Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 1, 2016

Crowdsourcing has been growing in interest for some time to change our thinking in innovation discovery. I wanted to step back a little and take a more measured look at crowdsourcing over three posts. Crowdsourcing must be a powerful concept then? A definition of crowdsourcing that does seem right to me.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 1, 2016

Crowdsourcing has been growing in interest for some time to change our thinking in innovation discovery. I wanted to step back a little and take a more measured look at crowdsourcing. Crowdsourcing must be a powerful concept then? A definition of crowdsourcing that does seems right to me.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 4, 2025

Some of the most influential business leaders, analysts, economists, scientists and thinkers have shared powerful lessons on what it takes to drive meaningful change. This article explores 12 thought-provoking innovation quotes, each revealing a key lesson in crowdsourcing, collaboration, idea management , or continuous innovation.

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Qmarkets

MAY 2, 2024

Just over a year ago, Capricorn launched its first ever idea management platform, with Qmarkets software as the engine. The new program fuels innovation at Capricorn in a way that perfectly aligns with its cooperative principles – by asking its people to share their ideas and work together to bring them to life.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 8, 2021

In recent years, the concept of crowdsourcing has become an increasingly common tool used in response to large scale crises and world events. From the BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill in 2010 to the Covid-19 solutions marketplace in Israel last year, crowdsourcing has been proven as an effective way to gather solutions and solve problems.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 8, 2023

At the beginning of the year, FORVIS launched its new idea management platform, powered by Qmarkets. John Yoo (pictured right) is the Senior Innovation Success Manager of FORVIS’ EDGE team with almost 20 years of experience working in product management, strategy consulting, and chemical engineering.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This article explores the essentials of developing an effective open innovation strategy and the role of innovation management software in executing it, including tools for idea management, technology scouting, and trend management. What Is an Open Innovation Strategy?

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IdeaScale

APRIL 15, 2020

During the COVID-19 crisis, an idea management platform is needed to facilitate even more sharing and collaboration as employees are forced to work from home. IdeaScale is committed to empowering smart change for businesses of all sizes. IdeaScale provides the tools necessary to continue innovating in such an uncertain time.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 26, 2020

We are Sherpas for our teams and we really guide them through the entire process,” explains Callini, leader of the NASA@WORK program, NASA’s internal crowdsourcing platform. Often crowdsourcing tools help with refining, not the solution, but rather the problem in the first place.

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Idea to Value

JULY 21, 2017

Together, they reduce the risk of failure, improve the success rate of new ideas and can help build an organisation which is more resilient to change and able to grow. 10 – Open Innovation, Crowdsourcing and Idea Management. Let’s get started: 15 – TRIZ.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Unlike simply adopting new tools, digital innovation focuses on leveraging technology to drive meaningful change, whether by enhancing efficiency, improving customer experiences, or tapping into new revenue streams. It often requires changes to culture, operations, and customer engagement.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

We recently caught up with Juan Fernando Correa, the Projects Analyst at Hochschild who is responsible for leading the company’s crowdsourcing initiatives. He tells us all about how his company gathers ideas using the Qmarkets platform and the process by which they decided to use it. Innovation is one of our four company pillars.

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eZassi

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The Power of Innovation Management Successful innovation doesn’t stop at ideation—it thrives on meticulous planning, execution, and adaptation. Without a structured approach, even the most brilliant ideas risk stalling. Understanding the Idea-to-Implementation Process 1. Why Ezassi?

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 23, 2019

There is still a real reluctance that the supplier of innovation software solutions has to change. Innovation software is no different from the tides of change sweeping industries. I feel one IM software provider so far is making a well-considered move towards a change in their business model and that is Sopheon.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 9, 2016

The use of crowdsourcing : the goal for me, is to engage and move the crowd towards a new direction, by encouraging out individual thinking and discovery, searching for combining these contributions; ones that lead to novel, new answers that move a challenge forward into a solution, one that has improved value over the existing.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 21, 2017

Today, however, the Internet and information economy has changed the story. Businesses, even startups, are able to get ideas to market using a different process which includes crowdsourcing, crowdfunding, and implementation only after the market is proven. You’ll need a way to: Collect ideas from a diverse array of sources.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 4, 2019

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 21, 2020

Businesses looking to discover how to beat a recession with idea management and continuous improvement would also do well to adopt it. To gain that all-important edge, it’s advisable to survey the marketplace – through crowdsourcing projects, ? “Improvise, adapt, and overcome” is a mantra coined by the U.S

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 28, 2023

Additionally, there is a fear of change and resistance to new technology in some organizations. Some companies may not be willing to invest in new technology if it means changing the way they currently do things. From < [link] > What can replace Innovation Management software in the future?

