Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

“Fusing” human engagement with technology enablement involves creating a harmonious integration of human collaboration and technological tools to enable an ecosystem’s successful development and operation. You need those things before technology can add any value. Is that possible?

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Importance of Team Collaboration in Today’s Workplace In the contemporary workplace, characterized by rapid technological advancements and a shift towards more agile and remote working conditions, fostering team collaboration has become indispensable. Below are pivotal strategies for nurturing team collaboration.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Here are some of the key benefits: Increased Efficiency : Collaboration allows for workload sharing and helps streamline processes, leading to quicker and more efficient project completion. Greater Flexibility and Adaptability : Collaborative teams are better equipped to respond to changes and pivot strategies when necessary.

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Business Innovation Brief Submitted Articles

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

This article received the 2020 Business Innovation Brief Most Valuable Post Award in the Innovation Strategies category. When it comes to the trifecta of innovative Project Portfolio Management (PPM), PPM, Continuous Innovation and Agile come together to create a complete framework for innovation success. This is where Agile comes in.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, crafting and leading an effective executive team offsite has emerged as a pivotal strategy for fostering alignment, stimulating innovation, and bolstering organizational resilience. Selecting the Right Venue The venue for your offsite plays a significant role in contributing to its success.

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Innov8rs

APRIL 17, 2024

As Tobias and Oliver say, R&D budgeting is not merely about allocating funds to different projects. The dynamic nature of R&D, coupled with rapid technological advancements and shifting market demands, adds another layer of complexity to the budgeting process.

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CMOE

MAY 4, 2023

Statistics show that 70% of projects fail to deliver desired results and 42% of organizations don’t even understand the importance of project management—but they also show that 73% of organizations that use a formal project-management approach always or often have met their goal. Here, we focus on five core skills.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

Introduction to Strategic Thinking in Business The Importance of Strategy in a Disruptive World In today’s business environment, disruption is the new norm. With technology advancing at breakneck speeds and market dynamics shifting unpredictably, it’s crucial for you as a business leader to embrace strategic thinking.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Exploring the interplay between Humans, Technology and AI for design thinking Why is design thinking regarded as so crucial to the future of innovation in a world of accelerating interplays between humans, technology and generative AI? Moving to the edge : Organizations are becoming more agile by adopting an “edge” approach.

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Planview

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In the dynamic world of technology, where the pace of change is relentless and the demand for agility is non-negotiable, how do enterprises ensure they’re on the path to success? The secret lies in transitioning from a project-oriented management approach to a product-centric model.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Here’s the downloadable Strategy Uncertainty Map I developed as part of my work with Praxie.com. A Strategy Uncertainty Map is a visual representation of your top opportunities, which can include products, services, projects, or business strategies. All opportunities have uncertainty. Use a map to navigate it.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

So let me get back to what this post is about, providing critical reference points on technologies we need to improve and innovate. This site is primarily a place I go back and constantly check when it comes to the progress on the technologies that need to be researched, developed and deployed.

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Planview

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It’s true for all disciplines and describes the project portfolio management (PPM) market for several reasons. The market’s landmark evolution in 2020, which bifurcated PPM to support strategic portfolio management and adaptive project management. Why is the project portfolio management market continuously evolving?

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Responding to Modern Work Trends The modern workplace is characterized by rapid technological advancements, distributed teams, and a shift towards more agile and dynamic work structures. AI Integration Leverage technology for streamlined collaboration and data analysis. Agile Teams Adopt iterative processes and frequent communication.

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IdeaScale

JANUARY 25, 2022

Any government organization faces several challenges when it comes to technology, none more so than the U.S. The technology needs to be well-understood and field-tested to work in a variety of conditions. This generally makes it difficult to deploy new technology as field testing, in particular, is a long-term process.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

With the advent of the internet and digital technology, the traditional office-centric work environment has shifted towards a more flexible model, allowing people to work from anywhere with an internet connection. These tools enable you to organize projects into tasks and subtasks, assign responsibilities, set deadlines, and track progress.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

With the advent of the internet and digital technology, the traditional office-centric work environment has shifted towards a more flexible model, allowing people to work from anywhere with an internet connection. These tools enable you to organize projects into tasks and subtasks, assign responsibilities, set deadlines, and track progress.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Importance of Team Collaboration in Today’s Business Landscape The business world today is characterized by constant technological disruptions, the rise of virtual workplaces, and the globalization of talent. For guidance on how to nurture a team that values diversity, explore our insights on team collaboration strategies.

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Innov8rs

JANUARY 16, 2023

How To Define A Strategy For Innovation In 2023. “A And Rita and Alexa have no doubts: corporates can’t survive nor protect and increase their competitive advantage unless they sharpen the ability to innovate and integrate strategy with innovation. So, how to define a successful strategy for innovation at the dawn of the new year?

