Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Hierarchy Of Ecosystem Needs- A Blueprint View Several vital considerations come into play in developing a blueprint to thrive and find solutions amidst growing complexity and uncertainty that argues for a different business approach, with Ecosystem thinking and design being central. Foster a values-driven culture.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I have been building a framework for Business Innovation Ecosystems under “Integrated Framework for Innovation Ecosystems” and have outlined the connected story and explored the four components in my last post in their descriptive meaning in some detail.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

JANUARY 30, 2024

Introducing the essential components of the Business Ecosystem The Business Ecosystem within the Hierarchy of Ecosystems The Hierarchy of Business Ecosystems In exploring the Business Ecosystem, we ascend to the second layer, Business Synergy and its Orchestration – Interconnected Solutions and Cooperative Strategies.

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Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It is the connecting up of opportunities with the ability to design the solution in highly exploratory and exploring ways of learning that begin to break down complexity and see new ways to evolve. Visit ecosystems4innovators for this framework series. How radical will this be? This is where Ecosystems in thinking and design come in.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 21, 2023

Post announcement, I have been following this up with posts on building up a validation plan , with the potential value of adopting this framework approach with an opening sketch of offering suggestions to beginning to think about an implementation plan and within this post, the phasing and sequencing suggestions and who needs to be involved.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Introduction to Design Thinking Design Thinking is a non-linear, iterative process that teams use to understand users, challenge assumptions, redefine problems, and create innovative solutions to prototype and test. Ideate : Generating a range of possible solutions. Define : Framing the problem in a user-centered way.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Enhanced Collaboration : Offsites encourage open communication and teamwork, fostering a spirit of cooperation that can lead to innovative solutions. For a deeper dive into how you can lead your team to strategic success, explore leading executive team offsites for business strategy.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It aims to trigger innovation engagement and activation strategies to change the energy transition dynamics within a community setting, offering decentralized community energy. The links to take you to the sites where you can read the proposed solution are at the bottom of this post. It puts your energy future in your hands.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 12, 2023

In my view any new approach to innovation needs to aim to achieve interdependent and interlocking innovation, solving problems that have not been addressed before and offering sustainable value, impact, and returns to all involved or significantly improving on the existing solutions.

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Planview

APRIL 15, 2024

Whether you’re just entering the AI arena or it’s your umpteenth time returning, you’ll need a framework in place to gather ideas and prioritize the best ones, minimize the risk you’ll face, and continually assess your opportunities. If you decide to build it yourself, you face the initial cost of enabling the solution.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 26, 2023

Not only in thinking and design but in how we structure its architecture, one based on platforms, open apps, and a marketplace where like-minded people and organizations go and participate in building new impactful innovation solutions together. This needs to be in open, highly collaborative ecosystems.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 19, 2022

Applying the three horizon framework to innovation and change. I will always recommend this three horizon framework to so much of our need to think about managing differently the today, the tomorrow and the future, they need to be thought through in very distinct ways. This is the space where the most change will occur.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Introduction to Design Thinking Design Thinking is a methodology used by designers to solve complex problems and find desirable solutions for clients. A design mindset is not problem-focused, it’s solution-focused and action-oriented towards creating a preferred future.

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Idea to Value

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The challenge is that for all innovation projects, it is impossible to know what the final solution or target KPIs will be once all the investigation, design and iteration is complete. The framework I developed and use with clients is called the Lean Innovation Validation & Execution management (L.I.V.E.)

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Effective collaboration harnesses the collective intelligence of the team, leading to innovative solutions and a competitive edge in the market. Managers and leaders must understand the dynamics of team collaboration strategies to foster high performance and innovation within their teams.

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Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Therefore, the strategies used to attract their attention need to be more than just effective; they must be responsible, respectful, and add genuine value to their experience. Thus, the focus shifts to personalized and context-aware strategies that align with the diverse and evolving preferences of the digital audience.

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TechEmpower Innovation

AUGUST 14, 2023

Strategy can be had on a part-time basis. Conclusion Bottom line – if you are an early-stage startup with online or mobile technology as part of your solution, you ABSOLUTELY NEED a technical advisor. Few people are good at both a strategic and tactical level. We’ve talked about this before in Startup CTO or Developer.

