Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2023

So this post reviews many great contributors to advancing innovation over the years. Agile Development : This approach involves having a flexible and iterative development process, where cross-functional teams work together to deliver software or products in short iterations.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 3, 2016

To work through these we are all being asked to transform but there has to be a clear end, a return for all this energy and resources it requires, that we are being asked to spend? Technology offers them the transforming means but can they, as leaders, take their people with them? Either they adapt or die. It needs bold leadership.

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Collaboration Technical Review Disruption Innovation 273

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Innovation “fights” to attract resources, gain management attention or understand its difficulties in the time it takes, its potential risks and its need for a more ambitious and bold commitment of support. Today we live in a more connected world, technology has enabled this. ” constrained them.

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Technical Review Innovation Software Review Design 209

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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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Is it access to knowledge, markets, opinions or is it spreading risk and resource sharing or enabling the flows in knowledge, ideas, capital- what else really distinguishes it and makes it a must to have. The ability to access cutting-edge research, market insights, and technical know-how from a wide network is a key driver of innovation.

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Technical Review Innovation Policies Collaboration 140

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 1, 2023

We need to approach innovation differently through connected agility, have speed and automation more central, and provide roles for a great diverse set of participants. The platform enables organisations to connect different stakeholders, leverage external resources and facilitate the exchange of ideas and solutions.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 3, 2016

To work through these we are all being asked to transform but there has to be a clear end, a return for all this energy and resources it requires, that we are being asked to spend? Technology offers them the transforming means but can they, as leaders, take their people with them? Either they adapt or die. It needs bold leadership.

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Collaboration Disruption Innovation Technical Review 273

Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The typical goals of this sort of collaboration are better solutions and disrupting economic development — ultimately, it’s an early pipeline of new technologies. In exchange for financing and mentorship, an established business can be at the forefront of new products, models, and technologies.

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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

JUNE 12, 2023

I am suggesting a vertical and horizontal design applying innovation stack and building block approaches, all “housed” on a technology platform. We have the capacity through technology and human interactions for them to come together, exchange, and increase and accelerate innovative concept value. Nothing can work in isolation.

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Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Artificial Inteligence 148

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Why You Should Embrace AI in Your Business Planning Embracing AI in your business planning is not just about keeping up with technology trendsit’s about seizing opportunities to innovate and outperform competitors. When incorporating ai-driven business strategy , remember that AI should complement human expertise, not replace it.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 24, 2023

An innovation mandate is a critical tool for defining the scope and direction of innovation and the underlying values, commitment and resources placed behind it. The innovation mandate is often overlooked or undervalued. What should be in a “typical” innovation mandate?

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Innovation Programs Technical Review Innovation Policies 190

Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Importance of Staying Scrappy in an AI-Driven Era In an age of rapid technological advancements, companies everywhere are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to modernize their operations. As AI and sophisticated systems become the norm, it’s essential for organizations to retain their creative spirit, agility, and grit.

Software Review 118

Software Review Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Agile 118

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 29, 2018

While most large companies want to become more agile and innovative, many of them fail to turn this wish into a reality. We know you simply grow a business by choosing a mix of investing in innovation, merger, and acquisitions or releasing your resources into more profitable activities. Why is that? Apple, Alibaba, Amazon).

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Innovation Programs Innovation Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 222

Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

This is especially challenging when a company is trying to run multiple innovation projects simultaneously, but like every other company also has limited staff, resources and budget to allocate. The innovation will likely require a large number of iterations and changes throughout the project, requiring time and resources to complete.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Generative AI has the potential to close content, insight, and technology gaps that large corporations typically have over their smaller counterparts. This shift presents a unique opportunity for SMEs, whose inherent agility gives them an edge in adopting and innovating with AI.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Introduction to the Startup Ecosystem Defining the Startup Ecosystem The term ‘startup ecosystem’ refers to the dynamic network of interconnected entities—individuals, organizations, and resources—that collectively contribute to the creation and growth of startups.

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Technical Review Agile Engagement Collaboration 113

Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 23, 2019

No one organization can keep pace, has enough resources or can cover off solutions that solve “universal” problems or even ones in a diverse, huge Corporation collaborating across a global business where functional groups involved are far more diverse than ever before. So often client solutions and their needs have considerable lag.

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Innovation Management Management Software Review Software 200

Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 11, 2024

Environmental Factor: The ability to adapt quickly is often facilitated by open communication channels, collaborative decision-making, and agile organizational structures. Environmental Factor: Facilitating easy connectivity, knowledge-sharing platforms, and mechanisms for resource exchange enhance the network effects within the ecosystem.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Importance of Startup Innovation in Corporate Growth In today’s rapidly changing business environment, startup innovation is often at the forefront of technological advancement and market disruption. Corporations can leverage this innovation to drive growth, remain competitive, and enter new markets.

