Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In fact, research shows that companies practicing open innovation achieve faster time-to-market and often realize higher revenue from new products. But what exactly does open innovation entail, and how can companies leverage it strategically? What Is an Open Innovation Strategy?

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Idea to Value

APRIL 11, 2023

Recently, I was speaking with a corporate client about a challenge they were having with their innovation process. They had just run an idea-generation challenge and received a decent number of responses from their employees about new innovations they could pursue.

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Qmarkets

JULY 25, 2024

Innovation management in business is quite similar; it requires a blend of talented people, structured processes, and powerful platforms to orchestrate success. In this article, we explore how to master innovation management from three vital perspectives: people, process, and platforms.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Regardless of the industry your business falls in, innovation can keep your team ahead of the trends and competitors and foster stability and consistency within your strategy. While innovation is pertinent, it is often misunderstood and as a result, many companies fail to reap the benefits of it at its best.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Regardless of the industry your business falls in, innovation can keep your team ahead of the trends and competitors and foster stability and consistency within your strategy. While innovation is pertinent, it is often misunderstood and as a result, many companies fail to reap the benefits of it at its best.

Strategy 98

Strategy Strategy Idea Generation Comparison 98

Tim Kastelle

APRIL 12, 2018

This dangerous obstacle to innovation is described by Nilofer Merchant in The New How as “the empty void in an organization between the high-level strategy conjured up in the stratosphere and the realization of that vision down on the ground.”. But because the industry’s margins are so low, this strategy carries real risk.

Strategy 100

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Tim Kastelle

APRIL 12, 2018

This dangerous obstacle to innovation is described by Nilofer Merchant in The New How as “the empty void in an organization between the high-level strategy conjured up in the stratosphere and the realization of that vision down on the ground.”. But because the industry’s margins are so low, this strategy carries real risk.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Innovation Innovation Processes 100

Tim Kastelle

APRIL 12, 2018

This dangerous obstacle to innovation is described by Nilofer Merchant in The New How as “the empty void in an organization between the high-level strategy conjured up in the stratosphere and the realization of that vision down on the ground.”. But because the industry’s margins are so low, this strategy carries real risk.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Innovation Innovation Processes 100

Tim Kastelle

APRIL 12, 2018

This dangerous obstacle to innovation is described by Nilofer Merchant in The New How as “the empty void in an organization between the high-level strategy conjured up in the stratosphere and the realization of that vision down on the ground.”. But because the industry’s margins are so low, this strategy carries real risk.

Strategy 100

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BrainZooming

MARCH 10, 2017

The article highlighted innovation strategy options that drug companies are using to instill and support risk-taking behaviors. The innovation strategy options include cultivating company culture, celebrating failures with parties and awards, and making sure they are failing as fast as possible with sufficient learnings.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The report can be viewed here but finishes up with a good quote (correct insight in my opinion or validation of many): “ As one director noted, “We spend a lot of time on operational strategy — growth, acquisitions, etc. — [and] not much on risk, people, innovation.”. My second report is the one from CB Insights. Now that is shocking!

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 7, 2020

To achieve this, companies must communicate a clear innovation strategy to employees, break down departmental silos, and give employees a means to submit their ideas. This, in turn, made the prospect of total innovation management a practical exercise for companies in all industries.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 2, 2024

The direction it chooses and the strategy it employs can determine whether it discovers new lands or remains adrift. The same is true for innovation within an organization. Innovation process models serve as navigational charts, guiding businesses from idea inception to successful execution.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 13, 2025

This article explores what value innovation is, how it fits within blue ocean strategy, and real-world examples of how companies apply it. Well also break down the steps to implementing value innovation and examine how idea management and technology scouting can accelerate its success. What is Value Innovation?

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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. However, there are various approaches for each step of the process which can be chosen based on what is best for your business and employees.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Unfortunately, many organizations struggle to transform their best ideas into tangible outcomes that drive growth and competitive advantage. In this article, well explore what implementing ideas truly means and how it fits into the broader innovation process.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Here’s an example table illustrating the impact of innovation on business success: Innovation Level Growth Rate Market Share Profitability High 15% 30% 20% Moderate 10% 20% 15% Low 5% 10% 5% The Role of Leadership in Fostering Innovation Leadership plays a pivotal role in cultivating an innovation culture.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

They bring stories of success and failure that can humanize the innovation process and make it more relatable. Their talks can be a catalyst for change, encouraging your team to pursue innovation with renewed vigor. By discussing the innovation process, they can: Ignite the spark of ideation and creativity within your team.

