Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Gains Gains for Building a Business Case for Change : Mergers and Acquisitions : Apply your business case skills to identify potential targets, conduct due diligence, and present compelling reasons for mergers or acquisitions to complement internal innovation developments.

Change 173

Change Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Agile 173

Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

Unpacking Organizational Culture Defining Organizational Culture Organizational culture embodies the collective values, beliefs, and principles of organizational members and is a product of such factors as history, product, market, technology, strategy, type of employees, management style, and national culture.

Culture 100

Culture Underperforming Technical Team Agile Leadership 100

IdeaScale

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Given this, you’d think that the boards of major companies would be working overtime to put innovation strategy front and center. Yet, a Harvard Business Review survey of 5,000 companies found it wasn’t a top strategic challenge, let alone a priority, for most boards. Why is this, and how can we change it? Bring It Home.

Study 100

Study Technical Review Survey Competition 100

Tullio Siragusa

MAY 1, 2023

Embracing the Circular Economy through Enterprise Architecture The concept of a circular economy has been rapidly gaining traction as businesses and governments alike recognize the need to transition from a linear, resource-intensive model to a sustainable, regenerative one.

Technical Review 62

Technical Review System Collaboration Design 62

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Many of these barriers to innovation lie in attitudes and perceptions at the leadership level but also can run through the organization’s design. Applying technology across a connected platform environment begins to change that. Alignment to Strategy and Corporate Goals. Enabling technology and processes.

Software Review 162

Software Review Innovation Design Technical Review 162

CMOE

AUGUST 8, 2019

Military strategy is thousands of years old but the field of business strategy has only been around for about fifty years. Because this field is so new, there’s still a lot of disagreement about how business strategy and business models should be defined—and often among those who write about these topics the most!

Strategy 79

Strategy Strategy Competition Strategic Thinking 79

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Each time you are reviewing innovative activity, run through this formula in your head to see if each of the parts is embedded into the work. Strategic leadership is prevalent and nurturing, and valued- what are ours? A mix of technological and non-technological innovation. The scale of innovation impact desired.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review Innovation Collaboration Roadmap 147

Planview

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Here is a brief look into this year’s winners: Chevron Nicolas Cooper, Portfolio Strategy Senior Analyst Chevron’s Environmental Management Company (EMC) manages remediation and asset retirement obligations for over 650 sites across the United States.

Agile 59

Agile Technical Review Collaboration Project 59

Idea to Value

MARCH 7, 2022

Then, have a process for aligning strategy (which pulls you forward) with budgeting (which anchors you backward) with project governance (which is usually a total mess) with people’s incentives. As one of the world’s top experts on innovation and growth, Rita’s work is regularly published in the Harvard Business Review.

Innovation 246

Innovation Technical Review Creativity Leadership 246

Planview

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In short, it’s because the nature of business and the technologies that support the market are constantly transforming. The pressure to evolve is mounting for the PMO, which needs to adapt to new digital strategies – and more strategic, product, or initiative portfolios – while bridging traditional practices.

Project 52

Project Management Technical Review Generative AI 52

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. As a methodology, it is open to adopting new tools and technologies that enhance the process, including the integration of artificial intelligence in design thinking.

Design Thinking 100

Design Thinking Artificial Inteligence Tools Design 100

Innovation 360 Group

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Peet is a well-rounded international executive with deep consulting, high-tech and advanced industry experience. Before that he led several operations and strategy programs for senior executives at CEB (the Corporate Executive Board), including its Research & Development Leadership Council formerly known as RTEC. Background.

Technical Review 40

Technical Review Leadership Open Innovation Creativity 40

Innovation 360 Group

AUGUST 1, 2018

Peet is a well-rounded international executive with deep consulting, high-tech and advanced industry experience. Before that he led several operations and strategy programs for senior executives at CEB (the Corporate Executive Board), including its Research & Development Leadership Council formerly known as RTEC. Background.

