Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 22, 2018

Training Accelerates Innovation. 94% of managers are unsatisfied with their companies innovation performance. 70% of CEO’s see innovation as a key driver of growth. Why then is corporate America so woefully undertrained in innovation fundamentals? Energy is Not Enough, Get Training in Innovation .

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Jeffrey Phillips

AUGUST 26, 2021

Plus, innovation as a project demonstrates some investment in innovation but controls for cost and risk. Lack of training/skills or experience Another problem with innovation as a discrete project is a lack of training.

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Gregg Fraley

OCTOBER 4, 2018

If you’re in the Chicago or Denver areas, check out these innovation training course offerings. Gregg Fraley Innovation (GFi) is offering three public courses in late October and early November. This deep-dive immersive course in innovation could change the direction of your organization – or career. REGISTER NOW.

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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 28, 2018

In addition, it covers management mandates, project cycles, resourcing, idea management systems, idea generation, concept development, prototyping, and pitch presentations. Innovation team leaders and project managers learn what it takes to keep cycles spinning from year to year.

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Gregg Fraley

JUNE 27, 2017

Denver, Colorado — Innovation & Facilitation Training — Two Public Courses. In late August I’m co-hosting and delivering two public courses on Innovation in Denver. My experience is mostly with corporate innovation, so, we’ve got perspectives and insights for both contexts. & Wed.).

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In conclusion, an innovation culture is not a luxury but a necessity for organizations aiming to lead and outperform in today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape. As an executive or leader, you play a crucial role in cultivating this culture through strategic guidance, leadership development, and employee training.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Recognition and Incentives : Acknowledge and reward innovative efforts and outcomes. Recognition can reinforce the value placed on creativity and encourage ongoing participation in innovation. Encouraging your team to step outside their comfort zones can lead to groundbreaking innovations.

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Jeffrey Phillips

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

There are also ways to find people who are good and passionate about innovation, and many times the Venn Diagram of these two segments leaves little in the middle. Put the right people in the right jobs, and give them the training and development they need to do good innovation work. Develop real training to build skills.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Encourage your leaders to embrace and model innovative behavior by participating in innovation leadership strategies and developing innovative leaders. To assess the current state of innovation within your organization, consider conducting an innovation culture assessment.

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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

JANUARY 19, 2018

Trying to innovate with the existing tools and processes will only result in incremental change at best and a really frustrating experience. Working with consultants who can identify your team's strengths and needs and provide training and recommend appropriate tools will help you do more innovation more effectively.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Innovation Aspect Score (1-10) Leadership Support 8 Resource Allocation 6 Employee Engagement 7 Risk Tolerance 5 Idea Implementation 7 The assessment becomes a starting point for creating a culture of innovation by clearly outlining the areas in need of improvement. Weaknesses Where are there gaps in your innovation processes?

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The BMI Lab Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Creativity is not a gift but a skill we can train with proper tools. When we introduce somebody to innovation methodologies, especially those focused on business models, the role of creativity topic usually comes up. The most common question is whether we need to use creativity or not to innovate. Analogy cards.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Begin your journey towards innovation culture transformation by investing in innovation training programs and developing strategies for innovation leadership. Leadership’s Role in Cultivating Innovation Leadership plays a pivotal role in the transformation of a company’s culture to embrace innovation.

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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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Leapfrogging

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

By blending innovation into your strategy, you’re cooking up a plan that’s as flexible as a yoga guru and keeps you ahead of the pack. For a deeper dive, check out our piece on connecting business strategy and the innovation process. They make sure your company stays in the game, no matter how much the market shifts.

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Gregg Fraley

OCTOBER 1, 2020

I just completed a rigorous, month-long, front-end of innovation process with a client — and I’ve never met them face to face. I consulted with management to focus a rapid innovation process effort. Happy to chat with you about how to make innovation real at your organization be it big or small.

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Leapfrogging

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Weave these innovation ideas into your business targets, making them vital parts of your big picture. Letting your crew pitch their ideas makes them feel a bit more in charge and less like they’re being dragged along for the ride. Check out connecting business strategy and the innovation process.

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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. Both of these are explicit examples of how your organization may be unintentionally discouraging “out-of-the box” thinking and in return, lessening your chances of innovating.

