Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 26, 2023

I have written on this site alone, www.paul4innovating.com, by just coming up to a milestone of 700 posts focusing on innovation thoughts and opinions, so I just wanted to pause and think about all the different places I have tried to get the innovation message(s) out. Let me start.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

However, with the advent of artificial intelligence in innovation management , these stages and gates are being reimagined. However, with the advent of artificial intelligence in innovation management , these stages and gates are being reimagined. The benefits of innovation management powered by artificial intelligence are undeniable.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

With the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), this process is undergoing a profound transformation. AI technologies are enabling a more data-driven approach to innovation management, enhancing the ability to predict trends, understand consumer behavior, and generate creative ideas at scale.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Innovation is one of those activities that constantly “swim against the currents of the dominating culture of the organization” We cripple our creative process as it is often not visible or transparent; the innovative process can be seen as a “black box” by many in the organization; they only can judge the end result.

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Tullio Siragusa

JULY 25, 2022

No matter what your path is, it’s important to stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies to stay ahead of the competition. In this podcast recap blog post, we will discuss how innovation derived from creativity, data, and automation can lead to success. Recently caught up with Alex on the Tech Backstage Podcast.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Businesses that innovate can respond to shifts in consumer behavior, leverage emerging technologies, and enter new markets with agility. The integration of AI amplifies these capabilities by improving design thinking with AI , thus accelerating the innovation process.

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The BMI Lab Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Creativity is not a gift but a skill we can train with proper tools. When we introduce somebody to innovation methodologies, especially those focused on business models, the role of creativity topic usually comes up. The most common question is whether we need to use creativity or not to innovate.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

They bring stories of success and failure that can humanize the innovation process and make it more relatable. Their talks can be a catalyst for change, encouraging your team to pursue innovation with renewed vigor. By discussing the innovation process, they can: Ignite the spark of ideation and creativity within your team.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

I cannot agree more with PwC and the fact that the innovation and changing risk landscape is making us all think differently. I have called this the “ new innovation era ” where technology is underpinning so much of innovation’s activity and outcomes. These are all emerging frontiers for innovation to explore.

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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. ” Adopt the Right Technologies.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

With AI’s predictive analytics, machine learning algorithms, and natural language processing, leaders and innovators are unlocking new potentials in understanding user needs and market trends. For practical applications and tools, ai tools for design thinking offers a curated list of resources.

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IdeaScale

JUNE 22, 2021

IdeaScale works with organizations across multiple industries, from government and education to non-profits and technology companies, that are looking to build on current processes and bring teams together in an effort to bolster the innovation process. What Can IdeaScale Do? Almost anything.

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eZassi

AUGUST 29, 2023

At Ezassi, we understand the importance of navigating sustainable innovation and have developed a range of solutions to help businesses thrive in this new era of digital transformation. Innovation? 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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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

When companies employ Design Thinking, they are pulling together what’s desirable from a human point of view with what is technologically feasible and economically viable. It also allows those who aren’t trained as designers to use creative tools to address a vast range of challenges.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

In my opinion, it needs to be based on the thinking around the shift from products to solutions, from transactions to building far more value-adding ongoing relationships, from a supplier of product services into highly valued network partnerships, exploring innovation across all options. We “pull down” what is needed.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 17, 2024

Understanding Discontinuous Innovation The term itself gained prominence through the work of scholars such as Clayton Christensen, who introduced the concept in his book “The Innovator’s Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail” published in 1997.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 15, 2020

Qmarkets has been lauded as both a Momentum Leader and Grid® Leader in a new idea management software report by G2 – the world’s largest tech marketplace. In fact, the review growth that Qmarkets has received on G2 is now more than 3 times the platform’s average. G2 has recently released its Spring 2020 Report for Idea Management.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

To do this, technology adoption and diffusion across the ecosystem needs to improve dramatically. Operators clock in, have a brief conversation with their crew and shift supervisor and then operate a machine or tool for 8-12 hours before heading home. We are facing greater disruption and an increasing innovation pace.

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Innovation Excellence

JULY 8, 2016

Technology does not produce progress by itself, we need to find important problems for it to solve and then must change how we work in order to take advantage of it. So while smartphone apps are cool and add convenience to our lives, the real impact of digital technology lies in front of us. Continue reading →

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IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Check out our top innovation blogs from 2019 for tips on transforming your product, process, market, and more. Seven Free Brainstorming Tools for 2019. Brainstorming is where innovation and product development strategy begin, but sometimes you need a little push to get started. Top Innovation Conferences for 2019.

