Ecosystems4Innovating

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Enable Autonomous Innovation Processes : With advancements in self-supervised learning and few-shot adaptation, generative AI could eventually handle end-to-end innovation workflows with limited human intervention. This could revolutionize the speed, scale, and adaptability of the innovation process itself.

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Jeffrey Phillips

AUGUST 26, 2021

I've been writing, speaking and consulting about innovation for over 15 years, and I'm constantly amazed by the different perspectives and definitions about innovation. This is because there is little management engagement or support, a lack of preparation and skills, and a narrow definition of discovery and risk.

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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. The difference is the straight jacket they often “wore.”

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ITONICS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A well-defined innovation process is crucial for companies to maintain competitiveness and achieve sustainable growth. While the specifics may vary across industries, the best innovation operating models share common characteristics: they are structured, repeatable, and fit the conditions.

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IdeaScale

AUGUST 23, 2018

This process, however, is not as easy as it sounds for nonprofit organizations. In a “ management for nonprofits” article , I read that innovation is a crucial factor of success in a worldwide and competitive economy.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Innovation is one of those activities that constantly “swim against the currents of the dominating culture of the organization” We cripple our creative process as it is often not visible or transparent; the innovative process can be seen as a “black box” by many in the organization; they only can judge the end result.

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Leapfrogging

JUNE 29, 2019

What is the Agile Innovation Process, and what are best practices, tools and online templates for teams and organizations? Still, when it comes to truly tapping into the potential of the agile process, you must look to innovation teams for inspiration. What internal business processes do we need to implement a change?

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2022

The extract offers much for any innovation pathway we might be considering. The Innovation Pathway. ” Innovation fits with a designer’s definition of design: the ability to move from the existing to the preferred. Innovation is the path by which we seek the future we prefer.

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Jeffrey Phillips

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Note that what my clients are asking for is to create an innovation capacity that outlasts a product need, or market gap, or executive team member. After all, most (probably 90%) of all innovation projects undertaken in large corporations are reactive projects trying to respond to a market threat or competitive move.

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Jeffrey Phillips

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

In order to accelerate the pace of innovation and increase the amount of innovation that's done, we need to simplify it, or at least remove some of the uncertainty. To do that I'm going to argue in this relatively short post that innovation has three important deliverables: problem definition, ideas and solutions.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 20, 2024

It ensures that innovation efforts are not left to chance but are managed systematically, allowing organizations to capitalize on new opportunities, mitigate risks , and stay competitive in their industries. These components provide the structure needed to guide the entire innovation process , from idea generation to implementation.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 4, 2017

In summary, I think design thinking is undergoing a revolution, a certain maturing but it is littered with a very messy, highly competitive present. As I found out from my research, there is an awful amount of “noise and hype” to work through to find the past, present and future positions of design thinking.

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Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

So many organizations set out to innovate, but lose their way close to the finish line. All of the time, money, and energy invested loom over them like an ominous shadow of failure ready to overtake the whole scene. What happened? There was so much momentum, good will, collaboration, and then—the painful, public crash into the wall.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Initially, AI applications were limited to simple automation tasks, but today, they have advanced to driving complex decision-making processes. The ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and predict outcomes has made AI an indispensable tool for businesses seeking to innovate and stay competitive.

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Rmukesh Gupta

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The best answer I’ve so far received to this question is the following: “Innovation is applied problem solving leading to generation of value.”. This is the first step in the innovation process. However, that is the risk that we need to take if we truly want to out-innovate our competition.

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IdeaScale

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Among the next wave are high-definition cameras that use artificial intelligence to sort the smoke of a wildfire from a plume of smoke. Government innovation is a good starting point for any organization to learn more about innovation strategy.

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Jeffrey Phillips

APRIL 29, 2015

What far far too many corporations have failed to understand is that they don't need innovation once. They need innovation constantly, continuously, because the pace of change and shifting competition and consumer expectations demands more frequent innovation. A definition of innovation. One of my favorites.

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Leapfrogging

JANUARY 14, 2015

In 1998, when I was running the strategy group at HP, we invited Clayton Christensen , the iconic Harvard professor who wrote The Innovator’s Dilemma and coined the term “disruptive innovation,” to come speak to us. We asked him a simple question, “How do you do disruptive innovation?”. He shared compelling examples.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 28, 2017

When playing the role of culture creator, the leader’s primary task is to ensure the spirit of the innovation process is understood, celebrated, and aligned with the strategy of the organization. The importance of fostering beliefs and behaviors that encourage innovation within your team and organization cannot be overstated.

