Econic

APRIL 10, 2018

Corporate innovation is hard. More and more, we’re seeing innovation programs close their doors after only a few years, with few senior leaders in the organization recognizing any real value from their efforts. No compelling vision or reason to innovate. Unrealistic expectations of first projects.

How To 109

How To Innovation Innovation Programs LEAN 109

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By breaking down barriers and facilitating open communication, you can create a dynamic atmosphere where collaborative efforts lead to innovation. 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

Econic

MAY 23, 2019

The biggest challenges in corporate innovation and how to navigate them Corporate innovation is hard. More and more, we’re seeing innovation programs close their doors after only a few years, with few senior leaders in the organization recognizing any real value from their efforts. Vision & Leadership 1.

How To 98

How To Innovation Innovation Programs LEAN 98

Strategos

APRIL 27, 2017

Develop a plan and schedule for your innovation project – and manage it as a project. Innovation should be a structured process; not a free-for-all. The sequential steps of insight development, idea generation, idea elaboration, and experiment design can be managed using a variety of tools.

Innovation 60

Innovation Idea Generation Innovation Programs LEAN 60

PlanBox Innovation

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

As an innovation manager, you’re tasked with the challenging responsibility of leading the development and implementation of new ideas, products, and initiatives that will drive growth and competitiveness for your company.

ChatGPT 84

ChatGPT Analysis Innovation Trends 84

Gregg Fraley

APRIL 22, 2019

Lack of Managment support will effectively kill any innovation program no matter how well conceived. Very few organization’s are any good at all at Brainstorming/Idea Generation. Digital technology innovation is an opportunity where most organization’s will be too late to the party.

Training 58

Training Innovation LEAN Innovation Programs 58

Gregg Fraley

MAY 9, 2017

Innovation Programs Based On Best Practices are Doomed to Mediocrity. Things I’ve heard recently from c-suite executives about their own innovation programs: “Floundering and ineffective, if I’m honest.” ” “We don’t do idea generation well.” But I digress.

Brainstorming 48

Brainstorming Ideation Innovation Programs Idea Generation 48

Econic

MAY 23, 2019

Corporate innovation is hard. More and more, we’re seeing innovation programs close their doors after only a few years, with few senior leaders in the organization recognizing any real value from their efforts. No compelling vision or reason to innovate. Unrealistic expectations of first projects.

How To 83

How To Innovation Innovation Programs LEAN 83

Jeffrey Phillips

JULY 18, 2016

The conversations go something like this: "We've told our folks we need more innovation. We've promised to reward them for their ideas. Yet here we are, four or five weeks into an innovation program, and we aren't getting any ideas. People are already implementing dozens of small, incremental ideas every day.

Innovation 100

Innovation Tools Disruption Idea Generation 100

Gregg Fraley

MAY 1, 2018

Individuals and teams need to be creative in order to solve focused innovation challenges. Creativity, and creative ideas, are essential ingredients, and, without other fundamentals , like projects and implementation — great ideas are a waste of time. Encourage pitches, ask for ideas, take action, provide resources.

Innovation 70

Innovation Creative Thinking Design Thinking Creativity 70

Qmarkets

JULY 19, 2024

We will explore its key concepts, such as trend management and technology scouting , highlight the benefits of adopting an open innovation model, and offer best practices for setting up an effective open innovation program. What is Open Innovation? What are the Benefits of Open Innovation?

Open Innovation 52

Open Innovation Software Review Crowdsourcing Technical Review 52

Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Each phase is designed so that you can tap into many potential sources of inspiration and insight, using varied systems and processes to develop ideas, and eventually manage the delivery of bottom-line outcomes and deliverables. Now let’s dive into each phase and explore how you can maximize your innovation ROI.

Ideation 98

Ideation Technical Review Innovation Trends 98

Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 22, 2018

Why then is corporate America so woefully undertrained in innovation fundamentals? Energy is Not Enough, Get Training in Innovation . When I step into a room to facilitate a strategy, innovation, or idea generation session I usually find a great deal of energy. Almost always. People really want to do good work.

