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The problem of scaling can confuse those innovating and can this be changed? You can follow their work over on innovation-3, where they help companies to set the Scaling-Up of a fully validated innovation concept up for success. The shedding of legacy can equally liberate innovation. MORE
Technological innovation has a central role to play in the Energy Transition currently being undertaken throughout the world. There is a real need to find innovative solutions that focus on the end-user sectors of transport, industry, and buildings. MORE
I have argued we do need to change the way we undertake innovation and its development. I am really frustrated by the legacy we have in our processes, systems and the ways we approach innovation, and its development lifecycle. A truly open innovation platform. MORE
We are seeing a very distinctive advantage in embracing digitalization into innovation. The potential of combining digitalization and innovation insights offers significantly more potential for sustaining growth and building a greater connection into the needs of our customers. MORE
When you are undertaking such a transformation in any system like energy, innovation becomes vital to inject new forces of dynamism and creative thinking to tackling such a change. Where can innovation help? Innovation needs to resolve different part of the energy transition. MORE
Throughout the past couple of years, I have been constantly arguing about the need to put innovation management on a digital platform. What if you could manage your innovation in the ways shown in this diagram? Innovation today requires, no demands more connectivity. MORE
Managing innovation is crucial so that valuable ideas are not only generated and recognised, but actually come to life to help overcome business challenges and enhance business performance. The post Why innovation needs management appeared first on Exago. MORE
Well, I had a reflective moment on some points I consider within innovation that need re-emphasizing. So my reflective points were these as we always should consider the whole connected system of innovation. Extending innovations value – appreciating the whole system. MORE
It always amazes me how we limit growth by not investing fully in innovation. While most large companies want to become more agile and innovative, many of them fail to turn this wish into a reality. Innovation as a dedicated activity still sits uncomfortably within many organizations. MORE
Different reasons, different focus areas partly although innovation keeps us together, well me checking in on them, I’m not so sure it is the same their end. Nesta is an innovation foundation. They state: “For us, innovation means turning bold ideas into reality. Just go and explore these, they are such a storehouse of innovation approaches. It is how we should be thinking about undertaking innovation. You sometimes need to kick yourself. MORE
As a report, the 2019 Global Innovation Index (GII) is a whopper, at 450 pages, although 50% of this is detailed economic profiles and data tables for each country within the index. Yet the innovation message is for us all. The organization of innovation is for all. MORE
I have a group of Ecosystem Mind maps but I thought I’d share this one here to trigger further the thinking that needs to go into building an Innovation Ecosystem. The key for me in the map shown below is to view considerations differently when you are thinking innovation ecosystems. MORE
The Innovation Journey Map (IJM) is a similar concept showing the journey that an innovation takes from initial conception through to final implementation. The IJM would typically include: A flowchart or diagrammatic representation of the journey which the innovation takes. MORE
What are Europeans loss is the UK’s gain, in being unshackled from others, not just lagging behind in digital technology and innovation but actually blocking it for the “collective union” Europe offers incredible history, the same as Asia. MORE
We need to know how to unlock the real value of innovation both personally and within the organization, we work for. If we do not fully understand where the innovation capital comes from, how new capital and stock can be provided, innovation will remain tentative, always stuttering along. MORE
So do we have a clear understanding of where we are in our current innovation capabilities? We have to establish a way to map our ‘terrain of innovation reality’ in not just how we are performing but what lost opportunities have slipped through. MORE
When we are designing innovation for the future, the search is even more centered around strategically connected value creation. It provides the innovation marching orders. Design Thinking is increasing its role in innovation thinking. Source: Rikke Dam and Teo Yin Siang. MORE
I’d suggest that today innovation is caught up in the survival race, where the bolder ones are more innovation fit and pulling further ahead. We are failing to leverage much of the liberating power within innovation. Delivering better innovation outcomes is central to this task. MORE
Good innovation is notoriously hard to achieve. Others looking at the innovation progress keep demanding tangible evidence and quantifiable guarantees that the outcome provides clear returns. Much of the innovation discovery journey is a disappointing one. MORE
It is the very act of ‘ring-fencing’ we have constrained innovation. Innovation remains separate for the clear majority of our companies even today as it is full of unknowns and question marks. Top executives just do not like the sound of this, so they seek to ring-fence innovation. MORE
3 Corporate Innovation Conundrums. research and development innovation create innovation culture corporate innovation services blog MORE
An innovation value proposition (IVP) is not the easiest place to go. It must build meaning and purpose and provide that unique identity that enables innovation to flow. That now seems like ages ago, and a lot has changed in how we manage innovation since then. MORE