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 18, 2021

I believe the value of working the seven domains of this framework, named the Leadership Alignment Workmat has significant value within and across any organization. First , as an executive team, you will create cohesion and a consistent innovation framework that reduces barriers or uncertainties for innovators. We believe C.E.O’s

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Christensen Institute

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In a previous post about immigration policy and the efficacy of employing emergent strategies, I briefly touched on the benefits of testing assumptions. A solution to a problem isn’t always about finding the right strategy, it’s about managing the process through which that strategy is developed.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 11, 2023

We must remove fossil fuel as a source of energy, decarbonize our planet and replace it with clean energy alternatives of solar, wind, hydropower, nuclear and green hydrogen solutions. So far, we are doing a poor job of this as markets, solutions, opinions, and financial support are all highly fragmented.

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Innovating4Energy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Leapfrogging done correctly offers the benefits of evaluating existing solution options, considering the added value of environmental considerations and enhancing access and resilience in a rapidly changing world needing faster adoption of cleaner energy solutions to accelerate your solutions.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive toolkit of strategies and technologies, such as robust virtual team communication tools and online collaboration platforms , which can help bridge the gap between team members and foster a productive work environment. Time zone discrepancies complicating synchronous work and meetings.

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Innov8rs

APRIL 17, 2024

As Mattia Visigalli, Innovation Consultant - Group Strategy and Innovation at Zurich Insurance Group, says: "Future-proofing our organization involves falling in love with problems because these problems are the key to finding innovative solutions.”

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Some of these benefits include: Enhanced Problem-Solving: Collaborative teams can approach problems from multiple angles, leading to more creative and effective solutions. By fostering team collaboration and implementing team collaboration strategies , organizations can create a fertile ground for creativity and innovation to thrive.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Through the principles outlined to build upon and follow, you gain an expanding perspective, practical application, greater connectivity into innovation understanding, more contextual relevance, and emerging frameworks for continuous action. Narrate situations where effective synthesis resulted in comprehensive, practical solutions.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

Stages and Gates Processes Explained When managing innovation within an organization, the stages and gates process is a critical framework that guides the development of new products and services. Let’s explore what this framework entails and how it serves as the backbone for structured innovation.

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Christensen Institute

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Value-based care has been the strategy of choice for health care’s new entrants over the past decade-plus. Not eager to be left behind, and given government incentives to provide this type of care, many incumbents have attempted to implement similar strategies—usually with limited success. But is the hype warranted?

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Embracing the Evolution: AI Meets Design Thinking The intersection of artificial intelligence and design thinking is poised to redefine the landscape of innovation and strategy. Its collaborative nature fosters creativity, leveraging diverse perspectives to uncover innovative solutions.

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Idea to Value

DECEMBER 22, 2021

After all, while some companies have an issue with generating enough ideas, other companies have more than enough ideas but no way to manage them, and yet others do not have a framework to validate the progress of their various innovation initiatives. None of them will succeed at long-term innovation. This is not a sales call.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

JANUARY 19, 2024

Join me on a journey through the Hierarchy of Ecosystem Needs, a cascading framework that illuminates the crucial layers of innovation, business synergy, dynamic resilience, and collaborative prosperity. It looks to exploit the interconnected solutions and strategies contributing to this as the growth pillar.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 4, 2024

Introduction to Design Thinking Design thinking has become a cornerstone methodology in the worlds of innovation, business strategy, and product development. Ideate : Generating a range of possible solutions. Test : Trying out solutions on a small scale, rejecting those that will not work, and improving the ones that might.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 17, 2024

Speeches that focus on team building and innovation often introduce practical frameworks and strategies that teams can adopt. Moreover, their methods should align with keynote speaker strategies for team-building and be capable of inspiring team innovation.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Atos holds the number one position in European advisory companies in Cloud, Cybersecurity and high-performance computing that provides end-to-end solutions to Orchestrate a wide array of Digital Solutions. Atos recently completed the acquisition of EcoAct, a climate strategy consulting firm with a team of 160 climate experts.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 6, 2023

By starting with empathy and understanding the needs of both sales and marketing teams, Design Thinking can create a shared vision and joint strategy that aligns with the goals of both functions. In contrast, Design Thinking takes a collaborative and iterative approach that involves empathy, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 1, 2020

I wanted to go back to one of my favorite frameworks, the Cynefin framework for partly thinking through the “ known-unknown-unknowable ” in our present world. The Cynefin framework is from Dave Snowden through Cognitive Edge. So, where do I start to explain this framework a little more?

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Enhanced Problem-Solving : With multiple minds working together, teams can approach challenges from various angles, resulting in more creative solutions. Greater Flexibility and Adaptability : Collaborative teams are better equipped to respond to changes and pivot strategies when necessary.

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