IdeaScale

JANUARY 8, 2020

In our minds, technology and innovation are interconnected. However, for every technological advancement, there seems to be a learning curve or adjustment period as we try to figure out how to implement automation into our daily lives. Technology: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back? 1 The Devil in Design.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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. What distinguishes an Innovation Ecosystem from Open Innovation?

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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

For example, Apples core competencies include innovative product design, seamless software integration, and a strong brand ecosystem. These competencies allow Apple to maintain a premium position in the tech industry. Technology & Innovation Investing in R&D to stay ahead of competitors.

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MARCH 26, 2025

Disruptive Innovation is not just about technological breakthroughs. This approach encourages organizations to challenge industry orthodoxy and design innovations that meet latent or emerging needs, often leading to breakthrough value creation. Individuals or groups excluded from the market due to cost or complexity.

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Business and Tech

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Elizabeth Francisco, president of ResMan, offers expansive insights from being a woman in business to the rapid advancement of property management technology. Bias showed itself as I came up through the multifamily industry and then in technology with investors, peers, competitors, and prospective customers.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

I have argued in the past that innovation management needs to radically adjust and needs to be designed differently, it needs to be highly adaptive. I’d like to offer some views, partly looking out to the future, partly considering what is potentially within our grasp, if we step back and rethink innovation design.

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MARCH 21, 2025

This technology can be applied across various stages of innovation, from idea generation to product development. Additionally, AI can be integrated into ai in design thinking to streamline the design process and improve user experience. Provide training and support to ease the transition.

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MARCH 26, 2025

Benchmarking is not about imitationits about learning from others to accelerate progress, improve competitiveness, and inform strategic decision-making. It now applies across business functions, including customer service, technology, marketing, supply chain, and product development. Customer reviews or rankings.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2025

By integrating AI into your training initiatives, you can create a more engaging and effective learning experience for emerging leaders. AI can provide customized learning paths and real-time performance feedback, ensuring that each participant receives the coaching they need to thrive.

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MARCH 20, 2025

The Four Key Factors in Porters Diamond Model: Factor Conditions The availability of critical resources such as labor, capital, infrastructure, and technology. Chance Events Unpredictable events such as technological breakthroughs or global crises that impact industries. What level of technological development and R&D exists?

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Exploring the interplay between Humans, Technology and AI for design thinking Why is design thinking regarded as so crucial to the future of innovation in a world of accelerating interplays between humans, technology and generative AI? Operating sustainably is not only good for the environment but also good for business.

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MARCH 18, 2025

Learning Curve Benefits: First movers gain valuable market insights and operational experience that can be refined over time. For example, Teslas pioneering work in the electric vehicle market has allowed it to dominate EV technology, build a robust charging network, and benefit from the learning curve in battery technology innovation.

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MARCH 26, 2025

It allows teams to imagine, prototype, and test new business possibilities that aren’t limited by current processes, technologies, or assumptions. Key industries, technologies, or capabilities to build upon. Analyze Emerging Trends and Disruptions White space opportunities often stem from shifts in: Technology (e.g.,

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FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Exploring the Role of an AI Consultant An AI consultant is a professional who helps businesses integrate artificial intelligence technologies into their operations. They analyze data, build models, and apply machine learning algorithms to solve complex problems. This offers job stability and a wealth of opportunities.

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MARCH 21, 2025

Learn more in our article on ai for concept testing. By leveraging AI, you can also enhance your design thinking processes. AI can analyze user data to provide insights that inform the design process, ensuring that your products meet customer needs. For more information, check out our article on ai in design thinking.

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MARCH 27, 2025

AI’s role in change management involves using machine learning and data analytics to monitor and influence employee behavior. Learn more about managing resistance with AI in our article on ai for change resistance management. Regularly review the insights generated and refine your change management strategies accordingly.

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MARCH 21, 2025

AI technologies, such as machine learning and natural language processing, enable you to analyze vast amounts of data quickly and accurately, uncovering patterns and insights that would be impossible to detect manually. Learn more about this in our article on personalization and targeted marketing strategies.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

To spice up your planning process, including getting creative with design thinking, pop over to how to apply design thinking to the strategic planning process. To spice up your planning process, including getting creative with design thinking, pop over to how to apply design thinking to the strategic planning process.

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Idea to Value

JANUARY 8, 2018

In today’s dose of inspiration, I wanted to give you an insight into one of the most innovative technologies of the past few years which has the potential to revolutionise entire industries: machine learning. If you want to be a startup on the cutting edge of buzzwords, you have two major avenues right now.

