IdeaScale

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

NASA@Work, the space program’s internal crowdsourcing program, is charged with promoting knowledge-sharing and idea generation. At the conclusion of each challenge, they award prizes for the best ideas offered. You must also set expectations for challenge owners because engagement is critical to success.

Crowdsourcing 219

Crowdsourcing Learning Data Technical Review 219

Qmarkets

JULY 22, 2021

Employee ideas are the backbone of any corporate innovation initiative, and therefore a strong idea generation process that can be scaled across your organization is key. This is where your employees will submit their ideas and kick off the innovation process.

Idea Generation 52

Idea Generation Technical Review Ideation Collaboration 52

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The existing solutions found in wind and solar solutions jockeying to replace oil, gas, and coal, in our present electricity distribution, as well as our current customer solutions for managing our energy, will only take you so far in our need to change our energy systems.

System 181

System Innovation Technology Collaboration 181

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 1, 2017

If their needs are not fully understood, to turn the present fuzziness from not fully understanding their needs and unmet needs into opportunity to grow our business, you are at a real disadvantage today. The world of discovery is rapidly opening up through software and technology solutions.

Innovation 171

Innovation Collaboration Disruption Engagement 171

Qmarkets

JULY 26, 2024

Employee engagement is a critical factor in achieving business success. Engaged employees are more productive , motivated, and committed to their work, leading to better overall performance for the company.

Engagement 52

Engagement Company Innovation Programs Training 52

Jeffrey Phillips

OCTOBER 25, 2021

One point that he writes about but is not specific about is that all of these successful vignettes have deep engagement from the CEO or a board member. Here he relies on Jobs to be Done, a fine methodology, but ignore ideas like the Customer Experience Journey and nice tools from design thinking.

Innovation 111

Innovation Idea Generation Leadership Engagement 111

Qmarkets

JULY 31, 2023

Qmarkets’ innovation management software facilitates idea generation, evaluation and implementation, collaboration, and data analysis. You have an endless list of stakeholders to engage, countless data points to consider, and plenty of landmines to avoid. About Qmarkets Managing innovation at large company is never easy.

Culture 98

Culture Technical Review Software Review Roadmap 98

Innovate2Grow Experts

MARCH 8, 2019

Here is a brief review of quantum idea generation. Quantum idea generation produces at least 12 times more ideas than brainstorming. To generate these powerful results you need to use four elements – diversity, stimulus, brain type, and eliminate fear and have fun. Let’s start with a big picture view.

Idea Generation 40

Idea Generation Exercises How To Meeting 40

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Designers can use VR and AR to understand how users interact with products or environments, making Design Thinking more central in creating immersive and engaging solutions. By tailoring designs to specific user needs, AI-led Design Thinking could create more engaging and relevant user experiences.

Design Thinking 148

Design Thinking Technical Review Design Technology 148

Jeffrey Phillips

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Intent focus on the unimportant In an effort to be seen doing something, when innovation is a priority most organizations will respond with alacrity, gathering teams to conduct idea generation. The focus is on successful completion of the idea generation activity, not on actual implementation of new ideas.

Culture 150

Culture Idea Generation Innovation Competition 150

Qmarkets

AUGUST 31, 2017

Qmarkets' Innovation Standard Operating Procedures (SOP): In this series, we will present different guidelines on how to bring innovation theory to practice. This week, we take a look at Employee Engagement - the benefits of employee engagement and how to successfully create employee engagement in your organization.

Engagement 49

Engagement Innovation Software Review Innovation Management 49

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 7, 2015

I get the distinct impression the focus of most innovation consultants is still locked into product innovation or improving the process of the pipeline / portfolio, the idea generation and project execution model. It is not evolving into broader services or accounting for the transformations underway at the clients end.

Innovation 100

Innovation Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Processes 100

Qmarkets

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Similarly, strict top-level decision-making increases the opportunity for groupthink and lessens the chance of fluid idea generation throughout the organization. This, in return, removes any hesitancy or fear around idea generation amongst the employees. However, it leaves very little room for new possibilities.

Strategy 98

Strategy Strategy Idea Generation Innovation 98

Qmarkets

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Similarly, strict top-level decision-making increases the opportunity for groupthink and lessens the chance of fluid idea generation throughout the organization. This, in return, removes any hesitancy or fear around idea generation amongst the employees. However, it leaves very little room for new possibilities.

Strategy 98

Strategy Strategy Idea Generation Comparison 98

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 13, 2021

It presents an idea, a concept, a prototype, a piece of knowledge that provides the catalyst to be exploited in a broader community as the next step and so on. This is where the engagement from the top of the organization becomes pivotal. It cascades.

Innovation 130

Innovation Engagement Resources Strategy 130

Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 15, 2016

So some ‘grief’, some compliments, and I ended up feeling ‘warm’ but a little chastened, as I had failed in clearly raising the level of curiosity intended in my mail out for a greater, deeper engagement that I was attempting. How mistakenly wrong this call for simply ideas really is.

Software Review 100

Software Review Innovation Software Engagement 100

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Furthermore, leaders must exemplify an innovation mindset, demonstrating an openness to new ideas and a willingness to challenge the status quo. To truly drive innovation, consider engaging in innovation leadership strategies and developing innovative leaders within your organization.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Training Innovation Culture 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

By stepping away from daily operations, you and your team can focus on long-term goals, engage in deep discussions, and forge stronger bonds. 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.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Design Exercises 100

Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Originally rooted in software development, hackathons have evolved into a strategic tool across industries, fostering creativity, team collaboration, and idea generation under tight timeframes. Inspires Innovation : Rapid idea generation and prototyping can yield viable solutions.

