Phil McKinney

JULY 16, 2023

Welcome to the Innovation Tool Review series! Here, I will share my thoughts on the leading innovation tools and their uses to drive creativity and innovativeness for organizations of all sizes. That tool is tracing paper. It's a catalyst for ideation, a platform for brainstorming, and a canvas for creativity.

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IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

This partnership will pair creative processes with management tools to find the solutions that will result in the most significant impact. IdeaScale is the largest cloud-based innovation software platform in the world and facilitates collaboration among professionals from all industries. Taking Decision-Making Up a Notch.

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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.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Design thinking offers exactly that—a human-centered framework that transforms ideation into a process focused on meaningful, practical solutions. Ideation is the process of generating ideas to address specific challenges or seize new opportunities. Divergence sparks creativity, while convergence ensures practicality.

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mjvinnovation

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Knowing how to use DT tools can transform even your daily routine into a problem-solving strategy. This is because they break down the complexity of processes so that the designer has a full 360-degree view of the problem, anchoring them in their way of thinking. Do you know what these tools are? Analysis and Synthesis Tools.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Heres how implementation drives results in the innovation management process: Securing Resources : Implementation requires adequate resources, including funding, tools, skilled personnel, and time. Understanding these obstacles is the first step toward overcoming them and building a more efficient implementation process.

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Idea to Value

APRIL 15, 2021

So, what can you do to help your kids build their creative muscles? How can you keep their creative minds alive? You can spark their creative process and do something good for the planet, all at once. Let them be kids, and be an example of a creative adult, so they know they’ll never have to let go of their imagination.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the potential for improving Design Thinking processes has expanded exponentially. What AI Brings to the Design Thinking Table AI brings a plethora of tools and capabilities that can enhance each stage of the Design Thinking process.

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Qmarkets

JULY 8, 2017

Basically the definition of creativity is the act of creating something new by combining things which had no relations before. So combining a banana and a scissor can lead to a curved knife, a bio material tool or just to a better scissor to slice bananas with. We are all intrinsically creative, it just needs to be unlocked.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 24, 2017

Basically the definition of creativity is the act of creating something new by combining things which had no relations before. So combining a banana and a scissor can lead to a curved knife, a bio material tool or just to a better scissor to slice bananas with. We are all intrinsically creative, it just needs to be unlocked.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

As AI continues to evolve, so do the tools and techniques used in the design thinking process. Teams can now leverage AI tools for design thinking to automate and enhance various stages of the process, from empathy mapping to prototyping, thus improving design thinking with AI.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 17, 2024

Selecting a keynote speaker with these qualities will not only inspire your team but also equip them with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of innovation in a collaborative environment. For more on effective strategies for team-building, consider exploring keynote speaker strategies for team-building.

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The BMI Lab Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Creativity is not a gift but a skill we can train with proper tools. When we introduce somebody to innovation methodologies, especially those focused on business models, the role of creativity topic usually comes up. The most common question is whether we need to use creativity or not to innovate.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It also allows those who aren’t trained as designers to use creative tools to address a vast range of challenges. The Five Stages of Design Thinking The process of Design Thinking is divided into five stages that guide the problem-solving process. What is AI-Powered Design Thinking?

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Qmarkets

APRIL 24, 2017

While innovation tools can offer a plethora of benefits for all organisations , there are some benefits that only apply to companies of a specific size, type, or geography. However companies can enjoy just as much success in the long run by targeting incremental innovation and process improvement. The Scale of Engagement .

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Brunner

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Some see it as a threat to the creative process while we see it as a tool in our ever-growing and evolving creative landscape. And if this year’s Brunner Holiday Card is any indication, Ai has a place in our creative process to push ideating, visualization and elevating mood boards.

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Idea to Value

JANUARY 16, 2021

Creativity and innovation are key tools in the marketing professional’s toolbox and ones that aren’t always as accessible as we’d like. Marketing requires many types of creativity and innovation to be successful. They think of things like defining a target audience or anticipating consumer response.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 4, 2017

Otherwise, there is this risk that DT fails in its real potential as a real creative process to search out imaginative solutions that DO solve complex problems. We need to allow the ‘creative flow to emerge’ Design and good well-trained design thinkers are ‘schooled’ to be naturally creative thinkers, that is their space.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 4, 2019

While innovation tools can offer a plethora of benefits for all organisations , there are some benefits that only apply to companies of a specific size, type, or geography. We released a new product edition last month called “ start ” which is designed to meet the specific requirements of SMEs. The Scale of Engagement .