The report from Arthur D Little “ Innovating in the digital age- a cross-industry exploration ” has to be the one report that really stands out for me from this year. They take a look at how digital technology will transform the way innovation will be managed in the future. MORE
How can you assess how innovative your business is? The Innovation Sophistication Index is a list of just 24 statements. This is the Launch phase where the need for innovation is recognised but not much has been achieved so far. You are among the sophisticated innovation elite. MORE
For me, there is never enough talked about innovation risk. Innovation is held back so often because the quantification of risk cannot fit into an organization’s current assessment and measurements of risk. Innovation risk leaves many executives very uncomfortable. MORE
There is a growing need for having some dynamic tensions within the organization’s innovation system; this helps generate better conditions for innovators to thrive. Set this up, and you have the potential to create those dynamics out of your innovation activity. MORE
Investing in a mapping of your innovation fitness landscape can significantly contribute to this understanding and advance organizational performance in the critical areas that offer it present and future value. MORE
One thing noticeable amongst corporate innovation leaders is that they are constantly reading and discussing new concepts, models, and ideas. MORE
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This “transformational mix” gives rise to different innovation dimensions to explore, be these enabling technologies, new business models, different market designs, and changes in the methods of system operation that make up a broader innovation ecosystem of solutions. MORE
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. Can we manage innovation the way many still are? Do the PLM providers hold the innovation key? MORE
How often do you feel the tensions surrounding innovation? A tough part of managing within larger organizations is in reducing the layers and competing forces, the underlying tensions that innovation (uncertainty) brings out? Innovation gets caught up in this. MORE
It is one of the most critical places where innovation application is required and able to be conducted to deliver a sustaining impact in our world. Innovation solutions will provide the energy transition needed, and that is what makes it such a compelling area to focus upon. MORE
Often our innovation activities face the same dilemma. Innovation needs time, it needs evolution and resolution but also speeding up. The need for innovation results has sped up considerably. Designing the complete rapid innovation application process. MORE
Here is where innovators are going to be well-positioned. Working within the innovation space will be one of the best launching pads for being more comfortable for the future of work. The Big Takeaway for me is the positioning of working in the Innovation Space. MORE
What fascinates me presently is the energy transition currently being undertaken, due to the enormous amount of innovation options being considered and applied. The dependence on innovation to transform the system through technological solutions, market redesign, and new business models. MORE
Innovation can be fairly complex in what needs to be pulled together, as often it ‘flies’ in contradiction to the normal organization’s ways and wishes, especially the emphasis on working in structured, efficient and productive ways. MORE
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Paul Hobcraft
JANUARY 9, 2020
How often do you feel the tensions surrounding innovation? A tough part of managing within larger organizations is in reducing the layers and competing forces, the underlying tensions that innovation (uncertainty) brings out? Innovation gets caught up in this.
Paul Hobcraft
JULY 3, 2019
I have a group of Ecosystem Mind maps but I thought I’d share this one here to trigger further the thinking that needs to go into building an Innovation Ecosystem. The key for me in the map shown below is to view considerations differently when you are thinking innovation ecosystems.
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Paul Hobcraft
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
It is one of the most critical places where innovation application is required and able to be conducted to deliver a sustaining impact in our world. Innovation solutions will provide the energy transition needed, and that is what makes it such a compelling area to focus upon.
Paul Hobcraft
JUNE 3, 2019
We are seeing a very distinctive advantage in embracing digitalization into innovation. The potential of combining digitalization and innovation insights offers significantly more potential for sustaining growth and building a greater connection into the needs of our customers.
Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic
In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in their own ecosystem. He'll also go over metrics we can use to measure the health of our ecosystems as we build more resources for innovators.
Paul Hobcraft
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Technological innovation has a central role to play in the Energy Transition currently being undertaken throughout the world. There is a real need to find innovative solutions that focus on the end-user sectors of transport, industry, and buildings.
Paul Hobcraft
APRIL 19, 2019
Well, I had a reflective moment on some points I consider within innovation that need re-emphasizing. So my reflective points were these as we always should consider the whole connected system of innovation. Extending innovations value – appreciating the whole system.
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Paul Hobcraft
JUNE 18, 2019
When we are designing innovation for the future, the search is even more centered around strategically connected value creation. It provides the innovation marching orders. Design Thinking is increasing its role in innovation thinking. Source: Rikke Dam and Teo Yin Siang.