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Jeffrey Phillips

OCTOBER 25, 2021

First, the book pulls together a lot of innovation theory and practice from a number of innovation practitioners, particularly the authors of Blue Ocean Strategy, which is often referenced in the book. Then, in Chapter Ten, Bensauo introduces the BTI seven step innovating process, built on work from INSEAD.

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IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

IdeaScale recently announced the winners of our 2018 Innovation Management Awards. Queensland Police Service was recognized for Best Engagement Strategy, Covia won the award for Best Innovation Process, and the Transportation Research Board won for Best Innovation. Queensland Police Service (QPS).

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2024

Ideas and feedback are flowing back and forth throughout the innovation process. This iterative approach is driving innovation by ensuring that solutions are aligned with user needs and market realities. Leaders are not the only ones who have ideas.

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The BMI Lab Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2017

From this basic statement we can go further into the topic of creativity in innovation. We can explain that the tools for creativity are used during a regular innovation process where teams should generate new ideas to further explore their feasibility as proper business models. Analogy cards.

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PlanBox Innovation

MAY 9, 2023

Innovation is the key to staying ahead of the competition and meeting the ever-changing needs of customers. To be successful, organizations must be able to effectively manage their innovation processes, from idea generation to commercialization.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Discover more about innovation leadership strategies and developing innovative leaders to begin your journey towards an innovation culture transformation. Leadership’s Role in Cultivating Innovation Leadership is fundamental in shaping and nurturing an innovation culture within organizations.

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Culture Innovation Training Collaboration 100

Jeffrey Phillips

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

How do you make innovation important to an executive team? Most of them already say that innovation is important. You need to demonstrate that innovation is not "a" strategy, but is a way to accomplish strategies - growth, differentiation, new line extensions and so on.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

It is having a well-established innovation process or a clear, transparent one you can engage, communicate, and build shared understanding. That sense of collective identity has a more significant chance of generating new innovative solutions. Energy is a vital part of any country’s ability to be competitive.

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Innov8rs

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Relying on shared resources: Innovation teams are told to use the same functional departments as incremental innovation projects, but when theres a conflict, the core business always wins. Frank suggests treating leadership as customers and aligning innovation efforts with their goals. So, what can you do?

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Gregg Fraley

JANUARY 24, 2019

Projects aligned with a vision for the future and a strategy to get there. Energized idea generation about potential projects (that is, what projects might we do?). Project scheduling (aka Innovation Road-mapping) aligned with purpose and strategy.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Leadership plays a critical role in setting the tone and providing the resources necessary for innovation to occur. Discover more about this in our articles on innovation culture in organizations and innovation leadership strategies. 2 Develop a strategy Outline how the organization will achieve its innovation goals.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 1, 2024

Rather than reacting to change, a proactive strategy empowers companies to set the pace, ensuring they don’t just survive but lead the way in their industry. Key to setting the pace is a well-defined innovation strategy. But what exactly is an innovation strategy, and how can it be developed and implemented effectively?

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Idea to Value

JULY 8, 2016

The innovation book Robert’s Rules of Innovation: A 10-Step Program for Corporate Survival lays out a step-by-step framework of 10 Key Imperatives that an organization must take to achieve profitable business growth through innovation. Innovation requires more than just idea generation.

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Qmarkets

JULY 12, 2024

In this article, we’ll delve into these challenges and provide actionable strategies on how to manage innovation effectively. We’ll explore best practices that can help create a thriving innovation ecosystem within your organization. Adjust strategies based on this data to ensure continuous improvement.

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Qmarkets

JULY 12, 2024

In this article, we’ll delve into these challenges and provide actionable strategies on how to manage innovation effectively. We’ll explore best practices that can help create a thriving innovation ecosystem within your organization. Adjust strategies based on this data to ensure continuous improvement.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

However, with the advent of artificial intelligence in innovation management , these stages and gates are being reimagined. AI technologies offer unprecedented capabilities in data analysis, pattern recognition, and predictive modeling, which can significantly enhance the efficacy of the Stages and Gates process.

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PlanBox Innovation

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Managing a complex innovation program can be a difficult and time-consuming task, but with the help of ChatGPT, the advanced AI language model developed by OpenAI, you can streamline your processes and achieve your goals more efficiently.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

These are the backbone of innovation and can deliver amazing value, however they are ultimately only one aspect of innovation. In this blog, we will share the additional ‘innovation assets’ that many companies are yet to include in their business innovation strategy. Top 3 Alternative Innovation Assets 1.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Moreover, an innovative atmosphere can lead to the development of new products, services, and processes that can create additional revenue streams for your business. Encourage your leaders to embrace and model innovative behavior by participating in innovation leadership strategies and developing innovative leaders.

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