Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

It is a very disrupting, disturbing world. I wrote about the “ cascading effect” for innovation as “ a sequence of events in which each produces the circumstances necessary for the initiation of the next”. We have to push this into more of the cross-sector cascading effects of disruptions. The age of “technology attack.”

Disruption 130

Disruption Technology System Industry 130

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Visual from Siemens Digital Industries SPS Event November 2021 The recognizing of digital threads are connected to the new drivers. I have been virtually attending the Siemens SPS Event this week taking technology, inspiration and connected innovation to a new level. Siemens does do these events well. The SPS Event.

Technology 130

Technology Innovation Industry Collaboration 130

Innov8rs

MARCH 3, 2025

Innov8rs | Whilte travelling today is more affordable, accessible and convenient than ever before, the travel industry embraces disruptive technological advancements to meet the growing demand for a better, smoother and personalized travel experience. Innov8rs and Amadeus are co-hosting a 1.5-day

Conference 52

Conference Innovation Collaboration Disruption 52

IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

New technologies emerge, customer expectations shift, and unforeseen events like market crashes or global pandemics can reshape entire industries overnight. But how do you effectively navigate disruption when the very The business environment is always changing.

Disruption 100

Disruption Industry Change Technology 100

Ecosystems4Innovating

OCTOBER 14, 2024

By participating in these ecosystems, organizations can access cutting-edge technologies, untapped markets, and a diverse talent pool, driving innovation and competitive differentiation. Continuous Learning and Innovation : Learning is not a one-time event in dynamic ecosystems; it is an ongoing process.

Design 72

Design Collaboration Trends Disruption 72

Christensen Institute

APRIL 16, 2024

Not only will the top selective undergraduate programs likely be OK, but they almost certainly won’t be “disrupted” at all. But not disrupted—as the word is understood when we’re talking about the Theory of Disruptive Innovation that Christensen coined. Disruptive innovations initially expand the pie, in other words.

Disruption 96

Disruption ChatGPT Case Study Marketing 96

BrainZooming

AUGUST 8, 2017

We previously shared ice breaker questions created for various client events. 22 Ice Breaker Questions on Disruptive Innovation and Uncertainty. We helped plan a full day event focused on disruptive innovation. Speaking of disruptive brands, what is your best Uber experience? Here is another installment.

Disruption 95

Disruption Strategic Thinking Innovation eBook 95

Idea to Value

MARCH 25, 2019

Such innovations can come in the form of adopting new technologies, but also by adapting the business practices typically associated with startup culture. Don’t waste time and money forming partnerships with entrepreneurs whose technology doesn’t fit your strategic goals. Difference in approach to disruption.

Change 196

Change Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Innovation 196

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 21, 2020

We are possibly at a point in time, maybe the lifetime of all of us, one that alters the way we work, interact, and shift our thinking by this current event we are in. We are entering a position of significant disruption. Thus, we have no pre-existing defenses or experience against this level of astonishing disruption.

Change 310

Change Roadmap Disruption System 310

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Importance of Choosing the Right Keynote Speaker The selection of a keynote speaker is a critical decision that can significantly influence the success of your event. Impact of a Keynote Speaker on Your Event The right keynote speaker can elevate your event by bringing a wealth of knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to the stage.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Innovation Engagement Conference 100

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 9, 2020

The changing world for Organizations- not physical events but becoming reliant on on-line and digital delivery. The previous reliance on showcasing their latest products or technology will be less at physical events but in digital environments through a range of social mediums. Possible, very possible.

Technical Review 321

Technical Review Engagement Creativity Change 321

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The choice of speaker can set the tone for the entire event and influence the mindset of every attendee. Defining a Keynote Speaker’s Impact on Corporate Events A keynote speaker does more than just address the attendees of a corporate event. They imbue the gathering with energy, insights, and inspiration.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Innovation Trends Engagement 100

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Evolution of Product Development Product development has transformed significantly over the years, adapting to changes in consumer behavior, market demands, and technological advancements. Agile product development is a powerful approach that can help you navigate the complexities of today’s disruptive world.

