Qmarkets

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Enter Lean Six Sigma Management (LSSM), a proven methodology that combines the best of two worlds: Lean’s focus on reducing waste and Six Sigma’s emphasis on quality and consistency. What is Lean Six Sigma Management? Improve : Implement targeted solutions, leveraging Lean and Six Sigma tools to optimize processes.

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Idea to Value

JULY 21, 2017

Historically, companies may have used systems like suggestion boxes or an email address where people could send their ideas, but more often than not, the ideas sent in didn’t go anywhere, leading to frustration in both the leadership (who could not organise and evaluate ideas) and the people who submitted them.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 6, 2021

In contrast, a narrative is a system of stories that links values and events to establish a broader and often new cultural meaning. The care within designing the narrative is you do not want contradictory narratives; they need to be in pursuit of complementary narratives. It has shaped my thinking.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 22, 2017

The practice of lean thinking, design thinking, visual thinking have increasingly started to dominate our “innovation thinking.” We must think differently and that might mean whole innovation system thinking. It is the dynamics within the innovation system that can make it transformational.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

For insights into how agile integrates into newer practices, explore how it aligns with the lean startup methodology , which emphasizes the MVP concept for efficient product validation. Lean Lean development draws from the principles of lean manufacturing, focusing on creating more value for customers with fewer resources.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

The belief that lean management principles will get the innovation out of the door quicker, has been one of those management adoptions that often trick us into believing we are achieving more than we actually are. Leans slows down and becomes increasingly burdened by fat being layered on, further down the innovation execution process.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2025

For example, Amazon prioritizes Operational Excellence by offering low-cost, fast delivery through its advanced logistics and supply chain systems, while Apple focuses on Product Leadership with continuous innovation in its technology ecosystem. Prioritizes lean operations, automation, and supply chain excellence.

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Innov8rs

JANUARY 14, 2025

Innov8rs | To create revenue beyond the existing business, corporate innovators need to design a supportive NOW/NEW interface. Frank Mattes CEO at Lean Scaleup The Problem Of course, in some cases, missing clarity and scaling expertise might be the reason for the lack of new growth. This makes it even harder to create new growth.

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Leapfrogging

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Pinpointing these gaps lets you tweak and twiddle your strategy into a lean, mean innovation machine. Design Thinking for Business Creativity Design thinking’s the secret sauce for spicing up your strategy. Here’s how design thinking breaks down: Empathize: Get cozy with your customers’ needs and woes.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 14, 2025

Workforce: AI systems operate independently, handling tasks traditionally done by humans. Real-World Example: Many regional manufacturing companies continue to rely on paper-based systems and manual quality checks, missing opportunities for automation and efficiency gains. Level 6: A.I.-driven Level 7: Autonomous A.I.

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IdeaScale

JANUARY 8, 2020

Sometimes the problem is compatibility with legacy systems, but there are also skills gaps to overcome, decisions about how much tech you need and where to apply it, and coping with business disruption or temporary lags in productivity. 1 The Devil in Design. source: pixabay.com. Technology: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back?

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InnovationTraining.org

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

In this guest post, learn how to effectively implement a virtually-led design thinking project. Design thinking is a hot topic for business these days, and it’s no surprise. McKinsey & Company research shows that “Design-led organizations realize 10% more revenue than ones that aren’t.” Making Remote Teams Work.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2023

I am working through what I think this should become in design and application, involving providing the key innovation building blocks as components of the innovation stack, using the innovation stack to guide platform development and the platform to support this innovation stack.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 5, 2017

When you step back and recognize all the different advancements we have making in designing tools and frameworks, in understanding innovation, it holds promise. Innovation is advancing but most of it has been designed for a different time, the old era of stable markets, predictable solutions and having a clear sense of your competition.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 11, 2022

What has been changing in how we approach innovation, and have we taken the opportunity to radically revise the innovation system and process accordingly? We often need to approach change in a non-linear fashion as no recognized patterns or present system approaches or behaviours work. Connecting up and Deploying Collaboration Tools.

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Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Outdated Tools and Methods: Relying on legacy systems like Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook can lead to missed opportunities for efficiency and speed gains through modern tools. Lean Innovation, Validation & Execution) framework. Lean Innovation, Validation & Execution) method. Lets explore some of the amazing A.I.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 28, 2025

Every business process, no matter how well-designed, has room for improvement. This framework often incorporates established methodologies such as Six Sigma continuous improvement, lean management , and process mapping to streamline operations and minimize defects. This ensures that changes are not only effective but also sustainable.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2024

Design thinking: Design thinking is another methodology that is gaining traction in innovation. Lean startup: Lean startup is a methodology that helps organizations validate their ideas early and often. Lean startup: Lean startup is a methodology that helps organizations validate their ideas early and often.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Process improvement is the systematic practice of identifying, analyzing, and optimizing workflows or systems to enhance how work is done. Methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma , and Kaizen provide proven frameworks for process improvement. It underscores the value of balancing efficiency with strict standards in complex systems.

