Qmarkets

OCTOBER 10, 2024

An innovation accelerator is one of the most effective methods large companies can use to nurture breakthrough ideas and scale them into viable products or services. In today’s competitive landscape, businesses must innovate constantly to maintain a competitive edge, and accelerators help them do so in a structured, high-impact way.

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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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Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This report provides a definitive innovation benchmarking document for leaders in strategy, R&D, design, and other innovation roles inside large organizations. Leader, Enterprise Innovation at KPMG, does provide a variety of ideas and considerations for those seeking innovation understanding.

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Innovation Excellence

MARCH 16, 2019

Some have decreasing markets due to the crisis and need to cut costs, while others are looking for other ways to serve existing or new customers. All organisations face one or more challenges they need to tackle. Your organisation is probably also facing a number of challenges.

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Qmarkets

JUNE 3, 2021

Today innovation has become a lifeline for businesses who have had to pivot and adjust to recent market changes. Yet, innovation doesn’t just happen, it starts with ideas. Idea software helps organizations do this by providing a structured innovation framework that can be launched across an organization.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Whether your hackathon is in-person, online, or a mix of both, having the right software can be the difference between chaos and groundbreaking innovation. At its core, a hackathon is a time-bound event where participants collaborate intensively to tackle challenges, brainstorm innovative solutions, or build functional prototypes.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 13, 2025

Value innovation takes a different pathit creates entirely new demand by delivering higher value at a lower cost, making competition irrelevant. Instead of fighting over market share, companies that embrace value innovation redefine industry norms and unlock new growth opportunities. What is Value Innovation?

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IdeaScale

JANUARY 9, 2020

While reading, I was reflecting on our own software, specifically which stages satisfy all five of these criteria. What immediately stood out to me was that the Ideate stage, which is by far the most frequently used stage by our customers, actually doesn’t, specifically the voting portion. This satisfies all five.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2023

I finished my last post, “ Are we EVER going to embrace innovation? ” With the argument, we need to change the innovation narrative and significantly update the innovation approach and processes to meet today’s and tomorrow’s business challenges. The need today is not to dispense with this but to link it fully up.

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Qmarkets

JULY 11, 2024

Innovation is critical for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from launching a first product to making a new global acquisition. However corporate innovation is often the most complex and challenging due to its scale and scope. Success in corporate innovation requires a thoughtful approach to overcoming these obstacles.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 13, 2025

Some of the most innovative solutions emerge when businesses crowdsource ideas from employees, customers, and even the general public. But what is crowdsourcing, and why are so many organizations using it to drive innovation? Great ideas dont just come from boardrooms or R&D departments. But first, lets cover the basics.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 12, 2024

An idea generator offers precisely that: a framework to guide innovation and uncover new possibilities. Whether youre part of a growing startup searching for your next innovation or a large organization looking to solve complex problems, the right approach to generating ideas can help uncover solutions you might not have considered otherwise.

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TechEmpower Innovation

MARCH 4, 2024

Generative AI is revolutionizing how corporations operate by enhancing efficiency and innovation across various functions. Working closely with world-class medical experts, we have created an innovative solution that achieves accuracy and can be tailored to particular medical practices.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 19, 2023

Developing the innovation stack takes the view that innovation is a series of building blocks stacked on top of each other with different layers to work through. Combining these “building blocks” modularly in innovation stacks creates a unique design that adapts to your specific needs and goals.

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Planview

MAY 23, 2017

When establishing an innovation program, business leaders often struggle with forecasting the potential economic impact. To address this, Spigit commissioned Forrester Research to conduct an independent study examining the value customers receive from implementing Spigit’s ideation management software. 83% ROI from using Spigit.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Exploring the interplay between Humans, Technology and AI for design thinking Why is design thinking regarded as so crucial to the future of innovation in a world of accelerating interplays between humans, technology and generative AI? Such ecosystems facilitate seamless collaboration and data sharing among cross-functional teams.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 12, 2023

In my view any new approach to innovation needs to aim to achieve interdependent and interlocking innovation, solving problems that have not been addressed before and offering sustainable value, impact, and returns to all involved or significantly improving on the existing solutions. Nothing can work in isolation.

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IdeaScale

JULY 27, 2021

Over the past year, both due to necessity and the more natural process of remote work becoming more popular, Microsoft Teams has taken center stage as the collaboration software of choice. At IdeaScale, we’ve been focused on collaboration software such as Teams and Slack from the beginning.

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IdeaScale

AUGUST 7, 2018

This trend has given rise to “ innovation management ,” a term that risks being ignored simply for how wonky it sounds. After all, can “innovation” ever really be managed? Innovation can be managed, precisely because it is not the slapdash or purely artistic process gifted to us by the few. Create a destination for ideas.