Technical Review 40

Technical Review Leadership Open Innovation Creativity 40

Ecosystems4Innovating

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Hence, it has all the technology, governance and structure to enable the group to communicate, exchange and build the (emerging) solution to work and then have the structure for it to (rapidly) scale. Then, one party sets up a platform or gains the agreement of one already available, a neutral platform, to use it.

Design 64

Design Agile Software Review Technical Review 64

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 5, 2016

Recently I was asked to complete a review of digital transformation, to gauge where it presently is, to take a look at the leading emerging practices and ‘professional ‘wisdom’ and turn these insights into a report due out before the end of the year. So I need to pick it apart. Not easy but a challenge.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Roadmap Agile Engagement 100

Innov8rs

MARCH 6, 2023

Additionally, an Accenture study revealed how technology leaders, companies that invested heavily in technology during the COVID-19 crisis, have been growing at a faster rate than their competitors. Organizations should make changes in their strategy, governance, engagement, and incentives.

How To 105

How To Technical Review Innovation Software Review 105

Innovation 360 Group

APRIL 3, 2017

Peet is a well-rounded international executive with deep consulting, high-tech and advanced industry experience. Before that he led several operations and strategy programs for senior executives at CEB (the Corporate Executive Board), including its Research & Development Leadership Council formerly known as RTEC. Background.

Technical Review 40

Technical Review Leadership Open Innovation Creativity 40

eZassi

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Provide resources and support: Ensure your intrapreneur has access to the necessary resources to develop their ideas, such as funding, technology, and expertise. Create a feedback loop: Establish regular check-ins and advice sessions to review progress, provide guidance, and offer constructive feedback.

Software Review 52

Software Review Technical Review Innovation Management Software 52

Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 25, 2016

The emphasis from many of these leading consultancies has been on establishing a clear “thought leadership” approach to underpin their expertise and attract as a ‘go to’ resource. Many of the bigger consulting companies offer a highly valued “thought leadership” with significant research backing this up.

Leadership 100

Leadership Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Trends 100

Innovation Excellence

MAY 19, 2020

This seems to be causing confusion and frantic grasping at new technology, business improvement or acquisitions. Take a step back and review what you’re here to do, what you want to do and how you want to do it. But the flaw is the strategy is merely a set of actions to achieve – not a higher goal.

Culture 90

Culture System Culture of Innovation Strategy 90

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 8, 2015

The emphasis has been on establishing a clear “thought leadership” approach to underpin the consulting expertise. Many of the bigger consulting companies highly value their “thought leadership”. Many are presently actively trying to quantify the impact of this thought leadership. But not all thought leadership is equal.

Learning 100

Learning Leadership Technical Review Artificial Inteligence 100

Moves the Needle

JANUARY 30, 2019

Digital Transformation (also known as “DX”) is the phenomenon that virtually all companies are incorporating digital technology at some level. In fact, it has been around since the 1990s, when technology started to become commonplace in businesses, and email and the Internet emerged as ubiquitous productivity tools.

Technical Review 74

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Technology Leadership 74

ImagineNation

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Describing how innovative health systems, through necessity, constraints , and adversity have exploited this moment in time, to innovate: “The urgency of addressing COVID-19 has also led to innovations in biotech, vaccine development, and the regulatory regimes that govern drug development so that treatments can be approved and tried faster.

Technical Review 64

Technical Review Innovation Agile System 64

Tim Kastelle

MARCH 7, 2016

Another example is the recently introduced strategy framework by Martin Reeves, Knut Haanæs, and Janmejaya Sinha from BCG. Here, dedicated strategies and innovation approaches are defined for different business environments, characterized by the factors predictability, malleability and harshness (see figure below).

Innovation Management 100

Innovation Management Management LEAN Technical Review 100

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 18, 2016

With technology disruption, business model disruption and growing competition, social and customer engagement challenges the ability to manage innovation is growing as a concern and in risk management. It needs to be treated differently from the general ‘risk management’ criteria applied within our business organizations.

Underperforming Technical Team 124

Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Strategy Strategy 124

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 18, 2016

With technology disruption, business model disruption and growing competition, social and customer engagement challenges the ability to manage innovation is growing as a concern and in risk management. It needs to be treated differently from the general ‘risk management’ criteria applied within our business organizations.

