Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 12, 2023

Are we leveraging fully what is available to us to build better innovation concepts? It emphasizes the ability to leverage and combine existing resources, knowledge, and technologies in novel ways to drive innovation. This post explains this thinking, and validation and provides the way I envisage this. Nothing can work in isolation.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 28, 2022

What inhibits innovation? What would drive innovation success? What aspects of innovation are critical to achieving such innovative growth? The key is knowing what are the critical factors for your innovation activities and their dependencies for sustaining innovation success?

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

A high XQ in executive teams equates to an in-depth understanding of how to apply knowledge in a variety of contexts, particularly in unpredictable environments. A high XQ in executive teams equates to an in-depth understanding of how to apply knowledge in a variety of contexts, particularly in unpredictable environments.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 30, 2021

Focusing on improving the capabilities of your people needs, in my opinion, five essential elements and applying these through consistent application and measurement and sustaining this within your activity leads to a greater potential to sustain innovation and lead to sustainable competitive advantage. So what is within this framework?

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Destination Innovation

MARCH 18, 2024

Contemplate the Opposite: Go further and ask, ‘What if the opposite were true?’ Read Widely: Read books, articles, and content from different fields to gain a broader knowledge base. Create a Stimulating Environment: Surround yourself with inspiring and creative elements to encourage innovative thinking. Keep an Open Mind.

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Creativity Brainstorming Creative Thinking Knowledge Base 177

Leapfrogging

APRIL 17, 2024

Through compelling storytelling and expert knowledge, they can challenge existing paradigms and stimulate new ways of thinking. Keynote Presentations for Team Collaboration Importance of Team Collaboration Keynote Presentations Team collaboration is the cornerstone of any successful organization.

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IdeaScale

MAY 26, 2021

This is an inherent element to in-person collaboration, as most rooms have a whiteboard or sketchpad that can easily be utilized. Both elements are critical to maximizing your ability to locate and execute on possible sources of innovation. It is this loss of knowledge that online whiteboards are able to mitigate in their entirety. .

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 30, 2021

Focusing on improving the capabilities of your people needs, in my opinion, five essential elements and applying these through consistent application and measurement and sustaining this within your activity leads to a greater potential to sustain innovation and lead to sustainable competitive advantage. So what is within this framework?

Competition 246

Competition Learning Marketing Collaboration 246

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The interplay potential in exploring the combination of humans, technology and AI This interplay between humans, technology, and AI is dynamic and involves continuous interaction, collaboration, and feedback between these elements. We need to imagine what we have wanted to achieve for a long time.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Secondly, we then need to scope the challenge or concept out and understand and appreciate what this might mean. Thirdly any innovation needs the constant element of speed , partly to be first to market but recognizing that the freshness of the idea has a premium that needs this focused effort. My fifth one is scale.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

When you invite an innovation keynote speaker to your event, you’re not just getting a presentation; you’re accessing a wealth of knowledge shaped by real-world experience and success. As you plan your next conference or leadership program, understanding the value of these speakers is crucial.

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Kainexus

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Some organizations opt to bring in a professional services group skilled in Lean knowledge. Either way can be effective if the training curriculum covers all of the most important elements of Lean. Either way can be effective if the training curriculum covers all of the most important elements of Lean.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

The Elements of Organizational Culture Organizational culture is the fabric of beliefs, practices, and artifacts that shape your company’s identity. They act as a compass, directing your company’s course and setting expectations for what is considered important.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

By sharing their knowledge and experiences, keynote speakers can inspire your organization to break out of conventional thinking patterns and embrace new, innovative solutions. The right keynote speaker can provide a fresh perspective, inspire new ideas, and refocus an organization’s vision.

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Jeffrey Phillips

MAY 5, 2021

Other factors driving specialization There is also a time element to this idea. Digital transformation, simplifying rote work and automating tasks, will only accelerate this focus on specific knowledge and tasks. What the model did not take into consideration was a downward change in housing prices, which invalidated the model.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 16, 2021

What Is Agility? Traditional organizations are static, relying on what has always worked before to carry them through. As teams gain knowledge and learn skills, they pass this data onto areas where it is most relevant. As teams gain knowledge and learn skills, they pass this data onto areas where it is most relevant.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Knowledge Sharing: Collaboration encourages the exchange of knowledge and skills, leading to continuous learning and improvement. Nurturing Innovative Team Collaboration In the rapidly evolving business landscape, innovative team collaboration has become a cornerstone for companies seeking to remain competitive and adaptive.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 24, 2023

These reports (Whitepapers) are a storehouse of knowledge, facts and suggested actions that need to be taken. Energy innovation systems need a really much stronger and more effective push to deliver a broad range of technologies and solutions to the market faster than what is happening today.

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Technical Review Innovation System Collaboration 200

IdeaScale

MAY 8, 2019

What advantages do clients tell us we have over our competition?” What advantages do we have over our competition?” Ask For Knowledge “How would you solve this problem?” Ask For Knowledge “How would you solve this problem?” What makes you different? What needs are being met? What would you emphasize?

