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.

Technical Review 148

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Artificial Inteligence 148

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 8, 2023

(Larry Schmitt- The Innovation Stack) A comprehensive innovation ecosystem design offers several benefits, including fostering a culture of innovation, accelerating the innovation process, enhancing collaboration, leveraging diverse perspectives, and driving competitive advantage.

Design 183

Design Innovation Collaboration Innovation Management 183

Idea to Value

MAY 18, 2020

They simply won’t have the capacity to make sure that the process actually performs well, let alone maintain and develop multiple processes for different kinds of innovations for different parts of the organization. Different kinds of innovations simply need different kinds of processes, resources and expertise.

Underperforming Technical Team 363

Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Ideation Culture 363

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 1, 2023

How do we know the critical skills, competencies and capabilities for innovation? Also, what are the additional dependencies for sustaining innovation capabilities that are becoming vital to understand so an organization can place the appropriate resources behind them, build upon a sustainable future and leverage these innovation dynamics?

Innovation 205

Innovation Resources System Agile 205

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 19, 2023

We cannot afford to avoid changing our innovation processes as we deal with a far more complex and challenging world. We seem to be keeping innovation as a disappointing and often frustrating outcome for many leaders of organizations. Indeed our existing innovation processes are doing an (adequate) job. Why change?

Case Study 148

Case Study Innovation Design Collaboration 148

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Much of the innovation discovery journey is a disappointing one. Resources constantly “churn” and get depleted, waiting for others to be brought up to speed. Those not involved directly within the innovation project constantly remain skeptical or require more proof. Customers and employees are driving innovation.

Report 212

Report Innovation Survey Disruption 212

Qmarkets

AUGUST 2, 2024

The same is true for innovation within an organization. Innovation process models serve as navigational charts, guiding businesses from idea inception to successful execution. What is an Innovation Process Model? What is an Innovation Process Model?

Innovation Processes 52

Innovation Processes Innovation Innovation Management Industry 52

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 28, 2022

In short, innovation is the engine of change and in today’s fiercely competitive environment resisting change is dangerous. The key driver of the organization’s ability to change is innovation. However, deciding that the organization has to be innovative is insufficient. Resources are scarce.

Innovation 148

Innovation Competition Resources Technology 148

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 27, 2017

We need to get closer to ‘real-time’ This reliance on rapidly out-of-date understanding cannot be the basis for any justifications for high-stake bets when it comes to innovation. We need to change our thinking and design in the digital insight part more specifically within and along the innovation process.

Technology 179

Technology Change Agile Innovation 179

Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

Traditional Phases and Gates Processes Traditionally, the phases and gates model has been a cornerstone in structuring innovation management. This model segments the innovation process into distinct phases, each culminating in a gate. Reduce time-to-market for new innovations.

Generative AI 113

Generative AI Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Product Development 113

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

I see many comments on the failure of innovation, in its inability to be at the core of an organization’s ambitions for growing and changing. Our innovation processes stay islands of knowledge stubbornly not flowing across organizations, informing others and giving the right levels of insights, support, or collaboration needed.

Technical Review 209

Technical Review Innovation Software Review Design 209

IdeaScale

MARCH 27, 2019

Process innovation is perhaps the “classic” form of innovation. Finding a better way of accomplishing necessary business tasks is low-risk, can lead to other types of innovations, and helps companies maintain and sharpen their competitive edge. Processes must evolve with changes in markets and technologies.

Software Review 113

Software Review Technical Review Innovation Competition 113

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Pitching the reasons to change to Innovation Ecosystems in thinking and design So after working through the values of the Innovation Ecosystem over a series of three posts I asked Chat GPT to help me in making a pitch for the change from existing internal orientated innovation processes and structures.

ChatGPT 114

ChatGPT Open Innovation Innovation Agile 114

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Surprisingly, I felt they lacked a more holistic view of innovation; a clear innovation process, and dedicated focus on this, which is required. Innovation is certainly central to the future of Siemens but it seems to me not to have the core positioning it should have. I felt innovation needed a more holistic focus.

Industry 187

Industry Technical Review Competition Technology 187

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 27, 2017

The cost of conducting business is a function of its complexity and grows with scale, its size and the resources that need to be managed, including intermediaries. As the world flattens and digital platforms connect disparate parties, distance has shrunk, but delays remain due to arcane business processes. Transaction costs.

