Awesome new ideas are what make an innovation program…well, an innovation program. According to the people who spend their time researching this sort of thing, the importance of ‘managing innovation initiatives systematically’ (i.e., MORE
As we come closer to the year-end it’s good to look back, make some dedicated time to take ‘stock’, in this case, on innovation’s progress. You’ll gain a valuable and quick insight into critical aspects that innovation managers and CINO’s should be aware of. MORE
But since the ascent of digital business, IT teams are now front and center and have garnered a new onus to innovate - and innovation is a sprint. Enterprise Architecture Innovation ManagementCoasting and jogging was okay when IT was an agent of support. MORE
Most innovations come through steady, continuous improvement. Embedding innovation as corporate culture takes time and perseverance. The post The ultimate innovation management success factor appeared first on www.exago.com. MORE
What of the innovation management practitioner? The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Innovation Management. The innovation practitioner scores each factor a 2, 1, or 0. Potential of ideas/ innovations vetted/ tested. Innovators left to their own devices. MORE
In the above webinar, HYPE's Colin Nelson looks at how companies launch their innovation programs, and the key considerations to have in mind. Firstly, why do organizations implement innovation programs? Innovation Programs Best Practice MORE
Now many of you might not be any the wiser on what DMAIC and DMADV might mean, unless you have had some exposure to Six Sigma. MORE
Innovation is the lifeblood of business growth. Innovation management is also a process; a means of getting the right product to the right people at the right time. Yet all too often innovation management doesn’t work well. MORE
There’s just too much to do, too many volunteers to manage…. What if it wasn’t any harder than managing any other volunteer opportunity? This is where managed collaborative innovation comes in. THE DISHARMONIUS GOOD INTENTIONS OF STAKEHOLDERS. MORE
A little over a year after implementing a new innovation management solution, participation at Fleury was nearly five times higher. This real company has generated real value through innovation. The post Can you master the 3 key success factors of innovation management? MORE
However, this can present some challenges for innovation managers. Some concerns we have heard from innovation managers: “I do not want to overpromise what we’re going to do with people’s ideas.”. We can address these concerns head-on by setting and managing expectations. MORE
To see more clearly what has worked better – or hasn’t worked – with our own clients in recent, real innovation management initiatives, we’ve selected 10 with different size dimensions, from different countries and continents and a variety of sectors. MORE
The only real difference between innovation management and change management, is the intention that lies behind these approaches. Innovation, whilst often highly reliant on luck and randomness, is inherently a proactive and optimistic strategy. Whereas change management, whilst equally subject to chance and circumstances, is inherently a reactive and more negative approach. MORE
"Oh, I've never thought about it that way!". Have you ever said this to a friend or a colleague at work? Or has anybody ever said this to you? Probably. We don't always share the same opinion or the same point-of-view with other people in our private or business environment. MORE
We talk a lot about, and also to, innovation managers here on the blog. Mike Hatrick (the event moderator) asked the question: who really is the innovation manager? The Innovation ManagerIn fact, we have an entire section dedicated to them. MORE
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Innovation has left the secluded islands and frosted glass towers of research and development (R&D) departments, reaching all corners of organisations – even going beyond innovation management’s traditional frontiers. The post How can you measure innovation management? MORE
As rightly pointed out by Tim Kastelle recently, it’s imperative to distinguish discovery from execution when it comes to startup and innovation activities – bearing in mind that both purposes are complementary and equally important. MORE
I have just returned from the most recent HYPE Regional Innovation Managers Forum hosted by Fujitsu Services in the beautiful City of London and my head is still abuzz with what I’ve seen & heard. Innovation Programs Customer Insights The Innovation Manager MORE
We all are caught up in handling and understanding different management tools. There are management tools that have become ‘enshrined’ in organizations and many of the executives become settled on the ones they have bothered to learn or seemingly do the job. Disruptive Innovation Labs. MORE
All Aboard the Sensor Revolution: How the Internet of Things is Driving Innovation Those who are plugged in know that technology is a swift changing animal—a shapeshifter always in flux, moving. [[ This is a content summary only. IDEA MANAGEMENT NO RISK. MORE
Gartner’s 2016 ‘Market Guide for Innovation Management’ features Exago as one of the companies with more traction and visibility in the innovation management industry. Blog Exago Software idea management software MORE
In a new report by HYPE and MWD Advisors, we looked at the role that innovation management programs can play in helping companies to make this transformation. Digital Innovation MORE
For those in the dark, as I was, FedRAMP is an acronym for the “Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program,”which is “a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services.” (See [link].) MORE
