Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 11, 2018

We still break it up into separate parts, dealing with the pre-ideas stage, collecting insights, the idea management, then into a pipeline or portfolio system, that all has so such manual and siloed approaches built into this. Now think of the whole innovation management need. These are tue legacy systems.We

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IdeaScale

AUGUST 7, 2018

But before you get started and either adopt or define a methodology of your own, you’ll need to design your innovation management program starting with these three steps. Create a destination for ideas. The post 3 Steps to Design Your Innovation Management Program appeared first on IdeaScale.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 21, 2020

Somedia – one of the largest media companies in Switzerland – have selected Qmarkets’ idea management platform to crowdsource ideas from their employees. The platform has now increased trust and transparency for Somedia employees; “The CEO and management team love our idea management initiative and are fully supporting it.”

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 23, 2019

Their enterprise software approach is moving the innovation management market in a very positive way, they are connecting it up. It is a very fragmented market, constrained by the existing designs in place. They have taken the view of closing the strategy- execution gap. Can Sopheon break out of the pack or will others make the leap?

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Iterative Design : Continuously refining ideas based on user feedback and testing. Improved User Adoption : Products and services designed with a deep understanding of user needs are more likely to be embraced by customers. For employees, set up internal platforms where they can easily share ideas or collaborate on projects.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In this guide, well delve into what idea generators are, explore their various types, and examine how they can be applied to fuel creativity and innovation in any context. What Is an Idea Generator? Online Creativity Apps: Platforms with built-in exercises and templates designed for structured brainstorming.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

In fact, research shows that companies hosting regular hackathons see significant gains in employee engagement, faster prototyping, and fresh, actionable ideas. But behind every successful hackathon lies the right platform—one designed to streamline collaboration, track ideas, and manage participants efficiently.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 10, 2024

An innovation accelerator is a program designed to rapidly scale innovative solutions into market-ready solutions by providing resources such as mentorship, funding, and technical support. By designing challenges or competitions within the accelerator, you motivate participants to push boundaries and strive for excellence.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 1, 2025

This article explores the role of an idea evaluation matrix in the broader idea management process, detailing what it should includesuch as weighted scoring for fair assessment. Finally, well discuss how idea management software can streamline this process, making evaluation more efficient and data-driven.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Well also examine the common challenges businesses face during implementation, share effective strategies to bridge the gap between ideation and execution, and discuss how idea management software can accelerate and simplify this journey. By following these strategies, businesses can confidently move ideas from concept to reality.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This article explores the essentials of developing an effective open innovation strategy and the role of innovation management software in executing it, including tools for idea management, technology scouting, and trend management. What Is an Open Innovation Strategy?

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 21, 2020

Businesses looking to discover how to beat a recession with idea management and continuous improvement would also do well to adopt it. Designate Innovation Ambassadors: Choose one or several senior members of staff (C-suite executives, members of the Board of Directors, etc.) to champion the innovation initiative.

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Idea to Value

MAY 18, 2020

As part of their initiative, one person had been given ownership for an initiative to update the organization-wide tools and processes for idea management work. The challenge s of centralized innovation. That person thus initially wanted all ideation in the organization to pass through and be overseen by themselves.

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 12, 2018

We are seeing many digitally aware organizations like Apple, Amazon, Salesforce all recognizing their future innovation is reliant on innovation and digital to be tied at the hip, wedded together in a design that builds towards satisfying customer needs. Embedded software is becoming more important in value than the physical product.

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IdeaScale

JUNE 27, 2019

Allocating specific times for team members to work on ideas and projects promotes actual results. This may mean designating a specific project for team members to charge their time to while working with the team. Rarely do innovation problems stem from a shortage of ideas.

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IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

In the world of innovation and idea management, motivation and engagement are key to driving success. Enter Kudos, Ideascale’s unique feature designed to foster a culture of appreciation and recognition within your community. Here’s everything you need to know about Kudos and how it can transform your engagement strategy.

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 12, 2018

Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute. For me, a good idea management system needs to be set up for all known and unknown possibilities to capture their potential. Some links provided here take you to what one provider of idea management software can provide.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 9, 2019

We need a radical design, universal in design and approach. What if you could manage your innovation in the ways shown in this diagram? The more we design and need to deliver smart, connected and innovative products the more we have this innovation platform need. We know that the flow is essential to innovation.

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eZassi

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The Power of Innovation Management Successful innovation doesn’t stop at ideation—it thrives on meticulous planning, execution, and adaptation. Without a structured approach, even the most brilliant ideas risk stalling. Understanding the Idea-to-Implementation Process 1. Ready to bring your next big idea to life?