Software 52

Software Idea Management Collaboration Engagement 52

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Engaging in innovation training programs and innovation mindset training can be instrumental in equipping yourself and your team with the necessary skills to drive innovation forward. Establishing Processes for Idea Generation and Evaluation Developing a structured process for idea generation and evaluation is critical.

Leadership 100

Leadership Strategy Strategy Innovation 100

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Importance of Cultivating Innovation in the Workplace Creating a culture of innovation within your organization can lead to substantial benefits, including enhanced productivity, increased employee engagement, and a greater capacity to adapt to changing market conditions. Remember, the journey to creating a culture of innovation is ongoing.

Culture of Innovation 100

Culture of Innovation Culture Innovation Training 100

Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

In fact, research shows that companies hosting regular hackathons see significant gains in employee engagement, faster prototyping, and fresh, actionable ideas. But behind every successful hackathon lies the right platform—one designed to streamline collaboration, track ideas, and manage participants efficiently.

Software Review 52

Software Review Idea Management Software Collaboration 52

BrainZooming

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The x-axis labels along the poster’s top featured three specific opportunities to deliver the attributes: at the initial engagement with internal clients, throughout ongoing work, and as a project wraps up. That meant more than forty perspectives from which to generate ideas for potential behaviors. My answer was, “No.”.

Strategic Thinking 73

Strategic Thinking Exercises eBook Groups 73

Gregg Fraley

OCTOBER 1, 2020

My consultancy has been maxed out during Covid19 with two primary engagements. The dynamic engagement included Zoom, Stormz, telephone calls, texts, and exchanged documents. That engagement is just coming to closure but the process worked well for the business re-invention those folks needed to do.

Roadmap 98

Roadmap Technical Review Technology Innovation Processes 98

BrainZooming

MARCH 10, 2017

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is targeting both learning and emotion to prompt engagement and risk taking among its nearly 700 employees. To further engage its team, Ironwood asks staff to submit clever early-stage names for products in development. Cultivating a Resilient, Innovative Environment.

Strategy 88

Strategy Strategy Innovation Idea Generation 88

InnovationManagement

MAY 12, 2020

Knowledge management improves organizational processes through a variety of different practices, and enhances learning, which can increase both follower engagement and personal development. This article presents the two key steps of successful knowledge management that can be implemented by company executives.

Knowledge Base 66

Knowledge Base Company How To Engagement 66

Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 16, 2017

We need to start constantly at understanding the customer, their needs, their individual journey by discovering and engaging with them. We need to think about scalable learning, we need to quickly translate potential scope and deliver understanding at new speeds that our present core can’t cope with.

Innovation 100

Innovation Disruption Design Analysis 100

Jeffrey Phillips

JULY 18, 2016

Has this request been made before, and what happened when people presented ideas? If someone has asked for ideas before but didn't follow through, the amount of investment and communication the next time is much higher. People are already implementing dozens of small, incremental ideas every day. Innovation isn't free.

Innovation 100

Innovation Tools Disruption Management 100

Idea Champions

AUGUST 21, 2020

"As a result of Idea Champions'efforts we have implemented more than 250 value-added Big Idea projects." - Joe Belinsky, Professional Development Manager, Goodyear. Extremely engaging and enlightening brainstorming sessions." - Karen Lazan, Marketing Director, Pfizer. Your High Velocity Brainstorming sessions were wonderful.

Brainstorming 52

Brainstorming Idea Generation Entrepreneurship Creativity 52

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Below are some examples that illustrate how AI is being incorporated: Idea Generation : AI-powered tools can suggest design options based on previous successful projects and current design trends. Behavior Analysis Machine Learning Quantitative analysis of user engagement patterns.

Design Thinking 140

Design Thinking Artificial Inteligence Design Analysis 140

Tim Kastelle

APRIL 12, 2018

The bars reflect how two teams of managers, a senior team and a junior team, rank this firm on the five stages in the innovation process – idea generation, selection, and implementation, as well as sustaining innovations and diffusing them. They are very strong at generating ideas.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Innovation Innovation Processes 100

Tim Kastelle

APRIL 12, 2018

The bars reflect how two teams of managers, a senior team and a junior team, rank this firm on the five stages in the innovation process – idea generation, selection, and implementation, as well as sustaining innovations and diffusing them. They are very strong at generating ideas.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Innovation Innovation Processes 100

Tim Kastelle

APRIL 12, 2018

The bars reflect how two teams of managers, a senior team and a junior team, rank this firm on the five stages in the innovation process – idea generation, selection, and implementation, as well as sustaining innovations and diffusing them. They are very strong at generating ideas.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Innovation Innovation Processes 100

Tim Kastelle

APRIL 12, 2018

The bars reflect how two teams of managers, a senior team and a junior team, rank this firm on the five stages in the innovation process – idea generation, selection, and implementation, as well as sustaining innovations and diffusing them. They are very strong at generating ideas.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Innovation Innovation Processes 100

Qmarkets

JULY 12, 2024

Each type offers unique advantages and presents specific challenges, making it crucial to select the right one for your organization’s needs. Challenges : Engagement : Maintaining participant focus and interaction can be difficult in a virtual environment. However, the process doesn’t end with idea generation.

Ideation 52

Ideation Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review 52

Michael Michalko

APRIL 13, 2022

Creative Corner Provide a special area for people to engage in creative thinking. You might even decorate the area with pictures of employees as infants to suggest the idea that we’re all born spontaneous and creative. Let’s Do Lunch Encourage weekly lunch-time meeting of three to five employees to engage in creative thinking.

Creativity 81

Creativity Brainstorming Creative Thinking Handbook 81

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

Consultants are not addressing many of the changes occurring and ignoring opportunities to adapt to different circumstances, they are simply not putting up a strong case of their engagement by redesigning their business models or opening themselves up to different forms of collaboration.

Innovation 60

Innovation Technical Review Collaboration Leadership 60