Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Adaptability : An innovative culture equips your organization with the agility to pivot quickly in response to market changes and consumer needs. Agile Methodologies for Innovation Agile methodologies offer a framework for developing and implementing new ideas with speed and flexibility.

Culture of Innovation 100

Culture of Innovation Culture Agile Innovation 100

Gregg Fraley

MARCH 17, 2021

The 30 minute weekly webinar features demonstrations of various facilitation tools for: strategy, challenge clarification, idea generation (aka brainstorming), problem framing, idea selection, innovation projects, and idea development, etc. Sessions begin on Thursday March 18th. Thinking Differently Takes Tools.

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Tools Brainstorming Idea Generation LEAN 52

Gregg Fraley

APRIL 20, 2021

MCPS perfectly complements innovation frameworks like Design Thinking, Agile, and Lean, and quality frameworks like Six Sigma. CPS first started being used in the early 1950’s, created by the founder of brainstorming, Alex Osborn. Comedy improvisation games and story telling are already integrated with MCPS.

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Creativity Training LEAN Tools 98

Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

Keynote speakers often emphasize the need for creating an environment where brainstorming is encouraged and every idea is valued. They may share insights on techniques for effective ideation such as design thinking, mind mapping, and leveraging technology for collaborative brainstorming sessions.

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Innovation Ideation Innovation Processes Leadership 113

Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 28, 2018

It includes an overview of key frameworks ( Design Thinking, Agile, Lean, TRIZ, Synectics, Stage-Gate, CPS ) and their essential tools. In addition, it covers management mandates, project cycles, resourcing, idea management systems, idea generation, concept development, prototyping, and pitch presentations.

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Course Training Innovation Brainstorming 26

InnovationTraining.org

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This approach emphasizes collaboration and iteration, and encourages designers to be agile and responsive to feedback. They can help designers to identify patterns and trends in user research data, and to generate insights that can inform the design process.

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ChatGPT Design Thinking Design Learning 87

Gregg Fraley

OCTOBER 4, 2018

If you don’t know the newer more advanced tools, and some neglected old technologies, including Agile, Lean, TRIZ, Synectics, Stage-Gate, Theory of Constraints, and CPS, you’re missing opportunities. Brainstorming done effectively, more ideas, better ideas, and powerful tools for amping and refining ideas.

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Course Training Brainstorming Design Thinking 53

InnovationTraining.org

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The approach can be applied to nearly every industry and discipline, making it a useful tool when brainstorming solutions to challenges and testing them in action. During the ideation or brainstorming process, you’ll work in teams to rapidly generate as many solutions as possible.

Design Thinking 70

Design Thinking Design Ideation Brainstorming 70

Gregg Fraley

APRIL 22, 2019

Design Thinking alone will not guarantee success (or any other framework, Agile, Lean, etc.). Very few organization’s are any good at all at Brainstorming/Idea Generation. If you don’t have Talent, superior talent, you’ll fail. Most organization’s don’t have the guts to actually reinvent.

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Training Innovation LEAN Innovation Programs 58

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Moving to the edge : Organizations are becoming more agile by adopting an “edge” approach. These platforms help teams ideate, brainstorm, and iterate designs, making Design Thinking more central to remote and distributed teams. This involves moving computing power, data storage, and decision-making to the edge of operations.

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Design Thinking Technical Review Design Technology 147

Qmarkets

AUGUST 2, 2024

From the invention of the lightbulb to the creation of the smartphone, some of history’s most significant breakthroughs began as simple ideas. Far more than just brainstorming, ideation is a structured, intentional process that harnesses creativity and innovation. What is Ideation?

Ideation 52

Ideation Brainstorming Software Review Innovation 52

Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 1, 2018

The secret sauce in the design of a MoshPit session is how fresh thinking is scaffolded through the discovery and idea generation process. Nearly all brainstorming techniques, and even innovation frameworks, fall short in terms of helping people make new conceptual connections. This is not your Dad’s brainstorming.

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Technology Ideation Internet of things Brainstorming 50

Gregg Fraley

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

They may know frameworks, like Design Thinking or Agile, and a few tools, but very few have the extensive training and experience at hands-on facilitation required to make a difference. As an example, most brainstorming sessions fail because the challenge is not properly framed. Do any of the following Seven Fails ring true?

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By recognizing the transformative impact of AI, you can ensure your business remains agile and innovative. Remember, the journey towards AI adoption is continuous; stay informed and agile to maintain your competitive edge. Idea Generation Employ AI tools to brainstorm and innovate product concepts.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team 100

Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 22, 2018

When I step into a room to facilitate a strategy, innovation, or idea generation session I usually find a great deal of energy. The research that says brainstorming doesn’t work studied groups with no training and no facilitator. Knowledge of frameworks like Lean, Agile, CPS and Design Thinking are essential.

