Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 23, 2019

I think with the recognition that innovation occurs across the whole organization the innovation management (IM) providers have to radically alter their business model or recognize they need to broaden out their target market inside organizations as innovation is occurring in all corners of the organization today.

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Innovation Management Software Review Management Technical Review 200

IdeaScale

AUGUST 22, 2017

In my double role as an innovation architect at IdeaScale and a consultant for innovation management, I rely on a variety of methods to set my clients up for success. Combining methods is one of the ways I make sure they make the most out of their innovation efforts. The two methods are a natural fit.

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Design Thinking Crowdsourcing Design Innovation 206

IdeaScale

MARCH 18, 2020

We’re partnering up to help you drive your innovation strategy further. Ideascale and Betterific announced at the end of January that they were teaming up to bring the latter’s strengths in crowdsourced open innovation to Ideascale’s industry-leading innovation management platform.

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Crowdsourcing Brainstorming Open Innovation Innovation 259

Leapfrogging

MARCH 21, 2025

AI tools can process information at a speed and accuracy that surpasses human capabilities, providing you with insights that drive innovation forward. For more on how AI can be integrated into different innovation methodologies, visit our article on ai in innovation management. Lead Successful Innovation Projects!

Artificial Inteligence 130

Artificial Inteligence Roadmap Analysis Innovation 130

IdeaScale

MARCH 18, 2020

Ideascale and Betteriffic announced at the end of January that they were teaming up to bring the latter’s strengths in crowdsourced open innovation to Ideascale’s industry-leading innovation management platform. Now, it’ll be combined with IdeaScale’s powerful tools.

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Crowdsourcing Brainstorming Open Innovation Innovation 231

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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Generative AI Design Innovation Innovation Processes 162

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The Whitepaper called “ Product Complexity, Digital Transformation, and the Innovation Imperative- The race to reinvent how complex products are developed is here “ This made me a little jealous and a little wishing that ‘we’, across the whole of innovation management , could not have one of these platforms available today.

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Product Innovation Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Innovation 221

IdeaScale

APRIL 14, 2021

It seems like new innovation types arrive at the scene all of the time, leaving people reaching for Google to get up to speed. Whether you’re new to innovation or have years under your belt, this simple guide that explains the different types might help. Open Innovation. Closed Innovation. Process Innovation.

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Radical Innovation Innovation Open Innovation Social Innovation 264

Idea to Value

JULY 21, 2017

10 – Open Innovation, Crowdsourcing and Idea Management. However, recently there have been a number of startups providing a software solution to enable companies to set up innovation challenges, have thousands of people submit their ideas, and then evaluate and manage these ideas in a more structured way.

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Company Innovation Brainstorming Underperforming Technical Team 254

Qmarkets

JULY 20, 2022

Margaret Heffernan – Entrepreneur, CEO and writer Few would disagree with the notion that innovation is driven by the sharing of good ideas. Where open innovation and closed innovation models differ is the question of who should be included in these conversations. What is Open Innovation?

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Open Innovation Innovation Innovation Processes Resources 98

Qmarkets

JUNE 9, 2021

Tel-Aviv, Israel — June 10, 2021 – Qmarkets, the award-winning supplier of innovation management software , has today announced its partnership with HeroX , the world’s leading platform for crowdsourced idea competitions. Register here.

Open Innovation 98

Open Innovation Crowdsourcing Innovation Software 98

Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Open innovation is a core strategy for transformative growth amongst a growing number of enterprise companies around the world. The days of boardrooms and R&D departments keeping innovation under lock and key are waning, as companies are increasingly preferring a more collaborative approach with startups and other external parties.

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Open Innovation Innovation Collaboration Technology 105

HYPE Innovation

AUGUST 5, 2015

In the spirit of such practical initiatives, which are not only trending but also good karma for your organization – i.e. (open) innovation activities are associated with reduced research costs, risk spreading and bringing ideas to market more quickly – I would like to share with you a few tips on how to design an innovation event (day) for your small (..)

Design 100

Design Engagement Innovation Management Tips 100

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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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Innovation Agile 182

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 6, 2018

Thinking in different horizons prompts you to go beyond the usual focus of fixing innovation just in the present it provides the connections of the present with the desired future. I recently applied the three horizons thinking to ‘frame’ a new innovation design.

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Design Innovation Agile Collaboration 138

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

The Winds of Change- Innovation Software facing the Innovators’ Dilemma In my research, I am getting a real sense that the current Innovation Management Software model is about to be upended and disrupted as per Clayton Christensens’ “Innovators Dilemma.” Any thoughts?

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Software Review Software Innovation Technical Review 211

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.”

Technical Review 98

Technical Review Innovation Management Management Software Review 98

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. hpo makes companies more successful and innovative and enables them to position themselves strategically and innovatively on the market in the long term.

Technical Review 98

Technical Review Innovation Management Management Software Review 98

Innov8rs

JANUARY 16, 2023

For corporates, open innovation is all about being transparent and public about the challenges and themes they're looking to go after and solve, and then finding the best-fit partners for that. Together we discussed what's next for open innovation and partnerships, as summarized below. What can’t be missing?

