Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Finding the new building blocks of innovation ecosystem design and thinking. Why change our thinking and designing around innovation ecosystems?“. For me, ecosystem thinking and design offer fresh ways for accelerating mutual learning, and through this innovation, outcome potential for sharing and knowledge building.

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Design Artificial Inteligence Innovation Collaboration 208

Leapfrogging

MARCH 26, 2025

The Context Map Canvas is a strategic tool designed to help organizations understand and navigate the external factors that influence innovation and business performance. Spot emerging trends and opportunities to inform product or service design. What is Context Map Canvas? Identify connections between canvas elements.

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Technical Review Roadmap Trends Innovation Processes 130

Leapfrogging

MARCH 26, 2025

Benchmarking is not about imitationits about learning from others to accelerate progress, improve competitiveness, and inform strategic decision-making. Benchmarking in Innovation Benchmarking plays a critical role in real-world innovation projects by providing data-driven insights that inform both strategy and execution.

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Leapfrogging

JANUARY 7, 2025

Research and Gather Data : Scoot around and pick up the relevant stats and reports to inform your chats. Agenda Design for Maximum Impact Structuring a killer agenda isnt rocket science but needs some finesse to keep heads in the game and not in the clouds. Share the findings ahead, so everyone is on the same page.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 23, 2018

There has been an awful lot to absorb when it comes to skills and how organizations need to be designed for the future. This report has been part of a broader ‘agile’ series from them but this one specifically gave me my necessary anchor point, to move forward with my own design thinking for agility and innovation.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Dynamic Ecosystems build future ecosystem resilience and including participation as the core to thinking evolution and discovery, to exploit and expand to what is possible, through ecosystem-centric thinking and design. The post How critical Dynamic Ecosystems are to any Ecosystem Design first appeared on Business Innovation Ecosystems.

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Design Collaboration Trends Disruption 72

Leapfrogging

MARCH 21, 2025

This approach allows you to gather insights quickly and make informed decisions about which ideas to pursue. By processing this information, AI can provide a comprehensive evaluation of a concept’s viability. This ensures that decisions are based on factual information rather than subjective opinions.

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Artificial Inteligence Analysis Trends Innovation Management 130

Leapfrogging

APRIL 1, 2025

The integration of AI in organizational effectiveness allows for more informed decision-making and strategic planning. This can be particularly beneficial in decision-making processes where quick and informed choices are crucial. This information can be used to create targeted talent optimization strategies.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Trends Analysis 130

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By leveraging best practices, such as agile product development and new product development strategies , you can mitigate risks and set the stage for successful product launches and service rollouts. Actionable Metrics vs. Vanity Metrics: Focusing on data that informs decision-making, rather than data that just looks good on paper.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 18, 2025

Get instant strategy processes Get expert tools & guidance Lead projects with confidence Learn More Getting Started with the First Mover Advantage To successfully capture first mover advantage, organizations must plan meticulously and execute with agility. The following steps outline a structured approach to harnessing this advantage: 1.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 26, 2024

The framework looks to 1) tap into collective intelligence, 2) accelerate innovation by cross-pollination, 3) enhance resilience and agility, 4) deliver superior customer experience, and 5) optimize resource utilization across the parties sharing in this interconnected ecosystem. Post two : Interdependence and Feedback Loops.

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Design Collaboration Roadmap Agile 182

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Much of the information is imperfect, the returns are often fuzzy and the doubters ready to block and deter new ideas from entering the commercialization process. What condition of ‘readiness’ in design, capabilities and capacity4. These form the ‘way forward’ in discussions, resolution and design.

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Innovation Guidelines Analysis Agile 321

Leapfrogging

MARCH 21, 2025

Whether you are involved in ai for idea generation , ai in design thinking , or ai for rapid prototyping , AI can provide valuable inputs at every stage of the innovation process. This agility is particularly important in fast-paced markets where consumer preferences can change rapidly. Lead Successful Innovation Projects!

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Artificial Inteligence Analysis Trends Data 130

Tullio Siragusa

JUNE 7, 2022

Design Thinking Applied to M&A Integration. The failure rate increases due to insufficient integration design and planning or faulty integration planning. Most of the failures point to a lack of design and alignment with people’s needs. This is where Design Thinking can be of tremendous value. It is people centric.

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InnovationTraining.org

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Explore examples of how design thinking and human-centered design has led to innovation in healthcare. Healthcare is one industry among many that can benefit from innovative thinking and human-centered design principles. Using Agile Thinking to Keep Hospitals Aligned. Applying Design Thinking to Schizophrenia Care.

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Design Thinking Design Examples Agile 108

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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MARCH 11, 2025

Improve agility by enabling regular goal adjustments. T ime-bound Designed for a specific timeframe (e.g., For example, Googles objective might be : Enhance global search experience to make information universally accessible and useful. Agile Planning Frameworks – Ensures adaptability and continuous iteration.

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Strategy Strategy Software Review Technical Review 130

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Introduction to Design Thinking Design thinking is a problem-solving approach that combines empathy, creativity, and rationality to meet user needs and drive successful business outcomes. Defining Design Thinking Design thinking involves five key stages: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test.

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Design Thinking Artificial Inteligence Design Analysis 140

Leapfrogging

MARCH 20, 2025

For example, Apple uses the 3Cs framework to align customer expectations (premium, high-quality products), company strengths (design, brand loyalty, ecosystem integration), and competitor positioning (offering unique innovations that rival Samsung and Google). Create long-term value for both customers and the company.