When I joined IdeaScale in late spring of this year, I set out to discover how I could help our customers create and maintain an innovative culture at their company through our crowdsourcing tools. Here’s what I’ve learned about designing at an innovation management company so far. MORE
Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, international standards and innovation capabilities has always been strong drivers and catalysts for human and societal development. International standards as well as increased innovation capabilities will continue to play even more important roles in the world of digitalization, globalization, fast change and extreme planetary and human challenges that we face today! The post Innovation Management Standards ahead! MORE
The post How to avoid the innovation management analysis-paralysis appeared first on www.exago.com. Blog Insights measuring innovation metricsYou may easily find yourself overwhelmed. MORE
I love innovation. What concerns me sometimes is the way in which we attempt to implement innovation, because we are likely to constraint it at just the time we need the most innovation. You'll see a lot of talk about "innovation management". This is not necessarily a wrong idea, but in the wrong hands will severely limit innovation activities and outcomes. We can manage and improve things that are well defined and understood. MORE
Innovation is about gaining, sustaining, and using advantages for as long as possible while, at the same time, learning for the coming situations without exactly knowing if, when or how it will be used. Innovation is about preparation. MORE
Design thinking informs human-centered innovation and begins with developing an understanding of customers’ or users’ unmet or unarticulated needs”. MORE
Open innovation is widely used in large companies and we know increasingly more about how to manage this process. In contrast, we know virtually nothing about the managers and practitioners who are driving open innovation in large companies. Who are the managers operating in open innovation teams or units? How long do they stay in an open innovation job, and what is their tenure in the company? MORE
As reiterated by Tim Kastelle in the previous post , it’s imperative to distinguish discovery from execution when it comes to startup and innovation activities – bearing in mind that both are equally important. Three horizons as distinct playgrounds for innovation intiatives. MORE
When developing your innovation initiatives, you do run the risk of getting trapped inside processes rather than creating value. The post The 2nd key success factor of innovation management appeared first on www.exago.com. MORE
The overabundant data bear a huge potential, but how do you find exactly that piece of information needed for innovative and target group-oriented action? How do you collect data that demonstrate the market relevance of an innovation? MORE
Whether working in innovation management and/or enterprise architecture, work packages provide the context for getting things done. In general project management terms, a work package is often viewed as a subset of a project. Enterprise Architecture Innovation Management MORE
Well, there are four key reasons that security matters for innovation management systems in particular: Life Cycle Processes cloud fedramp government innovation management security softwareSystems security is one of the top five concerns for business executives this year. In the past two years, we’ve had some very troubling and very public data breaches of systems that we use every day. MORE
Almost every CEO that I meet wants to find out a way to out-innovate their competition. They want to innovate to improve their profits. They want to innovate so that they can help their customers innovate. MORE
There was little interaction with employees since management expected them to do their job based on practices established by the management themselves. This is what crowdsourced innovation management is about and below are the 5 advantages of crowdsourced innovation management. MORE
In previous posts, I have shared my view on important cornerstones for successful innovation management systems. This model condenses learnings and experiences of my work with diverse companies in various industries around managing innovation up to now. MORE
In part 1 of this post , Ralph revisited key innovation issues that were already addressed by us three years ago. It doesn’t always translate to managers, however. Co-Innovation and startup engagement. It will become a hotbed for innovation in 2016 and the coming years. MORE
The post The first of 3 key success factors of innovation management appeared first on www.exago.com. Blog Insights engagement idea management software innovation management innovation-results MORE
Premise: Almost every CEO that i meet wants to find out a way to out-innovate their competition. They want to innovate to improve their profits. They want to innovate so that they can help their customers innovate. A good manager knows and understands all of this. MORE
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JULY 28, 2017
We talk a lot about, and also to, innovation managers here on the blog. Mike Hatrick (the event moderator) asked the question: who really is the innovation manager? The Innovation ManagerIn fact, we have an entire section dedicated to them.
Tim Kastelle
MAY 8, 2016
As reiterated by Tim Kastelle in the previous post , it’s imperative to distinguish discovery from execution when it comes to startup and innovation activities – bearing in mind that both are equally important. Three horizons as distinct playgrounds for innovation intiatives.
Hype
AUGUST 17, 2017
Design thinking informs human-centered innovation and begins with developing an understanding of customers’ or users’ unmet or unarticulated needs”.
