Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

New Business Design- Empower Your Business Ecosystem. When looking at radically different thinking and design in business, where Ecosystems become central, you need to ask yourself what industries would benefit from such an alternative design and thinking due to the changing complexities and challenges they are facing.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Our innovation processes stay islands of knowledge stubbornly not flowing across organizations, informing others and giving the right levels of insights, support, or collaboration needed. Today we live in a more connected world, technology has enabled this. The difference is the straight jacket they often “wore.”

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Technical Review Innovation Software Review Design 209

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

To do this, technology adoption and diffusion across the ecosystem needs to improve dramatically. It is equally holding a new form of innovation back, one that is highly collaborative where partners come together to work on more complex problems. trillion in value to global manufacturing.

Industry 213

Industry Technical Review Design Innovation 213

Business and Tech

DECEMBER 6, 2021

And now more than ever, in this prolonged pandemic that has fueled economic and social disparities, access to technology and the right technology tools are a critical part of that. One thing that emerged from the survey responses is that the accelerated shift to technology in 2020 and beyond has highlighted the need for broadband.

Technical Review 130

Technical Review Technology Survey Software Review 130

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 1, 2018

The ability to tackle those larger societal problems within an ecosystem, or combine unique resources to overcome a complex challenge you are incapable of solving alone, do have greater potential in a collaborative adaptive system. Ecosystems are unique in design, relationships and the environment that surrounds them.

Collaboration 241

Collaboration Design Innovation Technical Review 241

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 1, 2023

A system that encourages forming strategic alliances, partnerships, and knowledge sharing to drive innovation and create shared value in open, thoughtful, and collaborative ways. The principles of this Composable Innovation Enterprise Framework are the recognition and value of having a building block and innovation stack design.

Software Review 246

Software Review Software Innovation Design 246

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 2, 2024

My review of 2024 from a posting perspective has been a really positive one. The split between sites was fairly even as I continue to increase my focus on building the building case for Ecosystems, in thinking and design. We need to build out from open innovation into ecosystem thinking and design.

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Technical Review Open Innovation Innovation Design 100

Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 5, 2024

Exploring Complexities of Business Ecosystem Collaborations Why should “we” step into the realm of ecosystem collaborations? Collaborations are challenging but exciting and potentially rewarding, but they radically differ in how you conduct business. I offer here many distinct aspects and strategic advantages.

Collaboration 130

Collaboration Disruption Design Industry 130

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Within a short series about Innovation Ecosystems this post asks what really are the distinct differences within innovation ecosystem thinking and design, to provide a set of common distinguishing points to move from “just” open innovation. What distinguishes an Innovation Ecosystem from Open Innovation?

Technical Review 140

Technical Review Innovation Policies Collaboration 140

Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 23, 2019

No one organization can keep pace, has enough resources or can cover off solutions that solve “universal” problems or even ones in a diverse, huge Corporation collaborating across a global business where functional groups involved are far more diverse than ever before. The IM software market is stirring. Take Aras and its solutions.[1].

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Innovation Management Management Software Review Software 200

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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Design Thinking Artificial Inteligence Design Analysis 140

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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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 14, 2020

That will come from the use of the physical space and technology warning us of possible threats. Invention and innovation thinking will come to the fore; technology will be far more used to protect us, to notify us or alert us. Presently these have served a purpose, liberally called collaboration tools.

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Technical Review Innovation System Meeting 344

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In the past few months, I have been writing consistently on the need to change our innovating process, thinking and designs into Innovation Ecosystem ones. I am focusing here on arguing for changing our innovation process on the Business-to-Business or Industry-to-industry, not the retail or consumer ecosystems and their designs.

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Innovation Technical Review Design Collaboration 205

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 6, 2024

Embracing Innovation Ecosystems for Evolution and Revolution My definition of innovation ecosystems is that they, “innovation ecosystems are dynamic, interconnected networks of diverse actors and resources that come together to collaborate to drive innovation opportunity and create a more compelling value.”

Technical Review 163

Technical Review Innovation Collaboration Resources 163

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

New companies can gain access to robust technology quickly, piece it together and launch alternatives that reflect a more relevant, current and needed set of solutions. ” by arguing innovation management platforms could play a critical role in supporting co-creation through mini-ecosystems.

Software Review 212

Software Review Software Technical Review Innovation 212

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 11, 2018

So as I read about the solution that Aras provides to the designers within Manufacturing to manage PLM complex systems and products, you have to wonder why this cannot be extended into all innovation’s management. The whole momentum of collaboration becomes accelerated. A truly open innovation platform.

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Product Innovation Underperforming Technical Team Software Review System 221

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 24, 2023

It is our ability to consistently capture, build and develop new ideas within organizations or in open collaborations with others that have a direct effect on revenue growth and the ability to provide future sustainability. So often innovation struggles to be recognized for what it is.

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Innovation Programs Technical Review Innovation Policies 190

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.