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Strategy Strategy Analysis Competition 130

Imaginatik

JANUARY 10, 2019

Planbox, the pioneering provider of AI-Powered Agile Innovation Management software, and Imaginatik, the #1 ranked leader in Corporate Innovation Management according to Forrester Research, will join forces to seize on the innovation boom. For more information visit www.imaginatik.com. said Angus Forrest, CEO of Imaginatik.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 27, 2025

AI’s impact on change management can be seen in several key areas: Data Analysis : AI algorithms can process and analyze large datasets to identify patterns and trends, helping you make informed decisions. For more information, check out our article on ai-powered skill assessments. Lead Successful Change Management Projects!

Artificial Inteligence 130

Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team Training Analysis 130

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Innovation thinking in Ecosystem and Gen AI design I believe there is a real need to construct a different innovation process. For me, ecosystem innovation and generative AI have arrived at that pivotal point to significantly influence future innovation design. AI can help design experiments and analyze results.

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Generative AI Design Innovation Innovation Processes 162

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In the fourth conversation between Jeffrey Phillips and myself around parts of the Executive Innovation Work Mat, we took on several different issues around the design, function, structure and process needs for innovation. The ability to manage innovation design, function, structure and process. For instance, some opening prompters.

Design 130

Design Creativity Agile Radical Innovation 130

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 6, 2018

The 3H informs the decisions to be taken, by recognizing their importance to the future and ‘frame’ resource allocation, identify current capability gaps to resolve. I recently applied the three horizons thinking to ‘frame’ a new innovation design. This is a useful way to think about the initial 3H outcome.

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Design Innovation Agile Collaboration 138

Planview

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Effectively selling Agile to executives is more than just getting the go-ahead for an Agile transformation. Because Agile includes a culture shift and a mindset change, as well as funding, you need executives to truly buy in to the approach. Senior leaders are a significant driver in the success rate of an Agile transformation.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

The Impact of Culture on Business Agility and Resilience Organizational culture is a powerful lever for enhancing business agility and resilience. To leverage organizational culture for greater business agility and resilience, it’s essential to align the cultural dynamics with your company’s vision and operational tactics.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2025

Product managers, designers, developers, and marketers rally around user feedback as the primary source of direction. This fosters agile practices and customer-centric innovation. By isolating and testing key features, they avoid overengineering and reduce waste. Learn and Iterate Analyze the results against your initial hypothesis.

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Software Review LEAN Development Team Review Roadmap 130

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MARCH 19, 2025

Helping leadership make informed strategic decisions. Option 2: Product Leadership Competing on Innovation Focuses on breakthrough technologies, design excellence, and R&D leadership. Prioritizes agility, experimentation, and early adoption of trends. Enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Leadership Competition 130

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

We need to broaden out the whole process of rapid innovation application beyond the two current favorites of lean and design thinking. Designing the complete rapid innovation application process. We need to change our thinking and design in the digital insight part more specifically within and along the innovation process.

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Innovation Processes Innovation LEAN Agile 206

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 27, 2017

We need to change our thinking and design in the digital insight part more specifically within and along the innovation process. Markets continue to have even greater uncertainty and we need to respond in very different, faster, well-informed ways. Digital threatens (thankfully) this entire incremental pathway.

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Technology Change Innovation Agile 178

Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 27, 2018

I have written a fair amount about the new innovation era, offering a view on its future design. One that is jumping to a fresh cycle of innovative design. We are in the middle of it, some of you may not have noticed its impact and change but it is significant on the understanding of innovation, in it’s future design.

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Innovation Radical Innovation Agile Design 185

Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Using the Wrong Management Framework: Some projects require a fully planned approach, others need a more agile method, and still others benefit from validating with fewer resources before investing more heavily. process automation, and agile methodologies can drastically improve success rates. Lets explore some of the amazing A.I.

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Underperforming Technical Team Project Artificial Inteligence ChatGPT 140

Leapfrogging

MARCH 27, 2025

This dynamic approach ensures that your change management efforts remain agile and responsive to evolving circumstances. For more information on how AI can be integrated into change management processes, explore our article on ai in change management.

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Change Artificial Inteligence Analysis Training 130

IdeaScale

APRIL 7, 2020

From building safe spaces for ideation in the training room, keeping your L&D function agile, and taking advantage of innovation expertise from beyond your organization, read on to discover the innovative potential of L&D! Agile Training Breeds Innovation. Build Safe Spaces To Let Ideation Flourish.

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Training Learning How To Agile 182

Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

AI Meets Design Thinking: Crafting a People-Centric Business Future Imagine this — a customer service agent can deeply empathize with a frustrated customer because an AI assistant analyzed the customer’s tone and background to provide insights ahead of time. The Renaissance of Empathy: Design Thinking Design Thinking emerged from this shift.

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Design Thinking Design Meeting Artificial Inteligence 118

Leapfrogging

MARCH 5, 2025

The Objectives & Key Results (OKR) is a structured framework designed to facilitate successful organizational change. It is particularly beneficial in industries that operate in dynamic environments where agility and adaptability are essential for success. What are Objectives & Key Results (OKR)?

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Roadmap Tools Change Project 130

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2024

From linear to agile: Idea generation is now a continuous process, not a one-time event. Organizations are using agile methodologies to rapidly test and iterate on ideas, keeping up with the pace of change and market demands. Design thinking: Design thinking is another methodology that is gaining traction in innovation.

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