Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This shared risk allows for bolder experimentation and innovation, as the potential downsides are not borne by a single entity. Innovation Speed and Efficiency Accelerated Development Cycles : The shared resources, knowledge flows, and collaborative environment of an ecosystem significantly speed up the innovation process.

Technical Review 140

Technical Review Innovation Policies Collaboration 140

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2023

Many tools, techniques, frameworks, mechanics, and emerging methodologies have allowed different parts of the innovation process to be explored and exploited. We are moving innovation along but not at a pace or design that reflects the need to connect “it ” into one comprehensive process. Open Innovation 2.0

Artificial Inteligence 183

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Agile Innovation 183

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 12, 2017

We are increasingly recognizing all the different collaborative tools increasingly at our disposal We are exploring both platforms and forming ecosystems to radically alter the competitive edge previously seen to reside inside the single company. It is becoming the innovation network economy, to bring all the parts together.

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Innovation Design Collaboration Roadmap 300

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 5, 2017

When you step back and recognize all the different advancements we have making in designing tools and frameworks, in understanding innovation, it holds promise. Equally nearly all our larger business organizations are still locked in the past, or attempting to catch up to the present but in random ways.

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Innovation Design Agile System 179

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 4, 2017

Within two posts, I want to provide my outcomes, bridging the present and pointing towards a better design thinking future, in my opinion urgently needed. The ‘product of my work’ itself is presently being worked through to be available as an e-book in the coming weeks.

Design Thinking 239

Design Thinking Design Creativity Training 239

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?

Report 212

Report Innovation Survey Disruption 212

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 7, 2017

Within these two posts, I want to provide my thoughts, bridging the present and pointing towards a better design thinking future, one that in my opinion, is urgently needed. These two posts are not intended as a mapping of the present DT landscape, they are reflective posts coming from what I researched. Pointing towards a future.

Design Thinking 186

Design Thinking Design System Creativity 186

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 3, 2019

Our innovation insights are badly lagging, with the effect being the solutions offered are not ‘tuned’ into the present and anticipated needs, as they often lack dynamic data. We need to digitize our innovation activities fully. As manufacturers manage the lifecycle it opens up more options for innovation.

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Data Innovation Design Marketing 208

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. When these updates are rolled out, they cause rankings to shift in a big way and this can present problems for sites that aren’t intentionally breaking the rules.

Industry 213

Industry Change How To Marketing 213

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.

Software Review 186

Software Review Software Innovation Collaboration 186

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. Firstly, we need to ask, “Why change the innovation narrative? ” constrained them.

Technical Review 209

Technical Review Innovation Software Review Design 209

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 6, 2018

Thinking in different horizons prompts you to go beyond the usual focus of fixing innovation just in the present it provides the connections of the present with the desired future. Innovation today conflicts with much of our existing organizational designs. This 3H thinking helps break down complex issues.

Design 138

Design Innovation System Agile 138

Jeffrey Phillips

JUNE 24, 2019

I venture to guess that many companies have slogans that say that innovation is central to what they do, but a brief exploration of what they focus on, what they measure and what they produce suggests otherwise. Why would it make sense to make innovation the organizing theme of a business, rather than efficiency?

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Innovation Strategy Strategy LEAN 171

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The energy transition that the world is undertaking is one of the most critical areas where innovation needs to be at its very best, that top of the game to make the level of change necessary. It is their combined disciplines and understanding that can push design and solutions in a continued, innovative way.

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System Innovation Technology Collaboration 181

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 18, 2022

These barriers do not ‘magically’ change by delivering what I believe moves us to a better system for innovation, that of an ecosystem and platform architecture. Recognizing the present and ongoing barriers to innovation needs solutions to be built into any future design. Enabling technology and processes.

Software Review 163

Software Review Innovation Design Technical Review 163

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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Generative AI Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Product Development 113

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 28, 2022

Although innovation cannot be touched, heard, tasted or seen, it can be felt. It is probably best described as a pervasive attitude that allows businesses to see beyond the present and create the future. In short, innovation is the engine of change and in today’s fiercely competitive environment resisting change is dangerous.

Innovation 148

Innovation Competition Resources Technology 148

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2022

I was recently working through a set of older presentation files and came across this extract concerning innovation again and thought I must share this. “ Strategy is useless without innovation; innovation is directionless without strategy” Below is an extract from “Reinventing Innovation” by John J Kao.

Innovation 130

Innovation Conference Strategic Thinking Strategy 130

Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 24, 2023

Innovation drives the changes in the Energy transition. If we take the suggested Energy Innovation System outlined in this Whitepaper. Here it is rightly suggested that it is people, the innovation process and the catalysts all combine to enable this system framework. Let’s rectify that, can we?

Technical Review 201

Technical Review Innovation System Collaboration 201

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

Less than 30% of manufacturing companies are actively rolling out Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies at scale” No wonder we presently have trouble attracting many businesses onto platforms when they are still very much behind in deciding or deploying a strategically thought-through IIoT digital design, that is connecting everything up.