Paul Hobcraft
OCTOBER 9, 2019
What fascinates me presently is the energy transition currently being undertaken, due to the enormous amount of innovation options being considered and applied. The dependence on innovation to transform the system through technological solutions, market redesign, and new business models.
Paul Hobcraft
MAY 11, 2019
We need to know how to unlock the real value of innovation both personally and within the organization, we work for. If we do not fully understand where the innovation capital comes from, how new capital and stock can be provided, innovation will remain tentative, always stuttering along.
Paul Hobcraft
JULY 11, 2019
Here is where innovators are going to be well-positioned. Working within the innovation space will be one of the best launching pads for being more comfortable for the future of work. The Big Takeaway for me is the positioning of working in the Innovation Space.
Speaker: Vivek Bedi, Product Expert and Keynote Speaker
Every company is (soon to be) a technology company. Undergoing digital transformation is the key to succeeding in this digital era - but the process isn’t all innovation and shiny new tech. Join Vivek Bedi, a product expert with 18 years of experience across Fortune 100 companies and startups alike, as he shares his expertise on how to strike the right transformation balance and change your product mindset.
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. Can we manage innovation the way many still are? Do the PLM providers hold the innovation key?
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Paul Hobcraft
JANUARY 18, 2019
An innovation value proposition (IVP) is not the easiest place to go. It must build meaning and purpose and provide that unique identity that enables innovation to flow. That now seems like ages ago, and a lot has changed in how we manage innovation since then.
Paul Hobcraft
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
For me, there is never enough talked about innovation risk. Innovation is held back so often because the quantification of risk cannot fit into an organization’s current assessment and measurements of risk. Innovation risk leaves many executives very uncomfortable.
Paul Hobcraft
MAY 16, 2019
Innovation can be fairly complex in what needs to be pulled together, as often it ‘flies’ in contradiction to the normal organization’s ways and wishes, especially the emphasis on working in structured, efficient and productive ways.
Paul Hobcraft
DECEMBER 23, 2019
There is a growing need for having some dynamic tensions within the organization’s innovation system; this helps generate better conditions for innovators to thrive. Set this up, and you have the potential to create those dynamics out of your innovation activity.
Speaker: Marina Foglietta-Tereo, Head of UX Research, AXA Insurance
People often think of UX research as a tactical approach to improve the usability or visual appeal of a digital product. While good research will certainly validate an existing design, using it for validation alone would be like using your iPhone solely to tell time! Join Marina Foglietta-Tereo, Head of UX Research at AXA Insurance, as she explores the unrecognized organizational, cultural, and strategic benefits of an in-house, central and mature UXR team.
Paul Hobcraft
JANUARY 6, 2020
So do we have a clear understanding of where we are in our current innovation capabilities? We have to establish a way to map our ‘terrain of innovation reality’ in not just how we are performing but what lost opportunities have slipped through.
Paul Hobcraft
OCTOBER 29, 2018
It always amazes me how we limit growth by not investing fully in innovation. While most large companies want to become more agile and innovative, many of them fail to turn this wish into a reality. Innovation as a dedicated activity still sits uncomfortably within many organizations.
Paul Hobcraft
DECEMBER 15, 2019
I’d suggest that today innovation is caught up in the survival race, where the bolder ones are more innovation fit and pulling further ahead. We are failing to leverage much of the liberating power within innovation. Delivering better innovation outcomes is central to this task.
Paul Hobcraft
NOVEMBER 18, 2018
Often our innovation activities face the same dilemma. Innovation needs time, it needs evolution and resolution but also speeding up. The need for innovation results has sped up considerably. Designing the complete rapid innovation application process.
Speaker: Paul Sloane, Director, Destination Innovation
Paul Sloane is a well-known author and speaker on open innovation. In this session, Paul takes us through examples of successful open innovation programs to explore the breadth of what open innovation can be for organizations and the value it can bring. This was a great session you don’t want to miss.
Paul Hobcraft
JANUARY 9, 2019
Throughout the past couple of years, I have been constantly arguing about the need to put innovation management on a digital platform. What if you could manage your innovation in the ways shown in this diagram? Innovation today requires, no demands more connectivity.
Paul Hobcraft
DECEMBER 3, 2018
The problem of scaling can confuse those innovating and can this be changed? You can follow their work over on innovation-3, where they help companies to set the Scaling-Up of a fully validated innovation concept up for success. The shedding of legacy can equally liberate innovation.