Training 48

Training Innovation Idea Generation Creative Thinking 48

Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Each phase is designed so that you can tap into many potential sources of inspiration and insight, using varied systems and processes to develop ideas, and eventually manage the delivery of bottom-line outcomes and deliverables. Now let’s dive into each phase and explore how you can maximize your innovation ROI.

Ideation 98

Ideation Technical Review Innovation Trends 98

Gregg Fraley

JUNE 21, 2016

Many leaders pull back on innovation programs because of expenses, and, fear of change. They settle for small changes and improvements and continue to look at innovation as if it’s extra work. They pay lip service to innovation and waste time doing culture assessments. Instead, get started on innovation projects.

Innovation 50

Innovation Culture Project Innovation Programs 50

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Recognizing and celebrating successes, both big and small, can motivate your team and reinforce the value of innovation. Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) related to innovation will help you gauge the effectiveness of the initiatives you have put in place.

Culture 100

Culture Underperforming Technical Team Creativity Innovation 100

Qmarkets

JULY 26, 2024

Incorporating These Ideas into an Innovation Program Integrating these employee engagement ideas into your organization’s innovation program can significantly enhance their effectiveness.

Engagement 52

Engagement Company Innovation Programs Training 52

Gregg Fraley

JANUARY 4, 2017

Get a Grip on Innovation — 10 Questions, 20 Minutes. Ten questions for you to focus on assessing the state of your organization’s innovation program. If you think your current program is working, non-existent, or just a disaster — you will learn something by taking this quick survey. Make a list.

Technical Review 45

Technical Review Innovation Innovation Programs Training 45

Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

It requires a deliberate approach, using structured techniques that not only generate fresh ideas but also solve complex problems and bring those ideas to life. Lean Six Sigma is widely used to drive innovation in both product development and process optimization, ensuring that businesses stay agile and effective.

Ideation 52

Ideation Innovation Brainstorming LEAN 52

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This iterative approach to innovation ensures that you can refine and improve ideas continuously. Here’s how you can integrate Agile methodologies into your innovation efforts: Break down large projects into manageable, smaller tasks (sprints). Encourage regular collaboration and face-to-face communication.

Culture of Innovation 100

Culture of Innovation Culture Agile Innovation 100

Qmarkets

JULY 18, 2024

To foster such a culture, companies should provide training and resources that help employees develop their innovative skills. This can include workshops on creative problem-solving, access to innovation tools, and opportunities to collaborate on cross-functional projects.

Management 52

Management Innovation Technical Review Innovation Processes 52

Qmarkets

MARCH 8, 2024

Scaling innovation involves expanding and enhancing the capacity of an organization to innovate consistently and effectively across all levels. The goal is to create a culture where innovation thrives, supported by processes and tools that facilitate idea generation, evaluation, and implementation on a larger scale.

Software 52

Software Innovation Management Management Company 52

Innovate2Grow Experts

MARCH 8, 2019

You will get an overview of how you can consistently generate at least 12 X more ideas than brainstorming for any need, at any time, in any kind of business. Quantum Idea Generation 2.0 is a highly proven innovation best practice – proven in university studies and, more importantly, in the real world for over two decades.

Brainstorming 40

Brainstorming Idea Generation Innovation Creativity 40

Gregg Fraley

JANUARY 30, 2019

Innovation Training. “Innovation Intensive, beyond Design Thinking” Public Course* With Master Trainer Gregg Fraley. Comprehensive Immersion Course for: Innovation Project Managers, Teams, Executives, Facilitators. Send new project leaders, managers, facilitators, and essential innovation team members.

Design Thinking 9

Design Thinking Ideation Training LEAN 9

Innovate2Grow Experts

MARCH 8, 2019

This blog provides powerful, practical information about how to use stimulus to inspire breakthrough innovation solutions. Stimulus is the second of the four Quantum Idea Generation 2.0 Here is a brief recap of Quantum Idea Generation 2.0 The benefits of Quantum Idea Generation 2.0 Keep it simple!

