Idea to Value

JANUARY 23, 2023

How is it possible that managers have such a different belief about what their staff are doing, or how they should be doing it? How is it possible that managers have such a different belief about what their staff are doing, or how they should be doing it? You see, management theory is a relatively recent phenomenon.

Management 310

Management Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Leadership 310

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 3, 2016

To meet different challenges, to be highly adaptive it needs to begin to organize around ecosystems to deliver on a vision that recognizes it has to be part of a greater collaborating network to thrive in this highly connected world. Technology offers them the transforming means but can they, as leaders, take their people with them?

Collaboration 273

Collaboration Innovation Disruption Technical Review 273

Leapfrogging

MARCH 12, 2025

Identifying and managing these factors ensures that companies allocate resources efficiently, mitigate risks, and maintain a competitive advantage. Enhances risk management Identifies and mitigates vulnerabilities before they become major threats. Enhance Cross-Functional Collaboration Align teams around common strategic priorities.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 130

Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Startups often bring fresh ideas, new technologies, and agile development approaches, but identifying the right ones to collaborate with or invest in can be complex. The goal is to discover startups that can provide game-changing technology, services, or business models that align with a company’s strategic vision.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Software Review Software Innovation 52

Leapfrogging

MARCH 11, 2025

Enhances cross-functional collaboration Ensures teams work toward common objectives. OGSM Strategy Framework in Strategy OGSM is widely used in strategic management because it translates high-level strategy into clear, measurable actions. Ensure cross-functional collaboration for execution.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Technical Review Agile 130

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 12, 2025

Balanced Scorecard: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is a strategic management framework that helps organizations translate their vision and strategy into measurable performance objectives across multiple perspectives. Improves Risk Management Identifies weak areas before they become critical threats.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 130

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

For me, the energy transition that the world is undertaking requires all forms of innovation, to offer technically advanced, as well as breakthrough solutions, to an incredibly complex system of energy delivery. The critical enabler will come from technology and systemic innovation. The societal inhibitor is a real impediment.

Management 214

Management Technical Review Innovation System 214

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. The Role of Idea Validation in Idea Management Idea management involves capturing, organizing, and developing ideas from across an organization.

Idea Management 52

Idea Management Software Review Technical Review Management 52

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Dive deeper into how AI can integrate into your leadership framework by exploring artificial intelligence management development. Whether your focus is on developing high-potential leaders or adapting to a tech-driven landscape, AI will undeniably revolutionize your approach.

Underperforming Technical Team 130

Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Artificial Inteligence Technical Review 130

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

We are witnessing a very radical change, driven by technology, increasingly disrupting and breaking down past traditional boundaries, partly built to defend positions so as to achieve economic scale. These are: The constant exponential of technology and its power to change is forcing up to change. The shift in value chain building (e.g

Radical Innovation 321

Radical Innovation Innovation Technical Review Engagement 321

Idea to Value

MARCH 14, 2025

For team leaders, company directors, project managers , innovators and senior leadership, understanding the stages of AI maturity is essential for harnessing its power to drive innovation and efficiency. AI for project managers Important: Want to get FREE access to my curated list of the top 65+ A.I. in their work. Level 0: No A.I.

Software Review 131

Software Review ChatGPT Underperforming Technical Team Generative AI 131

eZassi

MARCH 6, 2025

Technology discovery and scouting are essential activities for enterprise innovation programs and R&D departments to identify emerging technologies, startups, and market trends that can drive competitive advantage. Ezassis technology discovery services are designed to uncover these opportunities through tailored research programs.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Technology Report Analysis 52

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

They bridge the gap between advanced technological capabilities and practical business applications. You may find yourself working on projects involving machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and other AI-related technologies. Mid-level consultants often manage projects and interface more directly with clients.

Artificial Inteligence 130

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Conference Project 130

Leapfrogging

MARCH 11, 2025

Objectives & Key Results (OKR) in Strategy OKRs play a crucial role in modern strategic management by ensuring that businesses focus on results-driven execution rather than just setting static goals. Technology OKR: Improve real-time tracking accuracy by 15%. Encourage cross-functional collaboration on shared key results.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Software Review Technical Review 130

eZassi

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Product-Lifecycle Management 2.0 One powerful way to achieve these goals is by applying the principles of Kaizen —the Japanese concept of continuous improvement—to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). What is Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)?

