Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Technological innovation has a central role to play in the Energy Transition currently being undertaken throughout the world. The economics of powering the energy system with renewables has got to the point where there is real competitiveness. Building the systems enabling framework. Source: World Economic Forum.

Technology 215

Technology System Innovation Design 215

Digital Tonto

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

As they point out, if we wouldn’t let “a guy named Bob,” collect and pool private information of market participants and then make pricing recommendations, then we shouldn’t let algorithms do it either. The post We Need To Rethink How Competition And Collusion In An Artificially Intelligent World first appeared on Digital Tonto.

Artificial Inteligence 158

Artificial Inteligence Competition Technical Review ChatGPT 158

Business and Tech

AUGUST 26, 2021

In Airbnb’s case, we are in the “belong anywhere” business and, once we did the archeological dig to discover that, it influenced our strategic thinking, how we trained our hosts, how we marketed the company and the like. How are these technologies helping to meet the evolving consumer demands and trends?

Technology 246

Technology Strategic Thinking Exercises Trends 246

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Automakers must forge strategic partnerships, invest in local R&D, and cultivate a brand identity that resonates with Chinese consumers.

Competition 144

Competition Marketing Company Policies 144

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

There are several good reasons: Firstly , I like its stated purpose “ to help design the future of the information space ” and Atos looks to contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Atos offers its first international student competition dedicated to technological innovation.

Innovation 329

Innovation Competition Technology Industry 329

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 19, 2021

In the near term, the report describes a net-zero pathway that requires the immediate and massive deployment of all available clean and efficient energy technologies, combined with a major global push to accelerate innovation. For advanced batteries, this pathway to commercialisation is being funded by capital markets.

Report 345

Report Innovation Technology Policies 345

IdeaScale

APRIL 14, 2021

This helps to further their goals while also providing the opportunity to license or use joint ventures to share their under-utilized technology or processes. Process innovation is the development and application of technology, production method, or method of delivery that’s newly introduced or improved to a notable degree.

Radical Innovation 264

Radical Innovation Open Innovation Innovation Social Innovation 264

IdeaScale

MARCH 10, 2024

Strategic marketing innovations are crucial for businesses looking to stay ahead of the curve and succeed in today's highly competitive market. With the constant changes in technology and consumer behavior, it's essential to keep up with the latest trends and adopt new strategies that can help your business grow.

Marketing 130

Marketing Change Trends Competition 130

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 3, 2024

Norway, and other Scandinavian nations were early adopters of EVs, and Germany and Japan have long been automotive powerhouses, their EV markets have lagged in mass market adoption compared to China. In 2022, new EV sales in China grew by 82%, and the country provided 35% of global EV exports. While the U.S.,

Marketing 145

Marketing Industry Technology Learning 145

Destination Innovation

APRIL 20, 2020

We cannot crack the technology. The competition have a better offering. We could not crack the technology. The competition have a better offering. The result is that the product which finally makes it to market is quite different from the first prototype which was trialled. We cannot make money doing this.

Project 286

Project How To Innovation Competition 286

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Firstly why are business ecosystems emerging as a real competitive force? It is not one single product that is chased in crowded, highly competitive fields. The increasing value of participating in ecosystems allows for large and small organizations to create, scale, and serve markets in ways unimaginable previously.

Innovation 334

Innovation Collaboration Competition Engagement 334

Idea to Value

JULY 15, 2020

The problem with timing is that every innovation only has a relatively small window of opportunity that happens when the technology and customers are ready, but there isn’t much entrenched competition. In these markets, the couple of companies that are first to scale , reap nearly all of the rewards. How can timing go wrong?

Innovation 249

Innovation Industry Technology Marketing 249

Idea to Value

JANUARY 20, 2021

By now it is common knowledge that solar energy has been becoming more and more affordable as the technology develops and economies of scale blossom. Competition from more entrants into the market as it gains profitability encourages a drive to continue innovating.

Report 277

Report Technology Trends Competition 277

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 26, 2024

China’s hybrid “state capitalist” system, driven by centralized planning and fierce competition, has led to dominance in critical technological fields and emerging markets.

Competition 28

Competition Company Engagement System 28

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The effect has been on changing the way we go about our lives and attracting risk capital from venture capitalists, as this has become a tech-driven bull market. We are seeing such forces, trends, technologies that are enabling these and in some very distinctive ways, we are seeing many more radical concepts emerging from China first.

Disruption 291

Disruption Innovation Technology Creativity 291

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 16, 2023

This is approaching innovation and its management in more of a holistic, technology-enabled way based on the use of a cloud-enabled Platform and Ecosystem thinking and design. By leveraging the collective intelligence and capabilities of ecosystem partners, organizations can access a wider range of resources, expertise, and markets.

