Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Idea Generation Once the problem is defined, the next step is idea generation, where teams brainstorm a wide range of potential solutions. Implementation Planning Once the best ideas have been selected, the final stage involves planning for implementation.

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 7, 2020

Too often, companies think of innovation in terms of disparate temporal projects, rather than as a holistic practice that should be permanently embedded within the organization’s DNA. This, in turn, made the prospect of total innovation management a practical exercise for companies in all industries.

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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. If your idea challenge is very detailed and asks many specific questions, you will get less ideas, but they will be of higher quality.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Moreover, integrating innovation management enables organizations to build an ongoing feedback loop within their digital strategy, allowing for real-time assessment and improvement of digital initiatives. 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

Moreover, integrating innovation management enables organizations to build an ongoing feedback loop within their digital strategy, allowing for real-time assessment and improvement of digital initiatives. Innovation management platforms and tools are vital for organizing, tracking, and implementing innovative ideas that drive digital growth.

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IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Covia provides high-performance crystalline silica sand to the petroleum and other industries, and they used IdeaScale to gather employee ideas at all organizational levels. The company’s old idea generation process was manual and organized according to department. Workflows Can Help Tremendously when Prioritizing Ideas.

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Gregg Fraley

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The Sins That Ruin Idea Generation. ” Well, you bother because you need ideas. Rarely does a casual brainstorm generate a breakthrough idea. And, if a good idea doesn’t become a project, some actual real world action, what’s the point? Redefine Brainstorming If You Want Results. .

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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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Qmarkets

JULY 25, 2024

Key activities in effective innovation management include: Strategy Development: Aligning innovation initiatives with the company’s strategic goals and vision. Idea Generation and Capture: Creating an environment that encourages new ideas from all levels of the organization.

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Innovation in Practice

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Innovative companies use innovation to differentiate themselves by: Conducting regular idea generation workshops within business units. Developing an idea management and tracking capability. Being open to ideas from outside sources to make non-obvious connections to internal projects.

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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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Gregg Fraley

JANUARY 23, 2015

Outsourcing innovation project management might be the most strategic money you spend this year. It’s not a new idea but it’s one more companies should consider. What I hear from top management: “we don’t have the time or resources for innovation projects, we’ll start later this year.”

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Jeffrey Phillips

MAY 22, 2023

I'm ready to dive back in, to write about innovation, to lead innovation projects and to build up an innovation competency in the firms where people want to get good work done. Over the last year, I needed to take a step back, to focus on some other things, and to get a new perspective.

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Qmarkets

JULY 8, 2017

Having geeky friends as a teenager and freelancing for an idea generation company, I was always surrounded with people full of ideas. Part of my studies in product development and innovation management at ETH, was a reflection on what creativity was and how it could be understood and handled. Don’t go with the first idea.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 24, 2017

Having geeky friends as a teenager and freelancing for an idea generation company, I was always surrounded with people full of ideas. Part of my studies in product development and innovation management at ETH, was a reflection on what creativity was and how it could be understood and handled. Don’t go with the first idea.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

An open-door policy encourages the exchange of ideas and feedback. Resource Allocation : Ensure your team has access to the resources they need to innovate, from time to experiment to funds for new projects. This can be an effective tool in capturing the collective creativity of your workforce and ensuring that no idea goes unnoticed.

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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 28, 2018

It examines culture assessment, strategy, and on-going project management. In addition, it covers management mandates, project cycles, resourcing, idea management systems, idea generation, concept development, prototyping, and pitch presentations.

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Gregg Fraley

OCTOBER 4, 2018

This essential training for leaders and project managers provides answers, and from an industry thought leader. Innovation Intensive will help you improve the effectiveness of innovation projects. Streamlined management of innovation projects. It grows your capacity to run effective projects. REGISTER NOW.

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Qmarkets

JULY 11, 2024

In this article, we’ll dive into the concept of an ideas platform, defining what it is and why it’s essential for businesses today. Finally, we’ll argue that dedicated idea management software is the optimal solution, concluding with an overview of Q-ideate’s features and benefits. What is an Ideas Platform?

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Gregg Fraley

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Mandate it (ask for it), Innovation Training, Focused Projects, and Ad-Hoc Temporary Teams. As part of an organizational innovation project, ask for ideas using virtual systems. Projects alone can change cultures. Check out BrightIdea (a leading Idea Management System).

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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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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. Sessions begin on Thursday March 18th. Thinking Differently Takes Tools.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 2, 2024

An innovation process model is a structured framework that outlines the steps involved in taking an idea or solution from concept to implementation. It encompasses the entire lifecycle of innovation, including stages such as idea generation, development, testing, and commercialization.

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Gregg Fraley

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The team cranked out 320 ideas, wrote up 20 as elaborated concepts with mini-plans, and we roadmapped innovation projects for the next three years. The other project did my heart some good, helping small business people recover from Covid19. This is not rocket science, but it’s work that needs done. It’s brilliant.

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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

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Seven Idea Generation Fails. I might be getting to old to hold back on saying this about ideation, aka idea generation, aka brainstorming. Based on my experience, about 80% of idea generation doesn’t work. The project leader of an innovation effort might be the worst person to have leading a session.

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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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Qmarkets

AUGUST 2, 2024

Additionally, utilizing dedicated software for idea management can streamline the collection and assessment of ideas, making it easier to identify those with the greatest potential. Idea management software , for example, can streamline the collection, categorization, and evaluation of ideas.

Ideation 52

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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. Seven Ways to Better Prepare for Idea Generation: Assign at least three hours of homework over a few weeks.

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Qmarkets

JULY 12, 2024

Large organizations have many competing priorities, and innovation projects may not always receive the necessary support. Without adequate resources, even the most promising ideas can fail to come to fruition. Create Structured Feedback Loops: Implement regular review cycles to assess the progress of innovation projects.

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Qmarkets

JULY 12, 2024

Large organizations have many competing priorities, and innovation projects may not always receive the necessary support. Without adequate resources, even the most promising ideas can fail to come to fruition. Create Structured Feedback Loops: Implement regular review cycles to assess the progress of innovation projects.

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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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Qmarkets

JULY 19, 2024

Successful crowdsourcing initiatives include open idea competitions, online innovation platforms, and collaborative projects with customers and communities. By leveraging external expertise and resources, companies can share the financial burden of innovation projects. What are the Benefits of Open Innovation?

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Gregg Fraley

JANUARY 18, 2015

Projects are what change culture. In fact, Nothing changes innovation culture except real world innovation projects. I don’t know how to do innovation — start a project and learn as you go! But at the heart of it, it’s about ongoing projects. It’s the Only Kryptonite.

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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.

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Qmarkets

JULY 29, 2024

An innovation pipeline is a systematic approach to managing the flow of ideas and projects from conception to market launch. It acts as a structured pathway that guides new concepts through various stages of development, ensuring that only the most viable and valuable ideas make it to the market.

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