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Over two posts , firstly here, I want to outline what might be in the attributes of an innovator’s sensory profile and in the second post following, the dynamics between sensory awareness and cognitive functions to realize the interconnected nature in seeing the shaping of our worlds in new and potentially radically different ways.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

MARCH 8, 2024

Cynthia Young , founder and CEO of CJ Young Consulting, LLC , a knowledge management consulting firm in Chesapeake, VA. Cynthia, helps organizations optimize human-centric knowledge management to increase trust and support collaboration and inclusion. Her book, The Knowledge Management Memory Jogger, was published in February 2023.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

You can kick off a meeting with a quick question round, such as “What’s your favorite book?” Importance of Virtual Team Building In an increasingly digital world, the capacity to maintain and enhance team dynamics through virtual mediums is essential. ” or “Which city would you love to visit?”

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 14, 2023

While industry-specific knowledge can be beneficial, it’s essential to challenge this bias. Example: Indra Nooyi, the former CEO of PepsiCo, demonstrated adaptability when she repositioned the soda-centric company to focus on what she termed “Performance with Purpose.” In fact, relying solely on industry experience can be limiting.

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IdeaScale

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Key Elements of Innovation Training. A strong innovation training program designed to help build a culture of innovation should have several key elements. Experts with a deep body of knowledge on innovation. Putting Training to Use Is the Most Important Element of Innovation Training. Learning by doing is powerful.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Secondly, we then need to scope the challenge or concept out and understand and appreciate what this might mean. Thirdly any innovation needs the constant element of speed , partly to be first to market but recognizing that the freshness of the idea has a premium that needs this focused effort. My fifth one is scale.

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IdeaScale

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

What Is Integrity? Admitting that you don’t know everything and actively seeking to learn from people who have knowledge to give reinforces the need for a team. When things are challenging, you don’t point fingers but work out what happened and what next steps to take. In the office, this can take a few forms: Humility.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 10, 2020

The One Notes are broken into Smart Infrastructure, and the whole Energy Transition system with the specific building of my research and knowledge understanding of Power Generation and their Sources, Transmission, and User-end related. It is, to say at the very least, complex and challenging, but for me, satisfying and rewarding.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

When these elements are in place, teams are better equipped to work together effectively and achieve their collective aims. When these elements are in place, teams are better equipped to work together effectively and achieve their collective aims. Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).

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Innovators Alliance

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Members Rank Value of IA Membership When asked, members provided the following details regarding the most valuable elements of their membership (in order of importance): #1. Together members navigate all elements of life and work. #3. Structured, monthly Chapter meetings, professionally facilitated by Chapter Chairs.

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Innov8rs

MARCH 4, 2023

At our recent Innov8rs Connect on Strategy, Leadership & Organization, Jeffrey Phillips (Senior Strategy and Innovation Consultant) discussed what it takes to build an innovation capability for continuous innovation. Existing Knowledge and Processes Existing processes and knowledge are excellent for day-to-day work and regular operations.

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Jeffrey Phillips

JULY 24, 2015

It's interesting to me how little we appreciate the depth of knowledge and discipline that has been developed over the years where innovation is concerned. First, he suggests that every new idea is simply a combination of existing elements. Recently a client asked me where we (OVO) based our methodologies.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Addressing toxic elements is not just about improving workplace morale but also about ensuring the longevity and performance of your business. Identifying Toxic Workplace Culture Recognizing a toxic workplace culture is the first step in transforming an unhealthy work environment into a thriving one. Understanding these symptoms is crucial.

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Innovating4Energy

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The idea of collaborating across multiple needs will have to determine where and what value this brings to all the parties involved. A business ecosystem approach allows for a holistic understanding of the interconnected elements and their dependencies. I outline ten areas of consideration. It is not one way anymore.

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 22, 2021

So I hope I can help fill those gaps and explore the what, why and how of having a dynamic functioning design and structured process to meet today’s demanding and highly energetic world of constant change. We need to remain “open” to what and how we process this. What we know today. What we know today.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 19, 2023

So how to set about making this change and who should be involved as it is a more radical design of a holistic nature is what I am outlining in this post. I like the term I saw the other day “systems of gravity” to get tasks completed faster than what is being offered today in innovating software solutions. Why change?

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Case Study Innovation Design Collaboration 147

Leapfrogging

APRIL 12, 2024

EQ encompasses several elements, including self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. This concept extends beyond mere emotional awareness; it involves a leader’s ability to navigate social complexities and make decisions that achieve positive outcomes.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

But what distinguishes these teams from the rest? Two critical elements are psychological safety and experiential intelligence. Experiential intelligence, on the other hand, refers to the ability to use one’s accumulated knowledge from diverse experiences to make sound decisions and solve problems.

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