Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 23, 2018

After working through a number the one that held my attention and has become central to my thinking to take organizational practices forward was provided by a recent report from McKinsey “ How to create an agile organization ”. Agility for me is vital, it allows us to increasingly be adaptive in an uncertain world.

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Planview

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Breaking down silos and seamlessly connecting and streamlining data and process flows are integral to finding new solutions, enhancing security, and creating personalized and engaging citizen experiences.” Defined as the movement of value from customer insight to product delivery, flow is a fundamental prerequisite to Agile success.

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Moves the Needle

AUGUST 18, 2022

I had a conversation recently with a few industry professionals who were expressing concerns about the idea of scaling agile. Their objection was that not everybody can be agile nor needs to be. There’s been this tendency to kind of munge agile together with lean manufacturing and lean startup or lean innovation.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, the ability to build a strong case, stay informed, and think critically is the key to unlocking success and driving innovation. We actively shape these journeys, building adaptability, agility and innovation for long-term success in the changing business environment we all face today.

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Planview

OCTOBER 6, 2022

PI Planning in Agile is often held quarterly, bringing together multidisciplinary teams to lay out the product delivery cadence. When scaling agility to your whole organization, it’s important to have an overarching cadence to keep teams in sync. What is PI Planning in Agile? Challenges to Efficient PI Planning in Agile.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

A positive organizational culture can lead to improved employee engagement, higher levels of innovation, increased agility, and better adaptability to change. Furthermore, in the rapidly changing business landscape, the agility and resilience provided by a strong culture are invaluable.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Within the value proposition, we actively shape these journeys, building adaptability, agility and innovation for long-term success in the changing business environment we all face today. A landscape and the navigation skills that provide the adaptability and agility needed for successful innovation in the current business landscape.

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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. This openness is driving innovation by bringing in fresh perspectives and new ways of thinking.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

Embracing culture change also positions your organization to better navigate uncertainties and challenges, making it more agile and resilient. To delve deeper into leveraging cultural strengths for these purposes, visit leverage organizational culture for greater business agility and resilience.

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mjvinnovation

JULY 1, 2021

Keep reading to understand why agile project management provides numerous advantages over traditional forms of project management. What is agile project management? Agile practices can be incorporated into project management, adding numerous benefits. We call this initiative agile project management. The answer is simple.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

A culture primed for agility and resilience is better equipped to respond to market shifts and challenges, positioning your organization for sustained success. An agile and resilient culture isn’t just about surviving; it’s about thriving in uncertainty and change.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Engaging with the startup ecosystem enables corporates to tap into novel ideas and technologies, staying ahead of industry curves and often leapfrogging conventional R&D limitations. The ecosystem offers corporate entities various avenues for engagement, such as startup investment , partnerships, and acquisitions.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

Employees are more engaged, motivated, and committed to the organization’s success when they feel aligned with its cultural values. Moreover, in today’s fast-paced business environment, agility and resilience are essential for long-term success. In summary, the imperative of culture in organizational success is clear.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 21, 2023

The potential returns, including increased agility, improved innovation outcomes, enhanced collaboration, and long-term competitiveness, make this radical change worthwhile for organizations aspiring to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment. This could include customers, partners, suppliers, or other ecosystem participants.

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Should innovators be more attuned to details, nuances and changes in their environment, potentially allowing them to gather and process information uniquely to generate new insights and make more significant connections? Extended Cognitive Effort: Innovators may exhibit perseverance and a willingness to engage in extended cognitive efforts.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

By integrating the agility and fresh perspectives of startups, established companies can adapt more quickly to industry changes and consumer demands. Corporations can use these partnerships to break into new markets or demographic segments with the help of startups’ innovative approaches and agility.

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Leapfrogging

MAY 8, 2024

It allows these emerging leaders to navigate complex business landscapes with agility and confidence. By honing their XQ, they can better understand the intricacies of leadership challenges and respond with well-informed, strategic decisions. This approach can transform the way your leaders learn and grow.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 2, 2023

New analytics approaches powered by artificial intelligence (AI) can identify real-time data patterns, helping anticipate trends and inform decision-making. Moving to the edge : Organizations are becoming more agile by adopting an “edge” approach. This iterative feedback loop keeps users central to the design process.

