Leapfrogging

JUNE 21, 2021

Brainstorming is an art and science. Over the past 25 years, I have run hundreds of brainstorming workshops for high-performing teams. The problem is that most brainstorming sessions stop with a big list of ideas. Because successful brainstorms aren’t about technology at all. Get focused.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In practice, idea validation often includes analyzing technical requirements, assessing market demand , and evaluating how well an idea aligns with an organization’s long-term objectives. While brainstorming generates a wealth of ideas, not all of them will be practical or valuable. Identifying unexpected risks or opportunities.

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IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Seven Free Brainstorming Tools for 2019. Brainstorming is where innovation and product development strategy begin, but sometimes you need a little push to get started. New technologies and ideas can spread quickly across the world, closing the gap to bring these matters together. The right tools will net you with better ideas.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

JULY 6, 2024

My journey in this field has been driven by a passion for creating robust, secure digital environments and a commitment to staying at the forefront of emerging technologies and threats. Secure Access Service Edge (SASE): As a Technical Leader at Cisco, I spearheaded the development of Cisco+ Secure Connect, a groundbreaking SASE solution.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As he points out, “Today, Generative AI stands as a testament to the power of human imagination and technological innovation. It has grown from humble beginnings into a sophisticated technology capable of producing remarkable output.” Arthur D Little offer a well-stated position of innovation today in this detailed review.

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IdeaScale

APRIL 6, 2021

March proved the busiest month due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many employees began working remotely, which meant using technology to attend meetings, collaborate on ideas, and sell products. Other organizations used technology to create unique virtual customer experiences. Campaigns must be reviewed to determine their success.

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Leapfrogging

JANUARY 7, 2025

Mix intense brainstorming with chill-out time and just-for-fun chats. Utilize Technology: Harness techy tools to jot down ideas on-the-fly. Team Tasks : Get into team tasks that make folks collaborate, like brainstorming or solving challenges together. The constant review ensures that things progress and nobodys stuck in a rut.

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Phil McKinney

JULY 16, 2023

Welcome to the Innovation Tool Review series! It's a catalyst for ideation, a platform for brainstorming, and a canvas for creativity. It doesn't demand high-tech equipment or complicated techniques. Many might view tracing paper as just a thin, translucent sheet used for copying or transferring drawings.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 12, 2024

These can range from simple brainstorming exercises to sophisticated digital platforms powered by artificial intelligence. From individuals looking to brainstorm solutions to enterprises needing structured ideation , idea generators cater to a broad spectrum of users and needs.

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Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

They will point to their last brainstorming session and say how successful it was, how it produced hundreds of ideas (or at least post it notes). However, while launching the initiative is what they invest in, they don’t dedicate time and resources to then review and prioritise all of the ideas generated.

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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. Large enterprises often lose their agility due to organizational inertia and bureaucracy.

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Software Review Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Agile 118

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The problem is that most brainstorming sessions stop with a big list of ideas. Because successful brainstorms aren’t about technology at all. In a single sentence, describe the challenge, problem, or topic of your brainstorm. Be sure everyone understands the norms for the brainstorm. Get focused.

Brainstorming 130

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Because successful brainstorms aren’t about technology at all. In a single sentence, describe the challenge, problem, or topic of your brainstorm. Be sure everyone understands the norms for the brainstorm. Set a timeline and due date for results. I’m not going to write them here. Get focused.

Brainstorming 130

Brainstorming Innovation Technical Review Tools 130

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Gains Gains for Building a Business Case for Change : Mergers and Acquisitions : Apply your business case skills to identify potential targets, conduct due diligence, and present compelling reasons for mergers or acquisitions to complement internal innovation developments.

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Planview

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

No matter what type of work you do, you likely do a fair amount of brainstorming, planning, and “noodling” in your daily work. Instant Coffee is a new way to brainstorm and collaborate with your team and others. A product team uses Instant Coffee to brainstorm ideas for the next quarter. Brainstorming.

Brainstorming 98

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Daniel Burrus

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

We live in an amazing era of technology-driven transformation that’s redefining how we sell, market, communicate, collaborate, innovate, train, and educate—all in an amazingly short period of time. Will technology disrupt my business to the point of closing it? We need both technology and human beings in certain scenarios.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

At its core, a hackathon is a time-bound event where participants collaborate intensively to tackle challenges, brainstorm innovative solutions, or build functional prototypes. Features like instant messaging, video conferencing, and shared workspaces allow participants to brainstorm and collaborate seamlessly, regardless of location.

Software Review 52

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Leapfrogging

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Every month, ask your team to share the toughest problems they’re facing due to working remotely or in their work serving customers. Bring on Virtual Brainstorming. Brainstorming is a simple process that includes generating lots of ideas, prioritizing them, and the selection the best of the best to pursue.

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Planview

AUGUST 22, 2024

We review projects each quarter to determine if they remain a priority and if they’re delivering the expected ROI. Then, we brainstorm ways to address it. Despite tech advances, people and strong relationships remain central to adaptable project management. What’s your opinion on integrating AI into the PMO?

