Innovation Excellence

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

GUEST POST from Howard Tiersky If I told you I had a document in my hand that was the new digital strategy for your company, what would you expect it to contain? A list of projects? A “mission” statement? A technology vision? A competitive market analysis? A financial forecast? One of the problems with the […]

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IdeaScale

JULY 16, 2019

Whether in the office or on the go, your employees can share information, project updates, documents, and empower a unified workplace. Groups can be created for specific project teams and departments to segregate conversations. Confluence is a site used to organize and collaborate on projects throughout the company.

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TechEmpower Innovation

MARCH 4, 2024

TechEmpower has been instrumental in developing chatbots like these, utilizing generative AI to sift through internal documents and user manuals, enabling them to provide precise answers to customer service questions. AI-powered tools can handle routine inquiries and draft standard documents, freeing up legal staff for complex tasks.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 1, 2022

Everything was done to set up the project for success. Problems were discovered, priorities changed, enthusiasm dissipated and slowly what was once seen as an exciting new innovation gathers dust in a list of zombie projects somewhere. But innovations fail at the handover points.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 24, 2023

Normally this innovation mandate comes in the form of a document, generally build up by a small team of senior leaders, innovation experts and subject matter experts. This part of the document provides the guardrails and guidance and the essential encouragement to bring risk evaluations into all innovation conversations.

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Braden Kelley

JUNE 1, 2017

Here is mine: If your change effort or project begins in a Microsoft Word document, you’re already in … Continue reading → Recently my colleague Daniel Lock collected and published points-of-view (POV) from 13 change management experts on implementing fast, dramatic and powerful change.

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Boxes and Arrows

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Planning a taxonomy covers the same questions as planning any UX project. This article will go through the questions you should consider when planning a kitchen, er, um…, a taxonomy project. Resources: What are the project resources and constraints? What will the taxonomy be used for? Users: Who’s using this taxonomy?

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Idea to Value

JULY 21, 2017

This does not mean copying what “innovative companies” like Netflix are doing (much of their famous HR Culture document would simply not work in many other companies), but instead seeing what impact their own processes are having, and how they can enable and encourage more innovative behaviours, from people at all levels of the company.

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IdeaScale

JULY 24, 2023

Whether they’re making org charts, creating project plans, or formalizing internal documentation, organizations everywhere utilize visual templates to build their workspace. Teams use a ton of different tools to map out their workspace. Among these digital templates are flowcharts.

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Destination Innovation

APRIL 7, 2018

At that time in early 1996 there were over 100,000 web sites, with over 10 million documents and around a billion links. The project was called Backrub and it quickly grew to huge proportions. Brin was amazed at the boldness of the project and eagerly joined in. And it was growing exponentially. Page was undaunted.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 26, 2023

Innovation Policy : An innovation policy provides guidance and direction for the innovation program, defining the types of innovation that will be pursued, how innovation projects will be prioritized, and how intellectual property will be managed. In any document, feedback and suggestions should be actively sought.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 17, 2021

Document Collaboration. Document collaboration is a great way to brainstorm ideas. Start by creating a document, then invite others to share their ideas. Send the document via email so people can brainstorm on their own, then come together to discuss the ideas. Create ongoing projects that lead to multiple innovations.

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IdeaScale

JULY 28, 2022

The free web-based brainstorming software makes it simple to upload a document, create a tracking table, and use all other features with a team, sharing documents and collecting edits. The best part is multiple users can contribute to a document at the same time. Microsoft Teams. MindMup is another free mind mapmaker.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 3, 2021

These different scenario plans are essential for the business to manage a sustainability pathway, navigating in increased uncertainty, challenge and complexity and become the dynamic strategic document for moving towards a sustainable future. I wrote an article on the Art of Back Casting that needs care earlier this year.

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Idea to Value

JUNE 15, 2023

Internally within a company, it is common for employees to support ideas and projects which are already popular, especially those supported by leaders with more authority. Essentially, they are trying to get on the innovation bandwagon, whether or not that wagon is going in the strategic direction which makes sense for their company.

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Underperforming Technical Team Groups Project Video 159

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 21, 2018

The report provides an excellent document that enables good discussions to be drawn from the benchmarking of many organization, to compare with your own organization. We often see conflicting priorities, calling in favors, those “pet” project of a senior leader all become caught up in this turf war and politics.

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IdeaScale

MAY 21, 2019

Some of them are leaders at the very top; others are the ones who stay late to help a co-worker with a project or who tirelessly lead the company charity initiative. It could be early in the morning while having coffee, it could be right after lunch, or they could have a little time between projects. Enable Communication.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Online collaboration tools serve as the cornerstone for virtual teams, fostering communication, project management, and a sense of community among distributed colleagues. Accelerate project timelines through streamlined processes and real-time communication. Integrate seamlessly with other tools and systems already in use.

