IdeaScale

AUGUST 25, 2020

Since 2015, the Innovation Management Awards, presented by IdeaScale, have sought out the best innovation strategists, designers, and approaches. 2020’s field was a tough one to narrow down, as innovation management has spread from the smallest businesses to the biggest conglomerates.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Regardless of the industry your business falls in, innovation can keep your team ahead of the trends and competitors and foster stability and consistency within your strategy. While innovation is pertinent, it is often misunderstood and as a result, many companies fail to reap the benefits of it at its best.

Strategy 98

Strategy Strategy Idea Generation Comparison 98

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

For me, the last six months or so I have been spending increasing time working with ChatGPT to gain different ways to look at focus areas I spend in advising and mentoring and where innovation links into my different work. I am going into new versions of PAH-1 , but let me share this opening design for AI-driven innovation.

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ChatGPT Technical Review Generative AI Innovation 183

Qmarkets

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Regardless of the industry your business falls in, innovation can keep your team ahead of the trends and competitors and foster stability and consistency within your strategy. While innovation is pertinent, it is often misunderstood and as a result, many companies fail to reap the benefits of it at its best.

Strategy 98

Strategy Strategy Idea Generation Comparison 98

Tim Kastelle

APRIL 12, 2018

This dangerous obstacle to innovation is described by Nilofer Merchant in The New How as “the empty void in an organization between the high-level strategy conjured up in the stratosphere and the realization of that vision down on the ground.”. But because the industry’s margins are so low, this strategy carries real risk.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Innovation Innovation Processes 100

Tim Kastelle

APRIL 12, 2018

This dangerous obstacle to innovation is described by Nilofer Merchant in The New How as “the empty void in an organization between the high-level strategy conjured up in the stratosphere and the realization of that vision down on the ground.”. But because the industry’s margins are so low, this strategy carries real risk.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Innovation Innovation Processes 100

Tim Kastelle

APRIL 12, 2018

This dangerous obstacle to innovation is described by Nilofer Merchant in The New How as “the empty void in an organization between the high-level strategy conjured up in the stratosphere and the realization of that vision down on the ground.”. But because the industry’s margins are so low, this strategy carries real risk.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Innovation Innovation Processes 100

Tim Kastelle

APRIL 12, 2018

This dangerous obstacle to innovation is described by Nilofer Merchant in The New How as “the empty void in an organization between the high-level strategy conjured up in the stratosphere and the realization of that vision down on the ground.”. But because the industry’s margins are so low, this strategy carries real risk.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Innovation Innovation Processes 100

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

By sharing their expertise and experiences, a keynote speaker can challenge conventional thinking, encourage creative solutions, and stimulate a culture of innovation. The impact of an effective keynote address can resonate long after the event, influencing corporate strategies and individual initiatives alike.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Trends Innovation Engagement 100

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2022

I was recently working through a set of older presentation files and came across this extract concerning innovation again and thought I must share this. “ Strategy is useless without innovation; innovation is directionless without strategy” Below is an extract from “Reinventing Innovation” by John J Kao.

Innovation 130

Innovation Conference Strategic Thinking Strategy 130

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 14, 2023

Here I want to summarize the posts that were part of this build-up, that build the compelling business case for the need to change our thinking about innovation. It suggests that understanding these building blocks is crucial for designing effective innovation strategies and processes. What this all means?

Software Review 130

Software Review Software Innovation Technical Review 130

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 16, 2023

The thrust of the framework is “ Organizations can create a more comprehensive and effective innovation ecosystem by utilizing building blocks as components of the innovation stack, guiding platform development using the innovation stack, and supporting the innovation stack with a platform.

Agile 183

Agile Collaboration Innovation Competition 183

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 18, 2022

These barriers do not ‘magically’ change by delivering what I believe moves us to a better system for innovation, that of an ecosystem and platform architecture. Recognizing the present and ongoing barriers to innovation needs solutions to be built into any future design. Alignment to Strategy and Corporate Goals.

Software Review 163

Software Review Innovation Design Technical Review 163

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 12, 2018

I want to offer some thoughts that need us all involved in innovation to think about as we finish out 2018. If you are frustrated with your current innovation process then read on. Much of the current innovation process you are currently working with is a Dinosaur, it should have disappeared long ago. I think not.

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Software Review Software Innovation Underperforming Technical Team 222

IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Are you looking for ways to take your innovation strategy to the next level in 2020? Check out our top innovation blogs from 2019 for tips on transforming your product, process, market, and more. Brainstorming is where innovation and product development strategy begin, but sometimes you need a little push to get started.

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Brainstorming Crowdsourcing Conference Product Development 173

The Inovo Group

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The tight integration of Strategy, R&D and Innovation – and other related growth functions – is critical for an effective Growth Transformation system. A growth transformation system is one in which corporate strategy, R&D and innovation all work together and in harmony to drive transformation excellence.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 19, 2020

One of the challenges to innovation in government is a lack of insight into what citizens have to offer in the way of innovative strategies. Governments are aware of the increasing need to capture perspectives and insights of citizens to spark the innovation process. This is one of many reasons strategy matters.

Technical Review 182

Technical Review Trends Innovation Innovation Management 182

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 1, 2023

We need systems and processes that are flexible, adaptable, and can enable continuous improvements but are fully connected, transparent, and integrated across the entire business. Understanding these building blocks is crucial for designing effective innovation strategies and processes.

Software Review 246

Software Review Software Innovation Design 246

Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

These are the backbone of innovation and can deliver amazing value, however they are ultimately only one aspect of innovation. In this blog, we will share the additional ‘innovation assets’ that many companies are yet to include in their business innovation strategy. Top 3 Alternative Innovation Assets 1.