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Qmarkets

APRIL 1, 2025

Traditional brainstorming sessions or ad-hoc decision-making often lead to overlooked opportunities or misallocated resources. For example, a technology startup may use an idea matrix to prioritize product features, while a manufacturing firm might apply it to assess process improvements. Categorize them (e.g.,

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Idea Generation: Generate creative new ideas that address the identified challenges, beyond basic brainstorming exercises. Sensing & understanding trends: Awareness of the demands and trends in your market based on new technology (both inside and outside your industry), new competitors and customer experiences.

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PlanBox Innovation

AUGUST 30, 2022

But how do large companies really track, identify, and launch initiatives that create value from these emerging technologies? Here are the 10 most popular tech scouting questions we’ve been asked over the years, and some best practice advice on what you can do to focus your efforts to maximize output in the short-, mid-, and long-term.

Technical Review 52

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Svava

MARCH 1, 2022

Brainstorming workshops are powerful tools for ideation, collaboration and innovation as a team and company. Pre-pandemic most brainstorming sessions were hosted in a conference room, using a whiteboard and several post-it notes. In 2019 most of us learned how to make due brainstorming in fully digital meetings.

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Leapfrogging

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Every month, ask your team to share the toughest problems they’re facing due to working remotely or in their work serving customers. Bring on Virtual Brainstorming. Brainstorming is a simple process that includes generating lots of ideas, prioritizing them, and the selection the best of the best to pursue.

Tools 113

Tools Culture Brainstorming Innovation 113

InnovationTraining.org

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Empowering their teams with technology and creative tools that guide their brainstorming sessions goes a long way in changing the outcome. From comfort to access to the right technology or materials, there are many factors to consider here when choosing the place (virtual or in-person) to host your innovation meeting.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Importance of Team Collaboration in Today’s Business Landscape The business world today is characterized by constant technological disruptions, the rise of virtual workplaces, and the globalization of talent. Managers and leaders must understand how to effectively implement these technologies to facilitate innovative team collaboration.

Underperforming Technical Team 113

Underperforming Technical Team Collaboration Creativity Software Review 113

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 16, 2018

The relationship between cause and effect is fairly obvious to all involved so we set this up in those ‘classic’ stared processes, having the application of regular reviews and place a clear set of measurements on them, to enable them to progress. You have options, perhaps limited but clear and mutually exclusive to apply.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 27, 2019

Processes must evolve with changes in markets and technologies. Innovating once isn’t good enough, because of constant change in the marketplace, technologies, and resources. The problem, particularly with startups, is that early workflows may not be efficient due to lack of resources or personnel.

Software Review 113

Software Review Innovation Technical Review Brainstorming 113

Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Employees may resist change due to fear of the unknown, scepticism about new ideas, or a lack of motivation to adopt new practices. Running Workshops or Brainstorming Sessions: Align stakeholders on goals and surface solutions to potential obstacles. This resistance can stifle progress before it even begins.

Software Review 59

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IdeaScale

APRIL 30, 2019

Hackathons originally emerged as a way to quickly advance software technologies and identify new areas for technology innovation. Prepare brainstorming exercises in advance so that your hackathon team can hit the ground running. The term has since evolved to encompass other types of intensive collaboration events.

Software Review 113

Software Review How To Innovation Technical Review 113

Qmarkets

JANUARY 27, 2025

It evolves based on shifts in market trends, emerging technologies, and organizational needs. McKinsey reports that companies with integrated technology roadmaps are better equipped to develop the right technologies at the right time, enhancing both returns on investment and organizational coordination (source: ( McKinsey & Company ).

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

With technology advancing at breakneck speeds and market dynamics shifting unpredictably, it’s crucial for you as a business leader to embrace strategic thinking. Having a robust strategy helps you anticipate and respond to changes, whether they come from emerging technologies, evolving customer preferences, or competitive pressures.

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Jeffrey Phillips

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

To some extent failure demonstrates that your front end is exploring, discovering new ideas and technologies and stretching the definition of the company and its value proposition. A lot of failure isn't due to ideas, however. As much as any can be, these are good failures.

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Innovation Trends 113

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

For instance, roundtable discussions or brainstorming sessions can give each member a platform to speak. These gatherings are critical for aligning leadership on company vision, strengthening interpersonal relationships, and making decisions that will steer the company’s future.

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Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Software Review 100

Qmarkets

JULY 22, 2021

Often these were under used and under promoted, rarely achieving large-scale innovation due to a lack of structure and focus. Create Teams Around an idea Another way to facilitate collaboration is to create teams with specifically chosen members who can work together to develop an idea (or indeed brainstorm for new ideas).

Idea Generation 98

Idea Generation Technical Review Ideation Idea Management 98

InnovationTraining.org

MARCH 29, 2023

This is different than just focusing on the technology and seeing a demo and following along with the same activity. You will explore the features and capabilities of ChatGPT and learn how to use it to generate text, answer questions, and brainstorm ideas. The people make a big difference for the learning experience.

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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. Ideate Solutions : With a clear problem definition, brainstorm a wide range of creative solutions.

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