Technical Review 179

Technical Review Innovation Report Disruption 179

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.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Strategy Strategy Technical Review 100

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 13, 2023

Showcase successful collaborations : Share examples of successful cross-sector innovation collaborations in similar domains, and how they have created value for all parties involved. Emphasize how collaboration can create mutual benefit and value for all parties involved, and how it can help build long-term partnerships and relationships.

Collaboration 148

Collaboration Engagement Innovation Resources 148

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 6, 2023

By leveraging the tools, frameworks, and mechanisms provided by the innovation stack, organizations can create an ecosystem that fosters a culture of innovation, accelerates the innovation process, enhances collaboration, leverages diverse perspectives, and drives competitive advantage.

Design 148

Design Collaboration Innovation Software 148

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

JULY 5, 2017

Innovation is advancing but most of it has been designed for a different time, the old era of stable markets, predictable solutions and having a clear sense of your competition. We hang on to all the legacies built up around the existing innovation system , we manage innovation in efficient and predictable ways.

Innovation 179

Innovation Design Agile System 179

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.

Product Development 100

Product Development Strategy Strategy Artificial Inteligence 100

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.

Software Review 104

Software Review Strategy Strategy Technical Review 104

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?

Software 183

Software Innovation Management Management Artificial Inteligence 183

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.

Ideation 133

Ideation Industry Leadership Competition 133

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. Without it, innovation isn’t possible. Where Does Integrity Come Into Innovation? What Is Integrity?

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Innovation Innovation Processes 130

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.

Software Review 163

Software Review Innovation Design Technical Review 163

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

An innovation culture fosters an environment where new ideas are encouraged and valued, allowing your organization to stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive. An innovation culture transformation begins with a mindset shift, redefining failure as a learning opportunity, and embracing change as a constant.

Culture of Innovation 100

Culture of Innovation Culture Agile Innovation 100

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Understanding Innovation Culture The bedrock of a thriving organization lies not just in its products or services, but also in the underlying culture that fosters creativity and innovation. Understanding and nurturing an innovation culture within your company is pivotal to maintaining a competitive edge and driving sustainable growth.

Culture 100

Culture Innovation Training Collaboration 100

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Thirdly any innovation needs the constant element of speed , partly to be first to market but recognizing that the freshness of the idea has a premium that needs this focused effort. The five aspects of search, scope, speed, stretch and scale are highly relevant to the success of any innovation introduction.

Innovation 229

Innovation Innovation Processes Resources Design 229

Innov8rs

JANUARY 16, 2023

If we are to discover a prosperous future path, innovation is no longer optional. With a potential recession in sight and inflation, layoffs, and other geopolitical issues challenging the ability to protect traditional forms of competitive advantage, innovation is our only option. Assign Slack Resources To Innovation Teams.

Strategy 105

Strategy Strategy Innovation Management Leadership 105

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. A more opening out, forming more connections into customers, engaging with them.

Innovation 300

Innovation Design Collaboration Roadmap 300

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Understanding Innovation Innovation is the lifeblood of businesses seeking to thrive in a rapidly evolving market. It is the driving force behind the competitive edge that allows companies to stand out and meet the ever-changing demands of their customers. Understanding these challenges is the first step toward overcoming them.

LEAN 100

LEAN Underperforming Technical Team Product Development Artificial Inteligence 100

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.

Innovation 113

Innovation Leadership Ideation Innovation Processes 113

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.

Company 93

Company Tips Software Culture of Innovation 93

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.

Innovation 145

Innovation Culture Leadership Resources 145

Jeffrey Phillips

AUGUST 26, 2021

Emphasis on speed and risk reduction When your main goal as an innovation team member is to get through and finished with the activity as quickly as possible, you aren't likely to introduce new thinking or expand your scope.

Project 160

Project Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Training 160

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Impact of Innovation on Organizational Growth Innovation is the driving force behind sustained organizational growth and competitive advantage. The correlation between innovation and growth is evident in organizations that prioritize and nurture their innovation capabilities.

Culture of Innovation 113

Culture of Innovation Culture Leadership Innovation 113