IdeaScale

JULY 24, 2018

There was this great infocomic a few years ago that talked about the virtues of online brainstorming. When brainstorming and collaborative ideation happens in a physical location, it trends towards polite agreement or staying with the ideas that occur in that small frame of time and receive the most group consensus.

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Qmarkets

JULY 13, 2017

The False Promise of Traditional Brainstorming. One idea in his book, discussed in Chapter 33 on "How to Organize a Squad to Create Ideas", later became one of the most widely used creativity techniques in the world. Osborne further outlined that the group should defer judgment, go for quantity, and embrace wild ideas.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Originally rooted in software development, hackathons have evolved into a strategic tool across industries, fostering creativity, team collaboration, and idea generation under tight timeframes. Participants form teams, brainstorm, and develop solutions like prototypes , software, or process improvements under a set theme.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Well also examine the common challenges businesses face during implementation, share effective strategies to bridge the gap between ideation and execution, and discuss how idea management software can accelerate and simplify this journey. Ensuring Transparency: Use shared dashboards or regular updates to keep teams aligned and engaged.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 4, 2025

This article explores 12 thought-provoking innovation quotes, each revealing a key lesson in crowdsourcing, collaboration, idea management , or continuous innovation. By engaging employees, customers, and external contributors, businesses can generate a wealth of ideas and refine them into actionable strategies.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

At its core, the ideation process consists of several stages: identifying the problem or opportunity, generating ideas through creative brainstorming, evaluating and filtering those ideas, and finally planning for implementation.

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Wazoku

AUGUST 17, 2018

We’ve helped companies completely transform themselves through idea management, but for many businesses it’s still a new concept, and a hard thing to get right. Idea management is the process of generating, collating, analysing and implementing ideas that solve real business problems, as part of a wider innovation strategy.

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Gregg Fraley

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

80% Of Brainstorming Sessions Don’t Work. Seven Idea Generation Fails. Redefine Brainstorming and Get Better Results. I might be getting to old to hold back on saying this about ideation, aka idea generation, aka brainstorming. Based on my experience, about 80% of idea generation doesn’t work.

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Future products are increasingly engaging the consumer as they evolve and respond to “data” and knowledge supplied back. Can a Siemens, PTC, Dassault or Aris see the bigger innovation picture or financial pie in the potential returns and engagement? It needs someone to see the opportunity and seize the initiative.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 2, 2024

While some methods like SCAMPER and brainstorming cards are well-known, there are other effective techniques that can greatly enhance your innovation program. We will also explore how these techniques can be effectively supported by dedicated idea management software, such as Q-ideate, to streamline and enhance the ideation process.

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Qmarkets

JULY 22, 2021

In today’s blog we will define the key steps that should be included within an effective idea generation process to maximize idea submissions, engagement, and eventually implementation. This is where your employees will submit their ideas and kick off the innovation process.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 12, 2022

When it comes to overseeing an idea management program involving thousands of employees or customers, it is crucial that the process is structured in a way that helps participants to generate the best ideas. Maybe you’ve found that your idea management participants aren’t yielding as many good ideas as in the past.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Following a successful pilot that resulted in the implementation of several innovative ideas, the Bank chose Qmarkets’ enterprise-grade Q-max software as the tool which they would deploy to their entire workforce. QM: How have you continued to engage users in your project since then?

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IdeaScale

MARCH 13, 2018

This practice can be achieved through brainstorming sessions which will enable you to generate a list of possible products and services which you can then test by presenting them to focus groups, conducting feedback surveys and holding one-on-one interactions with your target market. This is where IdeaScale can help.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 8, 2021

However, innovation management always entails establishing a process by which a company can continuously and effectively promote innovative activity. What is idea management and how is it different to innovation management? giving users the means to brainstorm, comment, and vote on ideas – and gamification elements – i.e,

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 4, 2019

It was only later on when brainstorming the challenges around our platform that the connection between the concepts hit me. This shared philosophy is especially evident when you look at what we have achieved in two key areas of collective intelligence software: collaboration and participant engagement: Laying the Foundation.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 4, 2019

To truly have an impact, best practices should be leveraged company-wide on a platform to encourage the crowdsourcing and sharing of winning ideas, methodologies, processes and other proposed operational improvements. Then best practices can become better through the input of peers, supervisors and management.

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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? What is Ideation’s Value?