Collaboration 100

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Then, create a detailed handover document, listing current project status, pending tasks, and instructions for what they’d need to take care of while you’re away. One week before your departure, review and update this document. It is good practice to find a colleague to act as your backup at least a month in advance.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

I constantly recognise the fundamental shifts working in AI-driven projects will bring. Documentation and Knowledge Transfer: Document the entire process, including lessons learned, best practices, and model details. Share knowledge within the organization to facilitate future projects.

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IdeaScale

AUGUST 24, 2021

IdeaScale was introduced to Ibbaka because they are working with us on a very special project to help us innovate on our business model, but we were impressed at their experience, conversancy in design thinking and innovation and passion for subjects like growth models. We do that in several ways: . IS: How did you discover those six roles?

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Essential Tools for Remote Team Collaboration In the ever-evolving landscape of remote work, your team’s success hinges on the tools you use to stay connected and manage projects. Project Management Tools Coordinating tasks, deadlines, and resources across a distributed team requires robust project management tools.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Essential Tools for Remote Team Collaboration In the ever-evolving landscape of remote work, your team’s success hinges on the tools you use to stay connected and manage projects. Project Management Tools Coordinating tasks, deadlines, and resources across a distributed team requires robust project management tools.

Collaboration 100

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Focused Momentum

OCTOBER 3, 2024

While it is generally understood that the resulting document of a strategic planning project is vital, the process itself yields lasting benefits that extend far beyond the written strategy.

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IdeaScale

APRIL 23, 2019

It’s easier to begin a project than to take it to fulfillment and easier to rest on your laurels than to keep pushing. Good software documents these lessons and makes them easily accessible, and can even spin off into other ideas as the community focuses on how to overcome those challenges. Ideas are more than brainstorming.

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Leapfrogging

MAY 8, 2024

Collaborative Projects : Facilitate group projects that require cross-functional teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. To evaluate experiential intelligence, consider the following assessment strategies: Reflection Journals : Encourage leaders to keep a journal documenting their experiences, insights, and areas for improvement.

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Flying Fish Lab

AUGUST 16, 2023

We’re going to focus on two particular ones that we pay particular attention to during the set up stage of any project. Alternatively, for larger projects, we’ll split documents across the team and work separately (so that no one person has a complete overview).

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

As an executive or team leader, understanding and enhancing your virtual team’s productivity is vital to the success of your projects and overall business goals. Project Management Tools: These platforms help in tracking tasks, setting deadlines, and visualizing project progress.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

As an executive or team leader, understanding and enhancing your virtual team’s productivity is vital to the success of your projects and overall business goals. Project Management Tools: These platforms help in tracking tasks, setting deadlines, and visualizing project progress.

Software Review 100

Software Review Technical Review Collaboration Tools 100

Idea to Value

MARCH 24, 2021

At the beginning of your journey, this will mostly be comprised of personal projects. Get involved in new and unusual projects together; after all, playfulness is a key to innovation , and you may discover ideas that increase your creative value. However, it’s primarily about forging meaningful relationships. Passive Income.

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Your Ideas are Terrible

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

If teams working on innovation projects are conscious of their speed and rewarded for their throughput, they will find their way from the good ideas to a great one. Focus on creating an environment for innovation project teams to thrive. Instead, lay out a clear path for teams working on projects that hit the chopping block.

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Moves the Needle

MAY 20, 2022

Unlike Horizon Planning where projects are prioritized based on “level of innovation” and “time to ROI”, Visibility Planning is based on evidence. Moves The Needle’s Project Prioritization board is a 2×2 poster that helps you visualize where to invest resources based on impact and evidence.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Online collaboration platforms serve as a central hub for all team activities, including communication, project management, and file sharing. This choice can lead to improved virtual team communication , effective virtual team project management , and ultimately, enhanced virtual team productivity.

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Software Review Video Project 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Online collaboration platforms serve as a central hub for all team activities, including communication, project management, and file sharing. This choice can lead to improved virtual team communication , effective virtual team project management , and ultimately, enhanced virtual team productivity.

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Software Review Video Project 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

When communication is effective, it fosters a sense of community, reduces feelings of isolation, and empowers your team members to collaborate more openly and effectively, leading to enhanced project outcomes. To maintain structure and clarity, develop a communication protocol document that outlines these guidelines.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Collaboration Technical Review 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

When communication is effective, it fosters a sense of community, reduces feelings of isolation, and empowers your team members to collaborate more openly and effectively, leading to enhanced project outcomes. To maintain structure and clarity, develop a communication protocol document that outlines these guidelines.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Collaboration Technical Review 100

mjvinnovation

JUNE 1, 2021

With the rapid transition to work from home, the recent adoption of project management tools has skyrocketed. These are just a few points that some project management tools need to consider to gain managers’ attention and win the teams’ adoption. Keep reading to understand which is the best for your project.

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