Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Innovation thinking in Ecosystem and Gen AI design I believe there is a real need to construct a different innovation process. We are rapidly seeing the past of innovating simply in terms of operating on our own. Innovation needs reinventing. The building out of the Composable Innovation Enterprise Framework.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 2, 2024

Ideation techniques serve as powerful tools for unlocking creativity, enabling teams to think outside the box and explore new possibilities. While some methods like SCAMPER and brainstorming cards are well-known, there are other effective techniques that can greatly enhance your innovation program.

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Innovation Excellence

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Most ideation is done in. We want these ideas without a huge effort, without a huge risk and without a huge investment. We also want ideas with impact, that are rapidly actionable and ideally that utilize mostly existing resources and relationships.

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eZassi

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Whether you’re a startup founder, R&D leader, or innovation manager, the transition from concept to market-ready solution involves navigating a series of interconnected stages. Let’s explore how our offerings can elevate your innovation journey and bring your vision to life. Ready to bring your next big idea to life?

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 9, 2019

Throughout the past couple of years, I have been constantly arguing about the need to put innovation management on a digital platform. These have come in different thoughts on digital platforms, ready for cross-industry and having in place, a rapid digital innovation process that scales and evolves on new technology and insights.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In this article, well explore what implementing ideas truly means and how it fits into the broader innovation process. Whether you’re seeking to action a single game-changing idea or manage a high volume of concepts, this guide will provide practical steps to ensure success. Without these, even the best ideas risk failure.

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 13, 2022

As such, more and more of these companies are thinking about how to better structure their innovation exploration activities, often through an ideation platform. Not only is continuous innovation necessary for survival, but also constant refinement and recalibration of existing business models. What has happened here?

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2023

” With the argument, we need to change the innovation narrative and significantly update the innovation approach and processes to meet today’s and tomorrow’s business challenges. To look forward, I would argue we always need to look back and account for the progress made in managing innovation over the years.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 6, 2023

Knowledge management systems : Knowledge management systems such as Confluence, SharePoint, or Google Drive can help to centralize project information, documents, and data in a shared online space.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 21, 2021

hpo was founded 25 years ago with the goal of enabling companies to become high-performance organizations through a holistic approach to enterprise design. Together, we look forward to fostering collaborative efforts inside and outside of companies and building strong innovation portfolios as a basis for our customers’ future growth.”

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 21, 2021

hpo was founded 25 years ago with the goal of enabling companies to become high-performance organizations through a holistic approach to enterprise design. The approach is a perfect fit with the process configuration capabilities of the Qmarkets Ideation Platform. ” Click here to check out the German version of this announcement!

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Idea Management Software Offers Transparency One of the flaws of the suggestion box is that ideas go in, but to your employees, it may seem like they never come out. Innovation management platforms allow you to create a transparent and accountable process where everyone can see ideas advance through different stages.

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 29, 2016

In fact, the rest of this post should help you both better articulate what it is you’re trying to achieve (workplace well-being) and introduce empirically validated theories for you to use when developing a rigorous approach towards achieving these goals with an Innovation Management program. Job Crafting.

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IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

In that same vein, no thinking past ideation. I often see first-time innovators bit by the crowdsourcing bug, and they come to us to scratch that itch. “I Problem is, ideation — or the simple posting of and voting on the crowd’s ideas — is only the first step. I heard about this crowdsourcing thing.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

The Intersection of AI and Innovation Management My journey into the realm of innovation management began as I witnessed many clients wrestling with the increasing complexity of developing new products and services. The Rise of AI in Innovation Management What is Artificial Intelligence?

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IdeaScale

APRIL 4, 2018

This year, QED won the Innovation Management award for best innovation realized. So we asked QED a few questions about their program and here’s what they had to say: IdeaScale : Why is innovation vital to your organization? QED : Make sure to think out your process past Ideation.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 21, 2025

Companies can encourage innovation by building cross-functional teams that combine engineering, design, business strategy, and customer insights. Create an Innovation Pipeline with Clear Evaluation Metrics A structured pipeline helps businesses manage innovation from ideation to execution.

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 31, 2025

Some of the most impactful innovations dont come from high-tech labs in advanced economiesthey emerge from the ingenuity of resource-constrained markets. Now, these solutions are disrupting industries in wealthier economies, proving that innovation thrives under constraints.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 10, 2024

This article will explore what innovation accelerators are, how they benefit businesses, and how to set up an effective accelerator program to drive internal and external innovation. What Is an Innovation Accelerator? Your objectives should directly support the company’s broader innovation goals.