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

By structuring and systematizing innovation efforts, companies can not only streamline their digital transformation journey but also foster a culture that continuously adapts to new technologies and market changes. Shorter timeframes often indicate a well-coordinated innovation system that can quickly adapt to changes and opportunities.

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Qmarkets

JULY 11, 2024

The concept of crowdsourcing, coined by Jeff Howe and Mark Robinson in a 2006 Wired article , has revolutionized how businesses and organizations solve problems and innovate. In this article, we’ll explore how businesses are using crowdsourcing to drive innovation. What is Crowdsourcing?

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

By structuring and systematizing innovation efforts, companies can not only streamline their digital transformation journey but also foster a culture that continuously adapts to new technologies and market changes. Shorter timeframes often indicate a well-coordinated innovation system that can quickly adapt to changes and opportunities.

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Qmarkets

JUNE 8, 2023

Innovation management software refers to various tools that help organizations to conduct every aspect of innovation management: from trend management and technology scouting to idea management , continuous improvement , and innovation portfolio management. It covers the process from end to end.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 9, 2016

The use of crowdsourcing : the goal for me, is to engage and move the crowd towards a new direction, by encouraging out individual thinking and discovery, searching for combining these contributions; ones that lead to novel, new answers that move a challenge forward into a solution, one that has improved value over the existing.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 8, 2021

In recent years, the concept of crowdsourcing has become an increasingly common tool used in response to large scale crises and world events. From the BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill in 2010 to the Covid-19 solutions marketplace in Israel last year, crowdsourcing has been proven as an effective way to gather solutions and solve problems.

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Planview

MARCH 29, 2018

For years we’ve had a front row seat as ideation has changed how businesses around the globe operate – both internally and externally. Full lifecycle idea management – from idea to impact. Ideation management software today focuses on the frontend of innovation. But it has its limits.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 8, 2021

In recent years, the concept of crowdsourcing has become an increasingly common tool used in response to large scale crises and world events. So, in March 2021 when one of the world’s busiest trade routes became firmly blocked by a seemingly immovable container ship, it was another opportunity for crowdsourcing to prove its value.

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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? How much does innovation/idea software cost and what is the pricing structure?

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IdeaScale

MARCH 20, 2018

An operations manager at a Fortune 500 hundred company recently asked me: “what are your thoughts on the best innovation ‘models’ to serve as guides for how individuals or teams can structure some of their thinking?”. It showcases how they’re thinking about crowdsourcing and innovation as part of their daily routine.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

By understanding these characteristics, businesses can identify opportunities for disruption and position themselves to lead transformative change. By leveraging strategic methodologies and balancing disruptive efforts with ongoing improvements, companies can stay ahead of market shifts and drive meaningful change.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Start is a best-practice turnkey solution that gives SMEs the ability to launch an innovation pilot, where various crowdsourcing initiatives and idea management practices can be experimented with. While the potential benefits of disruptive innovation are astronomical, truly ‘game-changing’ ideas are unfortunately quite rare.

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Acuvate

JANUARY 3, 2019

Using an idea management software to capture the idea pool emerging out of your organization is a key solution to ensure all your ideas are captured, identified, collaborated and evaluated. Learn More: A Buyer’s Guide to Choosing The Best Idea Management Software. Crowdsourcing capabilities.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This article explores the concept of sustainable innovation, why its essential, key trends driving change, and actionable strategies for integrating sustainability into corporate innovation. Rising awareness of climate change and ethical business practices has led to increased pressure on companies to adopt more sustainable operations.

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IdeaScale

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Innovation management consultants help organizations establish innovation programs and keep innovation on track. Organizations of all kinds have watched as innovative companies disrupt industries and change the competitive landscape. Innovation management consultants may work with one or more business aspects : Culture.

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Collective Innovation

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Enhancement : This is usually a small change to create a difference between other offerings. Line Extension : Takes an existing line and makes a change to set it apart and create differentiation. The post Crowdsourcing Internal Innovation appeared first on Collective Innovation - Ideation Management Software.

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Qmarkets

JULY 31, 2023

It allows businesses to gather and evaluate ideas, document and track key processes, enable collaboration between internal and external stakeholders, and track the progress of idea management and continuous improvement initiatives. That’s where we come in.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Sivan Leshem joined Qmarkets in 2011 as a project manager, before going on to manage the product delivery department during a period which would see Qmarkets grow into a leader within the idea management market. QM: What do you expect the impact of these changes to be for customers?

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