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IdeaScale

MAY 19, 2023

IdeaScale, the leading idea management solution for government, announced it has secured its 8th Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) Authorization to Operate (ATO). Their 8th FedRAMP ATO comes from Defense Counterintelligence [.]

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IdeaScale

APRIL 10, 2018

to reflect on how great ideas become reality. Specifically, let’s consider the invention of Bailey’s Irish Cream and what it can teach us about idea management strategies that can support and amplify successful ideas. Lesson Three: Good Ideas Require Experimentation and Refinement. Lesson Seven: Involve Others. “I

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Qmarkets

MARCH 21, 2025

Foster Cross-Functional Teams for Diverse Problem-Solving Breakthrough ideas often emerge when experts from different disciplines collaborate. Companies can encourage innovation by building cross-functional teams that combine engineering, design, business strategy, and customer insights.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 10, 2020

Embrace co-creation and ditch a hierarchal management approach. Use an idea management platform to run your innovation program more efficiently. A recent survey revealed more than 25 percent of C-level executives have employed a designated innovation leader. Give employees the tools to learn about innovation.

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 23, 2020

Tel Aviv, 23rd January, 2020 – FeaturedCustomers recently released their Winter 2020 Idea Management Software Customer Success Report. FeaturedCustomers evaluated all Idea Management Software companies on its platform for possible inclusion in the report. Of these, only 15 companies met the criteria needed for inclusion.

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 31, 2025

Products like portable medical devices, low-cost solar energy systems, and sachet-sized goods were designed to solve urgent needs in emerging markets, where affordability and practicality take precedence. Reverse innovation is the process of designing solutions for emerging markets first and then adapting them for advanced economies.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 3, 2025

Youll also learn how the product innovation process works and how idea management helps turn raw concepts into products customers actually want. Concept Development and Prototyping Validated ideas are shaped into workable product concepts. Combining idea management with technology scouting gives companies a distinct advantage.

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Idea Drop

APRIL 15, 2020

In this webinar, Callan Hough from Idea Drop , Dan Francis from BDO, Pavlos Konstas & Cynan Clucas from Chaucer Consulting share their knowledge and insights on how to build and manage an innovation workflow that enables ideas to be refined, evaluated and progressed at pace.

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Idea Drop

APRIL 15, 2020

In this webinar, Callan Hough from Idea Drop , Dan Francis from BDO, Pavlos Konstas & Cynan Clucas from Chaucer Consulting share their knowledge and insights on how to build and manage an innovation workflow that enables ideas to be refined, evaluated and progressed at pace.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 27, 2025

Before you can design or implement a transformation strategy, everyone involved needs to be aligned on what transformation actually means. Heres how to design a digital transformation plan that delivers measurable results and gains internal traction. This is where idea management and technology scouting platforms play a critical role.

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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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IdeaScale

APRIL 20, 2021

Marketing and Communications Leader Hartmut Freund and Knowledge Management Team Lead Thorsten Hoppart formed the idea management team to roll out the innovation plan globally. They used this opportunity to demonstrate how the software works and how employees could contribute ideas. How Were Ideas Shared?

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 12, 2023

I am suggesting a vertical and horizontal design applying innovation stack and building block approaches, all “housed” on a technology platform. We need an Innovation Mandate calling for a Radical Re-design of how we undertake innovation management, it is needed to bring innovation management into the 21st century in design and approaches.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Without a clear framework, ideas often stagnate or fail to align with business goals. The ideation process is designed to overcome these challenges, providing a structured approach for systematically generating, evaluating, and implementing ideas. This helps leaders identify trends and make data-informed decisions.

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Idea Drop

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The post Why your organisation should implement design thinking appeared first on Idea Drop | Idea Management Software. But it’s not just gender that we should be thinking about when we look at diversity – it’s also […].

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IdeaScale

JANUARY 18, 2018

In 1982, designer Hartmut Esslinger was hired by Apple. His job was to create a unified “design language” for the company, so you could spot Mac products from a mile away. ’ It was very similar to Esslinger’s designs, a screen you could write on, a standalone portable computer. Meet the MacPhone.

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 31, 2019

The digital world is always changing, providing greater means to share ideas. This webinar is designed to facilitate better engagement between you and local government. Contact us for information about the webinar and to learn more about what we do in the area of idea management.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 19, 2025

It will also explore how idea management and technology scouting ensure continuous innovation, helping businesses adapt to new challenges and opportunities. Businesses are enhancing user experiences with AI-driven chatbots, omnichannel communication platforms, and advanced UX design. Lets begin with some basic definitions.

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