Innovation Excellence

AUGUST 29, 2017

I often get asked what activities a team should do in ideation to get better results and keep it fun. While there's a limitless list of possibilities that need to be tailored to each innovation challenge, I do have some favorites. Here are 29 that work and are adaptable to a variety of businesses and challenges.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Unfortunately, many organizations struggle to transform their best ideas into tangible outcomes that drive growth and competitive advantage. In this article, well explore what implementing ideas truly means and how it fits into the broader innovation process.

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eZassi

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Let’s explore how our offerings can elevate your innovation journey and bring your vision to life. The Power of Innovation Management Successful innovation doesn’t stop at ideation—it thrives on meticulous planning, execution, and adaptation. Understanding the Idea-to-Implementation Process 1.

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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.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Human-centered innovation is gaining momentum as a key strategy for businesses that want to foster meaningful growth and stay ahead of the competition. But what exactly sets this approach apart from more traditional innovation methods? What is Human-Centered Innovation?

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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. all pose a challenge in both ideation stages, and in implementation.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 2, 2024

But what is ideation, the process behind these transformative moments? Far more than just brainstorming, ideation is a structured, intentional process that harnesses creativity and innovation. What is Ideation? Ideation is the creative process of generating, developing, and communicating new ideas.

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IdeaScale

JULY 9, 2019

And to stay relevant in digital marketing, you need to be innovative. And perhaps one of the most competitive and technology-dominated industries is digital marketing. At your company, encourage team members to share ideas, updates and news can help everyone on the team become part of the innovation process.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 1, 2024

A structured ideation strategy can be the driving force behind a company’s ability to innovate and remain competitive. Rather than leaving the creative process to chance, a well-crafted ideation strategy provides a roadmap for systematically generating, evaluating, and implementing new ideas.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The survey exposes the myth that innovation is not one of the three top challenges, innovation ranks fifth as it follows the more conventional concerns of managing talent as the top (and that did surprise me) and regulatory and competitive threats. Now that is very disappointing but what do we expect from innovation?

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

They bring stories of success and failure that can humanize the innovation process and make it more relatable. Their talks can be a catalyst for change, encouraging your team to pursue innovation with renewed vigor. By discussing the innovation process, they can: Ignite the spark of ideation and creativity within your team.

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Qmarkets

JULY 11, 2024

Understanding Corporate Innovation Corporate innovation refers to the process through which companies introduce new ideas, workflows, methodologies, services, or products. It is a crucial element for companies to adapt, grow, and stay competitive. This type of innovation can transform industries and consumer behaviors.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

From its inception to the current state, the processes governing the development of new products and services have continuously evolved to incorporate new methodologies and technologies. Traditional Phases and Gates Processes Traditionally, the phases and gates model has been a cornerstone in structuring innovation management.

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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.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Traditionally the Innovation funnel is a stage-gate process that organizations use to define their approach to ideation. However, here at Qmarkets we believe that this is only one part of a greater innovation funnel. Of course, we see this as only one part of the puzzle, but it is no less important.

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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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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Traditionally the Innovation funnel is a stage-gate process that organizations use to define their approach to ideation. In our experience, your innovation funnel needs to include ways to constantly supply ideation by generating a steady flow of inspiration to do so.

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IdeaScale

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

In order to maintain integrity as part of your innovation process, you should look closely at the spoken and unspoken promises made by your innovation strategy and act on them to the fullest extent possible. Innovation was needed. Without it, innovation isn’t possible. Where Does Integrity Come Into Innovation?

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 28, 2023

This morning I decided to have a chat on ChatGPT on the future of Innovation Management Software, I asked a number of questions in a short series and can well-relate to the answers provided incredibly quickly. chat.openai.com/chat Where will Innovation Management Software go? What do you think?

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It encompasses five key stages: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test. This process is widely adopted by managers, executives, and consultants to drive new product development, service innovation, and business model refinement. The Define stage, bolstered by AI, becomes a more precise and evidence-based process.

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Innov8rs

MARCH 11, 2025

Innov8rs | What if AI could automate your entire innovation process, turning months of work into hours? What if you could use AI agents to replace expensive and time-consuming research, ideation, and validation phases? Its not just about automating what we already do but about completely rethinking the innovation process itself.”

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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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Qmarkets

JULY 22, 2021

Your employees’ ideas have the potential to have long term impact on your business, leading to new products, services, and processes – and ultimately providing you with a killer competitive edge. Submission Arguably the submission phase is the most important step of the process.

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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

MARCH 19, 2024

It helps in identifying opportunities that might not be apparent through traditional analysis and provides a competitive edge by speeding up the development cycle. It is not just an enabler but a catalyst for innovation that can significantly shorten the time-to-market for new products and services.

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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. If constructed well, through experienced, trained design thinkers have the ability to draw out all the diverse thinking present, through a fuller inspiration, ideation and implementation mindset.

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 31, 2025

By embracing reverse innovation, companies can discover scalable, impactful solutions while building a stronger competitive edge in both emerging and advanced economies. How Does Reverse Innovation Differ from Traditional Approaches? Empower local teams: Allow local teams to lead the innovation process.

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IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

You may find innovation in a few surprising places. Harvard University’s President’s Innovation Challenge, May 2022. Announced in May and run by Harvard Innovation Labs , this competition is open to both students and alumni who have made substantial progress in ventures that fit the yearly theme of the PIC.

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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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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It is a non-linear, iterative process that teams use to understand users, challenge assumptions, redefine problems, and create innovative solutions to prototype and test. Defining Design Thinking Design thinking involves five key stages: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test.

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InnovationManagement

JULY 9, 2020

To maintain relevance in the global competitive market, many companies already focus on the development and implementation of innovations, even using digital tools. The post How to Digitally Spark Corporate Innovation appeared first on InnovationManagement.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Defining Design Thinking Design Thinking is a non-linear, iterative process that teams use to understand users, challenge assumptions, redefine problems, and create innovative solutions to prototype and test. Ideate : During the Ideate stage, designers are ready to start generating ideas.

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Imaginatik

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

“Innovation” is often discussed in terms of the “idea” as the product and the formation of that idea as somehow unique and ineffable …. There is a perception of serendipitous, Zen enlightenment related to ideation that is often accompanied by a thorough dismissal of “process,” as if they are mutually exclusive.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 26, 2021

Organizations choose to adopt the process of innovation for a myriad of reasons; to tackle existing challenges by ideating for solutions, to generate new revenue streams, to improve existing products or services, and so on. How can Businesses Implement Innovation?

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

When you invite an innovation keynote speaker to your event, you’re not just getting a presentation; you’re accessing a wealth of knowledge shaped by real-world experience and success. These speakers cover a range of topics, from the innovation process to the creation of a culture that nurtures creativity and collaboration.

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Qmarkets

JULY 18, 2024

However, innovation isn’t confined to one area; it’s a multifaceted approach that spans various aspects of a business. Among these, technology innovation stands out as a critical component that can significantly impact a company’s competitive edge and operational efficiency.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 26, 2021

Organizations choose to adopt the process of innovation for a myriad of reasons; to tackle existing challenges by ideating for solutions, to generate new revenue streams, to improve existing products or services, and so on. How can Businesses Implement Innovation?

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