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Jeffrey Phillips

DECEMBER 1, 2015

This crowds the product development process and eliminates room for new concepts to enter. Third, as the product development and commercialization teams get burned by inadequate or poor concepts from the innovation activities, these teams downplay and "back burner" new concepts and focus on existing products. Third, a pipeline reason.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 25, 2016

So we recognise digital transformation needs to lead somewhere, well it is really most likely to fundamentally alter your (innovation) business model. I like this as a definition to tighten down digital but it opens us up to the darker side of digital transformation, the risk of digital disruption.

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100%Open

JANUARY 4, 2016

We were asked recently by a new client what our top 10 Do’s and Don’ts are for running open innovation competitions, based on our experience including the UBS Future of Finance Challenge , Unilever Foundry Ideas Challenge , Colombia CO4 Open Innovation Competition , and Ordnance Survey GeoVation Challenge. So that’s it.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This section unpacks the significance of innovation and provides an overview of various strategies to streamline the NPD process. Importance of Innovation in Today’s Business Landscape Innovation is not just a buzzword; it’s the fuel that drives businesses forward in a competitive and ever-changing marketplace.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Understanding Innovation Culture Assessment Definition and Importance of Innovation Culture Innovation culture refers to an environment that encourages creative thinking and the advancement of new ideas. This can be a straightforward yet comprehensive way to capture the state of your innovation culture.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Its collaborative nature fosters creativity, leveraging diverse perspectives to uncover innovative solutions. As organizations strive to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving marketplace, the integration of AI into the design thinking process offers a compelling advantage.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 3, 2015

There also seems that many organizations are presently searching for their new business models’ of innovation delivery or architecture. We are forming external relationships in many different ways as this increased diversity does matter to each organization for building different competitive positions in their innovation offerings.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 25, 2016

So we recognise digital transformation needs to lead somewhere, well it is really most likely to fundamentally alter your (innovation) business model. I like this as a definition to tighten down digital but it opens us up to the darker side of digital transformation, the risk of digital disruption.

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Strategyzer Innovation

JUNE 17, 2019

While the need for change and growth are constantly growing, CEOs must ask if their organization is ready and capable to innovate and can move as fast as the competition. Innovation vs Acquisitions: Spending money on acquisitions is almost easier than engaging in innovation processes. It must be transparent.

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Jeffrey Phillips

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Leadership Far too many executives and CEOs are earnest about innovation, but what they want is the result - the new product or service - without any risk, cost or investment. Times have changed, business models have morphed and competition has accelerated. But be clear and be quick about it.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 1, 2016

A definition of crowdsourcing that does seem right to me. I like this extract from the New York Times: “ Crowdsourcing is the practice of engaging a ‘crowd’ or group for a common goal- often innovation, problem-solving or efficiency. We will go into that in a future post covering different challenges today.

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Strategyn

JUNE 20, 2017

This would include an expanded view of the competition and potential opportunities for growth. The job-to-be-done, by definition, is always bigger and more encompassing than a product category. For example, an Intuit product manager would go from focusing on Quickbooks to focusing instead on helping customers “manage cash flow”.

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Innov8rs

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Autonomous Innovation leverages artificial intelligence to supercharge the innovation process, making it faster, more efficient, and at times even self-directed. What is Autonomous Innovation? Those who pioneer in adopting this approach stand to gain a considerable competitive advantage.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Let’s talk about open innovation. There are a few different definitions of open innovation out there, could you tell us how you see it at Accel IQ? Staying Competitive : In today’s rapidly changing landscape, leveraging external innovations can help firms remain at the cutting edge and adapt to shifts in the market.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Understanding Innovation Culture Embracing a culture of innovation is essential for any organization striving to remain competitive and relevant in today’s fast-paced business world. This section will define what innovation culture is and explain why it’s imperative to cultivate it within the workplace.

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Qmarkets

JULY 12, 2024

Agile innovation is transforming how companies develop new products and services, fostering a culture of flexibility, speed, and customer-centricity. As the business world becomes increasingly competitive, understanding and implementing agile innovation can be the key to staying ahead. What is Agile Innovation?

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PlanBox Innovation

MAY 10, 2022

This article originally appeared on Innovation Leader. Launching an innovation management system does not have to be guesswork, and it is a lot easier than most organizations imagine it to be. Innovation by definition is very different from typical business processes, and it should be in a constant state of flux.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 1, 2016

A definition of crowdsourcing that does seems right to me. I like this extract from the New York Times: “ Crowdsourcing is the practice of engaging a ‘crowd’ or group for a common goal- often innovation, problem solving or efficiency. We will go into that in a future post covering different challenges today.

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