Strategy 52

Strategy Strategy Crowdsourcing Trends 52

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A speaker specializing in innovation can also highlight trends, emerging technologies, and industry disruptions, providing valuable context for future strategic planning. This approach underscores the importance of innovation in both message and action, solidifying the theme’s relevance to your event.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Innovation Engagement Conference 100

IdeaScale

JUNE 22, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic threw many businesses into a stress test for their innovation committee and employee culture. Innovation strategy is going to be one of the key ways that companies maintain their culture as their talent pool spreads out across geographic and intellectual space. What Can IdeaScale Do? Almost anything.

Technical Review 130

Technical Review Ideation Culture Tools 130

Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

These are the backbone of innovation and can deliver amazing value, however they are ultimately only one aspect of innovation. In this blog, we will share the additional ‘innovation assets’ that many companies are yet to include in their business innovation strategy. Top 3 Alternative Innovation Assets 1.

Strategy 52

Strategy Strategy Crowdsourcing Trends 52

Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Open innovation is a core strategy for transformative growth amongst a growing number of enterprise companies around the world. The days of boardrooms and R&D departments keeping innovation under lock and key are waning, as companies are increasingly preferring a more collaborative approach with startups and other external parties.

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Open Innovation Collaboration Innovation Technology 105

Jeffrey Phillips

JUNE 24, 2019

From that wave we've had successive efficiency strategies: Six Sigma (an outgrowth of the quality movement), business process re-engineering, lean, outsourcing and right-sizing. To the point where many strategies begin with - how does this help us cut costs, or help us increase throughput at the same cost?

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IdeaScale

MARCH 29, 2018

Instead, they need to communicate with each other, to understand how each side approaches the opportunities and challenges that are presented by their jobs. So how does breaking down these silos touch on innovation, and what lessons can DevOps teach us about being more innovative? It’s also easier to innovate.

Innovation 133

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Innov8rs

APRIL 7, 2024

Sustainability has shifted from the fringes of corporate strategy to a key driver for innovation. This say-do gap presents a significant challenge for companies committed to sustainability—it's not enough for a product to be sustainable; it must also resonate with consumers on multiple levels, including cost, convenience, and quality.

How To 59

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IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

They can offer valuable insight into the state of innovation and what trends, technologies, and concerns will drive broader innovation in the future. Here are eight awards to monitor for a fresh take on innovation. The CES Innovation Awards, January 2022. 2022 Innovation Management Awards, April 2022.

Innovation 130

Innovation Software Industry Case Study 130

Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

Support the launch stage with AI algorithms that optimize marketing strategies and distribution channels. By integrating AI into the stages and gates process, organizations can make more informed decisions at each gate, leading to a higher success rate for new products and services.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Generative AI Analysis Technical Review 100

IdeaScale

JUNE 22, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic threw many businesses into a stress test for their innovation committee and employee culture. Innovation strategy is going to be one of the key ways that companies maintain their culture as their talent pool spreads out across geographic and intellectual space. What Will I See?

Culture 130

Culture Tools Innovation Processes Innovation Management 130

Innovation 360 Group

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Innovations that survive are most often those that are supported by an organizational culture that plans innovation strategically and maintains a portfolio of ideas that function well in relation to each other. In fact, strategy, leadership and capabilities are the foundation but culture is the enabler. Coley, and D.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 5, 2017

When you step back and recognize all the different advancements we have making in designing tools and frameworks, in understanding innovation, it holds promise. Equally nearly all our larger business organizations are still locked in the past, or attempting to catch up to the present but in random ways.

Innovation 179

Innovation Design Agile System 179

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Innovation “fights” to attract resources, gain management attention or understand its difficulties in the time it takes, its potential risks and its need for a more ambitious and bold commitment of support. What is needed is something more radical and cohesive than we presently have. It is knowledge-based and well-grounded.

Technical Review 209

Technical Review Innovation Software Review Engagement 209

Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Open-source innovation (or simply ‘open innovation’) is developing into a core strategy for transformative growth amongst enterprise companies around the world. Our advisors are present in the USA, Brazilian, and Asian regions. Define Objectives: Know why you’re embracing open innovation.

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Open Innovation Collaboration Innovation Technology 94

IdeaScale

MAY 26, 2021

It can come in many different forms and styles, but regardless of the methods you use, innovation cannot be ignored. However, when working in a digital workspace, creating lasting innovative solutions is much more difficult than usual.

Brainstorming 246

Brainstorming Innovation Collaboration Ideation 246

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The report can be viewed here but finishes up with a good quote (correct insight in my opinion or validation of many): “ As one director noted, “We spend a lot of time on operational strategy — growth, acquisitions, etc. — [and] not much on risk, people, innovation.”. A good lesson in presentation, certainly for me!

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Report Innovation Survey Disruption 212

Jeffrey Phillips

OCTOBER 25, 2021

First, the book pulls together a lot of innovation theory and practice from a number of innovation practitioners, particularly the authors of Blue Ocean Strategy, which is often referenced in the book. Then, in Chapter Ten, Bensauo introduces the BTI seven step innovating process, built on work from INSEAD.

Idea Generation 144

Idea Generation Innovation Leadership Engagement 144

BrainZooming

AUGUST 25, 2016

Right after that article, The Brainzooming Group facilitated a small innovation strategy workshop with a client. We discussed the approach for the client’s upcoming thirty-person new process innovation strategy workshop. 5 Ways to Lower Risk in an Innovation Strategy Workshop. Mike Brown.

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