Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 24, 2023

In my opinion, an innovation mandate should go deeper and provide different insights, experiences or reference points, Innovation evolves, expands and gains momentum. License to Operate : License to operate refers to the organization’s social and environmental responsibilities and obligations.

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Innovation Programs Technical Review Innovation Policies 189

BrainZooming

MARCH 26, 2024

When you are so deeply immersed in an environment that you lose any comparative reference, one thing becomes imperative. It’s easy, particularly after a significant passage of time, to not even realize what’s going on around you. You need an outside perspective to help you fully understand your reality and possibilities.

Strategic Thinking 52

Strategic Thinking Innovation 52

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

For example, if your team is heavy on big-picture thinkers, include activities that focus on detailed action planning to complement their strategic visions. Conversely, if your team excels in operational details, encourage activities that stretch their strategic thinking.

Strategy 130

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

These retreats are not merely a change of scenery but a strategic move to foster innovation and alignment among the top decision-makers of your company. The value of such gatherings lies in their capacity to refresh perspectives, encourage strategic thinking, and address complex challenges without the distractions of the office environment.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Design Exercises 100

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 26, 2023

License to Operate : License to operate refers to the organization’s social and environmental responsibilities and obligations. I work in supporting and building both the strategic and operational needs of an organization as an external advisor or coach.

Policies 147

Policies Innovation Programs Innovation Collaboration 147

Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

XQ refers to the ability to draw from past experiences, learnings, and insights to make better decisions, solve complex problems, and navigate the uncertainties of the corporate world. Defining Psychological Safety Psychological safety refers to the shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking.

Leadership 113

Leadership Innovation Collaboration Culture 113

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The establishing of innovation within any Strategic thinking is becoming even more important today than ever. The importance of the three horizon methodology has for me been a central aspect of how I focus on innovation building for years and you will find plenty of resources and references on this posting site.

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Strategy Strategy Innovation Resources 312

CMOE

OCTOBER 24, 2022

A manager requires long-term, big-picture skills such as: Strategic thinking: Strategic thinking involves leveraging one’s strengths and insights to ignite positive change and elevate a business’s competitive advantage. Tops Skills for Managers. Elevate Your Supervisor and Manager Training with CMOE.

Management 52

Management Strategic Thinking Training Leadership 52

Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 21, 2023

Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our emotions, as well as the emotions of others. These digital coaches can offer personalized guidance and training on a range of topics, from communication skills and empathy to strategic thinking and goal-setting.

Exercises 118

Exercises Leadership Training Tools 118

BrainZooming

MARCH 3, 2017

Yesterday, we identified the six types of strategic planning process activities we use to design a client’s strategic thinking workshop. To facilitate you going deeper into thinking about how these activities function within a strategic planning process workshop, here are articles in each of the six areas.

Strategic Thinking 40

Strategic Thinking Exercises Underperforming Technical Team eBook 40

BrainZooming

AUGUST 23, 2018

Two years ago, the company’s CEO, Jamie Dimon, identified Amazon Prime as reference point for launching a platform offering free services. Mike is a frequent speaker on innovation, strategic thinking, and social media. Free trades from a brand charging $24.95 per trade a year ago? More Posts - Website Follow Me:

Disruption 72

Disruption Strategic Thinking Exercises Data 72

BrainZooming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Actively take part in identifying who to involve in the strategic planning process. Devote the appropriate amount of time to understanding a workshop’s design and strategic thinking exercises. Refer back to information sharing and activities earlier in the workshop. Greet workshop participants as they arrive.

eBook 74

eBook Exercises Strategic Thinking Engagement 74

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 27, 2017

These can only come from formulating strategic thinking between the strategy of the organization (its goals, mission and visions) and innovation, for it to be directed in its efforts to contribute to these aims and growth aspirations. It becomes the “living” innovation document to refer too, engagement with (and improve).

Strategy 203

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Criteria Speaker A Speaker B Speaker C Expertise in Innovation ✓ ✓ ✓ Public Speaking Skills ✓ ✓ ✓ Audience Engagement ✓ ✓ ✓ Relevance to Event Theme ✓ ✓ ✓ Contacting References and Reviewing Feedback Once you have a shortlist, it’s imperative to delve deeper into each candidate’s background.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Innovation Engagement Conference 100

Tullio Siragusa

MAY 1, 2023

The Role of Enterprise Architecture in the Circular Economy Enterprise architecture (EA) refers to the practice of designing, planning, and implementing IT infrastructure and systems to support an organization’s goals and strategy.

Technical Review 62

Technical Review System Collaboration Design 62

BrainZooming

OCTOBER 15, 2015

While having a daily deadline has become less stimulating creatively over the years, I shudder to think of how much experience and the number of strategic thinking exercises that would have come and gone without any documentation if not for the Brainzooming blog.

Strategic Thinking 40

Strategic Thinking Exercises eBook Guidelines 40

BrainZooming

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Providing a Template to Inexperienced Strategic Planners without Structure –Typical of most strategic planning processes, the facilitator showed us a three-column template to complete for a meeting next month. Each team is on its own to fill out the template.

Strategic Thinking 63

Strategic Thinking eBook Groups Strategy 63

Eddielogic

MARCH 21, 2016

Strategic thinking and mental boxes are two things that don’t fit together very well. There is the problem that we are all too easily inclined to refer back to past experiences when we face complex problems. Strategic thinking – as well as creativity – has to take place outside well-known mental boxes.

