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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Software Review Software Innovation Underperforming Technical Team 222

Boxes and Arrows

JANUARY 30, 2014

The process of designing any sort of human experience, regardless of purpose or platform, is centered around reaching a desired outcome, ideally with as little fuss and as much joy as possible. Designing adult learning experiences that take place either online or in a classroom has always traditionally been about defining a curriculum.

Design 110

Design Learning Data Software Review 110

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Preparing for a Successful Offsite The foundation of an effective strategy offsite design lies in meticulous preparation. Designing the Offsite Experience The offsite experience is pivotal in determining the success of an executive strategy session.

Design 100

Design Strategy Strategy Leadership 100

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. Equally nearly all our larger business organizations are still locked in the past, or attempting to catch up to the present but in random ways.

Innovation 179

Innovation Design Agile System 179

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 1, 2023

The principles of this Composable Innovation Enterprise Framework are the recognition and value of having a building block and innovation stack design. Innovation design does need a comprehensive solution to address the complexities of modern innovation. The build-up and validation in the Composable Innovation Enterprise Framework.

Software Review 246

Software Review Software Innovation Design 246

IdeaScale

AUGUST 29, 2018

For an academic or science-based organization innovation is primarily research and development and has a very broad scope – from generating new insights with no possible present use, to inventing new things for a market that is likely to exist in the future, to improving things we already have for markets we have defined today.

Innovation 180

Innovation Case Study Entrepreneurship Roadmap 180

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

I have written extensively, certainly over the past eighteen months, about our need to take innovation into a new era, designed for today and tomorrow’s “fit for purpose” Below you will see my view of how I see this sketched out, as my suggested concept outline. Does it make sense? Does it make sense to you?

Engagement 206

Engagement System Innovation Design 206

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Well, statements like this at the very moment of acquisition, always are designed to catch our attention, I mean why else do we have a thriving M&A for businesses than not to claim the inherent sense of the takeover or merger is going to be paved with bold intentions? Personal agenda’s get pushed, IT viewpoints are far to narrow.

Software Review 189

Software Review Software Technical Review Design 189

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

This massive shift from our present reliance on fossil fuels projects to renewables (regarded as clean energy) can account for two-thirds of our primary energy supply by this 2050 mark. Today, renewables (wind, solar, hydropower, biofuels) is presently only supplying around 16-18%. At present there is indifference.

Management 214

Management Technical Review Innovation System 214

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 3, 2019

So often organizations do not have a clear vision, strategy or can develop a systematic roadmap for this form of transformation. This is requiring total company engagement as you transform your present physical world into a highly connected digital world, totally dependent on technology. Part 4: The Roadmap for the Digital Revolution.

Industry 42

Industry Management Roadmap Collaboration 42

IdeaScale

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

If you haven’t implemented design thinking or creative thinking exercises into your workspace, it’s time to start. By repeatedly drawing an object they will begin to notice features that were not present in their initial drawing and will see steady improvements over time. Advantages of Creative Thinking Exercises. Conclusion.

Exercises 243

Exercises Creativity Creative Thinking Innovation 243

IdeaScale

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Fortunately, there’s no shortage of brilliant people working on tomes to help you think about the present, and just as importantly, the future, of innovation and where your industry is heading. Khan offers a detailed roadmap to avoid this pitfall. Here are a few that particularly stand out. Stian Westlake .

Strategy 178

Strategy Strategy Innovation Roadmap 178

Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 15, 2018

The most impressive presentation I reviewed in 2017 was the one from Munich Re, held on 21st November 2017 under their investor day event. All I can achieve here is, partly a real praise for the presentation but just a few ‘teasers’ for a presentation deck that is 140 slides long.

Innovation 82

Innovation Technical Review Industry Agile 82

Boxes and Arrows

JANUARY 31, 2010

I built a team with a dedicated user researcher; information architect; interaction and visual designers and we even made a guerilla usability lab and had regular test sessions. This required the design team to work a “Sprint&# (month long iteration) ahead of the development team. Where did Agile come from?

Agile 108

Agile Design Underperforming Technical Team Software 108

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 15, 2020

The roadmap for Hydrogen announced by the European Union is looking to install at least 6GW of renewable hydrogen electrolyzers in the EU by 2024 and have in place 40GW of renewable hydrogen electrolyzers by 2030. He pointed out the PEM technology is presently not mature enough, and this needs more robust solutions.

Technical Review 208

Technical Review Industry Technology Policies 208

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 11, 2019

Look at the skills predicted to decrease in 2022, many of which are still being taught in our schools, and many that we continue to traditionally focus on within our present work. Innovation is central to surviving in the future; it is where we provide not just something new but a better advancement on what we presently have.

Artificial Inteligence 263

Artificial Inteligence Innovation Engagement Agile 263

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 3, 2024

Traditional approaches to innovation, often isolated and siloed within a single organization, may not be sufficient in addressing the complex challenges and opportunities presented by the modern business environment. What are Innovation Ecosystems?

Competition 174

Competition Innovation Collaboration Roadmap 174

ITONICS

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Roadmapping has been used in industry for a while and recently has been extensively scientifically analyzed and further developed. All companies from corporations to SMEs need a quick and effective opportunity to deal with the topic of roadmapping, identify new technologies and embed them in their own corporate strategy.

