Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

the building blocks through research building towards Business Ecosystem design. During the month of August 2024 I undertook some fairly intensive research work on Business Ecosystems. Must of this was not just to compliment what I had already built and shared in different post in the past few years but to push out the future thinking There are a lot of concepts that need to come together for thinking through and designing Business Ecosystems let alone to roll these out in vary thoughtful and co

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Kainexus

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Achieving operational excellence means skillfully managing organizational processes and resources to deliver top-notch results. It's about continually refining internal operations to elevate customer satisfaction, cut down on waste, and boost productivity, fostering sustainable growth and competitiveness. Tools and techniques such as Lean and Six Sigma play a key role in identifying inefficiencies, minimizing waste, and elevating quality.

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IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

As the world keeps changing at lightning speed, government agencies can't afford to stand still. The question is: is your agency ready for the future? Here’s how you can make sure it is. Embrace Emerging Technologies Technology like AI, crowdsourcing, and advanced data analytics aren't just buzzwords anymore- they’re game-changers.

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Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Cost of Silence GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton Stop me if this sounds familiar. A new hire bounces into your office and, with all the joy and enthusiasm of a new puppy, rattles off a list of ideas.

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Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

Innovation Management

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In a crowded marketplace, traditional attention-grabbing marketing tactics often come off as narcissistic and off-putting. Brands can create meaningful awareness by embodying heroic qualities—acting as guardians against injustice, prioritizing others’ needs selflessly, and serving as mentors and role models. Successful campaigns, like Carrefour’s defiance of archaic agricultural laws or Domino’s pothole-filling initiative, demonstrate these traits, leading to increased consumer trust and brand l

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Idea to Value

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

When it comes to how society views creativity , there is unfortunately a clear stereotype of who is most creative. For hundreds of years, men in general have been listed as more creative than women. This creative stereotype is often based on the fact that throughout history, there have been more examples of famous creative men across science and the arts.

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HYPE Innovation

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) entwickelt sich zu einem entscheidenden Erfolgsfaktor für die deutsche Wirtschaft. Neueste Studien gehen davon aus, dass generative KI die Bruttowertschöpfung in Deutschland um insgesamt 330 Milliarden Euro erhöhen kann. Ob Einzelhandel oder Gastronomie: In nahezu allen Branchen haben Betriebe begonnen, das Potenzial der Technologie auszuschöpfen und damit ihre Prozesse zu optimieren.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Using the end of the summer to reset your approach to development can create new energy for your career. Instead of feeling like another thing to fit in, it can be a new source of motivation that supports everything else you’re trying to do. The idea is to identify actions that will kick-start your learning in a way that’s easy to add into your day.

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IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In the ever-evolving field of education, innovation is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Schools and universities are continually seeking new ways to enhance learning experiences, improve operational efficiency, and better prepare students for the challenges of tomorrow. However, turning a creative idea into a fully implemented solution can be a complex and challenging process.

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Idea to Value

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

When it comes to how society views creativity , there is unfortunately a clear stereotype of who is most creative. For hundreds of years, men in general have been listed as more creative than women. This creative stereotype is often based on the fact that throughout history, there have been more examples of famous creative men across science and the arts.

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Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken Some of you will not recognize the name Rodney Dangerfield, who was one of the funniest comedians of his time, if not all time. He passed away in 2004.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Real-world examples of what these new tools can — and can’t — do.

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IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, innovation isn't just a buzzword—it's a necessity. Hackathons have emerged as a powerful tool for companies seeking to foster creativity, solve complex problems, and drive business growth. This blog explores how hackathons can be a game-changer for your organization and how leveraging them effectively can unlock new opportunities for success.

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Daniel Burrus

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The world population is growing and will continue to do so — it’s a Hard Trend future certainty — and with this rapid expansion comes the need for more sustainable farming practices. With climate concerns, increased cost of resources, and lack of space in urban settings, growing food for the ever-expanding population is already proving to be a difficult task.

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Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

GUEST POST from Geoffrey A. Moore I get tired of listening to “experts” explain how leaders need to be bolder. Usually what they are advocating for is more disruptive innovation, less business as usual. But this completely ignores the impact of context and ends up patronizing behavior that may actually be well-grounded.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Recent Supreme Court decisions on regulatory powers will have a major impact on business investment — but not in the way most people think.

