IdeaScale

JUNE 4, 2019

Brainstorming is the start of innovation, but sometimes you need a little push. These brainstorming tools will help you find the creative momentum you need. Google Docs offers a sort of collaborative scratch paper for brainstorming, while Google Sheets offers a more organized approach to sort ideas and leave notes.

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Idea to Value

JULY 21, 2017

The important aspect of the theory which most discussions ignore though is that while it is happening, management at the established companies think they’re making the right decision to let the new companies take over the low-end of the market. 10 – Open Innovation, Crowdsourcing and Idea Management.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore how design thinking enhances the ideation process, why tools like empathy mapping are essential, and how idea management can help turn innovative concepts into actionable results. Ideation is the process of generating ideas to address specific challenges or seize new opportunities.

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Gregg Fraley

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The Sins That Ruin Idea Generation. Redefine Brainstorming If You Want Results. . It’s okay to hate Brainstorming. ” Well, you bother because you need ideas. There have been many studies of brainstorming and articles written. Rarely does a casual brainstorm generate a breakthrough idea.

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HYPE Innovation

APRIL 9, 2023

What first comes to your mind when you think of brainstorming ? Typically, it’s involved a group of people actively discussing innovative ideas, exchanging opinions, and arguing about controversial issues. However, things are changing.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 12, 2024

At its core, an idea generator is any tool, technique, or system designed to spark creative thinking and help individuals or teams come up with new ideas. These can range from simple brainstorming exercises to sophisticated digital platforms powered by artificial intelligence.

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Viima

JANUARY 26, 2023

Brainstorming is one of those hyped terms that these days has a reputation of its own because of the controversy surrounding it. The opposing sides of the debate are the experienced facilitators or managers who vouch for its value when done right, and the academic research that points out the flaws and the short-sightedness of the approach.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 1, 2025

This article explores the role of an idea evaluation matrix in the broader idea management process, detailing what it should includesuch as weighted scoring for fair assessment. Finally, well discuss how idea management software can streamline this process, making evaluation more efficient and data-driven.

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Sopheon

APRIL 25, 2024

Have you ever been in a magical brainstorming session? Depending on who’s invited, a typical brainstorming session may consist of throat-clearing, eye-rolling, and apathy. This is why you’ve likely never been to a magical brainstorming session. Me neither. They simply don’t exist.

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Innovation Excellence

MARCH 7, 2023

GUEST POST from Diana Porumboiu Brainstorming is one of those hyped terms that these days has a reputation of its own because of the controversy surrounding it. Is it just a shallow activity, organizations do when they are stuck in a rut? Or is there an efficient way to go about it without wasting time? […]

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IdeaScale

APRIL 21, 2020

Tap into Existing Ideas. Idea management is an essential process where ideas are gathered and analyzed. Companies can benefit from examining those ideas to figure out how they apply during times of crisis. Brainstorm. You never know which ideas could turn into innovations.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

In fact, research shows that companies hosting regular hackathons see significant gains in employee engagement, faster prototyping, and fresh, actionable ideas. But behind every successful hackathon lies the right platform—one designed to streamline collaboration, track ideas, and manage participants efficiently.

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InnovationManagement

JULY 26, 2021

The post In Search of the Perfect Brainstorm: An Update of Collaborative Ideation appeared first on InnovationManagement. A heated argument ensues. Some people take sides. Others remain silent. There are bruised egos. You are not the only one who feels frustrated. All that time [.].

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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. What Does Idea Implementation Mean? Without these, even the best ideas risk failure.

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IdeaScale

JUNE 27, 2019

Furthermore, a defined innovation process helps ensure that the best ideas are pursued and not accidentally forgotten. If one or two people dominate every brainstorming session or innovation meeting, there’s no point in having a team. Use Innovation Management Software. The problems tend to come from a lack of idea management.

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Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

In today’s episode of the Idea to Value Podcast, we speak to Simon Hill, founder of Idea Management software company Wazoku. What idea management software actually does to help innovation management (10:40). How different teams within a company can get involved in innovation (09:15).

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 20, 2024

Whether you’re looking to solve a specific problem, develop a new product, or simply encourage creative thinking, the approach you take to an ideation session can significantly impact the quality and feasibility of the ideas generated. What Is an Ideation Session? This helps to guide the discussion and keep it focused.

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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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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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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. Linus Pauling (Chemical Engineer, Educator and Peace Activist) The best way to have a good idea is to have a lot of ideasand then share them.

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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

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Participants form teams, brainstorm, and develop solutions like prototypes , software, or process improvements under a set theme. Providing clear deliverables allows teams to manage their time effectively and understand what they need to achieve by the end of the event. Ready to organize a hackathon that sparks real innovation?

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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. This helps leaders identify trends and make data-informed decisions.

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Regardless of whether your field is crowded with competition or you’re in a niche market, your idea criteria will depend somewhat on your business. You know the first step in innovation is brainstorming , coming up with ideas and sorting through them as good, bad, feasible, possible, impossible and many more categories.

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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

Can we manage innovation the way many still are? They are well advanced in the increasing value of visualization (for design improvements, prototyping) and simulation (for testing and assumption management). I think not. Innovation, in my view and many others, is rapidly becoming even more complex.

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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

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. Your manager has asked you to come up with a few quick wins and, under pressure, your creative well has suddenly run dry.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 4, 2019

As we sometimes tell our clients at Qmarkets, the key to overcoming a challenge or formulating a new idea, is often simply finding a new way to look at the problem. In this respect, innovation management solutions are invaluable. . Facilitating a New Perspective.

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InnovationManagement

JUNE 3, 2019

Is it mainly a matter of brainstorming effort or are external factors at play? The post Startup Ideas are NOT Inspired on the Spur of the Moment! appeared first on Innovation Management. Aim is to facilitate and expedite this process for would-be entrepreneurs.

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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 16, 2016

Fast Company Article “Brainstorming is Dumb” Misses the Point. Brainstorming, Done Properly, Is Not a Tool, It’s A Multi-Step Process. And yet another major publication publishes a misleading article about brainstorming — Brainstorming is Dumb. Brainstorming as a technique is beside the point.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Of course, most recognize that simply happening upon these solutions is not an option, and that innovation needs to be cultivated and managed effectively in order to become sustainable and repeatable. But what is innovation management , exactly? What is innovation management?

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Qmarkets

JULY 22, 2021

If your idea challenge is very detailed and asks many specific questions, you will get less ideas, but they will be of higher quality. If your idea challenge is vague or lacking in detail, you may receive many ideas but of poorer quality. Expert Review With an idea management tool, you can set up an ‘expert review’.

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Qmarkets

JULY 18, 2024

Whether you are working on a solo project or collaborating with a team, these techniques can provide the structured yet flexible approach needed to generate a wealth of ideas. Understanding Ideation Tools Ideation tools are techniques and methods used to generate ideas and solutions in a structured manner.

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Gregg Fraley

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Prepare, Then Brainstorm. Most brainstorming doesn’t work. The literature bashing brainstorming is extensive. Ideas are still needed to fill pipelines! I’m going to focus on one problem with brainstorming in this post: lack of preparation. Want an Innovation Breakthrough? The Boy Scouts have it right.

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Viima

JANUARY 31, 2022

However, these are usually quick fixes, and when it comes to staying ahead of the curve and be innovative, you need more than a brainstorming session. While there’s nothing wrong with these methods, on the long term you can’t expect great results from ideation if you don’t have a plan to turn ideas into tangible innovations.

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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? What is innovation management? Importance of innovation management.

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