Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

By 2027, global spending on digital transformation is projected to reach an astonishing $3.9 Companies that fail to innovate digitally risk being left behind as competitors leverage new tools, business models, and strategies to drive efficiency. trillion (Source: Statista ). What is Digital Innovation?

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Idea to Value

JULY 21, 2017

What it is: TRIZ is a problem-solving, analysis and forecasting tool derived from the study of patterns of invention in the global patent literature. At its core, the framework is a collection of strategies and tools for finding inventive solutions to difficult problems. 10 – Open Innovation, Crowdsourcing and Idea Management.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In this article we will now explain on a high level how these factors are being applied live in the Qmarkets tool for the benefit of Barenbrug. Defining a Clear Innovation Strategy The Barenbrug management team already had a clear strategy for the future. This process caters for the more experimental projects and services.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Hackathons have emerged as a key tool for organizations aiming to spark creativity and solve complex problems quickly. In fact, research shows that companies hosting regular hackathons see significant gains in employee engagement, faster prototyping, and fresh, actionable ideas.

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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. Without these, even the best ideas risk failure.

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Qmarkets

MAY 2, 2024

Just over a year ago, Capricorn launched its first ever idea management platform, with Qmarkets software as the engine. The new program fuels innovation at Capricorn in a way that perfectly aligns with its cooperative principles – by asking its people to share their ideas and work together to bring them to life.

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Idea to Value

MAY 18, 2020

As part of their initiative, one person had been given ownership for an initiative to update the organization-wide tools and processes for idea management work. Provide support in practical matters , such as: tools, processes, expertise, training. The challenge s of centralized innovation.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 10, 2024

However, the term “innovation accelerator” can refer to several types of initiatives: Corporate Accelerators: Programs run by companies to nurture internal projects or collaborate with startups to bring new solutions to market. Your objectives should directly support the company’s broader innovation goals.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This article explores the essentials of developing an effective open innovation strategy and the role of innovation management software in executing it, including tools for idea management, technology scouting, and trend management. What Is an Open Innovation Strategy?

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Originally rooted in software development, hackathons have evolved into a strategic tool across industries, fostering creativity, team collaboration, and idea generation under tight timeframes. Providing clear deliverables allows teams to manage their time effectively and understand what they need to achieve by the end of the event.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Intersection of Digital Strategy and Innovation Management Digital strategy and innovation management are intrinsically linked, with each depending on the other to drive meaningful transformation and sustainable competitive advantage.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Intersection of Digital Strategy and Innovation Management Digital strategy and innovation management are intrinsically linked, with each depending on the other to drive meaningful transformation and sustainable competitive advantage.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Whether it’s refining operational processes or developing new products, employee-centered innovation empowers staff to contribute ideas and solutions. For customers, this could mean using surveys, focus groups, or beta testing to gather feedback on new ideas.

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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. Sort: Eliminate unnecessary tools or components within a workflow 2. To gain that all-important edge, it’s advisable to survey the marketplace – through crowdsourcing projects, ?

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Qmarkets

MARCH 13, 2025

Finally, well look at how idea management software helps organizations structure and scale their crowdsourcing initiatives for maximum impact. The definition of crowdsourcing refers to the process of obtaining ideas, solutions, or services from a large, distributed group of people, typically through an open call.

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eZassi

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The Power of Innovation Management Successful innovation doesn’t stop at ideation—it thrives on meticulous planning, execution, and adaptation. Without a structured approach, even the most brilliant ideas risk stalling. Understanding the Idea-to-Implementation Process 1. Ready to bring your next big idea to life?

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Viima

AUGUST 31, 2023

Attracted by the enticing potential of Lean Six Sigma methodology to fuel innovation, individuals are drawn towards training and certification while organizations rush to hire experts or implement Lean Six Sigma projects. One can only wonder: is this yet another gold rush?

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Qmarkets

MARCH 27, 2025

Its estimated that 80% of digital transformation projects fail to deliver the expected value (Source: Forbes ). Companies rush to modernize without a roadmap , ending up with fragmented tools, overwhelmed teams, and little to show for it. The transformation isnt limited to tools. A defined strategy also improves agility.

