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Closing out the year by transforming into innovation ecosystems

Paul Hobcraft

From universities to businesses and from research labs to government agencies, knowledge flowed like a river, nurturing the fertile soil of creativity and progress. It was not just about sharing information; it was about nurturing a culture of learning and discovery. It was through the exchange of knowledge that innovation thrived.

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Specific skills and toolkits are needed for cross-sector innovation ecosystem collaborations.

Paul Hobcraft

Strategic thinking : Participants should be able to think strategically and understand the broader context of the collaboration. Governance : The governance structure of the collaboration should be well-defined and established.

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Understanding cross-sector innovation ecosystem collaborations

Paul Hobcraft

Cross-sector collaborations are partnerships between entities from different sectors, such as government, private sector, academia, and civil society. Key factors contributing to successful collaborations include clear goals and objectives, mutual trust and respect, and a willingness to learn and adapt.

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Cross-sector innovation ecosystem collaborations

Paul Hobcraft

Some examples of interdisciplinary skills that are important in cross-sector innovation collaborations include communication, leadership, creativity, strategic thinking, and project management. Outcome orientation : Cross-sector innovation collaborations require a strong focus on outcomes and impact.

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Innovation on Steroids: Next Generation AI-Powered Phases and Gates

Leapfrogging

From its inception to the current state, the processes governing the development of new products and services have continuously evolved to incorporate new methodologies and technologies. Streamlining the Innovation Pipeline with Machine Learning Machine Learning (ML), a subset of AI, is instrumental in streamlining the innovation pipeline.

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Constructing the innovation mandate

Paul Hobcraft

The innovation team will consist of experts in various fields, including technology, design, marketing, and finance but will not be mutually exclusive but open, encouraging and seeking consistent engagement and alignment across the organization and beyond.

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How To Change The Way Local Government Works From The Inside Out

Moves the Needle

Over the past couple years working with cities around the country to increase their community impact by adopting Lean Innovation principles, we have noticed four key learnings about changing the way local government can work. In other words, what assumptions are we taking for granted as fact?

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