Product Development 100

Product Development Agile Software Review LEAN 100

Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

Navigating a Disruptive Business Environment In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven landscape, businesses are frequently faced with disruptions that can significantly impact their operations and long-term viability. Recognizing the early signs of these disruptions is key to responding effectively.

Disruption 100

Disruption Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team 100

Idea to Value

JANUARY 7, 2022

As Steve Blank puts it in his foreword to O’Reilly and Tushman’s latest book on the subject: Lead and Disrupt: How to Solve the Innovator’s Dilemma: Exploitation pays your salary while exploration pays your pension. Not directly involved in seeking new customer opportunities, rather just finding uses for new technology.

Underperforming Technical Team 309

Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Resources Project 309

Planview

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

But in case you can’t wait until next year’s event, we’re sharing some of the key content to catch up on. Our all-day executive event explored advanced strategies for digital product delivery, and leaders from companies leading the shift presented breakout sessions. We had nearly 4,400 registrants in all.

Fractional CTO 59

Fractional CTO Project CTO Generative AI 59

Destination Innovation

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Dyson disrupted the vacuum cleaner market by creating bagless vacuum cleaners, a concept that challenged the traditional vacuum design and improved performance. Smart companies sidestep their competitors by employing lateral thinking, innovating, exploiting technology, enhancing customer experiences, and diversifying their offerings.

Strategy 176

Strategy Strategy Software Creativity 176

Christensen Institute

MAY 19, 2023

Instead, a better solution to the crisis would be to address provider shortages and make mental health services affordable…or introduce a disruptive innovation. ” Also, it is appealing to youth interested in technology and gaming. Hopefully, a disruptive innovation is just around the corner to do just that.

Disruption 85

Disruption Artificial Inteligence Innovation Report 85

Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

AUGUST 2, 2024

In this edition, we speak with Matthew Lieberman who is the Chief Marketing Officer of PwC US/Mexico and an innovative executive at the crossroads of marketing, media, and technology. Marketing back then was mainly large events and long-form PDFs, but the industry was at an inflection point and I was excited to be part of this evolution.

Technical Review 59

Technical Review Generative AI Marketing Tools 59

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 6, 2021

A story is linked to a series of events that take a character from one state to another. In contrast, a narrative is a system of stories that links values and events to establish a broader and often new cultural meaning. Let’s drawdown on so much of John Hagel’s work on narratives.

Innovation 318

Innovation LEAN Engagement Innovation Processes 318

Planview

JULY 29, 2024

Solutions that can adapt to address challenges like economic uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and new and disruptive technologies. In this environment, the key to success is adaptability. Organizations need solutions that can bend without breaking.

Competition 59

Competition Project Collaboration Data 59

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 19, 2021

Today we are facing many current disruptions where we need to react fast and intelligently. As we continue to respond to Covid-19, technology has the power to reduce the complexity often faced, speed up and contribute to solutions that help resolve pressing issues. There are many situations we are facing that is a race against time.

Innovation 130

Innovation Software Design Technology 130

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 19, 2021

Today we are facing many current disruptions where we need to react fast and intelligently. As we continue to respond to Covid-19, technology has the power to reduce the complexity often faced, speed up and contribute to solutions that help resolve pressing issues. There are many situations we are facing that is a race against time.

Innovation 130

Innovation Software Design Technology 130

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

When you think we are on a roll, we are making that transformation in technology, systems, new organizational designs, you are suddenly stopped in your tracks. They make up vital business processes that were designed years ago but not for the technology onslaught of technology we are witnessing. We spend more time on compliance.

System 191

System Design Innovation Data 191

ImagineNation

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Whether you actively seek to disrupt yourself, your team, and your organisation to effect sustainable success in the new year, or not, we all need to face, adapt and learn from the range of challenging disruptive events that impacted us in the past 12 months. We have all been challenged by disruption.