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InnovationTraining.org

DECEMBER 12, 2022

We used AI to identify the most frequently asked questions about design thinking. Here are your design thinking FAQs and answers. You can also see our “human” responses to the big question: what is design thinking ? Design Thinking Frequently Asked Questions 1. Design Thinking Frequently Asked Questions 1.

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Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This report provides a definitive innovation benchmarking document for leaders in strategy, R&D, design, and other innovation roles inside large organizations. ” It is Q5 that is my main point of focus, as this points towards my belief that the innovation management system needs changing.

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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. Are we leveraging fully what is available to us to build better innovation concepts? I believe we need to leverage technology, concepts, and design thinking.

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Delivery: A team of people who have the ability to take rough ideas and develop them into a customer-facing innovation. Management: A flexible approach to management and governance which enables leadership to understand direction and progress, but gives authority to the team to do their best work with reduced bureaucracy.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 1, 2018

57% of respondents said their companies do not follow formal innovation processes and executing remains mostly ad hoc and unstructured. Even the majority don’t have processes for ideation and development phases. Idea Generation, Development/Design, Commercialization/ Launch, Optimization/ Management and Product Retirement.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

The Intersection of AI and Innovation Management Defining Innovation Management with AI Innovation management refers to the process and activities that organizations use to manage and nurture new ideas into marketable products and services.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 19, 2023

These stacks follow an established logic, such as working through idea discovery, relating to given problems, exploring solutions, and determining the final model or design and the execution delivery to achieve this. Different innovation thinking needs always require different adaption. We stack them and they interlink.

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eZassi

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

A human analyst to validate technology search results, conduct crucial subject matter expert interviews , and evaluate unique ideas from experienced, creative employees and stakeholders through open innovation challenges will prove to be the best approach to a fully developed innovation management strategy.

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ITONICS

AUGUST 14, 2020

However, how can one apply complex AI algorithms to steer innovation management in a company and add value to the business? Why AI in Foresight & Innovation Management. For many companies innovation is one of top priorities. AI-powered innovation management platform is a fit for this need.

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IdeaScale

AUGUST 21, 2019

More organizations are creating innovation departments designed specifically to move fast and be efficient. Not only must they ensure that outstanding innovations are adopted widely but they must also be ready to drop what’s not working just as quickly. A Platform for Innovation Management.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Of course, most recognize that simply happening upon these solutions is not an option, and that innovation needs to be cultivated and managed effectively in order to become sustainable and repeatable. But what is innovation management , exactly? What is innovation management?

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Qmarkets

JULY 11, 2024

Success in corporate innovation requires a thoughtful approach to overcoming these obstacles. This article explores the critical aspects of excelling in innovation, such as aligning strategy, developing a clear process, and leveraging dedicated innovation management software.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

The Evolution of Innovation Management Innovation management has undergone significant transformation over the years. Traditional Phases and Gates Processes Traditionally, the phases and gates model has been a cornerstone in structuring innovation management.

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eZassi

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Navigating Innovation Management: Implement a Scalable Process and Engaging Platform for Enterprise Ideation and Collaboration Creating Open Innovation Solutions Regardless of your organization’s innovation portfolio size or scope, every business needs a strategy and competitive advantage for growth and technological advancement.

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Imaginatik

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Collecting new ideas is table stakes in the innovation management domain. Without a fertile climate for innovation, more ideas simply lead to more wasted opportunities. It is the creative use of the collected data, not just the ideas themselves, which raises the game – which we refer to as ‘innovation fertility’.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 28, 2019

But what is innovation management, exactly? In this, the first entry in our innovation management FAQ blog series, we try to provide answers to some of these burning questions… 1. What is innovation management? What is idea management and how is it different to innovation management?

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Qmarkets

JULY 21, 2017

Innovation centers have captured significant attention in recent years for their role as formalized institutions for driving innovation within large businesses. Digital design teams are their natural counterpart, driving innovation on a more personal level. Innovation centers and digital design teams: quick definitions.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

But behind every successful hackathon lies the right platform—one designed to streamline collaboration, track ideas, and manage participants efficiently. Whether your hackathon is in-person, online, or a mix of both, having the right software can be the difference between chaos and groundbreaking innovation.

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