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Innovation Collaboration Agile Technical Review 147

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 26, 2015

I recall reading that up to now, each digital technology change was a separate era of change, to absorb and adapt towards, yet today we are facing something seemingly different, a collision, a whole mash-up of disparate technologies and systems, that seem to be heading for such an explosion of change, a post-digital transformation.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Startups often bring fresh ideas, new technologies, and agile development approaches, but identifying the right ones to collaborate with or invest in can be complex. The goal is to discover startups that can provide game-changing technology, services, or business models that align with a company’s strategic vision.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The Circular Model of the Interconnected Business Ecosystem Framework The Dynamic core is constantly processing and distributing, challenging, providing information, resource and innovative ideas and insights to give a bidirectional flow. Driven by technology, data analytics, and real-time responsiveness.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

CVC units often focus on securing a competitive advantage by investing in startups with innovative technologies or business models that align with the corporation’s strategic goals. By engaging with and investing in startups, companies can gain insights into emerging technologies, trends, and business practices.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 15, 2024

This is one of openly collaborating and co-creating in different Ecosystem structures and designs to provide a greater diversity of opinions, knowledge, and resources. Enhance Resilience and Adaptability : Ecosystems inherently promote resilience by distributing risks, sharing resources, and enabling collective adaptation to disruptions.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Introduction to New Product Development In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences, the ability to innovate and execute new product development (NPD) effectively is a cornerstone of business success. At its core, design thinking involves five phases: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Cloud tools and technologies are influencing the future of data science work in two key areas: scaling resources and improving workforce agility. If organizations want to make use of these capabilities, though, they also need to develop strong data security and privacy frameworks when operating in a cloud environment.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 1, 2018

The ability to tackle those larger societal problems within an ecosystem, or combine unique resources to overcome a complex challenge you are incapable of solving alone, do have greater potential in a collaborative adaptive system. They survive and thrive due to that uniqueness and attraction. No easy task. In Summary.

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Collaboration Design Innovation Technical Review 241

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Evolution of AI in Business Strategy The journey of AI in the business landscape has seen a remarkable evolution, transitioning from a novel technology to a fundamental component of strategic planning. Human Resources: Leverage AI tools for talent acquisition and employee engagement analysis.

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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. To gain a more in-depth understanding of how an innovation culture can transform your organization, explore our resources on creating a culture of innovation and innovation culture best practices.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 19, 2023

We can mix and match different emerging or established innovation approaches but sometimes miss valuable points and due to this lack of “being connected up” we lose flexibility, sometimes meaning and miss some of the potential value as the parts are not as well interlinked or dynamic; we screen out more than we add-in.

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Technical Review Software Review Innovation Design 130

Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

From its inception to the current state, the processes governing the development of new products and services have continuously evolved to incorporate new methodologies and technologies. At these gates, decision-makers review progress and determine the feasibility of moving forward to the next stage.

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Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

When looking at radically different thinking and design in business, where Ecosystems become central, you need to ask yourself what industries would benefit from such an alternative design and thinking due to the changing complexities and challenges they are facing. Manufacturing: Challenges: Industry 4.0

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

By investing in startups, corporations can access new technologies, products, and services that can significantly enhance their competitive edge. Moreover, through CVC, corporations can tap into the startup ecosystem , leveraging agility and innovative mindsets. Market Expansion Entering new markets or segments through partnerships.

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Strategy Strategy Technical Review Agile 100

Qmarkets

JULY 11, 2024

However corporate innovation is often the most complex and challenging due to its scale and scope. Many organizations face difficulties in establishing effective innovation programs, often due to misaligned strategies, unclear processes, and inadequate tools. Are there unmet customer needs that innovative solutions could address?

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Software Review Strategy Strategy Technical Review 104

Idea to Value

MARCH 7, 2022

As one of the world’s top experts on innovation and growth, Rita’s work is regularly published in the Harvard Business Review. Companies must hire for creativity and incentivize creativity by dedicating budget, time and people resources. Twitter: rgmcgrath. Tiffani Bova. What is your definition of “innovation”?

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 5, 2016

Recently I was asked to complete a review of digital transformation, to gauge where it presently is, to take a look at the leading emerging practices and ‘professional ‘wisdom’ and turn these insights into a report due out before the end of the year. We do need really different thinking.

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