Disruption 59

Disruption Agile Creativity Learning 59

Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

While digital transformation focuses on integrating technology into all aspects of a business, digital innovation goes a step furtherits about creating entirely new value through technology. Digital innovation is the process of using digital technologies to create new or improved products, services, processes, or business models.

Tools 59

Tools Crowdsourcing Ideation Innovation 59

Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

Introduction to Innovation Keynote Speakers Importance of Keynote Speakers in Corporate Events Keynote speakers play a pivotal role in the success of corporate events. They not only set the tone for the event but also provide valuable insights and fresh perspectives on the ever-evolving business landscape.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Innovation Case Study Design Thinking 100

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 19, 2017

Digital transformation is doubly difficult, it forces us to work with mostly emerging, constantly evolving technologies, and then apply these in an integrated way into an existing business. Beyond making a series of incremental improvements to become cloud-ready, we are supposed to reflect social, mobile and digital technologies.

Report 168

Report Technology Engagement Data 168

Innovation Excellence

JULY 14, 2019

Last week, I went to a fantastically informative event, hosted by the Churchill Club, Melbourne. New technologies and shifting customer expectations are shifting the business game. In the same way, new platforms, products and services, business models and other emerging creative surprises are, disrupting the learning.

Learning 93

Learning Disruption Creativity Technology 93

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 10, 2024

In the event, I was asked what the difference is and why we should shift from today’s traditional innovation models to this interconnected one where innovation ecosystems are the foundation. Integrate external technologies seamlessly to enhance internal capabilities and stay ahead in the market.

Innovation 147

Innovation Open Innovation Collaboration Design 147

Idea to Value

MARCH 12, 2020

As I’m writing this, the last couple of weeks have been quite eventful around the world. Downturns are prime territory for disruption. But, more importantly for us, economic downturns are always a great time for disruptive innovation. That obviously meant quite a bit of trouble for most technology companies.

Innovation 149

Innovation Disruption Competition Course 149

Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 23, 2019

Far too much IM solution providers think their models, components, upgrades and yearly upgrades as the big event. They want to navigate the new world order of digital disruption. These companies should not be “tapping into technology” they should be embracing it full on! For me, Sopheon has the right vision.

Innovation Management 200

Innovation Management Software Review Management Technical Review 200

Collective Innovation

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

The same was true for the rocket industry itself which wasn’t getting cheaper as you’d expect but rather stagnant in cost and technology. So they decided to found Space Exploration Technologies and build the vehicles themselves. The disruptive nature of SpaceX is firmly rooted in cost and re-usability.

Disruption 56

Disruption Innovation Video Ideation 56

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2024

From linear to agile: Idea generation is now a continuous process, not a one-time event. From linear to iterative: Implementation is now an iterative process, not a one-time event. Have the tools differed or is it the acceleration of technology connecting it all up? Has the methodology changed?

Collaboration 147

Collaboration Artificial Inteligence Ideation Agile 147

IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

They can offer valuable insight into the state of innovation and what trends, technologies, and concerns will drive broader innovation in the future. While you won’t be able to get them off the shelf in all cases, it’s an excellent way to get a sense of the direction of consumer technology. Innovation awards aren’t just fun to observe.

Innovation 130

Innovation Software Industry Technology 130

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Technology is radically altering our need for innovation. We see increasingly innovation is feeding off the “ digital response rate ” Connecting technology and innovation is altering how we should re-access organizations ability to build out. That got my attention.

Software Review 189

Software Review Software Technical Review Innovation 189

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

These young companies thrive on adaptability, a drive for growth, and often, a technology-based solution that disrupts existing markets or creates new ones. Startups: The Drivers of Innovation Startups are at the heart of the ecosystem, often characterized by their innovative solutions and disruptive potential.

Technical Review 113

Technical Review Agile Collaboration Engagement 113