Underperforming Technical Team 124

Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Strategy Strategy 124

CMOE

MARCH 6, 2023

An organization’s success depends on a business strategy that establishes the organization’s mission and what decisions or actions must be taken to achieve it. Every individual in the organization, from front-line worker to Chief Executive Officer, is responsible for implementing the strategy and ensuring the organization’s success.

Strategy 98

Strategy Strategy Technical Review Software Review 98

Innovation 360 Group

JUNE 9, 2020

Our digital capabilities have been at the forefront due to the increase in the level of acceptance of digital and virtual interaction with our customers and their relative experience across business lines and geographies. Horizon Two (H2) your adjacent business arena where innovation is driven by new uses of existing technology and ideas.

Industry 40

Industry Radical Innovation Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 40

Innovation 360 Group

JUNE 19, 2017

The biggest failure of many contemporary strategies is that they are stuck in H1. Some studies indicate that up to 99 per cent of businesses are trapped in H1 due to “spiral staircase” leadership, whereby in the interest of safety and risk aversion, leaders mandate step-by-step projects with narrowly-defined goals and a predictable ROI.

Design 40

Design Technical Review Leadership Innovation 40

Innovation 360

JUNE 20, 2017

The biggest failure of many contemporary strategies is that they are stuck in H1. Some studies indicate that up to 99 per cent of businesses are trapped in H1 due to “spiral staircase” leadership, whereby in the interest of safety and risk aversion, leaders mandate step-by-step projects with narrowly-defined goals and a predictable ROI.

Design 40

Design Technical Review Innovation Leadership 40

Tim Kastelle

APRIL 30, 2016

A correlation between turn-over, size, operation and industry reveal that these are largely midsized to very large companies from 1) Consumer Products & Services, 2) Technology/Media/Telecom, and 3) Industrial. (…). Explorative initiatives and strategies should be pursued in dedicated units, decoupled from core business.

Disruption 100

Disruption Innovation Survey Study 100

Adam Hartung

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

In the short term, stock prices can swing significantly on such short-term news as: What are reviewers saying about the newest, yet-to-be released iPhone? It is the world’s leading association studying regulations and how they are applied, and recommending best practices for Boards of Directors to apply corporate governance.

Report 36

Report Technical Review Meeting Analysis 36

PlanBox Innovation

AUGUST 30, 2022

But how do large companies really track, identify, and launch initiatives that create value from these emerging technologies? Here are the 10 most popular tech scouting questions we’ve been asked over the years, and some best practice advice on what you can do to focus your efforts to maximize output in the short-, mid-, and long-term.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Technology Data 52

Acuvate

DECEMBER 31, 2022

We set out last January to build for some of the world’s most complex problems, using tech for good and helping SLG and enterprises prepare for a more sustainable future with the combined power of technology and empathy. Highlights included: Acuvate named 2022 Partner of the Year Finalist for the Government sector.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Software Review Case Study Data 52

Qmarkets

APRIL 24, 2017

Eric Gabas-Varini is the Partner and Co-Founder of Innovation Framework Technologies, a consulting firm which was founded in Paris, but has since established regional offices in the United States, South Korea & Japan, with a network of associate offices in Latin America and the Middle East. Pitfalls to Avoid.

Innovation Programs 56

Innovation Programs Software Review Technical Review Innovation 56

Moves the Needle

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Co-Authored by Heather Hiscox and Amelia Klawon Get the full case study to save for your records or to show to your leadership team here: Download Case Study. Not only are customized strategies imperative, but how we arrive at solutions to create value is extremely important. These challenges, while significant, can be overcome.

LEAN 75

LEAN Change Case Study Underperforming Technical Team 75

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 10, 2016

The basics of innovation still form around building engagement, leadership, involvement, in constructing a culture, the climate and environment needed, so as to allow innovation to evolve. Then, the one really big elephant always rumbling around in the board room is how do we manage risk.

Innovation 150

Innovation Change Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 150