Strategy 40

Strategy Strategy Strategic Thinking Creativity 40

Ecosystems4Innovating

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It is so often just promising growth by liberally applying this, and not recognizing this requires fundamental changes in business design, resources and strategic thinking. That requires a more sustainable approach (referring back to my previous post) in fully considering any business ecosystem design.

Design 59

Design Collaboration Competition Comparison 59

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Importance of Fostering Innovation in Leadership Defining Innovation Culture An innovation culture refers to the values, behaviors, and norms that ensure an organization not only generates new ideas but also executes them to achieve positive outcomes.

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Culture of Innovation Culture Leadership Innovation 113

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Importance of Strategic Planning Offsites A strategic planning offsite is not just another meeting; it’s an investment in your organization’s future. By removing distractions and dedicating time solely to strategic thinking, you create an atmosphere where creativity and big-picture thinking can thrive.

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Roadmap Design Underperforming Technical Team How To 100

BrainZooming

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Talking with various colleagues, clients, and potential clients recently, each discussion included a reference to innovation expertise. You’re the expert in innovation, what do you think?”. That started me thinking, “Am I an expert?”. Rapidly deploy effective strategic thinking exercises to spur innovation.

Tools 40

Tools eBook Ideation Strategic Thinking 40

Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

This may include skills such as strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and communication. For further insights on defining organizational culture, refer to our article on what is organizational culture and why is it key for business performance.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Culture Change 100

BrainZooming

MARCH 6, 2022

The doctor referred me to a surgeon, but the pandemic and sheltering in place meant putting off surgery. My pre-pandemic eye appointment suggested cataracts in both eyes as the culprit. When cataracts appear in younger people (younger being relative), they form quickly.

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Resources Innovation Strategic Thinking Exercises 52

BrainZooming

MAY 12, 2017

Everyone who is in a position to refer mentors to mentees needs to also vet people better. ” It’s a horrible assumption, if you think about it. Don’t worry if those people aren’t marketing themselves as leaders or guides. The ones who do aren’t always the support you are seeking and needing anyway.

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Entrepreneurship Collaboration Examples Marketing 100

hackerearth

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

You need strategic thinking to plan the innovation transformation journey. You need strategists with extensive exposure to innovation programmes and deep understanding of your industry, the competitors, the market dynamics and the state of the art in reference to your domain. Strategists. Product experts.

Technical Review 68

Technical Review How To Software Review Ideation 68

Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

It requires a shift in your strategic thinking, urging you to anticipate changes and react with precision. For guidance on fostering strategic thinking within your leadership team, refer to 10 ways to get your leadership team thinking strategically and building the best business strategies.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Change Underperforming Technical Team 100

BrainZooming

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Someone may have given you a reference in a business or social situation. Despite Seth Godin’s career strategy warning to not wait around for people to select you , there are plenty of situations where someone else has had to select you as THE RIGHT PERSON. It might be a boss that recruited and hired you for a new job.

Strategy 40

Strategy Strategy eBook Conference 40

Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

To avoid the pitfalls of a static strategy and ensure your business is future-proof, it’s essential to foster a culture of agility and strategic foresight. Cultivating a Forward-Thinking Mindset The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.

Disruption 100

Disruption Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team 100

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 9, 2023

I have summarized the key points of these four posts; click on the links referred to. All the elements of skills, processes, tools, capabilities and behaviours are essential in supporting an effective collaboration across sectors that need to be involved.

Collaboration 130

Collaboration Innovation Engagement Tools 130

BrainZooming

OCTOBER 21, 2015

This year, however, I think is going to be the last one. My frame of reference for recognizing new lessons isn’t the same as it used to be. I tried stopping last year, but had requests to keep going the annual article going. I’ve been realizing how much I’ve changed since living the corporate life full time.

Learning 40

Learning eBook Conference Creativity 40

Boxes and Arrows

JULY 10, 2008

Remember, a toxic person is often manipulative and they may seem great on the surface, so check references. Peter Merholz talks of managers needing to be either "T" shaped "Bar" shaped, referring to the profile of skills they possess. Did they voluntarily leave the last job?

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Underperforming Technical Team Tips Creativity Agile 62

Matthew May

AUGUST 28, 2015

I’ve always liked using good old paper and Post-Its, ever since I learned what was affectionately referred to as “the big paper process” when I was working with Toyota many years ago. After dozens of iterations I’ve finally settled on a format that people find simple, fun, and effective. This one is.

Strategy 0

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Defining Emotional Intelligence Components of Emotional Intelligence Emotional Intelligence (EQ) refers to the capability to recognize, understand, manage, and reason with emotions, both within oneself and in others. IQ refers to cognitive abilities such as logic, reason, and problem-solving.

Leadership 100

Leadership Underperforming Technical Team Training Exercises 100

Rmukesh Gupta

JANUARY 8, 2017

He is the Co-Founder, President and CEO of The Impossible Institute™ , a strategic think-tank that helps organisations understand what motivates the staff, customers and communities so that they can make impossible things possible. I came to know of Dan and his work through reading his book – Selfish, Scared and Stupid!

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Trends Video Policies Creativity 40