Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The Whitepaper called “ Product Complexity, Digital Transformation, and the Innovation Imperative- The race to reinvent how complex products are developed is here “ This made me a little jealous and a little wishing that ‘we’, across the whole of innovation management , could not have one of these platforms available today.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

A digital strategy is more than just implementing the latest technology; it’s a comprehensive approach that aligns digital initiatives with overall business goals, leveraging innovation to transform processes, enhance customer experiences, and create sustainable growth.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Well also examine the common challenges businesses face during implementation, share effective strategies to bridge the gap between ideation and execution, and discuss how idea management software can accelerate and simplify this journey. Its where creativity meets practicality, transforming abstract ideas into concrete results.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 21, 2020

Somedia – one of the largest media companies in Switzerland – have selected Qmarkets’ idea management platform to crowdsource ideas from their employees. The platform has now increased trust and transparency for Somedia employees; “The CEO and management team love our idea management initiative and are fully supporting it.”

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Innovation is critical for the long term success of any company, however in an industry which is led by technological and scientific development it’s even more critical. In the last piece, we shared 7 critical success factors for a three-horizon approach to innovation management.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

A digital strategy is more than just implementing the latest technology; it’s a comprehensive approach that aligns digital initiatives with overall business goals, leveraging innovation to transform processes, enhance customer experiences, and create sustainable growth.

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Idea to Value

JULY 21, 2017

In many cases (especially those listed in the book, such as Computer Storage, Department Stores and Construction Equipment), the small company releases a new technology which is inferior in quality or performance to that of the large company, but makes up for it in another way, like a lower price or convenience.

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eZassi

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Whether you’re a startup founder, R&D leader, or innovation manager, the transition from concept to market-ready solution involves navigating a series of interconnected stages. Let’s explore how our offerings can elevate your innovation journey and bring your vision to life.

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Qmarkets

JUNE 8, 2023

On the one hand, there is an almost infinite number of opportunities presented by new technologies. Under those conditions, setting aside time to explore new technologies – let alone the time needed to implement them – can feel like a luxury. But what is innovation management, and what is innovation management software?

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Build a diverse advisory group consisting of internal leaders, industry experts, and external partners, such as venture capitalists or technology specialists. Additionally, it helps track progress from idea submission to implementation, ensuring that promising innovations aren’t lost in the shuffle.

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Innovation Excellence

OCTOBER 8, 2016

As rightly pointed out by Tim Kastelle recently, it’s imperative to distinguish discovery from execution when it comes to startup and innovation activities – bearing in mind that both purposes are complementary and equally important. The main objective of dual approaches is to.

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Qmarkets

JULY 18, 2024

Technology is one of the biggest driving factors of innovation – whether it’s the steam engine that fueled the industrial revolution or the microprocessors fueling the current Generative AI boom. This article will delve into the importance of managing technology innovation within the broader scope of business innovation.

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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

APRIL 10, 2025

Well cover the key stages, common roadblocks, and how certain key approacheslike idea management and technology scouting can help streamline the entire process. The product development cycle (or product development lifecycle) is a structured, repeatable process that transforms an idea into a market-ready product.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

While digital transformation focuses on integrating technology into all aspects of a business, digital innovation goes a step furtherits about creating entirely new value through technology. Across industries, digital innovation is reshaping the way businesses operate. What is Digital Innovation?

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IdeaScale

APRIL 21, 2020

According to a study conducted by Adobe , 81 percent of digitally mature businesses surveyed cite innovation as a strength of their organization’s success. Business leaders seek to create innovative strategies that promote growth. During the COVID-19 crisis, technology is driving competition beyond traditional boundaries.

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 21, 2020

Businesses looking to discover how to beat a recession with idea management and continuous improvement would also do well to adopt it. Reinforcing your innovation processes by harnessing external talent could give you that all-important competitive edge, particularly as other businesses are likely to be more insular at this time.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

We’re excited to officially announce the launch of our powerful new AI-Enhanced Startup Research functionality , a transformative upgrade to our Q-scout tool that gives you the power to harness the global startup ecosystem directly in your innovation funnel.