Itonics
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
The overabundant data bear a huge potential, but how do you find exactly that piece of information needed for innovative and target group-oriented action? How do you collect data that demonstrate the market relevance of an innovation?
Speaker: Paul Campbell, VP of Innovation, Schneider Electric
We are excited to have Paul Campbell, an expert in corporate entrepreneurship with tenure at industry-leading companies, covering some of the strategies and tactics he has repeatedly used to transform corporate innovation programs.
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FEBRUARY 16, 2016
A little over a year after implementing a new innovation management solution, participation at Fleury was nearly five times higher. This real company has generated real value through innovation. The post Can you master the 3 key success factors of innovation management?
Innovation Excellence
DECEMBER 5, 2016
Innovation is the lifeblood of business growth. Innovation management is also a process; a means of getting the right product to the right people at the right time. Yet all too often innovation management doesn’t work well.
Hype
JANUARY 9, 2017
In a new report by HYPE and MWD Advisors, we looked at the role that innovation management programs can play in helping companies to make this transformation. Digital Innovation
Innovation Excellence
OCTOBER 8, 2016
As rightly pointed out by Tim Kastelle recently, it’s imperative to distinguish discovery from execution when it comes to startup and innovation activities – bearing in mind that both purposes are complementary and equally important.
Exago
APRIL 20, 2016
Gartner’s 2016 ‘Market Guide for Innovation Management’ features Exago as one of the companies with more traction and visibility in the innovation management industry. Blog Exago Software idea management software
Hype
OCTOBER 16, 2015
I have just returned from the most recent HYPE Regional Innovation Managers Forum hosted by Fujitsu Services in the beautiful City of London and my head is still abuzz with what I’ve seen & heard. Innovation Programs Customer Insights The Innovation Manager
Innovation Excellence
JUNE 16, 2017
Almost every CEO that I meet wants to find out a way to out-innovate their competition. They want to innovate to improve their profits. They want to innovate so that they can help their customers innovate.
Exago
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
To see more clearly what has worked better – or hasn’t worked – with our own clients in recent, real innovation management initiatives, we’ve selected 10 with different size dimensions, from different countries and continents and a variety of sectors.
Exago
AUGUST 10, 2017
From janitor to CEO, everyone should be involved in daily in your innovation process. The post Creativity, creative leadership and the value of innovation management appeared first on Exago. Blog Insights creativity innovation management
IdeaScale
JULY 18, 2017
For those in the dark, as I was, FedRAMP is an acronym for the “Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program,”which is “a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services.” (See [link].)
Exago
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
The post How to avoid the innovation management analysis-paralysis appeared first on www.exago.com. Blog Insights measuring innovation metricsYou may easily find yourself overwhelmed.
Exago
APRIL 13, 2016
Most innovations come through steady, continuous improvement. Embedding innovation as corporate culture takes time and perseverance. The post The ultimate innovation management success factor appeared first on www.exago.com.
Paul Hobcraft
JANUARY 14, 2016
We all are caught up in handling and understanding different management tools. There are management tools that have become ‘enshrined’ in organizations and many of the executives become settled on the ones they have bothered to learn or seemingly do the job. Disruptive Innovation Labs.
IdeaScale
JUNE 20, 2017
However, this can present some challenges for innovation managers. Some concerns we have heard from innovation managers: “I do not want to overpromise what we’re going to do with people’s ideas.”. We can address these concerns head-on by setting and managing expectations.
IdeaScale
APRIL 11, 2017
There was little interaction with employees since management expected them to do their job based on practices established by the management themselves. This is what crowdsourced innovation management is about and below are the 5 advantages of crowdsourced innovation management.
Paul Hobcraft
DECEMBER 11, 2015
As we come closer to the year-end it’s good to look back, make some dedicated time to take ‘stock’, in this case, on innovation’s progress. You’ll gain a valuable and quick insight into critical aspects that innovation managers and CINO’s should be aware of.
Innovation 360
MAY 8, 2017
Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, international standards and innovation capabilities has always been strong drivers and catalysts for human and societal development. International standards as well as increased innovation capabilities will continue to play even more important roles in the world of digitalization, globalization, fast change and extreme planetary and human challenges that we face today! The post Innovation Management Standards ahead!
IdeaScale
AUGUST 9, 2017
There’s just too much to do, too many volunteers to manage…. What if it wasn’t any harder than managing any other volunteer opportunity? This is where managed collaborative innovation comes in. THE DISHARMONIUS GOOD INTENTIONS OF STAKEHOLDERS.