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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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Wazoku

MAY 6, 2020

Communication and engagement with employees are an essential part of business at any time. The benefits of an engaged workforce include improved employee retention and loyalty, a happier and more motivated workforce and better general well-being. Most observers feel that employee engagement is a key pillar of the future of work.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

We are shifting critical capabilities that are growing the agility to trial, pilot and learn quickly as information flows in. We are achieving a faster adaptation and exploring mentality. Combining data and human knowledge reveals this collaborative potential and a new set of competitive opportunities.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Our innovation processes stay islands of knowledge stubbornly not flowing across organizations, informing others and giving the right levels of insights, support, or collaboration needed. We are shifting critical capabilities that are growing the agility to trial, pilot and learn quickly as information flows in.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 13, 2024

Agile Organization Structures: Clarification: In navigating complexity, an Agile Organization Structure within a Dynamic Ecosystem ensures that the organization can swiftly respond to intricate challenges, adjust strategies, and maintain a nimble approach to ever-changing conditions. **2.

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IdeaScale

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Over the last year, you’ve likely collected a lot of information from your customers and about your audience. First, make sure to properly engage your employees at every step of the way. Remember, only around 41% of employees were actively engaged during 2020.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Organizations with strong collaborative practices often see improvements in productivity, efficiency, and agility. 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.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 8, 2023

The Innovation Stacks are ready to support different steps in the innovation engagement process Additionally, with the upgrade in technology and platform approach, we can support the rapidly emerging human-AI collaboration needed for each building block and component and provide a step-by-step validation.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Businesses that innovate can respond to shifts in consumer behavior, leverage emerging technologies, and enter new markets with agility. The integration of AI into Design Thinking can lead to: Increased Efficiency : AI can rapidly synthesize information, leading to quicker iterations in the design process.

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etventure

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

In this article, etventure’s Head of Product Gregor Ilg will take a closer look at the buzzword “Agile” – and de-mystify Agile in a business context. We love Agile at etventure – but we also understand it can create stress and confusion. If it is not applied properly, agile development can easily turn into chaos!

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

It’s about making informed choices and encouraging your team to think beyond the day-to-day tasks. A strategic mindset is one that is continuously learning and readily adaptable to new information and circumstances. This agility allows your company to respond swiftly to emerging challenges and opportunities.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

The agility to adapt to AI advancements is now a vital component of surviving and thriving in the modern marketplace. Building Flexibility into Your Business Strategy In the fast-paced world of AI-driven change, your business strategy requires agility. You must recognize the signals of change and prepare to navigate through them.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 9, 2024

By engaging with startups or launching new business initiatives, companies can tap into fresh ideas, cutting-edge technologies, and untapped market opportunities. Startups bring agility and fresh perspectives, helping larger organizations adopt new innovations more quickly.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

It includes everyday improvements that boost productivity , employee engagement , and adaptability. This approach fosters innovation in the workplace by encouraging teams to learn quickly and make informed decisions based on actual user feedback. It’s about leveraging creativity to find better, more efficient ways of doing things.

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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. Embracing Flexibility and Agility In a rapidly changing business environment, staying nimble is more than a virtue—it’s a necessity.

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mjvinnovation

MAY 16, 2019

Agile practices transform business in multiple directions, providing powerful models of product and service creation, project management, and much more. In this article, you will understand what agile practices are, what benefits this approach offers to your company. What are Agile Practices. Check it out! How Sprint Works.

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Legacy Innovation Group

APRIL 1, 2019

Images and Metaphors — Finding the Right Agile Organization Design. Mid–sized and larger organizations often struggle immensely with finding an organization design that allows them to grow and stay agile at the same time. Agile organizations display equal shares of balance and structure. Feb 20, 2016 | Erika Jacobi.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 11, 2022

We are at the cusp or already into significant changes to how the world, society and we as individuals will manage or engage going into the future. ” and need to encourage activism to “collide and build”, to “network and engage”, and “relationship builds” around a common purpose and desire.

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Leapfrogging

MAY 8, 2024

It allows leaders to draw upon a rich reservoir of past encounters to navigate complex situations with agility and informed confidence. Enhanced Problem-Solving Skills Leaders with heightened Experiential Intelligence navigate complex situations with agility. A timeline for when these activities will occur within the program.

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