Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 16, 2023

I proposed a new Framework for managing innovation this week, called the Composable Innovation Enterprise Framework. 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.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Introduction to Design Thinking Design Thinking is a methodology used by designers to solve complex problems and find desirable solutions for clients. A design mindset is not problem-focused, it’s solution-focused and action-oriented towards creating a preferred future.

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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. Nothing can work in isolation.

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Leapfrogging

JANUARY 5, 2017

Promoting a culture of innovation focused on business growth starts with providing practical tools that give anyone the opportunity to innovate in whatever they do. It’s one thing to say you want a culture of innovation. It’s another to actually get everyone truly innovating. Don’t Throw It Over the Wall.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 4, 2024

Introduction to Design Thinking Design thinking has become a cornerstone methodology in the worlds of innovation, business strategy, and product development. Design thinking involves five key phases: Empathize : Understanding the human needs involved. It helps teams to observe and develop empathy with the target user.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 6, 2023

Orientation towards Innovation Tasks: The elements of the innovation stack are designed to support the core tasks of innovation, these include learning, absorbing, assessing knowledge management, creativity, design, experimentation, and testing. The innovation stack’s modular nature.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 17, 2024

What distinguishes an Innovation Ecosystem from Open Innovation? Within a short series about Innovation Ecosystems this post asks what really are the distinct differences within innovation ecosystem thinking and design, to provide a set of common distinguishing points to move from “just” open innovation.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Now that is very disappointing but what do we expect from innovation? In one final quote from this article: “when boards seem to have a “widespread lack of board-level engagement in innovation processes (that) could be a major blind spot and a potential liability”. Innovation is full of rhetoric and hot air.

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Idea to Value

JULY 21, 2017

However, there are more effective ways to innovate, as you will see further down this list. Suggested reading: 14 – Building a Culture of Innovation. Additionally, software systems like this do not replace people in the innovation process and cannot automate its management. 5 – Design Thinking.

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Leapfrogging

JANUARY 5, 2017

Promoting a culture of innovation focused on business growth starts with providing practical tools that give anyone the opportunity to innovate in whatever they do. It’s one thing to say you want a culture of innovation. It’s another to actually get everyone truly innovating. Don’t Throw It Over the Wall.

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Planview

MARCH 29, 2019

From inception, innovation has been at the core of Cambia Health—it’s truly in their DNA. Cambia is an exemplary example of how organizations can create a culture of innovation by engaging their most valuable resource—their people. The Cambia Health Solutions Case Study: Creating a Culture of Innovation.

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Wazoku

MAY 23, 2017

Design thinking has become a popular topic for discussion; with industry leaders like IBM and GE embracing and embedding design thinking in their organisations, other organisations are inevitably taking note. Design thinking is first and foremost people-centred, deriving products and services to meet a genuine need.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

This model segments the innovation process into distinct phases, each culminating in a gate. It’s a systematic approach designed to minimize risk and allocate resources effectively. The typical stages might include concept development, design, testing, and launch.

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Planview

APRIL 28, 2019

As organizations seek to add value to customers and develop new, differentiated products and services, innovation is at the heart of strategy. It starts with creating a culture of innovation from within by tapping into the wisdom of employees. And they did it through a complete lifecycle process from strategy to delivery.

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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.

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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.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Gathering this data will offer a clear picture of the limitations within your current framework and provide actionable insights into what might be hampering innovation. For more information on conducting a thorough innovation culture assessment, you can visit our guide on innovation culture assessment.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Design Thinking in Education: Shaping Creative Minds for the Future In a world characterized by rapid changes and complex challenges, the traditional education model, which primarily focuses on the dissemination of knowledge, is increasingly proving to be insufficient.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

When you invite an innovation keynote speaker to your event, you’re not just getting a presentation; you’re accessing a wealth of knowledge shaped by real-world experience and success. These speakers cover a range of topics, from the innovation process to the creation of a culture that nurtures creativity and collaboration.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By understanding and implementing these new product development strategies, you can enhance your company’s capacity to innovate and thrive amidst the challenges of today’s disruptive world. At its core, design thinking involves five phases: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

For more on how to instill these values within your organization, you may explore our articles on creating a culture of innovation and fostering innovation in the workplace. Lead by example, demonstrating innovative thinking in your actions and decision-making. Creating a culture of innovation starts with you.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 17, 2024

Through engaging stories and actionable insights, they can instill a sense of purpose and drive teams towards embracing collaborative innovation. Keynote speakers foster an atmosphere of learning and growth, highlighting the value of each team member’s contribution to the innovation process.

