Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 28, 2023

Additionally, some companies may prefer to purchase software that can be easily customized to meet their specific needs, while others may prefer a more off-the-shelf solution. For example, some software solutions may include features such as: Idea generation and submission: Allows employees to submit ideas and collaborate with others.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 20, 2024

Whether you’re looking to solve a specific problem, develop a new product, or simply encourage creative thinking, the approach you take to an ideation session can significantly impact the quality and feasibility of the ideas generated. What Is an Ideation Session?

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IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Staff members were informed about the program through email, in person, at meetings, via social media, video, website messaging, and more. Respond to Every Idea. Keeping people engaged meant responding to every idea by asking a general question to stimulate discussion. They came away with the following lessons learned.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Innovation management helps companies discover and implement creative solutions to meet these expectations, such as chatbots, customized content, and personalized product recommendations. Innovation management platforms and tools are vital for organizing, tracking, and implementing innovative ideas that drive digital growth.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Innovation management helps companies discover and implement creative solutions to meet these expectations, such as chatbots, customized content, and personalized product recommendations. Innovation management platforms and tools are vital for organizing, tracking, and implementing innovative ideas that drive digital growth.

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Gregg Fraley

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The Sins That Ruin Idea Generation. ” Well, you bother because you need ideas. Stretch the idea generation work out over a week or more. Redefine Brainstorming If You Want Results. . It’s okay to hate Brainstorming. Perhaps the most damning comment is simply “why did we bother?”

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

The same principle holds true when it comes to boosting user engagement on your idea generation platform. By leveraging profile pictures, idea images, gamification badges, and other visuals that align with your company’s branding and culture, you can effectively convey to users that the platform is set up for their benefit.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

The same principle holds true when it comes to boosting user engagement on your idea generation platform. By leveraging profile pictures, idea images, gamification badges, and other visuals that align with your company’s branding and culture, you can effectively convey to users that the platform is set up for their benefit.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Its rapid expansion from a small, family-run wholesale goods business in 1928 into a multinational conglomerate with 30,000 employees, can be attributed in part to the creative – and ingenious – ways it has crowdsourced ideas from employees. We form the ‘Centre of Excellence’ for idea management at the company.

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InnovationManagement

JULY 26, 2021

Imaginary scenario: you have been invited to a meeting to explore new approaches to a wicked problem. Loudmouth Number 1 describes his solution. Loudmouth Number 2 vehemently disagrees. A heated argument ensues. Some people take sides. Others remain silent. There are bruised egos. You are not the only one who feels frustrated.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 2, 2016

Highlights: The FORTH Innovation Methology is an acronym of the 5 Stages related to the front end of innovation, which are: Full Steam Ahead: Figure out what the challenge is, and take the managers and stakeholders on the journey. Raise Ideas: Generate the ideas related to the challenge, and refine them into a more actionable list.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Recognize employees who bring forward innovative ideas or solutions. This could be through an “Innovator of the Month” spotlight, feature articles on your company’s internal platforms, or even shout-outs in team meetings. Collaboration Tools Enables team members to refine and improve ideas together.

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Gregg Fraley

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The course covers management mandates, project cycles, resourcing, idea management systems, idea generation tools, concept development, prototyping, and pitch presentations. In some organizations that’s the head person, in larger groups, it’s a high-level and empowered manager, or innovation team leader.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

While each type offers unique benefits, the real challenge lies in managing the vast number of ideas generated during these events—before, during, and after the hackathon itself. That’s where idea management software plays a crucial role. This is where software dedicated to idea management becomes invaluable.

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Wazoku

DECEMBER 20, 2018

I recently sat down with our customer success team, who help our customers excel in their idea management and innovation programmes, establish and share innovation best practice and work with our customers to truly embed innovation as a core, strategic, every day capability, within their organisations. Everyone felt it.”. “A

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Qmarkets

JULY 19, 2024

This collaborative approach can result in higher-quality products that better meet customer needs. Implementing and Managing Open Innovation Successfully implementing and managing an open innovation program requires strategic use of dedicated software to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and track progress.

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Board of Innovation

JUNE 5, 2022

Product ideas crowdsourcing BMW Customer Innovation Lab – in german InnovationJam* – IBM’s idea generation project Dell IdeaStorm – external idea sourcing My Startbucks Idea – shaping the future of Starbucks Connect + Develop – Innovation platform by P&G 02.

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Board of Innovation

JUNE 5, 2022

Product ideas crowdsourcing BMW Customer Innovation Lab – in german InnovationJam* – IBM’s idea generation project Dell IdeaStorm – external idea sourcing My Startbucks Idea – shaping the future of Starbucks Connect + Develop – Innovation platform by P&G 02.

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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 22, 2018

When I step into a room to facilitate a strategy, innovation, or idea generation session I usually find a great deal of energy. Inappropriate meeting behavior that shuts down others, hosing collaborative work. Why then is corporate America so woefully undertrained in innovation fundamentals? Almost always.

