Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 23, 2019

I think with the recognition that innovation occurs across the whole organization the innovation management (IM) providers have to radically alter their business model or recognize they need to broaden out their target market inside organizations as innovation is occurring in all corners of the organization today.

Innovation Management 200

Innovation Management Software Review Management Technical Review 200

Leapfrogging

MARCH 21, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the field of innovation management by providing advanced tools and methodologies to enhance creativity and efficiency. As an innovation professional, you can leverage AI to analyze vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and predict future trends.

Artificial Inteligence 130

Artificial Inteligence Idea Generation Trends Analysis 130

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

So, we seek out greater applied science knowledge we will use it to support and develop practical applications based on technology and innovation. We need to get far more comfortable with working in ecosystems, managed in platform designs to work more collaboratively. Impact and Intensity become the new mantra.

Engagement 205

Engagement System Innovation Design 205

Leapfrogging

MARCH 21, 2025

By incorporating AI into your innovation management processes, you can not only enhance efficiency but also uncover new opportunities for growth and improvement. Benefits of AI in Driving Innovation Artificial intelligence offers significant advantages in the realm of innovation management.

Artificial Inteligence 130

Artificial Inteligence Roadmap Idea Generation Generative AI 130

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 22, 2017

The collaborating edges are becoming our core. The core is far more found at the edge, in the collaborating capability and networks we form and this needs very different organizational design. Building new innovative collaborations. The evolving innovation lab. The new innovation era.

System 159

System Innovation Collaboration Design 159

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The Whitepaper called “ Product Complexity, Digital Transformation, and the Innovation Imperative- The race to reinvent how complex products are developed is here “ This made me a little jealous and a little wishing that ‘we’, across the whole of innovation management , could not have one of these platforms available today.

Product Innovation 221

Product Innovation Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Innovation 221

Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

But what exactly does open innovation entail, and how can companies leverage it strategically? An open innovation strategy is about reaching beyond internal resources to collaborate with external sources—whether they’re customers, academic institutions, startups, or other firms—to discover, develop, and launch new ideas.

Open Innovation 52

Open Innovation Software Innovation Management Strategy 52

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 9, 2023

To get to a good understanding of cross-sector innovation ecosystems collaborations, you need to take a very considered holistic view of what is needed in any collaboration, let alone cutting across sectors to generate a successful outcome. My second post identified specific skills and toolkits to be considered.

Collaboration 130

Collaboration Innovation Engagement Tools 130

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 1, 2023

We need systems and processes that are flexible, adaptable, and can enable continuous improvements but are fully connected, transparent, and integrated across the entire business. The shift to platform thinking gives the potential for scalable and flexible foundations for collaboration, integration, and value creation.

Software Review 246

Software Review Innovation Software Design 246

IdeaScale

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Today, as part of a continued effort to innovate and modernize government operations, the Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the General Services Administration (GSA), amongst many others, are being directed to migrate their existing systems to the cloud. The new trend? The benefits?

Innovation Management 124

Innovation Management Management Innovation Policies 124

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

I have argued in the past that innovation management needs to radically adjust and needs to be designed differently, it needs to be highly adaptive. We go and simply ‘grab them’ to fit the innovation we are working upon. We design the innovation system we need after we know what we are trying to achieve in the challenge or idea.

Design 232

Design Technical Review Innovation Agile 232

IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

IdeaScale recently announced the winners of our 2018 Innovation Management Awards. Queensland Police Service was recognized for Best Engagement Strategy, Covia won the award for Best Innovation Process, and the Transportation Research Board won for Best Innovation. Here are six lessons to take away from these winners.

Innovation Management 113

Innovation Management Software Review Management Software 113

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

JANUARY 9, 2019

Throughout the past couple of years, I have been constantly arguing about the need to put innovation management on a digital platform. 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.

Software Review 186

Software Review Software Innovation Collaboration 186

Qmarkets

OCTOBER 24, 2024

“In a world motivated by self-interest, we choose collaboration. This is the rallying cry of CBTW , a consultancy that delivers innovation technology solutions to companies around the world. CBTW stands for “Collaboration Betters The World,” and this belief is central to the company’s identity.

Ideation 98

Ideation Software Review Technical Review Innovation 98

Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 13, 2023

Converging ideas and thinking brings out creativity and different innovative solutions Innovation ecosystems are gaining good traction to build out a more robust innovation management system that can offer the interconnected network of organizations the opportunity to create and commercialize new ideas, concepts, products and services.

Innovation 214

Innovation Collaboration Design Resources 214

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Importance of Team Collaboration The efficacy of team collaboration cannot be overstated in today’s business environment. It serves as a cornerstone for innovation and drives superior business outcomes. Enhancing Innovation and Business Results Effective team collaboration is a catalyst for innovation.

Collaboration 113

Collaboration Technical Review Innovation Agile 113

Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

A digital strategy is more than just implementing the latest technology; it’s a comprehensive approach that aligns digital initiatives with overall business goals, leveraging innovation to transform processes, enhance customer experiences, and create sustainable growth.

Strategy 52

Strategy Strategy Artificial Inteligence Innovation 52

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 8, 2023

Innovation is a complex process that requires effective connections and collaborations among individuals and teams. My fun has been piecing these together to lead me to my suggested Vertical and Horizontal Framework for achieving a different innovation management design.

Design 182

Design Innovation Collaboration Innovation Processes 182

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 28, 2024

As so often happens in innovation, it has complexities that seemingly grow and multiple changes from far more rapid changes in the business landscape and our current innovation process often breaks down and we struggle to regain control across the whole development to delivery lifecycle.