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IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Innovation in the federal government isn’t just a trend—it's becoming a fundamental part of how agencies operate. As technology continues to advance, federal agencies are finding new ways to be more effective, efficient, and responsive. But what’s really driving this next wave of innovation in government?

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Innov8rs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Innov8rs | BHow to work more effectively with the finance department to get your innovation project the backing it needs. Communication between innovation teams and finance is often one of the biggest obstacles to innovation. While Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) speak in the language of long term financial forecasts, EBITDA, and other finance-driven KPIs, innovation by its very nature has no guarantees.

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Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski If you see someone doing something that’s not quite right, you have a choice – call them on their behavior or let it go. In general, I have found it’s more effective to ignore behavior you deem unskillful if you can. If no one will get hurt, say nothing.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

And how to fix them.

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IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way governments interact with citizens. From streamlining operations to enhancing citizen experiences, AI offers unprecedented opportunities to improve service delivery. By harnessing the power of machine learning, natural language processing, and other advanced technologies, governments can make data-driven decisions, automate routine tasks, and create more personalized and efficient services.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cutting through the issues to build a Partner Ecosystem Sometimes we really do limit our thinking in business. One organization wants to “own it” and through this limited view deny themselves of a diverse set of options by opening up to collaborations and co-creation. Partner ecosystems are far, far more than supply chain or purchasing agreements and can be a real catalyst for new growth opportunities, resolution to complex challenges and provide new options to build a business diffe

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Speaker: Anindo Banerjea, CTO at Civio & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

When developing a Gen AI application, one of the most significant challenges is improving accuracy. This can be especially difficult when working with a large data corpus, and as the complexity of the task increases. The number of use cases/corner cases that the system is expected to handle essentially explodes. 💥 Anindo Banerjea is here to showcase his significant experience building AI/ML SaaS applications as he walks us through the current problems his company, Civio, is solving.

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Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

GUEST POST from Greg Satell Historically, building technology had been about capabilities and features. Engineers and product designers would come up with new things that they thought people wanted, figure out how to make them work and ship “new and improved” products. The result was often things that were maddeningly difficult to use.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Recently, some organizations have begun to recognize the downside of C-level proliferation and decided to consolidate senior technology and data roles. These individuals — referred to as “SuperTech” leaders — are most likely to be known as chief information officers, but they also have broad responsibility for data and technology functions, and many also have operational responsibilities within the business.

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IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Innovation is no longer a luxury for government organizations, it is a necessity. As the world evolves, so do the needs and expectations of citizens. Government agencies must adapt by fostering a culture of innovation that encourages creative problem-solving, continuous improvement, and proactive responses to emerging challenges.

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Planview

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

As software development initiatives increase in scope and complexity, teams are facing persistent bottlenecks that can seriously hinder productivity and slow down delivery cycles. Left unaddressed, these issues can lead to costly delays in bringing new products and features to market, excessive rework and technical debt, lower-quality outputs riddled with bugs and defects, and strained team morale as frustrations mount.

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Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

GUEST POST from Howard Tiersky What The Heck Went Right?! Have you found yourself working on a project that’s having problems, missing deadlines, over budget and/or full of defects? Or have you launched new products only to discover that they didn’t get the uptake you had hoped in the market?

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Entrepreneurs are uniquely positioned to provide innovative solutions to urgent challenges that require concentrated, collaborative effort. But to scale these solutions, founders need more than just capital — they need strong, effective support from their investors. As a result, in recent years, it’s become increasingly common for VCs to claim that they view startup founders as their customers.

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IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Table of Contents In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, growth management has become a critical focus for companies aiming to scale sustainably and effectively. But what exactly is growth management, and why is it essential for modern organizations? What is Growth Management?

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Yet2

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Words by Emily Smith Recently, we were excited to join the vibrant discussion on a Corporate Innovation debate on LinkedIn hosted by Innolead. Here’s a bit on yet2 ’s perspective on integrating an innovation mindset into organizational culture! In today’s fast-paced world, even industry giants like have faced the threat of disruption. Take General Motors (GM) and Chrysler.

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Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

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