Roadmap 54

Roadmap Software Innovation Resources 54

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

They present an opportunity for you to reassess the company’s direction, realign with the core values, and ensure that every leader is committed to a shared vision. This plan will serve as a roadmap for your organization and a benchmark to measure progress against.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Design Exercises 100

Ecosystems4Innovating

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The critical presentation deck “as a must” to go through Below is a TEN page visual (pdf opening ) of the Integrated Business Ecosystem frame in easy to read information cards for each Ecosystem specifically dealing with innovation, start-up and entrepreneurial, business, dynamism, business, enterprise and enterprise to enterprise (E2E).

Design 69

Design Roadmap Collaboration Resources 69

Boxes and Arrows

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

From start-ups to banks, design has never been more central to business. Yet at conference after conference, I meet designers at firms talking about their struggle for influence. Why is that fabled “seat at the table” so hard to find, and how can designers get a chair? Is design just a service, or can designers* lead?

Underperforming Technical Team 94

Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Roadmap Design 94

Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

When you invite an innovation keynote speaker to your event, you’re not just getting a presentation; you’re accessing a wealth of knowledge shaped by real-world experience and success. Keynote speakers may present various strategies that have proven successful in cultivating an environment where innovation can thrive.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Case Study Leadership Design Thinking 100

Boxes and Arrows

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

But, while team members may be offered training or even certification on Agile development practices, the training rarely discusses best practices for integrating UX design into the development process. Both designers and user researchers shared techniques for keeping product owners and developers informed and aware of their progress.

Agile 111

Agile Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review 111

Ecosystems4Innovating

JANUARY 25, 2023

The search for all the necessary connectivity and interrelated parts of any Ecosystem design as it is seemingly to find greater value, which will increasingly coalesce around different innovation ecosystems. Inventor of Platform Design Toolkit), Matthias Walter (fastbreak. I wrote a post, “ Why Innovation Ecosystems?”

Design 93

Design Collaboration Industry Roadmap 93

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 5, 2016

Recently I was asked to complete a review of digital transformation, to gauge where it presently is, to take a look at the leading emerging practices and ‘professional ‘wisdom’ and turn these insights into a report due out before the end of the year. Forming a strategy, roadmap and business case needs real considerations.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Roadmap Agile Engagement 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Involve the Right People : Ensure that all critical stakeholders are involved in the planning process and will be present at the offsite. For guidance on designing a successful offsite, refer to our article on designing leadership team offsites for strategic planning. Step Description Define Objectives Set clear, S.M.A.R.T

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team Exercises 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

For insights into designing impactful leadership retreats, explore our guide on designing leadership team offsites for strategic planning. A well-defined set of goals and objectives provides a roadmap for productive discussions and is a critical success factor for any offsite.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Technical Review 100

Idea to Value

JULY 15, 2020

Since then, his Law has successfully predicted the cost declines across a variety of industries like automotive and lithium-ion batteries, as presented in the chart below, courtesy of ARK Invest. However, by understanding how the prices are going to behave, you can plan your product roadmap accordingly.

Innovation 249

Innovation Industry Technology Marketing 249

ITONICS

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Roadmapping has been used in industry for a while and recently has been extensively scientifically analyzed and further developed. All companies from corporations to SMEs need a quick and effective opportunity to deal with the topic of roadmapping, identify new technologies and embed them in their own corporate strategy.

Roadmap 28

Roadmap Software Innovation Resources 28

Boxes and Arrows

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

This increased value means increased responsibility: Designers need deep business knowledge, not just wireframing skills. A UX future vision accelerates short-term delivery, but also drives the product roadmap. There is a high risk of being relegated to “surface” design. How to figure out the right team for a new project?

Underperforming Technical Team 83

Underperforming Technical Team Project Groups Software Review 83

Planview

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The software development methodologies and organizational design principles harnessed by digital natives are well documented. I bring up Planview, which has Roadmaps, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), and Flow Metrics tailored to exactly what I am interested in.

Data 72

Data Artificial Inteligence Roadmap Tools 72

eZassi

DECEMBER 13, 2024

These firms have thousands of consultants and are designed to drive high profits through a Matrixed Organization, as well as what is known as a Leverage Model. As the pyramid would symbolize, there are many more junior-level resources in fact, they are designed to hold a ratio of between 12- or 15-to-1.

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Comparison Innovation Programs Project Roadmap 52

Innovating4Energy

JANUARY 3, 2024

I wrote a piece “ dealing with the raw emotions of the CoP28 event “- it really did “push my buttons” So much advice and pursuit of making the Energy transition changes seem to be tackled from narrow perspectives, and for me, this needs a very radical rethink and designed approach.

Change 75

Change Collaboration Technology Engagement 75

Moves the Needle

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Put that together with difficulties in tracking pertinent details of each project while being hit with a steady flow of new information from leadership and other key stakeholders, it becomes clear how a product roadmap might become muddied and lose focus.

Underperforming Technical Team 80

Underperforming Technical Team How To Roadmap Tools 80

Rapid Innovation in digital time

MAY 25, 2016

I met with Mike at Barcelona Innovation summit, and was impressed by the presentation he delivered on customer driven innovation, and how Ricoh unfolds various ways to involve customers in its product roadmap. His team is responsible for bridging the gap between Customers business needs and the Ricoh engineering and development teams.

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Roadmap Innovation Technology Engagement 45