Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 28, 2023

Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR): VR and AR technology could be used to create virtual environments for idea generation and collaboration, potentially replacing or complementing current software solutions. Flexibility: The software should be flexible enough to adapt to the specific needs and processes of the company.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 19, 2017

“So we recognize digital transformation needs to lead somewhere, well it is really most likely to fundamentally alter your (innovation) business model “ Crowdsourcing needs dedicated focus to yield great results. “Will crowdsourcing provide predictable outcomes?

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Additionally, we’ll explore why software dedicated to idea management is not just suitable but ideal for serving as a hackathon platform, ensuring that the best ideas generated don’t just stay as concepts but evolve into impactful solutions. This ensures that promising ideas don’t lose momentum after the event.

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Board of Innovation

JUNE 5, 2022

Open innovation & crowdsourcing resources Open Innovation, crowdsourcing, co-creation… overlapping terminologies to describe a trend towards more open business models and a closer collaboration with customers. On this page we gather a list of inspiring examples. Invision Craft Sketch Photoshop Let's talk Intermediary platforms.

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Board of Innovation

JUNE 5, 2022

Open innovation & crowdsourcing resources Open Innovation, crowdsourcing, co-creation… overlapping terminologies to describe a trend towards more open business models and a closer collaboration with customers. On this page we gather a list of inspiring examples. Invision Craft Sketch Photoshop Let's talk Intermediary platforms.

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IdeaScale

MAY 28, 2019

Alessandro Di Fiori, CEO of the European Centre for Strategic Innovation, lists seven key roles of the Chief Innovation Officer: Supporting best practices in market research for novel ideas and insights, and introducing processes that encourage creative thinking Training company personnel on key skills needed to pursue innovation Supporting new product (..)

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Qmarkets

JULY 11, 2024

The concept of crowdsourcing, coined by Jeff Howe and Mark Robinson in a 2006 Wired article , has revolutionized how businesses and organizations solve problems and innovate. In this article, we’ll explore how businesses are using crowdsourcing to drive innovation. What is Crowdsourcing?

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InnovationManagement

MARCH 22, 2021

Innovation research guides decision making, problem statements, idea generation, solution sourcing, and several other points in the innovation lifecycle. And when it comes to research there are lots of ways to get the data that you need - but two common ways are surveys and crowdsourcing.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Unlike spontaneous brainstorming, a formal ideation process ensures that ideas are captured, organized, and systematically reviewed. Whether applied internally with employees or externally through crowdsourcing , the ideation process helps organizations turn creativity into meaningful outcomes, positioning them for long-term success.

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Betterific

AUGUST 10, 2016

Sterilite ran their first idea generation campaign around storage bins. They generated a whopping 146 unique ideas, and 18% of those ideas were considered “actionable and innovative” by the Sterilite team. They are now back for seconds! Sterilite is interested in making storage more mobile.

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 7, 2020

Amplify Idea Generation You can’t address the question ‘what is total idea management’ without emphasising the importance of crowdsourcing ideas. It’s important to remember that often the best ideas emerge from the most unlikely sources. The post What is Total Innovation Management?

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Betterific

AUGUST 12, 2016

Our Lipstick innovation and idea generation competition wrapped up a couple weeks ago and we want to give a quick recap. 66 Ideas. They are actively researching a number of the ideas submitted and have already committed to a second crowdsourced innovation competition ! Let’s get down to business.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Since the 2004 publication of James Surowiecki’s highly influential book, The Wisdom of Crowds , the idea that large groups of people can be smarter than a few individuals, no matter how brilliant, has been gradually gaining prominence in academic circles, business communities, and public opinion.

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Planview

AUGUST 6, 2015

Recently, Spigit CTO James Gardner shared some of his expert tips on using crowdsourcing software to build your innovation pipeline. For organizations that are already getting tons of ideas from the people in their extended networks, continuing to push for suggestions might start to seem less important. Here’s what we learned.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Companies should select the most suitable model for their needs, such as joint ventures, partnerships, or crowdsourcing platforms. By supporting idea generation , external technology tracking, and trend analysis, these tools allow companies to tap into collective intelligence, stay competitive, and make well-informed decisions.

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Daniel Burrus

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

The open invitation to join a collaborative innovation program that involves training the image recognition of the robotic astronaut by generating 3D models of objects that it would interact with on the EVA spacewalk, including , and of the International Space Station has captured everyone’s imagination.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 1, 2017

The combination effect is changing the starting point of innovation, it is not beginning in idea generation found inside the building, and it is discovery found outside brought in, to then turn into potentially commercial ideas. The world of discovery is rapidly opening up through software and technology solutions.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 13, 2025

To maximize impact, companies should use crowdsourcing to gather diverse insights and apply structured evaluation criteria to identify high-value opportunities. This ensures that the most promising ideas drive cost efficiency and differentiation.