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Qmarkets

JULY 11, 2024

Establishing clear roles and responsibilities for innovation initiatives. Engaging leadership and stakeholders not only provides necessary resources and support but also fosters a culture of innovation across the organization. To maintain strategic alignment: Continuously monitor the progress of innovation initiatives.

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IdeaScale

OCTOBER 18, 2017

It turns out there are seven other skills that drive innovation business results. Mistaking creativity for innovation has two consequences: When we overly glorify creativity, we minimize the importance of the other seven skills in the innovation process. These consequences put innovation at greater risk of failure.

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Imaginatik

APRIL 24, 2015

This is important because for almost any large organization today (even the “innovative” ones), the ability to innovate consistently across the business, at both local and global scale, is patchwork at best. The “correct” moves to build innovation capability vary wildly with maturity level.

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InnovationTraining.org

JUNE 30, 2022

In a world that’s flooded with assessment and measurement tools that tell you what kind of leader, innovator or person you are, it’s refreshing to see a new assessment that is backed by rigorous academic research and data. It’s very qualitative and allows for a more nuanced look at what makes for successful innovation.

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mjvinnovation

DECEMBER 28, 2020

That is the case of Design Thinking , a structured approach to innovation. Keep reading to understand how you can implement an innovation culture into your company with Design Thinking! That’s because only the visible artifacts of organizational culture can be designed.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Innovation Aspect Score (1-10) Leadership Support 8 Resource Allocation 6 Employee Engagement 7 Risk Tolerance 5 Idea Implementation 7 The assessment becomes a starting point for creating a culture of innovation by clearly outlining the areas in need of improvement. Weaknesses Where are there gaps in your innovation processes?

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InnovationTraining.org

MARCH 15, 2021

The time is ripe to go beyond talking about innovation to actually creating a culture of innovation. One reason innovating is so hard, is because there’s often no real strategy on how to do it. One reason innovating is so hard, is because there’s often no real strategy on how to do it.

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Gregg Fraley

JANUARY 24, 2019

In the innovation space there is endless discussion about frameworks. If everyone else is jumping off the Design Thinking bridge shouldn’t we? Just kidding, Design Thinking can be a good choice, as can Agile, or Lean, or your own blended system. Using a structured innovation framework is a project success factor.

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Leapfrogging

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Check out our article on mixing business strategy with the innovation process. The Perks of Innovation in Your Game Plan Let’s face it: innovation is the secret sauce in any killer business strategy. We’re here to break down how you can spark that innovative spirit and use tech to your advantage.

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InnovationTraining.org

MARCH 15, 2023

A sustainability workshop applying design thinking and an innovation process to create vision, strategy and action Recently we’ve had a number of requests for our design thinking sprints, innovation workshops, interactive training sessions, and strategy hackathons applied for the purpose of environmental sustainability.

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Qmarkets

JULY 11, 2024

An ideas platform is a system or tool designed to capture, manage, and develop ideas within an organization. The primary purpose of an ideas platform is to facilitate innovation by creating a centralized repository for ideas. Some Customization : They offer some level of customization to fit different workflows and processes.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 28, 2017

When playing the role of culture creator, the leader’s primary task is to ensure the spirit of the innovation process is understood, celebrated, and aligned with the strategy of the organization. The importance of fostering beliefs and behaviors that encourage innovation within your team and organization cannot be overstated.

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PlanBox Innovation

JANUARY 24, 2024

. “ The key lies in creating a culture of innovation that values creativity while ensuring a structured approach to execution. Establishing an innovation standard, as facilitated by ISO 56001, is not about stifling creativity or impeding execution. Instead, it’s a framework designed to enhance the innovation process.

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Open Innovation EU

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

It has been a while since Henry Mintzberg developed his influential work that made us aware of the importance of structures in organization design. Structures are no longer of primary focus in design organizations. Let me show you how the focus of organization design has changed over the years: Scholar. It enhances productivity.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

These are tactical approaches that can be applied in specific scenarios to spark innovation. Innovation methods, on the other hand, refer to overarching frameworks or structured approaches that guide the innovation process over time. Leadership support and alignment with broader business goals are also crucial.

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