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eZassi

APRIL 26, 2023

The Triple Bottom Line Approach in Innovation Strategy People | Planet | Profit – their intersection point is Sustainability, and an Idea Management Platform is the best solution to support this critical innovation strategy and the KPIs impacting the triple bottom line.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 9, 2019

Throughout the past couple of years, I have been constantly arguing about the need to put innovation management on a digital platform. These have come in different thoughts on digital platforms, ready for cross-industry and having in place, a rapid digital innovation process that scales and evolves on new technology and insights.

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 31, 2025

This guide explores what reverse innovation is, how it differs from traditional innovation, real-world examples of its success, and tips for adopting it in the context of your innovation management strategy. If youre seeking scalable solutions and new growth opportunities, reverse innovation could prove pivotal.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 27, 2025

This is not because of the technology, but because theres no clear strategy behind it. It ensures technology adoption is tied directly to business goals, rather than becoming a disconnected IT effort. Without it, companies risk investing in technology that adds complexity rather than value. A well-structured plan forces clarity.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 3, 2025

This guide explains product innovation, how it differs from other forms of innovation, and what it takes to develop a winning strategy. Youll also learn how the product innovation process works and how idea management helps turn raw concepts into products customers actually want.

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 22, 2025

Radical innovation isnt just about thinking outside the boxits about creating an entirely new box. From the advent of the internet to the development of CRISPR gene-editing technology, this type of innovation has transformed industries and reshaped the way we live, work, and interact.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Human-centered innovation is gaining momentum as a key strategy for businesses that want to foster meaningful growth and stay ahead of the competition. But what exactly sets this approach apart from more traditional innovation methods?

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Qmarkets

MARCH 19, 2025

The challenge isnt just about adopting new technologies; its about changing the way an organization operates at every level. Digital transformation is about integrating technology into the core of a business. This is where digital transformation differs from digital innovation. Lets begin with some basic definitions.

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 27, 2025

This capability enables customers of Q-scout, our technology and startup scouting tool, to directly leverage over 900k innovative startups into their technology scouting efforts. Throughout the year, we will continue to unveil exciting updates that promise to enrich the innovation management landscape.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 4, 2025

This article explores 12 thought-provoking innovation quotes, each revealing a key lesson in crowdsourcing, collaboration, idea management , or continuous innovation. Next, well explore some quotes on innovation that highlight the importance of idea management in turning creativity into real business success.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 26, 2020

NASA’s need for innovation is near-constant. NASA has driven technological innovation in ways that might surprise you. The space program has delivered innovation everywhere from food safety to materials science to medicine. NASA didn’t get there by luck or sheer intellect.

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eZassi

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Navigating Innovation Management: Implement a Scalable Process and Engaging Platform for Enterprise Ideation and Collaboration Creating Open Innovation Solutions Regardless of your organization’s innovation portfolio size or scope, every business needs a strategy and competitive advantage for growth and technological advancement.

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 12, 2018

Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute. For me, a good idea management system needs to be set up for all known and unknown possibilities to capture their potential. Some links provided here take you to what one provider of idea management software can provide.

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Qmarkets

JULY 19, 2024

Open Innovation is the practice of using external as well as internal ideas and paths to market in order to advance technology. It emphasizes the importance of leveraging external sources of innovation, such as partnerships, licensing agreements, and acquisitions.

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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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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 12, 2023

I am suggesting a vertical and horizontal design applying innovation stack and building block approaches, all “housed” on a technology platform. Are we leveraging fully what is available to us to build better innovation concepts? This post explains this thinking, and validation and provides the way I envisage this.

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Idea Drop

JULY 6, 2017

In this post we discuss the current state of innovation in the legal sector and how law firms can benefit from an innovation strategy supported by idea management software. Companies that are engaged in these more up-to-date technological practices are in a far better position to stamp out their competitors.

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Acuvate

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

In less than a decade, innovation management got recognized as one of the most powerful strategies an organization can use to streamline internal processes and boost their business productivity. What is innovation management? What is innovation management? Importance of innovation management.

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Qmarkets

JULY 12, 2024

In the context of large businesses, harnessing the entrepreneurial spirit can significantly enhance innovation management, leading to sustained competitive advantage. Source: The Power MBA Innovation management is the systematic process of managing innovations within an organization from ideation through to implementation.

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