Paul Hobcraft

MAY 6, 2018

I recently applied the three horizons thinking to ‘frame’ a new innovation design. So the thinking intent of searching for a new innovation design had some framing assumptions that can leverage where we are to move towards a new future. This is a useful way to think about the initial 3H outcome.

Design 138

Design Innovation System Agile 138

Boxes and Arrows

APRIL 9, 2010

Let’s look at each type of tie, and how we might design for them. People often refer to strong ties as people in their “circle of trust&#. 9 So, when we’re designing for strong ties, we’re designing for small groups of people. Weak ties: People we are loosely connected to, like friends of friends.

Design 108

Design Technical Review Study Examples 108

Boxes and Arrows

JANUARY 26, 2012

Design patterns are generally considered a good thing, but do they actually help run a user experience group? As a user experience group manager and an observer (and sponsor) of design pattern exercises, I’ve come to have serious questions about their actual utility. ” Completeness and learn-ability are in conflict.

Design 88

Design Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 88

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. Is that due to it being “too risky” or the appetite for change, is less but due to what? Apologies if I might have felt uncomfortable on this point.

Innovation 225

Innovation Report Technical Review Software Review 225

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

This is having a more connected set of components coming from technology, built into the value proposition. Our ‘need’ for technology has grown in recognition that it can solve our personal problems and situations and is quickly becoming the norm of everyday life. More and more people are asking constantly for platform understanding.

Artificial Inteligence 154

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review Design 154

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Is it because of this traditional way of working, designed into the company, that we are all becoming disengaged and disenchanted with what we do? We see mergers, closures, or once great beacons of industry shrink before our eyes due to new alternatives. Innovation flies in the direct opposite to this need of corporate design.

Innovation Programs 222

Innovation Programs Innovation Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 222

Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 1, 2022

Recently caught up with Jacob Borgeson on the Tech Backstage Podcast. The Tech Backstage Podcast is a live streamed video podcast that goes behind the scenes with today’s leaders of industry to learn what technologies are solving business problems, and how Design Thinking applied to the future of technology is impacting the world.

Data 118

Data Technical Review Marketing Design Thinking 118

Leapfrogging

MARCH 4, 2024

Introduction to Design Thinking Design thinking has become a cornerstone methodology in the worlds of innovation, business strategy, and product development. Design thinking involves five key phases: Empathize : Understanding the human needs involved. It helps teams to observe and develop empathy with the target user.

Design Thinking 100

Design Thinking Artificial Inteligence Tools Design 100

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. We have the capacity through technology and human interactions for them to come together, exchange, and increase and accelerate innovative concept value. Nothing can work in isolation.

Technical Review 148

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Artificial Inteligence 148

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Introduction to Design Thinking Design Thinking is a methodology used by designers to solve complex problems and find desirable solutions for clients. A design mindset is not problem-focused, it’s solution-focused and action-oriented towards creating a preferred future.

Design Thinking 100

Design Thinking Artificial Inteligence Design Ideation 100

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 21, 2020

Innovation has been central to this for twenty years, but this has ‘funneled down’ into recognizing the value of ecosystems as the business design for innovation to thrive and delivering more significant value creation. “We are entering what I refer to as a #NovelEconomy.

Change 310

Change Roadmap Disruption System 310

Boxes and Arrows

JUNE 29, 2009

I refer to collection of patterns as a library. In many cases, less proprietary patterns are more useful in solving a design problem as they can be implemented more uniformly across platforms. The very nature of UI patterns requires that they be familiar to end-users.

Software Review 77

Software Review Development Team Review Technical Review Guidelines 77

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 29, 2017

I was included in the Industry Analysts visit to the Siemens Technology Center, at Neuperlach in Munich. We were provided a variety of insights in different presentations and demonstrations, of the technology they are working upon but one stood out for me, being introduced to Knowledge Graphs. This really excites me in its potential.

Technical Review 192

Technical Review Data Artificial Inteligence Industry 192

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 28, 2018

Let me provide a quick introduction along with some brief explanations : Innovation for me always needs common reference points. Jeffrey and I believed, even more so today , that the innovation space needs a common starting point – a collaborative reference model. A belief that has not changed.

Software Review 167

Software Review Software Technical Review Innovation 167

Idea to Value

MARCH 7, 2022

As one of the world’s top experts on innovation and growth, Rita’s work is regularly published in the Harvard Business Review. They mistakenly think the term innovation refers to only big, multi-year, heavy investment, ‘revolutionary’ changes. Twitter: rgmcgrath. Tiffani Bova. What is your definition of “innovation”?

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Innovation Technical Review Creativity Leadership 254

Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Innovation theatre refers to any innovation work which is done to show people that innovation is happening, but which doesn’t result in a tangible outcome. However, while launching the initiative is what they invest in, they don’t dedicate time and resources to then review and prioritise all of the ideas generated.

Company 163

Company Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Innovation 163

Idea to Value

JUNE 10, 2019

She worked at MIT, IBM, Xerox PARC and DARPA and invented dimensionless, scalable design rules that greatly simplified chip design and design tools. It was IBM’s loss, as her later work at MIT, Xerox and DARPA on VLSI microchip design revolutionised the industry. However, her journey was not a simple one.

Change 256

Change Software Review Innovation Technical Review 256

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 28, 2016

For me, the bedrock of innovation is built upon competencies, capabilities, and capacities and all these involve people as well as technology. Competencies that are going to be built need to fit the core design and aspirations of the organization. They go hand in hand in our connected world. The Business Focus Orientation.

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Innovation Design Collaboration Agile 208

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

This approach will help organizations better understand and leverage the complex, interconnected, Flow and Design considerations and practice Central Dynamic Core: Constantly processing and distributing information, resources, and innovations. Driven by technology, data analytics, and real-time responsiveness.

