Innovation in Practice

AUGUST 31, 2018

At some point in your journey to drive innovation, you’ll want to take a deep breath and ask – what happened here? I’ve seen too many innovation programs get off to a fast start only to fizzle out later. Then use this information to gain alignment for continuing the innovation initiative. Here are some ideas.

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Innov8rs

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Or will it become just another great idea that never reaches its full potential? This is the frustrating reality for many corporate innovators. Despite having well-structured innovation programs, organizations often struggle to turn validated concepts into real market impact. Eventually, they face a sunk cost problem.

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Qmarkets

JULY 26, 2024

Engaged employees are more productive , motivated, and committed to their work, leading to better overall performance for the company. When employees feel valued and involved, they are more likely to contribute innovative ideas, support company initiatives, and stay with the organization longer.

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Planview

JANUARY 30, 2018

One popular New Year’s Resolution is getting fit – so here at Spigit, we wanted to share with you a series about how to get “Innovation Fit” in 2018 to ensure your innovation program is set up for success. This results in more ideas generated, including diversity of ideas, and ultimately more output.

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Innov8rs

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Solution: Drive Outcomes With Portfolio Management Discipline Imagine a thriving innovation program. Leaders have established clear goals for all innovation efforts. Thousands of grassroots innovators are continuously developing ideas in line with those goals, confident in their next steps. Here’s how.

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Innovate2Grow Experts

MARCH 8, 2019

Here is a brief review of quantum idea generation. Quantum idea generation produces at least 12 times more ideas than brainstorming. To generate these powerful results you need to use four elements – diversity, stimulus, brain type, and eliminate fear and have fun. Let’s start with a big picture view.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 23, 2023

Disruptive innovations like these have a legendary status that is richly deserved, but it is actually incremental innovations that are more likely to provide sustainable fuel to drive ROI for your innovation programs year in, year out. Examples of Incremental Innovation Incremental innovation can take a lot of forms.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 8, 2024

Embracing change and fostering innovation are essential for companies aiming to thrive in today’s market. The concept of ‘scaling innovation’ has become a crucial strategy for organizations looking to transform occasional successes into a consistent, organization-wide capability.

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Strategos

APRIL 27, 2017

I don’t mean the time it takes for your innovative ideas to mature into their full revenue-generating glory. I mean the time it takes employees to develop insights, generate ideas, and elaborate and test business models. But fortunately there are ways to make innovation more efficient.

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hackerearth

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

At lower risk and often lower costs, companies can use this strategic tool to explore new opportunities for growth. Why does open innovation work? When companies leverage the power of brilliant minds everywhere, success can’t be far behind. We can't do all that innovation ourselves – it's not possible. General Electric.

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Econic

APRIL 10, 2018

Corporate innovation is hard. More and more, we’re seeing innovation programs close their doors after only a few years, with few senior leaders in the organization recognizing any real value from their efforts. In true experimental fashion, there is also a lot of learning in the corporate innovation space.

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PlanBox Innovation

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

As an innovation manager, you’re tasked with the challenging responsibility of leading the development and implementation of new ideas, products, and initiatives that will drive growth and competitiveness for your company.

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Econic

MAY 23, 2019

The biggest challenges in corporate innovation and how to navigate them Corporate innovation is hard. More and more, we’re seeing innovation programs close their doors after only a few years, with few senior leaders in the organization recognizing any real value from their efforts. Vision & Leadership 1.

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Gregg Fraley

APRIL 22, 2019

Lack of Managment support will effectively kill any innovation program no matter how well conceived. Very few organization’s are any good at all at Brainstorming/Idea Generation. Digital technology innovation is an opportunity where most organization’s will be too late to the party.

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Gregg Fraley

MAY 9, 2017

Innovation Programs Based On Best Practices are Doomed to Mediocrity. Things I’ve heard recently from c-suite executives about their own innovation programs: “Floundering and ineffective, if I’m honest.” ” “We don’t do idea generation well.” But I digress.

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Qmarkets

JULY 19, 2024

The traditional approach to innovation, often termed “closed innovation,” relies heavily on internal resources and ideas to drive new developments. Companies working in isolation may miss out on the vast pool of external knowledge and innovative ideas that could propel them forward.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

As a leader, your approach to innovation can significantly influence your organization’s future. Importance of Innovation in Today’s Business Environment In a world where change is the only constant, innovation stands as the driving force behind a company’s competitive edge and market relevance.

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Planview

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Many companies have responded to these threats by reinventing themselves—often from the inside out. When the metamorphosis includes an innovation platform, leaders are typically left to determine not only how to leverage the solution, but also how to measure its impact. Adopt a tracking mechanism to measure value.

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Jeffrey Phillips

JULY 18, 2016

The conversations go something like this: "We've told our folks we need more innovation. We've promised to reward them for their ideas. Yet here we are, four or five weeks into an innovation program, and we aren't getting any ideas. Why won't people innovate when we tell them we need it? What's going on?"

