Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 26, 2024

I have been concerned for quiet some time about the ‘state’ of the consulting industry when it comes to innovation. Combining all these islands of knowledge into some form of combined force would be a healthy step but before we go there I was thinking about what does an innovation consultant contribute and where?

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Entering the world of AI consulting offers a unique blend of challenges and rewards. Understanding the role of an AI consultant and why you might want to pursue this career is the foundation for successfully navigating this field. AI consultants work closely with clients to understand their specific needs and challenges.

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Innovation Excellence

JULY 21, 2024

Or the Making of a Superhero by Braden Kelley In today’s rapidly evolving world, the consulting landscape is undergoing a profound transformation.

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Digital Tonto

AUGUST 4, 2024

Often, organizational change management units are used by consulting firms and vendors to cheerlead a larger engagement. The post 3 Questions Every Change Consultant Should Be Able To Answer first appeared on Digital Tonto. That isn’t to say it’s some sort of con. That doesn’t just happen by itself.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In an age when AI-powered tools are reshaping industries, consultancies are embracing the potential of AI copilots to revolutionize their services. The answers lie in collaborative initiatives, much like Big Tech’s voluntary AI commitments, which offer a roadmap for consultancies to harness AI’s potential while ensuring ethical conduct.

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Digital Tonto

JUNE 19, 2022

In Richard Feynman’s 1974 commencement speech at Cal-Tech, he recounted going to a new-age resort where people were learning reflexology. A man was sitting in a hot tub rubbing a woman’s big toe and. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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IdeaScale

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

That's where innovation management consulting comes in. What is Innovation Management Consulting? Innovation management consulting [.] Without innovation, businesses can quickly become stagnant, lose their competitive edge, and fail to meet the ever-evolving needs of their customers.

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Innovation Excellence

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It got its start in 1983, when a McKinsey consultant Julien Phillips published a paper in the journal, Human Resource Management. GUEST POST from Greg Satell The practice of change management is a relatively young discipline.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A new partnership between Qmarkets and New York-based innovation and venture strategy firm Arable Ventures will provide a specialized innovation solution for enterprises across North America comprising both strategic consultancy services and dedicated software.

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HYPE Innovation

JULY 20, 2023

At HYPE Innovation , our consultancy team devotes their time to working with clients, sharing best practices, and helping to implement effective and sustainable strategies for innovation management programs. Our involvement includes training, conducting innovation program “health checks,” and developing innovation communities.

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Idea to Value

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

In today’s episode of the Idea to Value Podcast, we speak with Dr Gaia Grant, a researcher into innovation and founder of Tirian Consulting. We speak about the need for contextual ambidexterity and the profile of highly effective innovators. 00:07:00 – What makes up an innovation leader profile.

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Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

A consulting firm suggest is time to do a detailed strategy analysis? Would they benefit from the revenue of such a big new project? Did your department head list out multiple reasons why your proposed innovation project isn’t a good idea? Would they benefit by keeping the status quo?

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HYPE Innovation

JULY 26, 2021

While product-oriented innovation is well-established as a business practice, innovation in service-oriented sectors, such as legal, accounting, and consulting, has had a slower progression – until now.

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Idea to Value

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Essentially, people in a decision-making capacity, such as consultants redesigning processes, are the only ones intelligent enough to come up with the correct solution. Yes, by having consultants produce a perfect process once, you may gain efficiency in the short term.

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Idea to Value

JULY 7, 2021

As a management consultant, I was instantly thinking of ways this business could expand, grow and become more profitable. And when the dishes are sold out for the day, they are sold out. That means that this family had set themselves a maximum limit as to how much this business could possibly earn per day.

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Linda is the founder of Creativity at Work and helps organizations develop creativity, innovation, and leadership capabilities, through coaching, training and consulting. We speak with award-winning designer and artist Linda Naiman. We speak about using creativity to stay resilient in challenging times.

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Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

In this episode of the Idea to Value podcast, we speak with Alex Pang, founder of Strategy and Rest, a consultancy devoted to helping companies and individuals harness the power of rest to shorten our workdays, while staying focused and productive.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

I spent some time taking a deeper look at Atos and its positioning in the decarbonized digital services through its sustainability consulting capabilities. Atos recently completed the acquisition of EcoAct, a climate strategy consulting firm with a team of 160 climate experts.

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Digital Tonto

JULY 17, 2022

A joke began circulating in the late 1970s, often attributed to management consultant Warren Bennis, that the factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. Bennis wasn’t just any business consultant, but a renowned expert on leadership, who wrote books, published articles in top journals and even advised presidents.

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eZassi

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Big Consulting Houses vs. Boutique Firms for Innovation: The Costs and Risks of Making an Uninformed Choice We all know, and possibly worked with the Big 4 consulting houses, which include PriceWaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, Ernst & Young and Deloitte. 3 months As you can see, the differences are clear. After receiving his Ph.D.,

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Idea to Value

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In this episode of the Idea to Value podcast, we speak with Janice Francisco, founder of innovation consultancy Bridgepoint Effect. We speak about some interesting research into the personality profiles of innovators, and how understanding these can make groups work more effectively together.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 31, 2024

In today's swiftly evolving market, innovation has emerged as a vital element for businesses aiming to thrive and achieve growth. To unlock growth and success, businesses need to incorporate an innovation strategy.

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Idea to Value

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Click here to see the full list of services I can offer you in 2022, including targeted consulting, transformational workshops and inspiring keynote speeches. For consulting engagements, travel is of course possible ( of course respecting COVID safety travel restrictions ).

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Business and Tech

JUNE 24, 2022

There has never been a better time to start a small business,” says Marks, owner of Marks Group PC, a ten-person firm that provides technology and consulting services to small and medium-sized businesses. Gene Marks Founder, Marks Group PC.

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IdeaScale

AUGUST 10, 2021

This informal network is comprised of certified innovation consultants, including coaches, ambassadors, and facilitators. For more information about innovation services offered and to sign up for a consultation, schedule now. This bootcamp will be a positive experience for every team member. Innovation Catalyst Network.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 23, 2024

How should entrepreneur Nadine Vogel scale her consulting firm to best serve her clients and make work better for people with disabilities?

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Idea to Value

MARCH 26, 2020

A while back, one of my consulting partners from another office asked me to review their client’s innovation process. To figure out why, the consulting team had reviewed the company’s innovation lifecycle process, showing what happens to an idea in order to get implemented.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2022

Whether we are using our social media to call out misrepresentation and misogyny, or consulting with AAA companies, we will continue to inspire our members to see that gaming will change with Black Girl Gamers at the forefront, and that they can do anything they put their minds to. From our stories, to the art and coding.

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Since then, the 70-20-10 ratio has been used as a standard by many innovation consultancies, to ensure that companies build out a portfolio of innovation projects which improve current performance, but are also looking to grow into the future. The 70-20-10 ratio was always an average though.

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Idea to Value

DECEMBER 13, 2022

[If your company wants to assess its options around its innovation portfolio, or even just get clarity on its current innovation portfolio makeup, bringing in an unbiased and neutral external consultant like myself can make the process faster and much less stressful]. Upskill your workforce.

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