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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. Both of these are explicit examples of how your organization may be unintentionally discouraging “out-of-the box” thinking and in return, lessening your chances of innovating.

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InnovationTraining.org

APRIL 25, 2022

Whether you are working together in person or remotely, design thinking software tools such as Miro can help make the innovation process easier than ever. Miro is a fantastic resource for finding idea generation activity templates for everything from empathy mapping and design sprints to brainstorming.

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Innovation Excellence

APRIL 14, 2020

Gamification can help at different phases in the innovation process. Gartner studies highlight that 70% of companies on the Forbes Global 2000 list are currently using gamification techniques and that 50% of innovation processes will be gamified in the coming years. For an innovative training format.

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Gregg Fraley

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

Nine essential questions CEO’s should be asking about innovation. Are people empowered to innovate? Does your culture support innovation? Are your people trained in innovation process? Do you have the skills, the specific people, you need to innovate? Are your people trained to do innovation?

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Drive Results : Focused on impact, they turn innovative concepts into tangible outcomes that contribute to organizational growth. These programs should focus on enhancing innovation leadership skills that align with the organization’s vision for innovation.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

This approach aligns with the concept of innovation management powered by artificial intelligence , which leverages the capabilities of AI to supercharge the innovation cycle. By integrating AI into the innovation process, companies can uncover valuable insights, streamline workflows, and make more informed decisions.

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Gregg Fraley

JANUARY 24, 2019

Energized idea generation about potential projects (that is, what projects might we do?). Project scheduling (aka Innovation Road-mapping) aligned with purpose and strategy. Understanding your purpose is the first step to building a culture of innovation.

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whataventure

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

L et our Intrapreneurship 101 give you a better idea of what it takes to set up a successful innovation process within your company. Stop generating ideas and start creating ROI instead. The good news is, the idea is very often the starting point. The bad news is that an idea is the starting point.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This collaboration can significantly widen the scope of ideas generated, leading to more innovative and user-centric solutions. By training these algorithms on vast datasets, including market trends, consumer behavior, and design patterns, AI can identify potential solutions that are not immediately evident.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 20, 2024

It outlines the steps and methodologies needed to develop, evaluate, and implement new ideas, ensuring they align with the organization’s overall strategic objectives. This framework serves as a blueprint for how a company approaches innovation, from idea generation to the successful launch of new products or processes.

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BrainZooming

MARCH 10, 2017

Innovation depends on ideas and exploration, development and testing, and ultimately, achieving some threshold rate of commercialization. Reinforcing a multi-dimensional innovation process view with incentives and rewards along all phases shows that the company understands the importance of cultivating all aspects of innovation.

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InnovationTraining.org

MARCH 25, 2022

Either way, they are the spark of the innovation process. If you find yourself getting stuck, you can consider using tools like scenario mapping or other “idea generating” templates designed specifically to “turn on” your design thinking mindset. Pen and paper can be a great way to start.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 28, 2017

Six Sigma and Toyota's Kaizen have embraced the core tenets of continuous innovation, but regardless of what you call your program, for continuous innovation to work, the change need only be marginal - as long as it is consistent and ongoing. .

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Qmarkets

JULY 25, 2024

It involves a holistic view that integrates strategy, culture, and operations to ensure that innovation becomes a continuous and integral part of the business. Key activities in effective innovation management include: Strategy Development: Aligning innovation initiatives with the company’s strategic goals and vision.

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Qmarkets

JULY 18, 2024

Establishing a clear innovation strategy is the first step, laying the foundation for effective innovation management. In this article, we’ll explore essential best practices for managing innovation , from fostering a culture of creativity to leveraging cutting-edge technology.

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Idea Champions

JULY 8, 2020

We help people make meaningful adjustments of vision, insight, and perception so they can acknowledge, embrace, and apply their innate ability to be more creative on the job -- and, for those clients who want to reinvent their "innovation process", we help them figure it out. And we can train your people to do the same thing we do.

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Idea Champions

DECEMBER 25, 2018

We help people make meaningful adjustments of vision, insight, and perception so they can acknowledge, embrace, and apply their innate ability to be more creative on the job -- and, for those clients who want to reinvent their "innovation process", we help them figure it out. And we can train your people to do the same thing we do.

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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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