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Training Innovation Idea Generation Creative Thinking 48

Qmarkets

JULY 29, 2024

Idea Generation: This is the initial stage where new ideas are created. It can involve brainstorming sessions, crowd-sourcing ideas from employees or customers, and conducting market research to identify unmet needs. Here, ideas are evaluated based on feasibility, strategic alignment, and market potential.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

Enhancements with Artificial Intelligence Incorporating artificial intelligence into the stages and gates process can transform new product & service development, making it more agile and data-driven. Additionally, AI can aid in collaborative brainstorming sessions, providing real-time suggestions and enhancements to spur innovation.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Generative AI Technical Review Ideation 100

Gregg Fraley

OCTOBER 19, 2019

If you, and/or your team, don’t have an organic, natural access to creative thinking, tools like Agile and Design Thinking are running on empty. And yes, that includes brainstorming, but more importantly, problem framing. But without creative belief and culture, advanced tools are likely to fail. Creativity IS Innovation.

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Creativity Innovation Creative Thinking Training 71

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Inclusivity goes beyond just the hiring process; it’s about creating an environment where all employees feel they can contribute their unique ideas and perspectives. This can be done through regular brainstorming sessions, open forums, and workshops that aim to harness the diverse thinking present in your team.

Culture of Innovation 100

Culture of Innovation Culture Innovation Training 100

Gregg Fraley

JANUARY 30, 2019

Gregg instructs ways to blend frameworks and use the best tools within frameworks such as Lean, Agile, CPS, or Design Thinking. The Innovation Intensive course outline: Approaches to innovation (Design Thinking, Lean, Agile, TRIZ, CPS, and blended systems). Tools and techniques for generating ideas. Why innovation?

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Design Thinking Ideation Training LEAN 9

Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Lean Six Sigma is widely used to drive innovation in both product development and process optimization, ensuring that businesses stay agile and effective. Ideation Techniques to Generate Innovative Ideas Generating fresh, innovative ideas is at the heart of any successful enterprise.

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Ideation Innovation Brainstorming LEAN 52

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Here are some strategies to promote creativity and experimentation: Implement regular brainstorming sessions where all ideas are welcome. Monitoring Progress and Adjusting Strategies Effectively managing your innovation roadmap involves continuous monitoring of progress and being agile enough to adjust strategies as needed.

Leadership 100

Leadership Roadmap Innovation Culture of Innovation 100

Gregg Fraley

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

They go straight to brainstorming without preparing minds, and that’s a big reason sessions fail. Design Thinking, Agile, CPS/Osborn-Parnes, Lean, TRIZ and other innovation frameworks all have some scaffolding built-in. In spite of many success stories it’s not done nearly enough. The reason? Magazine by Jessica Stillman.

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Learning Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Training 45

Leapfrogging

MARCH 4, 2024

Teams can iterate designs with agility, supported by AI’s predictive analytics to forecast the success of design choices. By incorporating AI into the brainstorming process, teams can overcome cognitive biases and explore a broader design space. Test AI systems simulate user interactions for immediate feedback.

Design Thinking 100

Design Thinking Artificial Inteligence Tools Design 100

Gregg Fraley

MAY 1, 2018

You will fail with: Lean, Agile, Design Thinking, TRIZ, Stage-Gate, Osborn-Parnes CPS, KILN’s FuseTrail, or a homegrown/blended framework. Frameworks assume: engaged leadership, talent on the team, day to day creativity, curiosity, and domain knowledge. Frameworks fail when leaders don’t have these cultural basics squared away.

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Innovation Creative Thinking Design Thinking Creativity 70

Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Innovation incubators follow a systematic approach to solution development, typically including the following phases: Idea Generation and Selection: Incubators begin with a pool of potential ideas, sourced either from internal brainstorming sessions, external partnerships, or technology scouting efforts.

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Gregg Fraley

MAY 22, 2019

Companies are investing in innovation training, mostly learning frameworks like Lean, Agile, or Design Thinking. Osborn was the inventor of brainstorming. TRUE STORY about how ideas from a low level, untrained worker made a Huge Difference. And that’s a good thing. Who’s getting the training? END OF BLOG POST.

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Training Innovation Technical Review Creativity 45

Qmarkets

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Rapidly changing customer behaviours, disruptive digital technologies, and the emergence of agile fintech start-ups means that disruption is an ever-present danger. There has never been a more critical time for financial firms to prioritize innovation.

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Crowdsourcing Software Review Technical Review Project 40

CREATORS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The Business Units themselves are then responsible for the implementation and commercialization of those ideas generated by the cross-functional innovation team. The idea is that innovation efforts are once again dispersed throughout the organization and become core to strategy, execution and capabilities within and across functions.

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Innovation Technical Review Idea Generation Culture 40

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Once you've spelled out your big idea, generate lots of supporting material to give yourself more to choose from when it's time to pick your best stuff. Go for quantity — designers call this part of the brainstorming process divergent thinking. But you probably don't need to get into trends such as agility and serendipity.

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Brainstorming Software Tips Idea Generation 19

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Once you've spelled out your big idea, generate lots of supporting material to give yourself more to choose from when it's time to pick your best stuff. Go for quantity — designers call this part of the brainstorming process divergent thinking. But you probably don't need to get into trends such as agility and serendipity.

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Brainstorming Software Tips Idea Generation 12