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Each phase is designed so that you can tap into many potential sources of inspiration and insight, using varied systems and processes to develop ideas, and eventually manage the delivery of bottom-line outcomes and deliverables. Now let’s dive into each phase and explore how you can maximize your innovation ROI.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

An innovation culture is the bedrock of continuous improvement and can significantly impact an organization’s ability to generate new products, enhance processes, and ultimately drive growth and cost savings. This data can be represented in numerical form to highlight the quantitative aspects of innovation within the company.

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Econic

MAY 23, 2019

Corporate innovation is hard. More and more, we’re seeing innovation programs close their doors after only a few years, with few senior leaders in the organization recognizing any real value from their efforts. In true experimental fashion, there is also a lot of learning in the corporate innovation space.

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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 22, 2018

Training Accelerates Innovation. 94% of managers are unsatisfied with their companies innovation performance. 70% of CEO’s see innovation as a key driver of growth. Why then is corporate America so woefully undertrained in innovation fundamentals? Energy is Not Enough, Get Training in Innovation .

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Each phase is designed so that you can tap into many potential sources of inspiration and insight, using varied systems and processes to develop ideas, and eventually manage the delivery of bottom-line outcomes and deliverables. Now let’s dive into each phase and explore how you can maximize your innovation ROI.

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Innovate2Grow Experts

MARCH 8, 2019

You will get an overview of how you can consistently generate at least 12 X more ideas than brainstorming for any need, at any time, in any kind of business. Quantum Idea Generation 2.0 is a highly proven innovation best practice – proven in university studies and, more importantly, in the real world for over two decades.

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Planview

JULY 22, 2016

Editor’s note: Last month, Maggie Riad, VP of Innovation Strategy at Spigit, held a webinar: ‘10 Ways to Increase Employee Engagement in your Innovation Program’. Q: How do we make it easier for employees to understand how their engagement affects our innovation program? TV monitors with videos.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

It requires a deliberate approach, using structured techniques that not only generate fresh ideas but also solve complex problems and bring those ideas to life. Lean Six Sigma is widely used to drive innovation in both product development and process optimization, ensuring that businesses stay agile and effective.

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hackerearth

JUNE 8, 2017

The average lifespan of S&P 500 companies is just 18 years, down from 61 years in 1958. At this churn rate, 75% of the companies will be removed from the index in another 10 years. On the other hand, companies such as GE and Procter & Gamble have been around for more than 100 years and still continue to grow.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Foundation of Innovation Culture In today’s fast-paced business environment, cultivating an innovation culture within your organization is not just beneficial; it is imperative for survival and growth. Importance of Innovation Culture You might wonder why there is a pressing need to nurture an innovation culture.

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Strategos

JANUARY 11, 2017

We are all Innovators. Who’s doing the innovating in your company? A central innovation group? Or, is everyone expected to be an innovator ? For many companies, the Holy Grail is to have the entire company innovating; and especially the front line employees. marketing?

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Strategos

MARCH 1, 2018

Metrics help managers make informed decisions based on objective data, which is especially valuable given the long-term nature and risk associated with some innovation projects. Maintaining and posting an “innovation dashboard” keeps innovation progress front and centre for employees and executives.

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Planview

JULY 20, 2018

New Program of the Year. Let’s take a closer look at the winners, their stories, and key learnings from each company. The network of champions – each is trained in the practice of crowdsourced ideation – has helped drive adoption for the company’s innovation program by being advocates in the various business units.

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Planview

JULY 20, 2018

New Program of the Year. Let’s take a closer look at the winners, their stories, and key learnings from each company. The network of champions – each is trained in the practice of crowdsourced ideation – has helped drive adoption for the company’s innovation program by being advocates in the various business units.

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KindlingApp

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Everyone wants an innovative company culture, and anyone seeking to build one can turn to any number of resources, from Harvard Business Review , Fast Company , and Forbes to Kindling’s blog , that offer advice on building a culture of innovation. Why does culture find itself on the backburner so often?

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Innovate2Grow Experts

MARCH 8, 2019

This is the second in a series of four blogs on Quantum Idea Generation 2.0. First, it is about innovation in its broadest meaning – whenever you need ideas to make something that exists better and/or to develop something entirely new. Here is a brief review of Quantum Idea Generation 2.0.

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Qmarkets

JULY 18, 2024

Companies that excel in the management of innovation not only stay ahead of the curve but also pave the way for sustainable growth and development. Establishing a clear innovation strategy is the first step, laying the foundation for effective innovation management.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 31, 2017

An organization’s employees are vital components in a successful corporate innovation delivery plan. Their buy-in is essential to not only ensure the successful execution of the innovation program as a whole but also towards recruiting them as long-term assets that go above and beyond the stated requirements of the innovation delivery plan.

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