Agile 183

Agile Collaboration Innovation Competition 183

Daniel Burrus

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In today’s economy, most organizations are locked in fierce competition with others in their industry. They battle for mere slivers of market share that could just as easily go to the next company in line in the blink of an eye. Why is competition so fierce, and why do profits seem to continuously decline? But why is this?

Marketing 102

Marketing Competition Industry Company 102

Idea to Value

APRIL 22, 2022

So instead of trying to do all of your innovation activities within your departments and only launch the final product to the market when it is ready, examples of Open Innovation may include: Setting challenges where external parties or individuals can suggest solutions. Collaborating with a startup on a specific new challenge.

Open Innovation 271

Open Innovation Innovation Collaboration Company 271

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Is it access to knowledge, markets, opinions or is it spreading risk and resource sharing or enabling the flows in knowledge, ideas, capital- what else really distinguishes it and makes it a must to have. The ability to access cutting-edge research, market insights, and technical know-how from a wide network is a key driver of innovation.

Technical Review 140

Technical Review Innovation Policies Collaboration 140

Idea to Value

APRIL 12, 2022

What makes more sense: To be the first player in a brand new market, able to be the first (or only) company which customers buy from? To wait until other companies have proven there is a market for a new offering, and then quickly develop and scale your own? This can require significant marketing and sales effort to change.

Strategy 266

Strategy Strategy Technical Review Innovation 266

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 19, 2022

The anticipated outcome is “incremental” change, easily adopted by existing customers and no real threat to the market, competitors or the industry. This innovation is based on existing capabilities with the intent of maintaining or growing existing shares in the existing markets.

Change 174

Change Technical Review Disruption Innovation 174

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 3, 2016

There are many outside our existing organizations, standing impatiently at the gates, waiting to come in and take over with market breaking concepts through different business models. Technology offers them the transforming means but can they, as leaders, take their people with them? Either they adapt or die. It needs bold leadership.

Collaboration 273

Collaboration Disruption Innovation Technical Review 273

Innovation Excellence

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

A technology vision? A competitive market analysis? GUEST POST from Howard Tiersky If I told you I had a document in my hand that was the new digital strategy for your company, what would you expect it to contain? A list of projects? A “mission” statement? A financial forecast?

Strategy 124

Strategy Strategy Analysis Competition 124

Kainexus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Lean technology, often called " Lean software " or "Lean management software," is a category of applications and lean manufacturing tools designed to support and facilitate Lean principles within any organization dedicated to operational excellence.

LEAN 94

LEAN Technology Software How To 94

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 3, 2016

There are many outside our existing organizations, standing impatiently at the gates, waiting to come in and take over with market breaking concepts through different business models. Technology offers them the transforming means but can they, as leaders, take their people with them? Either they adapt or die. It needs bold leadership.

Collaboration 273

Collaboration Technical Review Disruption Innovation 273

IdeaScale

JULY 9, 2019

At the intersection of modern technology and advertising, digital marketing is one of the fastest changing industries in the world. 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.

Industry 213

Industry Change How To Marketing 213

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 6, 2024

Innovation Ecosystems are richer due to this diversity, different knowledge and market intelligence a broader group can bring into the thinking. The power of Innovation Ecosystems Innovation ecosystems offer a powerful platform for organizations to accelerate innovation, expand market reach, and gain a competitive edge.

Technical Review 163

Technical Review Innovation Collaboration Resources 163

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Technology Scouting and External Technology Integration: Description: Engage in technology scouting to identify cutting-edge innovations externally. Integrate external technologies seamlessly to enhance internal capabilities and stay ahead in the market.

Open Innovation 148

Open Innovation Collaboration Innovation Design 148

Destination Innovation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In the fast-paced and competitive world of business, innovation is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity. Companies must continually evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of their customers, outpace competitors, and adapt to new market dynamics. It involves focusing on three key elements: Strengths, Values, and Assumptions.

Brainstorming 167

Brainstorming Ideation Idea Generation Innovation 167

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 15, 2020

Kevin, without doubt, is an outstanding, knowledgeable technology evangelist for all things relating to the Energy Transition. I certainly believe we will see emerging a lot of new inventions and innovations to get the Electrolyzer based on PEM technology Industrial ready. Why Hydrogen? ”( Bloomberg / Siemens).

Technical Review 208

Technical Review Industry Technology Policies 208

Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

10% of their innovation resources on transformational innovations, to explore completely new offerings and markets. Some companies, like technology companies which need to produce new offerings more quickly, might have a ratio that is more like 45-40-15. The 70-20-10 ratio was always an average though. Well, that depends.

Project 292

Project Innovation Report Software Review 292