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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 24, 2017

Then, we have the investments in structures, systems, and governance , making sure these are flexible and robust enough to make what we work upon, as r esponsive, agile, adaptive, exploitative and exploratory. Then there is that need for a constant investment in people , in our networks and relationships , that all need to come together.

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etventure

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Friedrich Arnold, Senior Project Manager at etventure, explains how manufacturers can embrace the Lean Startup methodology as the centerpiece of their Digital Transformation. Proudly, the Head of Production explained to me: “We use Lean Production – meaning we eliminate waste from our manufacturing process.” The Proud Leader.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 26, 2020

The original process showed how an idea should first follow design thinking principles, before being turned into a solution using agile development, and finally being piloted and launched. As Peter Drucker famously said: What gets measured, gets managed. People are afraid of challenging the status quo if they do not feel psychological safety.

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Planview

JANUARY 15, 2025

Their conversation reveals how DevOps practicesparticularly experience with managing unpredictable systems, scaling infrastructure, and evolving testing approachesare proving crucial for AI implementation. Podcast Key Takeaways DevOps principles of resilience engineering and observability are essential for AI system success.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Its not just about cutting costsits about creating systems that are more agile, productive, and capable of delivering consistent quality. The goal is to identify and eliminate inefficiencies and ensure production systems are optimized for both current and future needs. These efficiency gains have a direct impact on profitability.

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Idea to Value

JULY 1, 2020

This is why “lean” and “agile” have become buzzwords today. Designers of performance management systems have many tools in their arsenal to make the judgement as “right” and as “fair” as possible. From an innovator’s standpoint, it is better to have a culture of meritocracy and good systems to support it.

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Planview

AUGUST 22, 2024

” Our approach is designed to be accessible. As a project management leader passionate about process improvement, how have you applied Lean or Agile methodologies to enhance efficiency and reduce waste? PMO Strategies Does your PMO have a traditional project focus, a more product-oriented approach, or a blend?

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Kainexus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

James Womack and Dan Jones are the founders of the Lean Enterprise Institute and the Lean Enterprise Academy (UK), respectively. Their book, Lean Thinking: Banish Waste and Create Wealth in Your Corporation , is considered by some to be the bible of Lean manufacturing. A department can't exist as a silo.

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Leapfrogging

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

For more on similar topics, mosey on over to our article on how to apply design thinking to the strategic planning process. Cloud Computing : Use cloud systems for IT setups that grow and shift with you. If you need more pointers, swing by our article on how to use innovation to turbocharge your business strategy.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 6, 2016

Often this reluctance to dispose of these old systems, processes and inadequate frameworks is holding innovation back. Where does design thinking, lean management, the early thinking to focus more on changing the business model come in? They need designing into a new innovation system so they become commonplace and required.

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

These are the activities and skills which are required for a team to ideate, design, test, iterate and pilot a new innovation. Lean Innovation Project Management: Putting in place a structure which teams can use to focus limited time and energy on progressing ideas quickly, and validating progress. Delivering innovation Capabilities.

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Innov8rs

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Internal processes arent designed to support something new, your project gets deprioritized in favor of more urgent initiatives or leadership priorities change. This resistance isnt intentionalits systemic, says Frank. The others that are a little bit outside require work beyond what the business unit is designed to handle.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 6, 2016

Often this reluctance to dispose of these old systems, processes and inadequate frameworks is holding innovation back. Where does design thinking, lean management, the early thinking to focus more on changing the business model come in? They need designing into a new innovation system so they become commonplace and required.

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Innovation System Design Agile 113

Matthew May

JULY 24, 2015

My three areas of focus — strategy, innovation, and lean — are all founded on the ground-level, everyday application of Roger Martin’s Play-to-Win framework (strategy), IDEO/Stanford d school-originated design thinking (innovation), and Toyota-born systems thinking (lean). Enter any comments you want.

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Moves the Needle

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Lean Innovation Case Study: Bringing a New Product to Market Don’t have time to read the whole article? This is the story of how Edmunds.com used Lean Innovation practices to make their mission a reality. Eventually, they determined that Lean Innovation principles would be the best way to tackle this uncertainty.

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Moves the Needle

OCTOBER 8, 2018

This is the story of how SAY San Diego is using Lean Innovation to create real, powerful change in their community. For SAY San Diego, we ran two Lean Innovation Bootcamps and Accelerators , and facilitated a two-hour leadership session in order to begin shifting their culture from status quo to value creation.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 19, 2025

Although it does entail upgrading IT systems, its also about rethinking processes, automating tasks, and using data to drive smarter decisions. A cloud-first approach also enables businesses to deploy new digital services faster, reducing reliance on outdated legacy systems.

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