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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

MARCH 21, 2025

Companies should establish clear criteria for evaluating new ideas based on feasibility, scalability, and market potential. By setting defined milestones and tracking progress, organizations can avoid wasting resources on projects with limited impact. This is where innovation management plays a crucial role.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Every organization has untapped potential within its workforce, but without the right tools, those valuable ideas often remain hidden or overlooked. The process of gathering, organizing, and implementing ideas can be the difference between staying ahead of the curve and falling behind. What are Idea Collection Tools?

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Qmarkets

APRIL 3, 2025

Youll also learn how the product innovation process works and how idea management helps turn raw concepts into products customers actually want. Frameworks like stage-gate models or innovation funnels help evaluate ideas systematically and allocate funding accordingly.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 28, 2023

Innovation management software is expected to continue to evolve and improve in the coming years. Increased integration with other business tools, such as project management and collaboration software. Idea prioritization and evaluation: Allows managers to evaluate and prioritize ideas based on various criteria.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 20, 2024

Ideation sessions have become an essential tool for businesses striving to stay ahead. These sessions aren’t just about generating ideas; they’re about fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration that can lead to breakthrough solutions. What Is an Ideation Session?

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Techniques like divergent thinking, mind mapping, and creative workshops are common in this phase, encouraging participants to think freely and come up with as many ideas as possible, without judgment or constraints. Implementation Planning Once the best ideas have been selected, the final stage involves planning for implementation.

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IdeaScale

APRIL 27, 2021

Successful innovation requires strategic planning and idea management. In the latest episode of the Idea Nation podcast, hear how one South African company’s past innovations inform their present and future. Robert Mulder is Stratnovation’s managing partner. As he notes, idea management can reinvent the user experience.

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Innov8rs

MARCH 11, 2025

Employees can interact with the model using augmented reality to overlay projected improvements and the companys future vision onto the existing framework. These local innovation leaders drive projects tailored to their markets unique needs while being supported by a centralized innovation team. “The playbook was a game-changer.

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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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Qmarkets

JULY 18, 2024

To navigate successfully, you need the right tools and a well-coordinated crew. For businesses, innovation software serves as the modern compass, map, and crew management system combined. While some companies may start with basic tools like spreadsheets, these often fall short in managing the complexities of true innovation.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 1, 2024

Additionally, we’ll explore how these examples relate to Qmarkets’ key use cases: idea management, continuous improvement, trend management, technology scouting, and innovation portfolio management. Effective idea management can lead to innovative products, improved services, and streamlined processes.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Trend Collaboration Response Remote Work Implement virtual collaboration tools and regular check-ins. Leaders and managers play a pivotal role in fostering team collaboration that aligns with these evolving trends. Ensure that all team members have an equal opportunity to voice their opinions and ideas.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 12, 2023

These components can include different methodologies, tools, technologies, and resources that can be flexibly combined and reconfigured to meet specific innovation needs. Platform Components : Idea management software, online communities, social media listening tools, collective intelligence, corporate venturing, and design thinking.

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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. Simultaneously, the AI Image Generator crafts compelling visuals that align with the specific context of each idea or challenge.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Powered by Qmarkets’ idea management solution Q-ideate , BIG gathers and implements ideas sourced by over 13,000 ICL employees around the world. What can ICL’s approach to crowdsourcing tell us about how to launch a successful idea management program? To find out, let’s dive into the world of BIG.

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Qmarkets

JULY 25, 2024

Create cross-functional teams to work on innovation projects, ensuring a holistic approach to problem-solving. These elements are crucial for managing innovation effectively and ensuring that your organization can continuously generate and implement new ideas. Use data to validate ideas, predict outcomes, and mitigate risks.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 21, 2020

The first idea challenge in this project seeks to collect suggestions from both employees and citizens to ‘co-produce’ safer communities. With a client base that includes large companies such as Ford, Intel, and PMI, Qmarkets is regarded as a leader in the field of idea and innovation management.

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Gregg Fraley

MARCH 17, 2021

Free Weekly Webinar of Facilitation Tools with Gregg Fraley. Every Thursday at 2 pm EST, Master Facilitator Gregg Fraley demonstrates a facilitation tool online. Thinking Differently Takes Tools. Time for Q&A and a discussion on how to adapt the tool to your needs. The weekly sessions are FREE. Register on EventBrite.

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