Management 52

Management Technical Review Software Review Product Development 52

Leapfrogging

MARCH 7, 2025

Innovation and expansion New product development, market penetration, and technological advancements. This goal drives its product development, market expansion, and technological innovation in electric vehicles and renewable energy solutions. Improve Risk Management Identify and mitigate potential challenges.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team Roadmap 130

Leapfrogging

MARCH 3, 2025

AI encompasses a wide range of technologies, from machine learning and natural language processing to data analytics and automation. Optimization of Processes AI allows for the optimization of various business processes, from supply chain management to customer service. Learn more about leveraging ai for client insights.

Artificial Inteligence 130

Artificial Inteligence Trends Analysis Data 130

eZassi

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In fact, three out of five executives interviewed find this to be one of their top 5 challenges when managing their innovation pipeline. In doing so, I will discuss and highlight some of the key elements that are typically missing with those organizations claiming to have issues managing their pipeline initiatives.

Management 52

Management Technical Review Development Team Review Project 52

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Exploring the interplay between Humans, Technology and AI for design thinking Why is design thinking regarded as so crucial to the future of innovation in a world of accelerating interplays between humans, technology and generative AI? Such ecosystems facilitate seamless collaboration and data sharing among cross-functional teams.

Design Thinking 147

Design Thinking Technical Review Design Technology 147

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.

Collaboration 113

Collaboration Underperforming Technical Team Creativity Software Review 113

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Innovation “fights” to attract resources, gain management attention or understand its difficulties in the time it takes, its potential risks and its need for a more ambitious and bold commitment of support. Often innovation activity frustrates senior management. Often innovation activity frustrates senior management.

Technical Review 208

Technical Review Innovation Software Review Artificial Inteligence 208

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Importance of Team Collaboration The efficacy of team collaboration cannot be overstated in today’s business environment. Understanding the significance of collaboration among team members is the first step toward harnessing its full potential. Greater Flexibility Teams that collaborate well can adapt to changes quickly.

Collaboration 113

Collaboration Technical Review Innovation Agile 113

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 Innovation Design 213

Leapfrogging

MARCH 14, 2025

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. Self-Regulation : Managing your own emotions. Social Skills : Managing relationships to move people in desired directions. Empathy : Understanding the emotions of others.

Underperforming Technical Team 130

Underperforming Technical Team Artificial Inteligence Leadership Technical Review 130

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 need to be highly adaptive and that comes from a greater technology understanding. It adjusts and you learn.

Design 232

Design Technical Review Innovation Agile 232

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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

It often starts to induce that “risk twitch” where that careful management for short-term performance might become threatened or the manager feels any decision is ‘going out on a limb’ and possibly career threatening. So I always welcome discussion on risk and innovation.

Technical Review 235

Technical Review Innovation Industry Technology 235

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.

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Culture Technical Review Training 100

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. They survive and thrive due to that uniqueness and attraction. As we learn we adapt, as we share we grow.

Innovation 241

Innovation Collaboration Design Technical Review 241

Qmarkets

OCTOBER 10, 2024

An innovation accelerator is a program designed to rapidly scale innovative solutions into market-ready solutions by providing resources such as mentorship, funding, and technical support. For external startup collaboration, establish partnerships with universities, research centers, and startup hubs.

Software Review 52

Software Review Technical Review Strategy Strategy 52

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

The Winds of Change- Innovation Software facing the Innovators’ Dilemma In my research, I am getting a real sense that the current Innovation Management Software model is about to be upended and disrupted as per Clayton Christensens’ “Innovators Dilemma.” source Wikipeda) Today the reversal is happening.

Software Review 211

Software Review Software Innovation Technical Review 211

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 1, 2023

I have called this the Composable Innovation Enterprise Framework – here is why and what went into this proposal that I feel should be adopted for managing innovation in the future. 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

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 Innovation 113

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.

Artificial Inteligence 52

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Trends Collaboration 52

Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

You may know that in addition to my work on innovation and creativity , I work as a professional Project Manager. As I’ve just finished leading an 18-month project, I am reflecting on how project management and leading teams is changing as Artificial Intelligence becomes more common in the workplace.

Underperforming Technical Team 138

Underperforming Technical Team Project Artificial Inteligence ChatGPT 138

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.

Innovation 189

Innovation Technical Review Innovation Programs Collaboration 189