Industry 213

Industry Technical Review Design Innovation 213

Qmarkets

JULY 18, 2024

Companies with structured innovation processes significantly outperform their peers in implementing new ideas and driving business growth. McKinsey’s findings suggest that companies fostering a strong culture of innovation excel in leveraging technology and accelerating their competitive differentiation.

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Company Tips Software Culture of Innovation 93

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 11, 2015

This is part two of an extended series on my thoughts on “ moving towards a new way of managing innovation ” that explores the potential for changing the management of innovation. We all feel the need for speed as the pace of innovation quickens, as we face shortening life cycles, greater competition and growing market pressure.

Innovation 100

Innovation Competition Disruption Design 100

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 21, 2017

Innovation is being held back by not understanding and resolving the constraints it is under. Now that is easy to say, hard to change systematically but until we understand the innovation process we stay locked into disappointing innovation outcomes. The innovation process becomes core to delivering on these needs.

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Innovation Culture Leadership Resources 145

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.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Case Study Leadership Design Thinking 100

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Importance of Innovation in Business In the ever-evolving business landscape, innovation is more than a buzzword; it’s a critical element for survival and success. It drives product and process improvements, leading to increased efficiency, competitive advantage, and customer satisfaction.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Training Innovation Culture 100

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 25, 2015

A more open one built on collaborating, on leveraging, on tapping into low-cost capital presently available and pushing really hard for radically different business model design. New combinations can led to real competitive advantage. Innovation is hugely caught up in this transformational change.

Industry 100

Industry Technical Review Collaboration Technology 100

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

They are not yet at the point of being digitally effective to turn what they have into real competitive advantage as they lack the capabilities in big data analysis and those algorithms that reveal ground-breaking innovations, Are they hanging on in the belief they will become digitally transformed eventually or just deluding themselves?

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Collaboration Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Industry 138

IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

They can offer valuable insight into the state of innovation and what trends, technologies, and concerns will drive broader innovation in the future. Here are eight awards to monitor for a fresh take on innovation. The CES Innovation Awards, January 2022. You may find innovation in a few surprising places.

Innovation 130

Innovation Software Industry Case Study 130

IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

For example, if you’ve got a lot of tight-knit offices, the offices with the highest number of useful suggestions could win lunch, making it a friendly competition between them. A transparent innovation process makes this particularly effective. Yet, the best incentives are the ones tied to your company values.

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Creativity Innovation Programs Survey Data 130

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Why Innovation is a Critical Theme for Keynote Speeches Innovation remains a key driver of success in the business world, and as such, it is a critical theme for keynote speeches at corporate events. A focus on innovation helps companies to adapt to rapidly changing markets, embrace new technologies, and stay ahead of the competition.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Innovation Trends Engagement 100

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 26, 2015

The new combination is the new connections through people and things (IoT) that we can achieve a new innovation potential. We will obtain increasing more powerful insights that have the real potential of being turned into new innovation outcomes, through the connected businesses we are presently needing to build.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Technology Internet of things Innovation 100

Jeffrey Phillips

JANUARY 18, 2016

In this case we were told that Yes, the client had adopted another consulting firm's innovation methodology. In fact when we met with the client team, they provided a binder of information on a step by step innovation process, that from the looks of things was relatively straightforward and complete. Anyway, back to the client.

Innovation 100

Innovation Training Resources Project 100

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

AI complements human creativity, enabling teams to translate complex data into meaningful insights and innovative solutions. The Importance of Innovation in Business Innovation is the cornerstone of competitive advantage in business.

Design Thinking 140

Design Thinking Artificial Inteligence Design Analysis 140

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 5, 2016

Sometimes a crowdsourcing problem is hijacked by a party with a cause, or it becomes more of a competition between selected individuals that influence and shape the debate. You fail to present your business in a real, human, personable and trustworthy way and leave it too vague and open enough, to not ‘draw-in’ as you would have liked.

Crowdsourcing 124

Crowdsourcing Engagement Resources Management 124

Tim Kastelle

APRIL 12, 2018

They have responded to these changes in their competitive environment and have started to position themselves as the most innovative firm in their market. The chart below shows the responses to a questionnaire I administered called the Innovation Value Chain survey , and it demonstrates what an air sandwich looks like in practice.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Innovation Innovation Processes 100

Tim Kastelle

APRIL 12, 2018

They have responded to these changes in their competitive environment and have started to position themselves as the most innovative firm in their market. The chart below shows the responses to a questionnaire I administered called the Innovation Value Chain survey , and it demonstrates what an air sandwich looks like in practice.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Innovation Innovation Processes 100

Tim Kastelle

APRIL 12, 2018

They have responded to these changes in their competitive environment and have started to position themselves as the most innovative firm in their market. The chart below shows the responses to a questionnaire I administered called the Innovation Value Chain survey , and it demonstrates what an air sandwich looks like in practice.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Innovation Innovation Processes 100