100open
MARCH 22, 2017
The only real difference between innovation management and change management, is the intention that lies behind these approaches. Innovation, whilst often highly reliant on luck and randomness, is inherently a proactive and optimistic strategy. Whereas change management, whilst equally subject to chance and circumstances, is inherently a reactive and more negative approach.
Exago
MARCH 23, 2016
When developing your innovation initiatives, you do run the risk of getting trapped inside processes rather than creating value. The post The 2nd key success factor of innovation management appeared first on www.exago.com.
Innovation 360
JULY 25, 2017
Innovation is about gaining, sustaining, and using advantages for as long as possible while, at the same time, learning for the coming situations without exactly knowing if, when or how it will be used. Innovation is about preparation.
Exago
MARCH 3, 2016
The post The first of 3 key success factors of innovation management appeared first on www.exago.com. Blog Insights engagement idea management software innovation management innovation-results
Spigit
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
Awesome new ideas are what make an innovation program…well, an innovation program. According to the people who spend their time researching this sort of thing, the importance of ‘managing innovation initiatives systematically’ (i.e.,
OVO Innovation
AUGUST 29, 2016
I love innovation. What concerns me sometimes is the way in which we attempt to implement innovation, because we are likely to constraint it at just the time we need the most innovation. You'll see a lot of talk about "innovation management". This is not necessarily a wrong idea, but in the wrong hands will severely limit innovation activities and outcomes. We can manage and improve things that are well defined and understood.
Hype
JANUARY 24, 2017
In the above webinar, HYPE's Colin Nelson looks at how companies launch their innovation programs, and the key considerations to have in mind. Firstly, why do organizations implement innovation programs? Innovation Programs Best Practice
InnovationManagement
AUGUST 20, 2017
Well, there are four key reasons that security matters for innovation management systems in particular: Life Cycle Processes cloud fedramp government innovation management security softwareSystems security is one of the top five concerns for business executives this year. In the past two years, we’ve had some very troubling and very public data breaches of systems that we use every day.
Tim Kastelle
MARCH 13, 2016
In part 1 of this post , Ralph revisited key innovation issues that were already addressed by us three years ago. It doesn’t always translate to managers, however. Co-Innovation and startup engagement. It will become a hotbed for innovation in 2016 and the coming years.
Rmukesh Gupta
JUNE 7, 2017
Premise: Almost every CEO that i meet wants to find out a way to out-innovate their competition. They want to innovate to improve their profits. They want to innovate so that they can help their customers innovate. A good manager knows and understands all of this.
Corso
OCTOBER 13, 2015
Whether working in innovation management and/or enterprise architecture, work packages provide the context for getting things done. In general project management terms, a work package is often viewed as a subset of a project. Enterprise Architecture Innovation Management
Spigit
AUGUST 10, 2015
What of the innovation management practitioner? The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Innovation Management. The innovation practitioner scores each factor a 2, 1, or 0. Potential of ideas/ innovations vetted/ tested. Innovators left to their own devices.
InnovationManagement
MARCH 8, 2017
Open innovation is widely used in large companies and we know increasingly more about how to manage this process. In contrast, we know virtually nothing about the managers and practitioners who are driving open innovation in large companies. Who are the managers operating in open innovation teams or units? How long do they stay in an open innovation job, and what is their tenure in the company?
Corso
DECEMBER 17, 2015
But since the ascent of digital business, IT teams are now front and center and have garnered a new onus to innovate - and innovation is a sprint. Enterprise Architecture Innovation ManagementCoasting and jogging was okay when IT was an agent of support.
IdeaScale
DECEMBER 1, 2016
When I joined IdeaScale in late spring of this year, I set out to discover how I could help our customers create and maintain an innovative culture at their company through our crowdsourcing tools. Here’s what I’ve learned about designing at an innovation management company so far.
Robert Brands
OCTOBER 8, 2015
All Aboard the Sensor Revolution: How the Internet of Things is Driving Innovation Those who are plugged in know that technology is a swift changing animal—a shapeshifter always in flux, moving. [[ This is a content summary only. IDEA MANAGEMENT NO RISK.
Integrative Innovation
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In previous posts, I have shared my view on important cornerstones for successful innovation management systems. This model condenses learnings and experiences of my work with diverse companies in various industries around managing innovation up to now.
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