Leapfrogging

MARCH 11, 2025

For example, Google has used OKRs since its early days , helping it scale rapidly by focusing on measurable innovation, product growth, and operational excellence. Challenging but achievable Encourages innovation and excellence. Best practices for tracking progress: Set review cycles (weekly, monthly, or quarterly).

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 12, 2018

I want to offer some thoughts that need us all involved in innovation to think about as we finish out 2018. If you are frustrated with your current innovation process then read on. If you are not, then simply “click away” and certainly my best wishes by ignoring a very changing innovation world that we are all undergoing.

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Software Review Software Innovation Underperforming Technical Team 222

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

I mprove strategic decision-making Use data to guide business development and innovation. Supporting Product and Service Development Guides innovation by revealing gaps in competitors offerings. Customer Reviews & Feedback Assess user sentiment from platforms like Trustpilot and Google Reviews.

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Analysis Competition Strategy Strategy 130

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.

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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. Secondly, if open innovation has gone way beyond a one to many relationships into a many to many then does the reliance on single entity software provision makes sense? The IM software market is stirring.

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Innovation Management Management Software Review Software 200

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.

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Product Innovation Underperforming Technical Team Software Review System 221

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Nurturing Innovative Team Collaboration In the rapidly evolving business landscape, innovative team collaboration has become a cornerstone for companies seeking to remain competitive and adaptive. In this context, team collaboration isn’t just recommended; it’s imperative for survival and success.

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Underperforming Technical Team Collaboration Creativity Software Review 113

Planview

JANUARY 16, 2025

Financial institutions are at a critical juncture, balancing the need to innovate quickly while ensuring operational stability. As digital transformation accelerates, technology leaders face unique challenges in optimizing software development and delivery. Regularly review WIP limits to prevent overloading teams.

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Software Developers Software Development Software Review Software 52

Qmarkets

OCTOBER 10, 2024

An innovation accelerator is one of the most effective methods large companies can use to nurture breakthrough ideas and scale them into viable products or services. In today’s competitive landscape, businesses must innovate constantly to maintain a competitive edge, and accelerators help them do so in a structured, high-impact way.

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Idea to Value

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In recent years, more and more companies have realized the need for innovation as they’ve seen businesses all around them, and perhaps even their own business, being disrupted. According to McKinsey research , 96% of executives have made innovation a strategic priority, yet only 6% are satisfied with their innovation performance.

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Agile Innovation Technical Review Software Review 316

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. Leader, Enterprise Innovation at KPMG, does provide a variety of ideas and considerations for those seeking innovation understanding.

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Innovation Report Technical Review Software Review 225

Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 26, 2023

You need to discover your innovation pathway. I started posting my thoughts on innovation in August 2010. I always find the post-New Year to be a reflective part of the year of reviewing, deciding, and then setting new goals. This is a post about the sources of my knowledge that feeds my innovation passion. Let me start.

Software Review 182

Software Review Technical Review Innovation Collaboration 182

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 28, 2018

I was catching up with my collaborate and sparring partner on “all things innovating”, Jeffrey Phillips and within our recent conversation, some of our discussions sort of triggered a reflection back to some fundamental work we undertook some years back. So we need to begin to build an Innovation Management Understanding.

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Software Review Software Technical Review Innovation 166

eZassi

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Whether you’re a startup founder, R&D leader, or innovation manager, the transition from concept to market-ready solution involves navigating a series of interconnected stages. At Ezassi, we specialize in helping organizations streamline the idea-to-implementation process with our suite of Innovation Management Products and Services.

Software Review 52

Software Review Technical Review Software Ideation 52

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 24, 2022

The three degrees of ecosystem design- the innovating equation. In any ecosystem thinking and design, we do need to find this “sweet spot” for encouraging more innovation. Ecosystems create stronger barriers for competition to duplicate due to the inherent complexity within the network.

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Design Technical Review Software Review Collaboration 182

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.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

But behind every successful hackathon lies the right platform—one designed to streamline collaboration, track ideas, and manage participants efficiently. Whether your hackathon is in-person, online, or a mix of both, having the right software can be the difference between chaos and groundbreaking innovation. What is a Hackathon?

Software Review 52

Software Review Idea Management Software Collaboration 52

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

I have been struggling for quite some time with innovation’s increasing difficulties in influencing growth and achieving real impact. I see many comments on the failure of innovation, in its inability to be at the core of an organization’s ambitions for growing and changing. ” constrained them.

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Technical Review Innovation Software Review Design 208

Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

But in most cases, the difference between a fleeting concept and a breakthrough innovation lies in the ability to execute. In this article, well explore what implementing ideas truly means and how it fits into the broader innovation process. Without these, even the best ideas risk failure.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Every groundbreaking innovation begins as an idea, but not every idea is destined for success. In fact, studies suggest that up to 42% of failed innovations stem from a lack of market need. This involves determining whether the idea supports strategic objectives such as innovation, sustainability, or market expansion.

