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? Operating sustainably is not only good for the environment but also good for business.

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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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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 15, 2018

Struggling to get out of the technical jargon, so be ready and have patience. Most of what I have read and researched gives detailed explanations of how they work and throws around all the different jargon, protocols such as the need to understand the important semantic technologies, concepts, and methods like RDF, URI, SPARQL, SKOS, and OWL.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Role of AI in Strategic Planning The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into strategic planning is revolutionizing the way businesses approach their long-term goals. Leveraging AI for Business Strategy In the dynamic terrain of business strategy, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force.

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Acuvate

APRIL 3, 2023

The introduction of ChatGPT and other cutting-edge AI-led data analytics and visualization tools has sparked a lot of buzz in the tech world. The secret to these models’ success is Generative AI, which creates text that sounds remarkably human, enabling business users with data analytics outcomes that feels far more natural.

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Jeffrey Phillips

APRIL 8, 2019

My good friend and collaborator Paul Hobcraft is constantly reviewing new reports and creating insights of his own, which inundate me with more information. But through this I've learned a bit about both innovation and digital transformation. Below I'm going to share a few things I've learned so far, and my sense of the implications.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2023

I am working through what I think this should become in design and application, involving providing the key innovation building blocks as components of the innovation stack, using the innovation stack to guide platform development and the platform to support this innovation stack.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2023

The gender gap in tech is persistent, but it can be addressed by offering resources, fostering inclusive workplaces, and implementing policies that promote equity. The gender gap in tech remains due to a number of factors including lack of job security, gender bias, and work-life balance issues.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

JULY 6, 2024

In this edition, we speak with Vaibhav Malik who is a Global Partner Solution Architect, Cloudflare , where he works with global partners to design and implement effective security solutions for their customers. This work reflects my commitment to addressing emerging threats in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-driven technologies.

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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. Traditional Phases and Gates Processes Traditionally, the phases and gates model has been a cornerstone in structuring innovation management.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The work undertaken is often seen as a drain, not repeatable, and poor on the efficient definition of understanding we have in place today as the work undertaken, not yielding the returns if the concept is more radical due to time horizons or business model constraints. Ecosystems and platforms become the core of any design.

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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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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. What is Design Thinking? Empathize : Understanding the needs of those you’re designing for.

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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. Design thinking involves five key phases: Empathize : Understanding the human needs involved. It helps teams to observe and develop empathy with the target user.

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Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

As I’ve just finished leading an 18-month project, I am reflecting on how project management and leading teams is changing as Artificial Intelligence becomes more common in the workplace. There are numerous tools designed specifically for critical, timeconsuming parts of managing teams and projects. is only a set of tools.

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Acuvate

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

By leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning models, predictive maintenance uses real-time sensor data to anticipate potential failures before they occur. Predictive maintenance , powered by advanced data analytics and machine learning, is revolutionizing how we approach turbine care.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

With the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), this process is undergoing a profound transformation. AI technologies are enabling a more data-driven approach to innovation management, enhancing the ability to predict trends, understand consumer behavior, and generate creative ideas at scale.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

The Stages and Gates Process Explained The Stages and Gates process, a cornerstone of innovation management, is a framework designed to guide new products and services from conception to launch. However, with the advent of artificial intelligence in innovation management , these stages and gates are being reimagined.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 9, 2019

What fascinates me presently is the energy transition currently being undertaken, due to the enormous amount of innovation options being considered and applied. New technologies are changing the very nature of how energy is going to be produced and delivered over the next ten to twenty years.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Design Thinking is seen as the essential element that will combine with technology and AI in the future yet it is still the need for the human touch will still be essential. As we form more around ecosystem thinking and design, design thinking will be essential as the significant enabler to creative input.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Introduction to AI-Powered Business Strategy The modern business landscape is rapidly evolving, and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this transformation. The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Business Strategy AI has the potential to revolutionize how companies approach their business strategy.

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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. Are we leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning enough from the explosion of data to identify patterns and insights leading to emerging concept creation?

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

This is having a more connected set of components coming from technology, built into the value proposition. Our ‘need’ for technology has grown in recognition that it can solve our personal problems and situations and is quickly becoming the norm of everyday life.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Digital technology has been involved in the energy system for decades. What is new, is the pace of digitalization occurring through technological innovation, providing solutions that enable the energy system to be transformed? The application of digital technologies is widely impacting end-use.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 25, 2019

These being, firstly a decline in the level and speed of innovation , partly due to lower investments in research and development and also a continuing uneven adoption of innovation across individual economies and the world at large. Both of these policy issues are very much part of the incumbent innovator’s dilemma to resolve.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Technology is radically altering our need for innovation. We see increasingly innovation is feeding off the “ digital response rate ” Connecting technology and innovation is altering how we should re-access organizations ability to build out.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Understanding the Impact of AI in Business Strategy The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into business strategy has become a transformative force across various industries. Resource Allocation : Determine the budget, personnel, and technology needed.

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TechEmpower Innovation

JULY 24, 2023

At TechEmpower, we frequently talk to startup founders, CEOs, product leaders, and other innovators about their next big tech initiative. After all, that’s what tech innovation is all about. Do you have a custom algorithm or other technology? Artificial Intelligence Does your application leverage AI in any way?

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 17, 2019

I am looking at this energy transition through the eyes of the innovator, as it offers so much in new solutions and designs that any innovator would love to be part of. Technology innovation, suggested new business models, outline proposals for changing policies, processes, and market design all are being “sketched out.”

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 29, 2017

I was included in the Industry Analysts visit to the Siemens Technology Center, at Neuperlach in Munich. We were provided a variety of insights in different presentations and demonstrations, of the technology they are working upon but one stood out for me, being introduced to Knowledge Graphs. This really excites me in its potential.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 19, 2023

These stacks follow an established logic, such as working through idea discovery, relating to given problems, exploring solutions, and determining the final model or design and the execution delivery to achieve this. We stack them and they interlink.

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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. Companies should invest in design thinking, ethnographic research and other human-centric innovation methods.

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Tullio Siragusa

JULY 25, 2022

No matter what your path is, it’s important to stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies to stay ahead of the competition. Recently caught up with Alex on the Tech Backstage Podcast. They started by selling brands of better foods and treats for pets through eCommerce platforms and tech tools. .

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Daniel Burrus

JANUARY 4, 2018

I have been writing about each one of these technology trends for many years, but for one to make it on my Top 20 list, it has to be developed enough for you to apply it to exponentially grow your business. 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI), Advanced Machine Learning and Cognitive Computing Applications.

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Daniel Burrus

APRIL 20, 2022

New manufacturing plants will utilize the latest technologies in an effort to increase productivity and competitive advantage. Due to the fact that technology-driven exponential change affects everything, manufacturing businesses must always keep up. . Five Tech Trends Impacting the Manufacturing Industry.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Buttons & Threads: Applying a Modern Ecosystem Perspective In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the “buttons and threads” concept perhaps is a powerful metaphor for understanding and designing interconnected business ecosystems.

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Acuvate

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Traditionally, P&IDs have been created and maintained on paper, which presents several challenges in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven industries. Leveraging Advanced Technologies The digitization of P&IDs is only the beginning. This capability allows teams to manipulate and update P&IDs much more easily.

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