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Phil McKinney

AUGUST 13, 2023

Or perhaps you're merely looking for a creative spark to ignite your problem-solving skills? This ingenious tool supercharges your creative process and takes your idea generation to the next level. Moreover, Thinkpak is an excellent tool for team building. Enter Thinkpak: A Brainstorming Card Deck.

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Qmarkets

JULY 8, 2017

While innovation tools can offer a plethora of benefits for all organisations , there are some benefits that only apply to companies of a specific size, type, or geography. However companies can enjoy just as much success in the long run by targeting incremental innovation and process improvement. The Scale of Engagement .

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InnovationTraining.org

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Empowering their teams with technology and creative tools that guide their brainstorming sessions goes a long way in changing the outcome. What tools can be used to facilitate their success? Innovation and design thinking tools and technology can help you facilitate a better, more effective meeting with your team.

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Flying Fish Lab

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Knowing what ideation is and that it’s needed in the creativity process is one thing. Knowing how to make full use of the ideation process is another entirely. Do not come in empty-handed While the goal of the ideation process is to build a new idea from scratch, your team should not go into the meeting blank and uninspired.

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Flying Fish Lab

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Knowing what ideation is and that it’s needed in the creativity process is one thing. Knowing how to make full use of the ideation process is another entirely. Do not come in empty-handed While the goal of the ideation process is to build a new idea from scratch, your team should not go into the meeting blank and uninspired.

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Boxes and Arrows

MARCH 17, 2015

New digital technologies allow us to easily measure almost anything, and apps, social media platforms, websites, and email programs come with built-in tools to track data. Ultimately, data and analysis should be part of the design process. And, as of late, data-driven design has become increasingly popular.

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Phil McKinney

JULY 15, 2023

Physicality is an essential aspect of creativity. When working on an idea, a physical component can add an extra layer of engagement and provide a practical aspect to the creative process. The creator still conceptualizes and brings their ideas into existence using different tools.

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Imaginatik

JANUARY 13, 2017

Both are integral components of the visionary innovator’s creative process. Web-based collaboration tools can capture those insights from the field, and funnel them efficiently back to Innovation and/ or R&D teams. There are two primary aspects of a strong Future Building practice – Ecosystem Scanning and Narrative Shaping.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 12, 2022

In this blog, we highlight eight techniques for idea generation in business that will help your idea management participants to reach their creative potential. Your manager has asked you to come up with a few quick wins and, under pressure, your creative well has suddenly run dry. We’ve all been there. up to four more times.

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BrainZooming

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Since it worked so well the other day, however, we wanted to pass it along right away as a strategic thinking exercise to consider when you have the right types of characters to make it work. Mike Brown. If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to the free Brainzooming blog email updates.

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IdeaScale

JUNE 27, 2018

But they cannot necessarily “create” When you learn, you add new tools that you can use and combine in ways different than you did before. There is a motivation and creativity process on it. And you do that because you have the motivation to do so. Who learns faster?

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Innovation in Practice

JANUARY 2, 2017

Being creative comes with many ups and downs and a high risk of failure. Engaging in the creative process is a great confidence builder, because you discover that failure is part of the process. I want you to see creativity as a buffer and as a tool to work through the tough times. Let’s face it.

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Idea Champions

MARCH 14, 2021

Enter The Year of Living Creatively -- a highly engaging online antidote for creative derailment -- a GPS for possibility and a chiropractic adjustment for the creative process. The world is full of people -- from every walk of life -- whose dreams, aspirations, goals, and visions never materialize. It's not a class.

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Boxes and Arrows

JULY 15, 2014

As for adoption, many say they use personas, but few designers I’ve met actually use them as a part of their core creative process. Personas can and should be used throughout the creative process and can be used by all parts of a software development and design team, and even entire companies. What are personas used for?

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Idea Champions

MARCH 31, 2021

Enter The Year of Living Creatively -- a highly engaging online antidote for creative derailment -- a GPS for possibility, a greenhouse for greatness, and a chiropractic adjustment for the often mysterious creative process. It's not a class. It's not a workshop. It's not a training. And it's not a magic pill.

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mjvinnovation

JANUARY 3, 2019

The tool is structured in sprints, which last, on average, 5 days. The insights, in turn, are produced by the team and they serve as a basis for the process to be completed in a much more clear fashion. The stage in which the team carries out the creative process and presents ideas for the problems found. Prototyping.

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Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Having explored the complex landscape of the attention economy, let’s now look into how Design Thinking serves as a strategic tool in navigating this environment. Each stage offers a distinct perspective and set of tools, paving the way for solutions that are not just creative, but also deeply user-centric.

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BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

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