Idea Generation 40

Idea Generation Brainstorming Innovation Examples 40

Strategos

MARCH 1, 2018

Metrics are important in sending a signal you are serious about innovation and in establishing the desired innovation behaviours. Metrics help managers make informed decisions based on objective data, which is especially valuable given the long-term nature and risk associated with some innovation projects.

Guidelines 45

Guidelines Innovation Innovation Programs System 45

Innovate2Grow Experts

MARCH 8, 2019

This is the second in a series of four blogs on Quantum Idea Generation 2.0. First, it is about innovation in its broadest meaning – whenever you need ideas to make something that exists better and/or to develop something entirely new. Here is a brief review of Quantum Idea Generation 2.0.

Brainstorming 40

Brainstorming Idea Generation How To Innovation 40

Qmarkets

AUGUST 31, 2017

An organization’s employees are vital components in a successful corporate innovation delivery plan. Their buy-in is essential to not only ensure the successful execution of the innovation program as a whole but also towards recruiting them as long-term assets that go above and beyond the stated requirements of the innovation delivery plan.

Engagement 49

Engagement Innovation Software Review Innovation Management 49

KindlingApp

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Management frequently sees the necessary investment as being prohibitively high, and instead invests in projects that might drive more short term results. Unfortunately for those managers, the idea that innovation requires massive investment to pay off is a complete misconception—even one good idea can have a huge impact on the bottom line.

Innovation Programs 40

Innovation Programs Culture Idea Generation Culture of Innovation 40

hackerearth

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The world’s largest networking company has Innovation Centers around the world which are open innovation hubs to help explore and develop new technologies by “bringing together communities of customers, partners, start-ups, accelerators, governments, universities and research groups.”

Open Innovation 91

Open Innovation Company Crowdsourcing Innovation 91

eZassi

JANUARY 4, 2023

Collaborate across disciplines and product lines while supporting change management and the human factors which ultimately increase the probability of success of the project. Who will take action to prioritize the project which will best grow our innovation portfolio? This is an idea “Generator.”

Technical Review 40

Technical Review Culture Software Review Ideation 40

Qmarkets

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Because digital and technological transformation cut more deeply than a simple website or social media “paint job,” as it were, external innovators from the private sectors must be involved from the start. Discover Why an Innovation Management Strategy is Critical for Smart City Infrastructural Projects.

Crowdsourcing 52

Crowdsourcing Technical Review Innovation Engagement 52

Gregg Fraley

JUNE 13, 2017

Even those organizations with existing continuous improvement and innovation programs need to amplify and expand their efforts. The innovation effort alone is complex. Things are moving too fast for 24-month stage-gate innovation project cycles. Digital leaders like GE are already transforming industries.

Artificial Inteligence 40

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Internet of things Innovation 40

Qmarkets

JULY 8, 2017

Hackathons, internal innovation programs, open innovation, technology acquisitions…these days it seems like everyone is jumping onto the innovation bandwagon. How is innovation best performed? Can guidelines for innovation be created? DEDICATED METRICS.

Innovation 40

Innovation Crowdsourcing Survey Idea Management 40

Qmarkets

APRIL 24, 2017

Hackathons, internal innovation programs, open innovation, technology acquisitions…these days it seems like everyone is jumping onto the innovation bandwagon. How is innovation best performed? Can guidelines for innovation be created? DEDICATED METRICS.

Innovation 40

Innovation Crowdsourcing Survey Idea Management 40

Qmarkets

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In this article, we will explore how CBTW leveraged Qmarkets’ Q-ideate software to support their innovation efforts in new solution development. We’ll look into why CBTW selected Q-ideate and how the platform has become an essential part of their toolkit, serving a dual purpose for knowledge management and idea management.

Ideation 98

Ideation Software Review Technical Review Innovation 98

eZassi

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

How Ideation and Hackathon Software Achieve the Same Goal: Fueling Fast-Paced, Collaborative Innovation In the innovation landscape, ideation tools and hackathon software often serve a similar purpose: they are both designed to drive intensive, collaborative idea generation within a structured, time-bound setting.

Software Review 52

Software Review Ideation Software Collaboration 52