Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 23, 2019

There is still a real reluctance that the supplier of innovation software solutions has to change. Secondly, if open innovation has gone way beyond a one to many relationships into a many to many then does the reliance on single entity software provision makes sense? The IM software market is stirring.

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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.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 1, 2025

This article explores the role of an idea evaluation matrix in the broader idea management process, detailing what it should includesuch as weighted scoring for fair assessment. Finally, well discuss how idea management software can streamline this process, making evaluation more efficient and data-driven.

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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. The right tools enhance organization, efficiency, and communication.

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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. By providing a centralized platform, it simplifies the process of identifying high-potential ideas for the accelerator.

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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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Qmarkets

JANUARY 25, 2024

For over a thousand years, these institutions have provided society’s most intelligent individuals with the highest standard of education, in an eternal quest to push forward the frontiers of science, research, and technology. This type of platform allows organizations to crowdsource ideas from any audience which they invite to the system.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 13, 2025

Well also break down the steps to implementing value innovation and examine how idea management and technology scouting can accelerate its success. This fee could include maintenance, insurance, and even modular upgrades, such as improved battery capacity or software enhancements. What is Value Innovation?

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 11, 2018

We still break it up into separate parts, dealing with the pre-ideas stage, collecting insights, the idea management, then into a pipeline or portfolio system, that all has so such manual and siloed approaches built into this. This gives food for thought in designing functionality into a broader innovation management platform.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore how design thinking enhances the ideation process, why tools like empathy mapping are essential, and how idea management can help turn innovative concepts into actionable results. Ideation is the process of generating ideas to address specific challenges or seize new opportunities.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Manual Brainstorming Techniques Manual idea generators rely on tried-and-true creative methods that dont require technology. These include: Mind Mapping: Visualizing ideas around a central concept to identify connections and patterns. Scalability and Accessibility: Idea management software grows with your organization.

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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

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Unlike product- or technology-driven innovation, which tend to prioritize technical advancements or outputs, human-centered innovation places people—both customers and employees—at the heart of the process. But what exactly sets this approach apart from more traditional innovation methods?

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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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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Applying technology application to innovation opportunities needs a platform thinking approach. Embedded software is becoming more important in value than the physical product. Embedded software is becoming essential within products; from shoes, household appliances, cars, travel etc. Who can take on this challenge?

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Planview

OCTOBER 12, 2016

What is idea software? Idea software, often referred to as idea management software, is a powerful solution that you can use to ask for, collect, analyze, and track ideas from diverse groups of people, also called a “crowd.” Leverage the crowd to understand the value of an idea.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 9, 2019

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. What if you could manage your innovation in the ways shown in this diagram? We need a radical design, universal in design and approach.

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PlanBox Innovation

AUGUST 3, 2021

Collaborative innovation software brings purpose, focus, and structure to collaboration to help you turn ideas into commercial value. But as good as these tools are for conversations, follow-ups, and meetings, they nonetheless lack the capacity to bring ideas to market through collaborative concept development.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 21, 2025

These breakthroughs often stem from scientific discoveries, technological advancements, or entirely new business models that open up unprecedented value. Radical innovation involves entirely new technologies or concepts that lay the foundation for future industries. This is where innovation management plays a crucial role.

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 22, 2025

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. As the acclaimed American management consultant Peter Drucker once said, If you want something new, you have to stop doing something old.

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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. A software company, for instance, might launch a new AI-powered feature set (product innovation) bundled into a usage-based pricing structure (business model innovation).

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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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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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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 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. Finally, well highlight the role of dedicated software in enabling organizations to manage and scale digital innovation effectively.

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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

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

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. It reshapes entire workflows, company culture, and customer interactions by embedding technology at every level.

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Qmarkets

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Role of Innovation Management Software in Reverse Innovation Reverse innovation requires a structured approach to uncover opportunities, collaborate effectively, and scale solutions globally. Innovation management software plays a vital role in achieving this.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 3, 2020

The agile manifesto was created in the early 2000s by software developers who wanted to bring their products to the market faster and more efficiently. Hence, agile software was born. This is what drives success in both technology and non-technology industries. How the Agile Method Applies to a Non-Tech Business.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 12, 2023

Today we are missing a comprehensive structure or innovation process to achieve this, we need a radically different approach to managing innovation. I am suggesting a vertical and horizontal design applying innovation stack and building block approaches, all “housed” on a technology platform. Nothing can work in isolation.

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Acuvate

JANUARY 3, 2019

Using an idea management software to capture the idea pool emerging out of your organization is a key solution to ensure all your ideas are captured, identified, collaborated and evaluated. Learn More: A Buyer’s Guide to Choosing The Best Idea Management Software. Crowdsourcing capabilities.

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eZassi

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Lafley, CEO of Proctor & Gamble believes “half the company’s ideas must come from the outside.” ” Technology Scouting Allows Organizations to Find Innovators and Solvers. This is called “technology scouting,” and it’s a critical aspect of open innovation.

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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. While a recession is underway, it’s likely that the best deals for securing new technology, startup investments, and M&A opportunities will arise.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 26, 2020

NASA has driven technological innovation in ways that might surprise you. Innovation software can help NASA teams keep on top of the list, and achieve the grand scientific missions we’ve come to expect. To learn more about how idea management platforms drive innovation, join our newsletter today!

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eZassi

MAY 11, 2018

What is Innovation Software? Innovation Software Helps Businesses Cultivate and Implement Innovation — Faster. Innovation software is a fairly recent development that was made possible by the rise in popularity of both cloud computing and social sharing platforms. How is Innovation Software Used? Idea Capture.

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Qmarkets

JULY 18, 2024

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. What is Innovation Software? Innovation Software: What Are My Options?

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