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Qmarkets

MAY 2, 2024

This digital platform is rapidly becoming a critical tool for enterprises seeking to tap into collective creativity and transform great ideas into tangible results. What is an Idea Portal? It’s important to distinguish between idea portals and innovation portals, even though the terms are often used interchangeably.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 24, 2017

Open up lines of communication between employees and top management by optimizing corporate communication channels, holding company wide events/brainstorming sessions, or by allowing employees to submit ideas digitally through an employee submission box. Innovation happens when people feel their ideas are valued.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Importance of Cultivating Innovation in the Workplace Creating a culture of innovation within your organization can lead to substantial benefits, including enhanced productivity, increased employee engagement, and a greater capacity to adapt to changing market conditions. Remember, the journey to creating a culture of innovation is ongoing.

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Qmarkets

JULY 12, 2024

Additionally, we will discuss the advantages of using dedicated idea management software to streamline the ideation process and enhance collaboration. Challenges : Engagement : Maintaining participant focus and interaction can be difficult in a virtual environment. Cost-Effectiveness : Reduced travel and logistical expenses.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

YWE: 2016 was defined by us as the “Year of Creativity and Innovation” at the ISA, and administrators and senior staff were introduced to tools and brainstormed with on how to implement these tools into our ongoing work. QM: What made you choose to use crowdsourcing/idea management software?

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

They should also encourage their teams to engage in trust-building activities and open communication. Ensure that all team members have an equal opportunity to voice their opinions and ideas. Managers and leaders should encourage an environment where feedback is given constructively and received openly.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 26, 2024

This digital platform is rapidly becoming a critical tool for enterprises seeking to tap into collective creativity and transform great ideas into tangible results. What is an Idea Portal? It’s important to distinguish between idea portals and innovation portals, even though the terms are often used interchangeably.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 26, 2024

This digital platform is rapidly becoming a critical tool for enterprises seeking to tap into collective creativity and transform great ideas into tangible results. What is an Ideas Portal? It’s important to distinguish between ideas portals and innovation portals, even though the terms are often used interchangeably.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

According to a recent poll by Gallup , only 15% of employees worldwide are engaged in their jobs. – where levels are the highest in the world – the rate for engagement has been stuck at around 30% for nearly a decade, growing from 29% in 2011 to 31% in 2017. It’s all in the Numbers – Quantifying Employee Engagement.

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Qmarkets

JULY 8, 2017

Open up lines of communication between employees and top management by optimizing corporate communication channels, holding company wide events/brainstorming sessions, or by allowing employees to submit ideas digitally through an employee submission box. Innovation happens when people feel their ideas are valued.

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Idea Drop

JULY 30, 2017

With management unable to know who came up with which ideas, not only do the ideas sitting inside this box exist completely without context (leaving a lot of leeway for misinterpretation), it’s also impossible for employees to get any feedback in return. Without it, employee engagement will inevitably decrease.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 1, 2024

Brainstorming Sessions Brainstorming is a classic technique where participants are encouraged to freely share ideas without immediate criticism. This method aims to generate a high volume of ideas, which can then be evaluated and refined. Here are some of the most widely used methods: 1.

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Acuvate

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

In less than a decade, innovation management got recognized as one of the most powerful strategies an organization can use to streamline internal processes and boost their business productivity. What is innovation management? Looking to transform your ideas into powerful business outcomes? Million in 2017 to USD 1,519.2

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Gregg Fraley

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The client started by saying he wanted to do a brainstorming session. It wasn’t brainstorming that was needed. As it turns out the session was really more about idea development and elaboration. As it turns out the session was really more about idea development and elaboration. Getting to Clarity.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 11, 2022

When it comes to overseeing an idea management program involving thousands of employees or customers, it is crucial that the process is structured in a way that helps participants to generate the best ideas. Maybe you’ve found that your idea management participants aren’t yielding as many good ideas as in the past.

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Qmarkets

JULY 8, 2017

To truly have impact, Best Practices should be leveraged company-wide on a platform to encourage the sharing of winning ideas, methodologies, processes and other proposed operational improvements. Then Best Practices can become better through the inputs of peers, supervisors and management. Banking on Best Practices.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 24, 2017

To truly have impact, Best Practices should be leveraged company-wide on a platform to encourage the sharing of winning ideas, methodologies, processes and other proposed operational improvements. Then Best Practices can become better through the inputs of peers, supervisors and management. Banking on Best Practices.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 28, 2019

However, innovation management always focuses on establishing a process that will allow companies to innovate continuously and effectively. What is idea management and how is it different to innovation management? The terms ‘innovation management software’ and ‘idea management software’ are often used interchangeably.

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eZassi

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Navigating Innovation Management: Implement a Scalable Process and Engaging Platform for Enterprise Ideation and Collaboration Creating Open Innovation Solutions Regardless of your organization’s innovation portfolio size or scope, every business needs a strategy and competitive advantage for growth and technological advancement.

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