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TechEmpower Innovation

MARCH 4, 2024

Focusing on generative AI applications in a select few corporate functions can contribute to a significant portion of the technology's overall impact. At TechEmpower , we’ve used LLMs as part of marketing strategies where you can find and classify companies, personalize outreach campaigns and have personalized drip campaigns.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Virtual Team Management Virtual team management involves overseeing and guiding a team that is geographically dispersed and relies on digital technology for collaboration and communication. Utilize project management tools to track progress and maintain visibility into each team member’s contributions.

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Planview

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The Insider’s Guide also presents the critical capabilities essential to each dimension as well as technologies that can facilitate the journey. Consequently, modernizing PPM means supporting teams no matter what methodology they use – from waterfall projects, to collaborative, to Lean-Agile approaches to work delivery and beyond.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 18, 2020

When I ran the strategy consulting group at HP almost 20 years ago, my team worked remotely. We designed team-building processes that we ran using technology like teleconferences and screen sharing. Leverage Technology. Technology tools allow teams to run real-time meetings, manage projects, and more.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Importance of Team Collaboration in Modern Work Environments In today’s fast-paced business climate, characterized by disruptive technology and virtual workspaces, team collaboration is more crucial than ever. For a deeper exploration of how to define roles within a team, read our article on team collaboration strategies.

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

One of the best ways to assess what proportions your company should allocate to different types of innovation projects is by looking at your current and desired innovation portfolio. Some companies, like technology companies which need to produce new offerings more quickly, might have a ratio that is more like 45-40-15.

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Planview

OCTOBER 10, 2021

A robust and realistic project management communication plan is essential for project success. This informative and easy-to-read article looks at basic concepts of a project management communication plan, and provides examples, strategies and best practices. There are several paths to project glory.

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InnovationManagement

MAY 3, 2021

The world of innovation has a very broad definition: It’s often referred to as an information technology innovation. How you select your best innovation project is undoubtedly a starting point! The post How to Select Your Best Value Innovation Project – The Secret is in a Well-Managed Product Project Portfolio!

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 18, 2020

When I ran the strategy consulting group at HP almost 20 years ago, my team worked remotely. We designed team-building processes that we ran using technology like teleconferences and screen sharing. Leverage Technology. Technology tools allow teams to run real-time meetings, manage projects, and more.

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PlanBox Innovation

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Let’s dive into the pivotal advantages of integrating avatars into your innovation strategy, supplemented by three fun examples illustrating how avatars can be leveraged: Flattening The Hierarchical Landscape Avatars push ranks to the sidelines, spotlighting ideas instead. I help organizations build a sustainable culture of innovation.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

As an executive or team leader, understanding and enhancing your virtual team’s productivity is vital to the success of your projects and overall business goals. Identifying Key Factors Affecting Productivity Several key factors can influence virtual team productivity, from the technology your team uses to the culture you cultivate.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

As an executive or team leader, understanding and enhancing your virtual team’s productivity is vital to the success of your projects and overall business goals. Identifying Key Factors Affecting Productivity Several key factors can influence virtual team productivity, from the technology your team uses to the culture you cultivate.

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IdeaScale

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In this blog, we will recommend strategies for choosing the best features for your innovation roadmap along with the do’s and don’ts of feature prioritization. . In this strategy, feature prioritization is done by understanding which problems are not being solved at present. Customer Pain Points. Customer Journey.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

So let me get back to what this post is about, providing critical reference points on technologies we need to improve and innovate. This site is primarily a place I go back and constantly check when it comes to the progress on the technologies that need to be researched, developed and deployed.

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Imaginatik

DECEMBER 11, 2018

We’ve partnered with our valued customer, The Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) to develop and submit an open innovation paper describing our work together and the resulting economic impact. Interestingly, many feel it’s risky to open up to the outside world, but we actually believe it’s a risk mitigation strategy when done well.

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IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

But with the rise of new technology, many emerging markets (China, South Africa, Singapore, India, and South Korea, for example) are all hungry for new services that could be provided by small businesses. How can you take advantage of the new technology? The power of social media. appeared first on IdeaScale.

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Planview

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Is your organization able to maintain an effective strategy under uncertainty? Strategic portfolio management (SPM) can give your organization the much-needed agility and up-to-date data to pivot when priorities and strategy shift. How else can you become a more adaptable organization that drives strategy under uncertainty?

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Kainexus

AUGUST 31, 2021

The modern, technology-driven business landscape offers countless opportunities to introduce new products and services to the market. Many organizations can’t meet the challenge to effectively define, staff, and manage the set of projects and programs necessary to see the strategy succeed.

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