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Idea Management Software Review Technical Review Management 52

Qmarkets

JULY 11, 2024

Innovation is critical for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from launching a first product to making a new global acquisition. However corporate innovation is often the most complex and challenging due to its scale and scope. Success in corporate innovation requires a thoughtful approach to overcoming these obstacles.

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Software Review Technical Review Strategy Strategy 104

ITONICS

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The top idea management software offers transparency to eliminate redundant efforts, collaboration features to refine and shape the best ideas, and structured workflows to allocate resources efficiently. These solutions turn the chaos of idea generation into a streamlined, effective process that drives innovation.

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Software Review Idea Management Software Management 36

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

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. Collaborators can achieve solutions only by being “fully” connected up, comfortable with their data, understanding and contribution, both within their knowledge and insights.

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Industry Technical Review Design Innovation 213

IdeaScale

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Social media and online connectivity let consumers offer organizations instant feedback, both positive and negative, from detailed reviews to passionate emails to there-and-gone Snapchat snaps. This is more than just a way to better understand who shops with you, though; with the right platform, it can be a source of powerful innovation.

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Open Innovation Collaboration Software Review Innovation 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

The Remote Work Landscape In the digital age, the concept of remote work has evolved significantly, bringing about a new era of collaboration and productivity. As leaders and executives, you are now tasked with strategizing how to best leverage digital technology, web-based tools, and online meetings to facilitate remote team collaboration.

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Software Review Technical Review Tools 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

The Remote Work Landscape In the digital age, the concept of remote work has evolved significantly, bringing about a new era of collaboration and productivity. As leaders and executives, you are now tasked with strategizing how to best leverage digital technology, web-based tools, and online meetings to facilitate remote team collaboration.

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Software Review Technical Review Tools 100

Qmarkets

JUNE 3, 2021

Today innovation has become a lifeline for businesses who have had to pivot and adjust to recent market changes. Yet, innovation doesn’t just happen, it starts with ideas. Idea software helps organizations do this by providing a structured innovation framework that can be launched across an organization.

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Software Review Software Innovation Management Management 98

IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

The training programs established by this partnership will reach worldwide and will address important matters such as: Problem-solving Decision-making Ongoing innovation. IdeaScale is the largest cloud-based innovation software platform in the world and facilitates collaboration among professionals from all industries.

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Training Software Review Creativity Strategy 40

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

Qmarkets

MARCH 13, 2025

Some of the most innovative solutions emerge when businesses crowdsource ideas from employees, customers, and even the general public. But what is crowdsourcing, and why are so many organizations using it to drive innovation? Great ideas dont just come from boardrooms or R&D departments. But first, lets cover the basics.

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Crowdsourcing Examples Software Review Technical Review 52

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2023

I finished my last post, “ Are we EVER going to embrace innovation? ” With the argument, we need to change the innovation narrative and significantly update the innovation approach and processes to meet today’s and tomorrow’s business challenges. The need today is not to dispense with this but to link it fully up.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Agile Innovation 182

Planview

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Roni Lev, Software Engineer at Planview. In the same way, to be a Software Engineer you need to have an extensive knowledge of programming languages. Roni Lev, a Software Engineer, is one of the faces behind the Planview Clarizen software and he knows a thing or two about all the above. .

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Software Engineering Software Review Software Agile 98

Qmarkets

MARCH 13, 2025

Value innovation takes a different pathit creates entirely new demand by delivering higher value at a lower cost, making competition irrelevant. Instead of fighting over market share, companies that embrace value innovation redefine industry norms and unlock new growth opportunities. What is Value Innovation?

Examples 52

Examples Software Review Technical Review Innovation 52

Leapfrogging

OCTOBER 21, 2024

What’s the Big Idea with a Collaborative Culture? Check out our piece on team collaboration culture to pick up some tactics on encouraging that team vibe. Explore what makes a collaborative business culture tick and why it’s a smart move for your crew. Want to dive deeper? Autonomy : Let people run with their projects.

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Collaboration Culture Technical Review Policies 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

The Future of Team Collaboration As the professional landscape evolves, team collaboration has been rapidly transitioning to the virtual realm. Online collaboration platforms have become the backbone of this transformation, enabling teams to work together seamlessly, irrespective of their physical locations.

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Software Review Video Project 100

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 12, 2023

In my view any new approach to innovation needs to aim to achieve interdependent and interlocking innovation, solving problems that have not been addressed before and offering sustainable value, impact, and returns to all involved or significantly improving on the existing solutions. Nothing can work in isolation.

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Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Artificial Inteligence 147

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 14, 2023

On Monday 12th June 2023 I made a proposal that innovation is in need of a radical redesign. The post was my “ The Final Perspective: A Composable Innovation Enterprise Framework “ This recommendation had been built out over the past three months toward this final conclusion.

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Software Review Software Innovation Technical Review 130