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Jeffrey Phillips

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Intent focus on the unimportant In an effort to be seen doing something, when innovation is a priority most organizations will respond with alacrity, gathering teams to conduct idea generation. The focus is on successful completion of the idea generation activity, not on actual implementation of new ideas.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 3, 2018

Embedding crowdsourcing and innovation management into the Smart Cities initiative could be what makes the difference. Timeline layout: The Qmarkets platform offers built-in campaign and idea workflows, which take into consideration the entire process, from ideation all the way through the implementation process.

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IdeaScale

JULY 4, 2017

Less than a half-day of effective training can make a big difference in helping people to generate more and better ideas for a crowdsourcing project. Sometimes this is a shift of a mindset from submitting one idea to submitting many ideas.

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Flying Fish Lab

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Crowdsourcing is a way for businesses to gather a lot of ideas generated, not only by their employees, but also by their customers and suppliers. This approach works because crowdsourcing is all about collaboration, which implies trust and openness – qualities inherent to pilot testing.

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Qmarkets

JULY 31, 2023

Qmarkets’ innovation management software facilitates idea generation, evaluation and implementation, collaboration, and data analysis. This will increase productivity, improve customer experiences, streamline workflows, and reduce costs, resulting in long-term competitive edge. That’s where we come in.

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Flying Fish Lab

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Crowdsourcing is a way for businesses to gather a lot of ideas generated, not only by their employees, but also by their customers and suppliers. This approach works because crowdsourcing is all about collaboration, which implies trust and openness – qualities inherent to pilot testing.

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Destination Innovation

MARCH 29, 2016

They encourage ideas from within and without Shell. The criteria they use in evaluating ideas are as follows. Novelty – is the idea fundamentally different? Value – could the idea generate substantial new value? Ability to execute – can the concept be proven? does this play to Shell’s strengths and strategy?

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Idea Management Software: This provides a structured environment for capturing, evaluating, and implementing new ideas across the organization. This tool is crucial for crowdsourcing insights from employees, customers, and partners, creating a dynamic, open approach to innovation.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2024

Instead, they are tapping into the global pool of talent and ideas, using tools like crowdsourcing and hackathons. From linear to agile: Idea generation is now a continuous process, not a one-time event. Organizations are no longer relying solely on internal sources of innovation.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Idea Management Software: This provides a structured environment for capturing, evaluating, and implementing new ideas across the organization. This tool is crucial for crowdsourcing insights from employees, customers, and partners, creating a dynamic, open approach to innovation.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Embedding crowdsourcing and innovation management into the smart cities initiative could be what makes the difference. Timeline layout: The Qmarkets platform offers built-in campaign and idea workflows, which take into consideration the entire process, from ideation all the way through the implementation process.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Its rapid expansion from a small, family-run wholesale goods business in 1928 into a multinational conglomerate with 30,000 employees, can be attributed in part to the creative – and ingenious – ways it has crowdsourced ideas from employees.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 7, 2020

FFE is the starting point of NPD and is where new product ideas are generated before entering the formal development process. Developing a strategy here is key in creating an efficient and cost-effective idea generation process, but how should you approach this?

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InnovationManagement

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

As the examples of successful use of crowdsourcing to address complex technical, business and social issues grow in numbers, so do the instances of failed crowdsourcing campaigns.

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Qmarkets

JULY 12, 2024

We will delve into the concepts of startup scouting, crowdsourcing, and hackathons as powerful tools to tap into this potential and discuss how integrating these methods can revolutionize your business. Key components of innovation management include: Idea Generation: The process of creating new concepts, products, or processes.

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ITONICS

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The top idea management software offers transparency to eliminate redundant efforts, collaboration features to refine and shape the best ideas, and structured workflows to allocate resources efficiently. These solutions turn the chaos of idea generation into a streamlined, effective process that drives innovation.

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Betterific

AUGUST 22, 2016

To participate in our crowdsourced idea generation competitions, please sign up for our site ! Most would be happy to since it’s not all about winning, it’s about sharing thoughts and impressions! If you’re a brand and want to run an innovation challenge, please check out our enterprise site.

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Qmarkets

JULY 19, 2024

Here, we explore key elements such as trend management, technology scouting, and crowdsourcing that form the backbone of a robust open innovation framework. Crowdsourcing Harnessing the power of the crowd can significantly enhance a company’s innovation capabilities.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 14, 2018

Leading automotive manufacturer Hyundai Motor America launched its BIG (Better Idea Generator) campaign – driven by Qmarkets innovation management software.

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