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Leapfrogging

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

These sessions allow product designers and senior executives to work together to co-develop ideas which align with larger business strategies and innovation initiatives. One of the best ways to do this is to run an online virtual ideation session using the Saturate and Group Tool. . The Saturate and Group Tool .

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Qmarkets

MARCH 20, 2025

A well-defined product ideation process helps companies systematically generate , evaluate , and refine ideas to ensure they align with real market demand. Whether improving an existing product or developing something entirely new, structured ideation increases the likelihood of success.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This ability to adapt and innovate in a scrappy, resourceful way is often the fuel behind revolutionary ideas and game-changing products. Customer research, user testing, concept ideation — these tasks require a deep understanding of human needs and emotions. However, bigger isn’t always better when it comes to innovation.

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Qmarkets

JULY 12, 2024

Ideation workshops play a critical role in driving innovation. However, running an effective ideation workshop requires careful planning and execution, especially when considering different formats such as online and in-person sessions. These workshops have gained popularity due to their accessibility and flexibility.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 2, 2024

But what is ideation, the process behind these transformative moments? Far more than just brainstorming, ideation is a structured, intentional process that harnesses creativity and innovation. What is Ideation? Ideation is the creative process of generating, developing, and communicating new ideas.

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IdeaScale

JULY 28, 2022

Coordinating brainstorming sessions and innovation work can require a substantial amount of creativity. These web-focused brainstorming innovation tools will allow you and your team to put together more ideas and collaborate smoothly regardless of distance. Here are some tools to inspire and help you overcome barriers to innovation.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Over the years that followed, this venture would overcome significant obstacles and make countless breakthroughs on its journey to becoming the global innovation powerhouse known nowadays as ICL. Innovation is central to the company’s commitment to help humanity meet its sustainability challenges.

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Planview

MAY 31, 2024

Value Stream Management (VSM) is crucial in software development as it provides a comprehensive view of the entire workflow, from ideation to delivery. This visibility is necessary to manage the productivity of development teams and ensure that software is delivered on time, on schedule and on budget.

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ITONICS

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Innovation requires engagement, collaboration and diverse thinking. Some of the issues companies encounter during the innovation process include the lack of a platform that acts as a single point of truth to connect information. How nudging can increase engagement in innovation.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Qmarkets has launched a partnership with Swiss-based strategy and innovation consultancy hpo to strengthen strategic innovation activities in medium and large enterprises in the DACH region. The focus lies on the integrative design of strategy, business processes, business models, innovation, and culture.

Technical Review 98

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Qmarkets has launched a partnership with Swiss-based strategy and innovation consultancy hpo to strengthen strategic innovation activities in medium and large enterprises in the DACH region. The approach is a perfect fit with the process configuration capabilities of the Qmarkets Ideation Platform.

Technical Review 98

Technical Review Innovation Management Management Software Review 98

Planview

AUGUST 25, 2017

The thrashing in turn delays ideation—applying the collective intelligence of the organization to advance its charter—because the people who want to pursue collaborative innovation wrestle with (a) identifying the problems worth solving and (b) innovating within the context of the highest priority business challenges.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It is a non-linear, iterative process that teams use to understand users, challenge assumptions, redefine problems, and create innovative solutions to prototype and test. Defining Design Thinking Design thinking involves five key stages: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test.

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Innov8rs

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Innov8rs | Innovation activity is at an all-time high. Ideation on its own isn’t enough to drive innovation outcomes—and could even be a waste of resources if not governed properly. Gartner has found that business leaders underfund transformational projects by ~33% due to ineffective innovation project evaluation methods.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

The Intersection of AI and Innovation Management Defining Innovation Management with AI Innovation management refers to the process and activities that organizations use to manage and nurture new ideas into marketable products and services. It helps organizations to: Anticipate future trends and consumer demands.

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Qmarkets

JUNE 2, 2021

Today innovation has become a lifeline for businesses who have had to pivot and adjust to recent market changes. Yet, innovation doesn’t just happen, it starts with ideas. Idea software helps organizations do this by providing a structured innovation framework that can be launched across your organization. What is it?

Software Review 52

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 15, 2016

Perhaps I have fallen into the very trap I have campaigned about in the past, in recognizing and resolving the disappointing results we achieve from all the work we put into the front end of innovation. The “warm and fuzzy” front end of innovation can make us all a little grumpy. Let me explain.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Today the world’s most innovative companies are also some of the most successful. Innovation lends itself to success by provoking organizations to continuously push for improvement and always be on the lookout for new opportunities. The ideas are continually evaluated and are also shared with other innovators at the company.

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