Artificial Inteligence 183

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Agile Innovation 183

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The authors suggest a framework, Design for Dialogue, for reimagining their processes to mirror the back-and-forth collaboration of human dynamics to create an effective and adaptable human–AI workflow. At the heart of the framework are three primary components: task analysis, interaction protocols, and feedback loops.

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Design Analysis Collaboration Company 145

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Understanding Team Collaboration Collaboration within a team setting is a cornerstone of modern organizational success, driving innovation, problem-solving, and efficiency in today’s complex workplace. Higher Employee Engagement Teams that work collaboratively often report higher levels of engagement and job satisfaction.

Collaboration 113

Collaboration Strategy Strategy Guidelines 113

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Innovation is struggling to really perform and unleash breakthrough products due to many ‘inbuilt’ inhibitors. Applying technology application to innovation opportunities needs a platform thinking approach. software and mechanical, electrical, and all component parts of a finished product design.

Software Review 222

Software Review Software Innovation Underperforming Technical Team 222

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This report provides a definitive innovation benchmarking document for leaders in strategy, R&D, design, and other innovation roles inside large organizations. Is that due to it being “too risky” or the appetite for change, is less but due to what? Apologies if I might have felt uncomfortable on this point.

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Innovation Report Technical Review Software Review 225

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 6, 2018

I recently applied the three horizons thinking to ‘frame’ a new innovation design. So the thinking intent of searching for a new innovation design had some framing assumptions that can leverage where we are to move towards a new future. This is a useful way to think about the initial 3H outcome.

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Design Innovation Agile System 138

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

I have called this the “ new innovation era ” where technology is underpinning so much of innovation’s activity and outcomes. A very extensive review of risk I wrote in suggesting “ Developing a new framework for risk and innovation” Yet this post is not about the risk but the emerging possibilities.

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Technical Review Innovation Industry Technology 235

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Importance of Team Collaboration In the dynamic landscape of modern business, the significance of team collaboration cannot be overstated. Collaborative efforts are the cornerstone of high-performing teams and are critical for driving innovation and achieving outstanding business outcomes.

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Strategy Strategy Software Review 100

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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ChatGPT Technical Review Generative AI Innovation 183

Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 26, 2023

I always find the post-New Year to be a reflective part of the year of reviewing, deciding, and then setting new goals. Innovation application and practice seem to have stayed stuck, largely due to how it is organized. This is a post about the sources of my knowledge that feeds my innovation passion. Let me start.

Software Review 183

Software Review Technical Review Innovation Collaboration 183

Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 9, 2019

These have come in different thoughts on digital platforms, ready for cross-industry and having in place, a rapid digital innovation process that scales and evolves on new technology and insights. We need a radical design, universal in design and approach. The majority of the present software providers fail to grasp this.

Software Review 186

Software Review Software Innovation Collaboration 186

Leapfrogging

APRIL 17, 2024

Keynote Presentations for Team Collaboration Importance of Team Collaboration Keynote Presentations Team collaboration is the cornerstone of any successful organization. The best team collaboration keynote presentations serve as catalysts for change, inspiring and motivating teams to work together more effectively.

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Collaboration Technical Review Team Building Culture 100

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. Most new technologies are first deployed to reduce costs or improve efficiencies. Lately I've been drinking from the firehose. Well, teaching may be a strong word.

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Artificial Inteligence Learning Technical Review Big Data 179

CMOE

AUGUST 19, 2021

Successful organizations are those that foster a collaborative work culture, but fully 86 percent of leaders and team members believe a lack of teamwork leads to project failure and team conflict. Collaboration is crucial to your team’s success but how can you increase collaboration at work? 3. Streamline Technology.

Collaboration 105

Collaboration Underperforming Technical Team How To Technical Review 105

Idea to Value

MARCH 25, 2019

Such innovations can come in the form of adopting new technologies, but also by adapting the business practices typically associated with startup culture. Corporations and startups operate differently by nature due to the differences in their culture and business environment. How can corporations work with startups?

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Change Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Innovation 187

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

The Essence of Team Collaboration Team collaboration is the bedrock of modern organizational success, fostering an environment where ideas can flourish and goals can be achieved through collective effort. Benefits of Effective Team Collaboration The advantages of implementing team collaboration best practices are manifold.

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Software Review Technical Review Tools 100

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. We have the capacity through technology and human interactions for them to come together, exchange, and increase and accelerate innovative concept value. Nothing can work in isolation.

Technical Review 148

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Artificial Inteligence 148

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Problem Solving : Addressing complex challenges that the company faces in a collaborative manner. Preparing for a Successful Offsite The foundation of an effective strategy offsite design lies in meticulous preparation. Decision Making : Making critical decisions that will impact the organization’s future course.

Design 100

Design Strategy Strategy Leadership 100

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In the fourth conversation between Jeffrey Phillips and myself around parts of the Executive Innovation Work Mat, we took on several different issues around the design, function, structure and process needs for innovation. The ability to manage innovation design, function, structure and process.

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Design Creativity Agile Resources 130