Paul Hobcraft
OCTOBER 2, 2019
This “transformational mix” gives rise to different innovation dimensions to explore, be these enabling technologies, new business models, different market designs, and changes in the methods of system operation that make up a broader innovation ecosystem of solutions.
Paul Hobcraft
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
When you are undertaking such a transformation in any system like energy, innovation becomes vital to inject new forces of dynamism and creative thinking to tackling such a change. Where can innovation help? Innovation needs to resolve different part of the energy transition.
Speaker: Jeffrey Phillips, Senior Consultant, OVO Innovation
This action-packed session examined the critical questions you should ask as you establish an open innovation framework: which technologies or ideas? Which partners and how many? Which methods? By taking a strategic approach to open innovation, you’ll find the right ideas or partners more effectively, and you’ll accelerate new products to market more quickly. This was a great session you don’t want to miss.
Exago
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Managing innovation is crucial so that valuable ideas are not only generated and recognised, but actually come to life to help overcome business challenges and enhance business performance. The post Why innovation needs management appeared first on Exago.
Rocketspace
APRIL 17, 2019
One thing noticeable amongst corporate innovation leaders is that they are constantly reading and discussing new concepts, models, and ideas.
Paul Hobcraft
JANUARY 22, 2020
Investing in a mapping of your innovation fitness landscape can significantly contribute to this understanding and advance organizational performance in the critical areas that offer it present and future value.
Destination Innovation
OCTOBER 14, 2018
The Innovation Journey Map (IJM) is a similar concept showing the journey that an innovation takes from initial conception through to final implementation. The IJM would typically include: A flowchart or diagrammatic representation of the journey which the innovation takes.
Speaker: Soren Kaplan, Founder of InnovationPoint
We are excited to launch the Collaborative Innovation Webinar Series with Dr. Soren Kaplan. His just released book, "The Invisible Advantage," provides actionable insights into how any organization can create a culture of innovation, an environment that promotes freethinking, an entrepreneurial spirit, and sustainable value creation at all levels and across all functions. By registering for the webinar, you will get a free excerpt from his book.
Paul Hobcraft
APRIL 26, 2019
Different reasons, different focus areas partly although innovation keeps us together, well me checking in on them, I’m not so sure it is the same their end. Nesta is an innovation foundation. They state: “For us, innovation means turning bold ideas into reality. Just go and explore these, they are such a storehouse of innovation approaches. It is how we should be thinking about undertaking innovation. You sometimes need to kick yourself.
Paul Hobcraft
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Good innovation is notoriously hard to achieve. Others looking at the innovation progress keep demanding tangible evidence and quantifiable guarantees that the outcome provides clear returns. Much of the innovation discovery journey is a disappointing one.
Paul Hobcraft
OCTOBER 11, 2018
I have argued we do need to change the way we undertake innovation and its development. I am really frustrated by the legacy we have in our processes, systems and the ways we approach innovation, and its development lifecycle. A truly open innovation platform.
Paul Hobcraft
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
What are Europeans loss is the UK’s gain, in being unshackled from others, not just lagging behind in digital technology and innovation but actually blocking it for the “collective union” Europe offers incredible history, the same as Asia.
Speaker: Gordon Vala-Webb, Author, Speaker and Consultant, Building Smarter Organizations
From his upcoming book, Building Smarter Organizations, Gordon will do a deep dive into connecting and collaborating with those outside your organization to accelerate innovation. Gordon will provide practical strategies to connecting and working with the "nearside" of suppliers, partners and alumni in order to accelerate innovation.
Destination Innovation
JUNE 15, 2018
How can you assess how innovative your business is? The Innovation Sophistication Index is a list of just 24 statements. This is the Launch phase where the need for innovation is recognised but not much has been achieved so far. You are among the sophisticated innovation elite.
Paul Hobcraft
JULY 27, 2018
It is the very act of ‘ring-fencing’ we have constrained innovation. Innovation remains separate for the clear majority of our companies even today as it is full of unknowns and question marks. Top executives just do not like the sound of this, so they seek to ring-fence innovation.
Rocketspace
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
3 Corporate Innovation Conundrums. research and development innovation create innovation culture corporate innovation services blog
Paul Hobcraft
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
The report from Arthur D Little “ Innovating in the digital age- a cross-industry exploration ” has to be the one report that really stands out for me from this year. They take a look at how digital technology will transform the way innovation will be managed in the future.
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