help with that. In this case we will use the Qmarkets platform as an example, as we have achieved some very good results applying this tool.

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IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

For example, you might invite them to fill out a quick survey after they make their suggestion. For example, if you’ve got a lot of tight-knit offices, the offices with the highest number of useful suggestions could win lunch, making it a friendly competition between them. And indeed, raffles and the like draw attention.

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