Technical Review 148

Technical Review Resources System Design 148

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 24, 2022

” Recently in Stanford Social Innovation Review, an article on the “ Adoption of Innovation ” by Benjamin Kumpf & Emma Proud is well worth the read as adopting any innovation process is a tough, slow one. So, I think their argument works if you take a standard way to design and implement programs.

Technical Review 183

Technical Review Innovation Engagement Collaboration 183

Boxes and Arrows

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Prior to becoming a senior UX designer at Popular Front Interactive, I spent two years as a mobile UX researcher within the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Mobile Technologies Group – a lab tasked with both future-casting and then rapidly prototyping innovative mobile experiences. This is understandable.

Design 95

Design Technical Review Data Underperforming Technical Team 95

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 26, 2017

The day before the main event I was included in the Industry Analysts visit to the Siemens Technology Center, at Neuperlach in Munich. We were provided a variety of insights in different presentations and demonstrations, of the technology they are working upon. Thankfully the trigger was on my visit to their technology center.

Industry 187

Industry Technical Review Competition Technology 187

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

To assist you in crafting a focused agenda for your offsite, you might find valuable guidance in how to design and run a strategic planning offsite. Preparing for the Offsite When you’re tasked with designing leadership team offsites for strategic planning, the preparation phase is critical to ensuring the event’s success.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Design Exercises 100

The BMI Lab Blog

MAY 26, 2021

Sometimes, companies approach us with requests like “I have developed a new technology but how do I build a business around it?” or “Our technology is superior to our competitors’ – why don’t our customers see that?”. 5G refers to the 5th Generation of mobile networks, following the 4G or Long-Term Evolution (LTE) standard.

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Technical Review Technology Disruption How To 85

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Through a blend of strategic planning sessions, team-building activities, and reflective exercises, a well-designed offsite can unlock new perspectives, ignite creativity, and lay the groundwork for transformative growth. It should not only accommodate your logistical needs like space and technology but also inspire and invigorate your team.

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Strategy Strategy Technical Review Groups 130

Qmarkets

JULY 11, 2024

However corporate innovation is often the most complex and challenging due to its scale and scope. Many organizations face difficulties in establishing effective innovation programs, often due to misaligned strategies, unclear processes, and inadequate tools. It is a crucial element for companies to adapt, grow, and stay competitive.

Software Review 104

Software Review Strategy Strategy Technical Review 104

Boxes and Arrows

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

As I sat down to write this review, I found the mountain climbing as a metaphor for enterprise design sticking with me. Milan Guenther’s book Intersection does an excellent job of showing us the view of enterprise design from the top of the mountain. I am reading every book that I can find on the subject.

Design 62

Design Technical Review Case Study System 62

Boxes and Arrows

MARCH 3, 2015

And a note as you read: In Jewish mysticism, the pronoun “He” is used when referring to the transcendent aspect of the Creator that is the source of creation, and “She” is used when referring to the imminent aspect that pervades creation, because they are characterized by giving and receiving, respectively.

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Guidelines Design Creative Process Technical Review 110

mjvinnovation

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Design Thinking: Think of solutions, solve situations and problems, close the gaps that need filling in. It is Design Thinking that will pave the way to traveling assertively. Since you have a well-defined idea (through Design Thinking), Agile will clear a path towards your idea by removing obstacles that stand in your way.

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Design Thinking Agile Design Technical Review 69

Innovation in Practice

APRIL 27, 2017

Some people worry about technology costing people jobs and taking over the world as has been portrayed in many major motion pictures, such as the “Matrix” series. But in reality, a lot of the advances in technology have made our lives easier and safer, and well, cheaper. By Carol Ozemhoya, Contributing Editor at Vector.

Technical Review 61

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Marketing Technology 61

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Rick’s article just gave me the chance to go back and review my thoughts and relate his excellent suggestions and thinking into some of the work I have written about in this area. Some of my links and references are here if you find the time and opportunity to delve a little deeper into my views.

Innovation 157

Innovation Leadership Strategy Strategy 157

IdeaScale

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Like it or not, your team of product designers or innovators may have a blind spot when it comes to product features. Then, your product designers can gather the insights they need from a particular category and implement them in the next iteration of your product. Product designers are frequently flooded with hundreds of requests.

Management 130

Management Software Review Software Innovation 130

Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

The Stages and Gates Process Explained The Stages and Gates process, a cornerstone of innovation management, is a framework designed to guide new products and services from conception to launch. AI technologies include machine learning, natural language processing, robotics, and computer vision.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Innovation Management Management Technical Review 100

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Motivation Intrinsic motivation refers to the drive to pursue goals with energy and persistence. For insights on how emotional intelligence contributes to team dynamics, refer to the article discussing the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership.

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Leadership Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Case Study 100

Boxes and Arrows

OCTOBER 22, 2013

On the web, user interface design may work to either exacerbate or counteract these biases. This article will give a brief overview of the science then look at possible ways that design and implementation can be employed to support better judgements. Screen grab showing an Amazon review. Designing smarter rather than simpler.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Design System Study 78

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 18, 2020

One really critical source of reference for tracking clean energy progress comes from the International Energy Agency (IEA). We need to accelerate innovation and technology adoption. The IEA assesses the status of 46 critical energy technologies and sectors and offers some general advice on how to get “on track” with this SDS approach.

Policies 196

Policies System Innovation Technical Review 196

Boxes and Arrows

JUNE 29, 2009

Introduction The role of the interaction designer is to specify the interface’s behaviors and elements, so that engineers know what to build and how the product should operate. However, designers should be aware of a wiki’s benefits and drawbacks for documentation, since UI specs uniquely reflect a project and its context.

Software Review 76

Software Review Technical Review Agile Software 76