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Qmarkets

JULY 29, 2024

Idea Generation: This is the initial stage where new ideas are created. It can involve brainstorming sessions, crowd-sourcing ideas from employees or customers, and conducting market research to identify unmet needs. Here, ideas are evaluated based on feasibility, strategic alignment, and market potential.

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Qmarkets

JULY 18, 2024

Today, innovation software includes comprehensive platforms that offer a range of functionalities tailored to meet specific innovation needs, such as idea management, technology scouting, trend management, continuous improvement, and overall innovation management. Innovation Software: What Are My Options?

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 1, 2024

Key Components of the Innovation Management Process The innovation management process consists of several key components, each playing a crucial role in guiding ideas from concept to reality. Idea Generation Creating an environment that encourages innovation is essential for generating a steady flow of new ideas.

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Gregg Fraley

OCTOBER 12, 2017

There is not enough mental preparation done with participants before brainstorming/idea generation sessions. Start thinking of idea generation as a project that takes a few weeks, not a one day session. If this is done, the brain will make fresh combinations and innovative ideas emerge. Be Prepared.

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Gregg Fraley

MARCH 17, 2021

The 30 minute weekly webinar features demonstrations of various facilitation tools for: strategy, challenge clarification, idea generation (aka brainstorming), problem framing, idea selection, innovation projects, and idea development, etc. The weekly sessions are FREE. Sessions begin on Thursday March 18th.

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Qmarkets

JULY 12, 2024

Understanding how to manage innovation involves breaking down these silos to encourage better collaboration. Resistance to Change Innovation inherently involves change, and change often meets resistance. Established processes, mindsets, and corporate cultures can create significant barriers to adopting new ideas.

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Qmarkets

JULY 12, 2024

Understanding how to manage innovation involves breaking down these silos to encourage better collaboration. Resistance to Change Innovation inherently involves change, and change often meets resistance. Established processes, mindsets, and corporate cultures can create significant barriers to adopting new ideas.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

Perhaps there is a real mismatch between clients’ needs in aspirations and budgets and the available innovation consultants’ ability to match and relate to specific industry practice and scale to meet client needs. I often feel those “unique solutions” are often just simply mutton dressed up as lamb.’

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Read on to learn more about this fascinating initiative and understand how you might be able to utilize an idea management platform to deliver similar results for your company. Within Asset Management we have a team of 12 employees who are dedicated to operational innovation, and I’m one of the leaders within that team.

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Gregg Fraley

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Success is Determined Before a Meeting. Would this meeting have worked out with an in-house facilitator? In fact, facilitation skills add value to any meeting. Skilled Facilitation Makes a Difference. Combining tools & techniques is an art form. I recently completed a really difficult and complicated facilitation.

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eZassi

DECEMBER 12, 2016

eZassi’s “cyber scouting” feature is unique since many idea management software products do not offer a full software solution. For example, Mindjet, the creators of MindManager do mind mapping and idea generation very well but don’t offer a feature to “find” the innovators that need to participate.

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Qmarkets

JULY 29, 2024

Customer-Centric Innovations: Focusing on enhancing customer experiences by developing products and services that meet evolving needs. Implement an Innovation Management System Utilize dedicated innovation management software to streamline and manage the innovation process.

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Qmarkets

JULY 26, 2024

Customer-Centric Innovations: Focusing on enhancing customer experiences by developing products and services that meet evolving needs. Implement an Innovation Management System Utilize dedicated innovation management software to streamline and manage the innovation process.

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KindlingApp

JANUARY 17, 2016

Idea-generating conversations are happening throughout your organization. For most companies, however, the challenge is tapping into all of these disparate conversations to uncover those ideas that will effectively drive the business forward.

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Gregg Fraley

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Make sure you have a focused challenge, and make sure you’ve got resources (people in an ad hoc team) to take the best ideas forward — in a project. Check out BrightIdea (a leading Idea Management System). Projects alone can change cultures. For insights, go to where your customers live.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 18, 2016

Companies need to adapt and evolve to meet the ever changing needs of their constituents. The biggest mistake companies make is asking others for ideas. When asking for ideas, we invite a lot of noise and unnecessary work. Innovation is not just Idea generation.

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Gregg Fraley

JANUARY 23, 2015

It’s about managing the front end cycle. Orchestrating a front-end-of-innovation project is mostly about facilitation and coordination. Obviously, this is what I do so call me if you want to discuss. If I can’t help you — I have a Rolodex of people who can.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

By actively sourcing, evaluating, and tracking innovative concepts, technology scouting software ensures that incubators have access to the most promising ideas. This integration of software into the incubation process helps enterprises not only identify disruptive innovations but also adapt them quickly to meet evolving market needs.

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