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Jeffrey Phillips

APRIL 8, 2019

My good friend and collaborator Paul Hobcraft is constantly reviewing new reports and creating insights of his own, which inundate me with more information. But through this I've learned a bit about both innovation and digital transformation. Below I'm going to share a few things I've learned so far, and my sense of the implications.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2023

The gender gap in tech is persistent, but it can be addressed by offering resources, fostering inclusive workplaces, and implementing policies that promote equity. The gender gap in tech remains due to a number of factors including lack of job security, gender bias, and work-life balance issues.

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MARCH 19, 2025

Mullin’s Seven Domains Model: A Practical Guide for Strategy Projects The Seven Domains Model , developed by John Mullins , is a strategic framework designed to help entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors evaluate the viability of a new business venture or strategic initiative. What is Mullin’s Seven Domains Model?

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MARCH 19, 2025

For example, Tesla differentiates itself through a strong innovation capability (battery technology and self-driving AI), a loyal brand reputation, and an integrated architecture that includes manufacturing, software, and charging networks. Companies should: Monitor industry trends and technological advancements.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

We are witnessing a very radical change, driven by technology, increasingly disrupting and breaking down past traditional boundaries, partly built to defend positions so as to achieve economic scale. The innovative design has become paramount to these new offerings. Ecosystem design will create new business opportunities.

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MARCH 21, 2025

Key areas where AI can make a significant impact include: AI for Idea Generation : Using machine learning algorithms to analyze data and generate novel ideas ( ai for idea generation ). AI in Design Thinking : Enhancing the design thinking process by identifying user needs and generating creative solutions ( ai in design thinking ).

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eZassi

MARCH 6, 2025

Technology discovery and scouting are essential activities for enterprise innovation programs and R&D departments to identify emerging technologies, startups, and market trends that can drive competitive advantage. Ezassis technology discovery services are designed to uncover these opportunities through tailored research programs.

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MARCH 14, 2025

Facilitates Continuous Learning and Improvement Encourages refinement of goals based on performance insights. For example, Meta (formerly Facebook) sets realistic targets for metaverse user adoption based on current VR technology and market trends. Achieve a 20% return on investment (ROI) in new technology adoption by year-end.

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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. Technological advancements that impact industry dynamics.

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MARCH 11, 2025

Encourages Continuous Learning and Adaptation Provides a feedback loop for refining strategies. Get instant strategy processes Get expert tools & guidance Lead projects with confidence Learn More Getting Started with the Objectives & Key Results Template To develop an effective OKR strategy , follow these structured steps: 1.

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MARCH 19, 2025

For example, Apples Hedgehog Concept revolves around designing premium, user-friendly technology that integrates hardware and software seamlessly, differentiating it from competitors. Regularly review business strategy and adjust if necessary. Enhance long-term business sustainability. Encouraging long-term strategic discipline.

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IdeaScale

JANUARY 30, 2018

Why not start by using design thinking to start solving those problems? For those of you familiar with design thinking, you might already know the process associated with growing meaningful ideas and solutions. As we’ve discussed in a previous blog post, design thinking is a six-phase process that puts people in focus.

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MARCH 10, 2025

A well-designed contingency plan should: Identify potential risks and disruptions that could impact the business. Regulatory changes impacting self-driving technology. Reviewing lessons learned from past incidents. Solutions: Review the plan annually and after major industry changes.

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Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

New Business Design- Empower Your Business Ecosystem. When looking at radically different thinking and design in business, where Ecosystems become central, you need to ask yourself what industries would benefit from such an alternative design and thinking due to the changing complexities and challenges they are facing.

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Business and Tech

DECEMBER 6, 2021

And now more than ever, in this prolonged pandemic that has fueled economic and social disparities, access to technology and the right technology tools are a critical part of that. One thing that emerged from the survey responses is that the accelerated shift to technology in 2020 and beyond has highlighted the need for broadband.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The work undertaken is often seen as a drain, not repeatable, and poor on the efficient definition of understanding we have in place today as the work undertaken, not yielding the returns if the concept is more radical due to time horizons or business model constraints. Today we live in a more connected world, technology has enabled this.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

I have called this the “ new innovation era ” where technology is underpinning so much of innovation’s activity and outcomes. A very extensive review of risk I wrote in suggesting “ Developing a new framework for risk and innovation” Yet this post is not about the risk but the emerging possibilities.

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