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Open Innovation Innovation Management Management Innovation 59

Qmarkets

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Together they combine over 200 years of experience in consulting and management. This partnership will offer access to Qmarkets’ leading innovation management software ecosystem to RevelX’s global customer base, to provide them with best-in-class tools to reach their innovation goals.

Software 98

Software Innovation Management Management Innovation 98

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 11, 2022

Many of our innovative approaches or systems are based on very often just an internal perspective, restricted in available resources and limited knowledge and insights, often constraining the evolving new solutions and then limiting the impact and outcome. The four interwoven catalysts to approaching innovation are discussed here.

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Innovation Agile Design Collaboration 189

Strategos

JUNE 19, 2019

What is Innovation Management? Innovation Management involves all activities that provide the right conditions for innovation to repeatedly deliver value for customers, competitive advantage and growth for the business as well as benefits for employees and all other stakeholders.

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Innovation Management Management Innovation Project 86

IdeaScale

JANUARY 14, 2020

Of course, in the case of tools like open innovation and crowdsourcing, you might want the perspective of customers and clients on what they need and want. What Innovation Processes Can I Outsource? Depending on your needs, you can outsource your entire innovation strategy, if that suits you.

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Roadmap Crowdsourcing Innovation Creative Process 182

Qmarkets

JANUARY 27, 2025

Seamless access across all ideas, challenges, news, partners, and startups managed within the Qmarkets ecosystem. Qmarkets App in Microsoft Teams This integration enables users to access Qmarkets innovation management features directly within Microsoft Teams as an embedded app.

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Innovation Technical Review Generative AI Open Innovation 52

IdeaScale

JANUARY 10, 2017

The latest technologies break down traditional silos and allow for open innovation with large numbers of employees, as well as with suppliers, alliance partners, and even customers. Leaders architect not only the innovation process itself, but each element of the organization that influences innovation as well.

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System Design Innovation Handbook 100

IdeaScale

JANUARY 10, 2017

The latest technologies break down traditional silos and allow for open innovation with large numbers of employees, as well as with suppliers, alliance partners, and even customers. Leaders architect not only the innovation process itself, but each element of the organization that influences innovation as well.

System 100

System Design Innovation Handbook 100

Qmarkets

MARCH 21, 2025

Use Open Innovation to Access External Expertise Instead of relying solely on internal R&D, companies can collaborate with startups , universities, and research institutions to source breakthrough ideas. Next, well explore how innovation management plays a critical role in sustaining breakthrough innovation.

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Change Innovation Artificial Inteligence Crowdsourcing 52

Tim Kastelle

MARCH 7, 2016

At the beginning of 2013, Tim Kastelle and I identified four key issues in innovation management for the time to come. Let’s have a brief look at each of them: Differentiating and integrative innovation concepts. Tip: Tim Kastelle has posted a worthwhile series on how to implement lean startup for innovation initiatives.

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Innovation Management Management LEAN Innovation 100

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 19, 2017

Partly it seems executives don’t engage with their brand or business in the way that their customers do” The difference between DMAIC, DMADV, and Innovation Management (tackling a critical part of Six Sigma). . “Organizations are struggling to understand the behaviors of the ‘connected’ customer.

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Crowdsourcing Innovation Engagement Design 199

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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Technical Review Software Review Artificial Inteligence Innovation 147

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 22, 2017

As many of our business organizations seek to optimize their processes across the company, they are constantly reaching more outside to gain growing partnerships and greater innovation interactions. They are looking to complement and reinforce existing capabilities through more open innovation thinking and approaches.

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System Innovation Collaboration Design 159

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.

Artificial Inteligence 52

Artificial Inteligence Technology Innovation Tools 52

IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

One of the main principles of open innovation is that failure is part of the process.

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Innovation Crowdsourcing Ideation Innovation Programs 178

Innovation Excellence

OCTOBER 21, 2018

Use Innovation Accounting to Drive the Metrics that Matter Most for Your New Venture or Start-Up As the field of innovation management matures, many entrepreneurs and companies have built solid capabilities in design thinking, rapid prototyping, portfolio management, open innovation, and the list goes on.

LEAN 101

LEAN Tools Design Thinking Open Innovation 101

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?

Software Review 52

Software Review Software Technical Review Ideation 52

Qmarkets

JULY 19, 2024

Companies working in isolation may miss out on the vast pool of external knowledge and innovative ideas that could propel them forward. The closed innovation model can result in slower innovation cycles, higher costs, and increased risk of obsolescence in a rapidly changing market. But what is open innovation?

Open Innovation 52

Open Innovation Software Review Crowdsourcing Technical Review 52

IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Crowdsourcing and open innovation initiatives are vital by bringing vast stakeholders together to share ideas on complex problems and opportunities. One of the top innovation management topics I run into is evaluating the Return on Investment (ROI) for an idea. Introduction to ROI.

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