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InnovationTraining.org

MARCH 29, 2023

Now, we’d like to offer a live virtual workshop that will help our participants learn ChatGPT and how to use this tool (and other similar generative AI tools) in their work for their own unique projects and programs. We will guide them through the learning and doing of innovating with ChaptGPT as a professional.

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Idea Drop

JULY 7, 2017

According to Gartner, “The major benefits associated with innovation management tools are stimulating engagement and participation in user-friendly, social and mobile environments (such as through gamification techniques), and directing creativity toward business needs. Idea Drop makes the innovation process effortless.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 16, 2019

The Qmarkets platform has received an outstanding appraisal on CompareCamp.com – a leading online resource for B2B and SaaS reviews. In conjunction with this review, Qmarkets was recognized as with two awards from CompareCamp; the 2019 Rising Star Award and the Great User Experience Award. were also highlighted. About Qmarkets.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 5, 2020

The DOT needed a platform that would allow them to engage audiences both inside and outside of their agency in one seamless interface by utilizing internal idea management software and external open innovation software. However, it was important that some areas of the tool would only be accessible to internal DOT employees.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 5, 2020

However, it was important that some areas of the tool would only be accessible to internal DOT employees. Qmarkets was selected due to strong functionality in this area and experience working with public sector organizations on similar projects. This platform is going to allow a whole new level of engagement and transparency for us.”

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 5, 2020

However, it was important that some areas of the tool would only be accessible to internal DOT employees. Qmarkets was selected due to strong functionality in this area and experience working with public sector organizations on similar projects. This platform is going to allow a whole new level of engagement and transparency for us.”

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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. Offer mentorship and guidance to help them navigate the process. Foster a culture of innovation: Create a culture that values and rewards innovation.

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eZassi

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Groups seeking to rapidly change their external innovation velocities can do so through honest self-assessment of their internal capabilities, and subsequent selection of the proper resources, information management tools and collaboration models to build the sustainable external innovation organization that works best for them.

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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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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

By identifying these traits, organizations can pinpoint the individuals most likely to succeed in roles that require innovative thinking and leadership. To further explore the characteristics of high potential leaders, consider reviewing our leadership development strategies for additional insights.

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PlanBox Innovation

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This agility requires not only an understanding of the market but also the ability to rapidly deploy new ideas and solutions in response to evolving customer needs and technological advancements. #7 7 – Continuous Learning and Adaptation Innovation is not a static process; it requires continuous learning and adaptation.

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ITONICS

AUGUST 14, 2020

This technology is a well-known enabler of a variety of innovations serving the needs of humanity, be it in healthcare or mobility. However, how can one apply complex AI algorithms to steer innovation management in a company and add value to the business? And for this some tools are required. Known Knowns.

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Wazoku

MAY 12, 2020

Wazoku featured as one of the 13 Most Significant providers in Innovation Management in “The Forrester Wave : Innovation Management Platforms, Q1 2020”. In February 2020, Forrester published the 2020 Forrest Wave, a review of the global Innovation Management sector.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 26, 2021

According to CultureAmp research, ‘Nearly 8 out of 10 of highly engaged employees regard their companies as having a culture that nurtures innovation’ 5. Scouting Scouting is a strategic form of innovation that involves searching for existing technologies and services to partner with or buy out.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Traditionally the Innovation funnel is a stage-gate process that organizations use to define their approach to ideation. Businesses that adopt this usually start off by narrowing down their challenges, gathering ideas around them, reviewing said ideas, and then implementing them.

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mjvinnovation

APRIL 11, 2019

Keep reading to understand in depth what open innovation is and how it can be used in your business! The open innovation concept. In his book, Open Innovation: The New Imperative for Creating and Profiting from Technology (Harvard Business School Press – 2003), researcher Henry Chesbrough coined the term Open Innovation.

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hackerearth

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

The objectives and specific roles of the ‘innovation team’ depend on the type, size, and industry of the company. Provide the innovation framework. The ‘innovation team’ must identify and provide the right enabling technologies to facilitate day-to-day innovation activities and also to speed up the adoption of the innovation culture.

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