Change 162

Change Innovation Design Collaboration 162

Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

The Intersection of AI and Innovation Management My journey into the realm of innovation management began as I witnessed many clients wrestling with the increasing complexity of developing new products and services. The Rise of AI in Innovation Management What is Artificial Intelligence?

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Innovation Management Management Generative AI 100

Tim Kastelle

MAY 8, 2016

As reiterated by Tim Kastelle in the previous post , it’s imperative to distinguish discovery from execution when it comes to startup and innovation activities – bearing in mind that both are equally important. This suggests following a dual approach for balanced corporate innovation management.

Innovation Management 100

Innovation Management Management Innovation Agile 100

IdeaScale

APRIL 25, 2017

IdeaScale hosts the annual Innovation Management Awards in order to celebrate emerging and established innovators, but also to find new best practices and methods for success. So what characteristics do the innovation management award winners have in common? They’re communications specialists. In a video?

Innovation Management 100

Innovation Management Management Innovation Video 100

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 6, 2023

Introduction : Mapping out the relationships within an innovation management system is a challenging task. It requires understanding how individuals, data, and communications connect to contribute to innovation at every stage, from discovery to execution. Section 1: Understanding Innovation Stack Components A.

Innovation 147

Innovation Design Collaboration Software 147

Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

A digital strategy is more than just implementing the latest technology; it’s a comprehensive approach that aligns digital initiatives with overall business goals, leveraging innovation to transform processes, enhance customer experiences, and create sustainable growth.

Strategy 52

Strategy Strategy Artificial Inteligence Innovation 52

Innov8rs

MARCH 17, 2024

However, the business environment for corporate innovators has since shifted, and they are now being asked to do more with less. Following a more generic call to “stop innovation theatre”, the current assignment is to create new revenue streams that contribute to top- and bottom-line in the short term.

System 59

System Innovation Management Management LEAN 59

PlanBox Innovation

AUGUST 3, 2021

Collaborative innovation software brings purpose, focus, and structure to collaboration to help you turn ideas into commercial value. Collaboration tools are necessary to the proper functioning of any business, especially for organizations with a large workforce spread across many different locations around the globe.

Software 98

Software Collaboration Underperforming Technical Team Innovation 98

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Michael Kolk , a partner, Digital Innovation Lead in Arthur D Little and Heike Woerner , a principal, technology and innovation management. So many of the current suppliers of software are asleep at the wheel still working the old tired model of how to set about innovation. Copyright © Arthur D. Little 2018.

Report 177

Report Innovation Guidelines Innovation Management 177

IdeaScale

JANUARY 10, 2017

In a turbulent marketplace, when complexity can add even more confusion, it is important to have a simple and straightforward innovation system. Shared and easy-to-use innovation practices and tools can enable everyone in a company to work together to develop ideas that deliver compelling customer value.

System 100

System Design Innovation Handbook 100

IdeaScale

JANUARY 10, 2017

In a turbulent marketplace, when complexity can add even more confusion, it is important to have a simple and straightforward innovation system. Shared and easy-to-use innovation practices and tools can enable everyone in a company to work together to develop ideas that deliver compelling customer value.

System 100

System Design Innovation Handbook 100

Strategos

JUNE 19, 2019

What is Innovation Management? Innovation Management involves all activities that provide the right conditions for innovation to repeatedly deliver value for customers, competitive advantage and growth for the business as well as benefits for employees and all other stakeholders. Approach Innovation Systemically.

Innovation Management 86

Innovation Management Management Innovation Project 86

IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Are you looking for training that will build systemic creativity within your organization? IdeaScale is partnering with The Idea Guy® to offer options that will expand our current offerings and significantly impact company performance by helping you develop an idea management strategy that works. Taking Decision-Making Up a Notch.

Training 40

Training Software Review Creativity Creative Process 40

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 10, 2019

BCG also suggests that 30% of those surveyed believe AI will have the greatest impact of any innovation area on their industry over the next three to five years. We need ecosystems for innovation to thrive and prosper in faster ways. We need digital innovation.

Software 186

Software Survey Industry Design 186

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 11, 2022

Choosing new innovative approaches to counter the fear of Business Contagion. What has been changing in how we approach innovation, and have we taken the opportunity to radically revise the innovation system and process accordingly? The four interwoven catalysts to approaching innovation are discussed here.

Innovation 189

Innovation Agile Design Collaboration 189

HYPE Innovation

JANUARY 20, 2025

I SO 56001, the certifiable standard for innovation management systems, has now been published. This milestone represents over 15 years of collaborative efforts in international standardization. I have been fortunate to be involved in this project from the very beginning.

Innovation 130

Innovation Collaboration Innovation Management Project 130

Tim Kastelle

MARCH 7, 2016

At the beginning of 2013, Tim Kastelle and I identified four key issues in innovation management for the time to come. Let’s have a brief look at each of them: Differentiating and integrative innovation concepts. A well-suited way to govern this approach is to manage a portfolio of initiatives.

Innovation Management 100

Innovation Management Management LEAN Innovation 100

Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Implementing Ideas in the Innovation Management Process Idea implementation is the critical phase where concepts move from planning to action, transforming innovative ideas into measurable outcomes. Its where creativity meets practicality, transforming abstract ideas into concrete results.

Software Review 59

Software Review Ideation How To Underperforming Technical Team 59