eZassi

MARCH 6, 2025

Technology discovery and scouting are essential activities for enterprise innovation programs and R&D departments to identify emerging technologies, startups, and market trends that can drive competitive advantage. Technology Scouting Reports identify specific solutions or partners.

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Technical Review Technology Report Analysis 52

Idea to Value

MARCH 26, 2020

A while back, one of my consulting partners from another office asked me to review their client’s innovation process. Their team had been engaged to review why their innovation process was not delivering results. What most companies get wrong about innovation processes.

Innovation 249

Innovation Technical Review Innovation Processes Creativity 249

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

I have argued in the past that innovation management needs to radically adjust and needs to be designed differently, it needs to be highly adaptive. We design the innovation system we need after we know what we are trying to achieve in the challenge or idea. We “pull down” what is needed. It adjusts and you learn.

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Design Technical Review Innovation Agile 232

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 1, 2023

We need systems and processes that are flexible, adaptable, and can enable continuous improvements but are fully connected, transparent, and integrated across the entire business. The principles of this Composable Innovation Enterprise Framework are the recognition and value of having a building block and innovation stack design.

Software Review 246

Software Review Innovation Software Design 246

IdeaScale

MARCH 19, 2020

One of the challenges to innovation in government is a lack of insight into what citizens have to offer in the way of innovative strategies. Governments are aware of the increasing need to capture perspectives and insights of citizens to spark the innovation process. ” Adopt the Right Technologies.

Technical Review 182

Technical Review Innovation Trends Innovation Management 182

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As he points out, “Today, Generative AI stands as a testament to the power of human imagination and technological innovation. It has grown from humble beginnings into a sophisticated technology capable of producing remarkable output.”

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ChatGPT Technical Review Generative AI Innovation 182

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2023

So this post reviews many great contributors to advancing innovation over the years. Many tools, techniques, frameworks, mechanics, and emerging methodologies have allowed different parts of the innovation process to be explored and exploited. Briefly, I summarize what these have been bringing into innovative thinking.

Artificial Inteligence 182

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Innovation Agile 182

Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

The Intersection of AI and Innovation Management My journey into the realm of innovation management began as I witnessed many clients wrestling with the increasing complexity of developing new products and services. The Rise of AI in Innovation Management What is Artificial Intelligence?

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Qmarkets

APRIL 3, 2025

In many cases, its not due to a lack of creativity, but a lack of clear direction. Without a focused approach, product innovation becomes a gamble instead of a growth strategy. This guide explains product innovation, how it differs from other forms of innovation, and what it takes to develop a winning strategy.

Product Innovation 52

Product Innovation Technical Review Strategy Strategy 52

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.

Product Development 52

Product Development Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review 52

Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 26, 2023

I have written on this site alone, www.paul4innovating.com, by just coming up to a milestone of 700 posts focusing on innovation thoughts and opinions, so I just wanted to pause and think about all the different places I have tried to get the innovation message(s) out. Let me start.

Software Review 182

Software Review Innovation Technical Review Collaboration 182

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 26, 2015

There is a growing, perhaps even an overwhelming business case, for transforming the innovation management structure. The new combination is the new connections through people and things (IoT) that we can achieve a new innovation potential. Mashing up for explosive change.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Technology Innovation Internet of things 100

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.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review Software Review Artificial Inteligence Innovation 147

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. Ready to bring your next big idea to life?

Software Review 52

Software Review Software Technical Review Ideation 52

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.

Software Review 104

Software Review Technical Review Strategy Strategy 104

Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

The Evolution of Innovation Management Innovation management has undergone significant transformation over the years. From its inception to the current state, the processes governing the development of new products and services have continuously evolved to incorporate new methodologies and technologies.

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Generative AI Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Innovation 113

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 28, 2018

By not adopting a common set of innovation reference points you can remain often unproductive, consistently re-adapting, re-working and plugging gaps that could be better invested in managing the many aspects of complexity you always find in a better thought-through innovation management structure, one that focuses on advancing your activity.

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Software Review Innovation Software Technical Review 166

IdeaScale

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Last year, IdeaScale launched a webinar series that covered the repeatable innovation process (from problem identification to implementation). They can submit trends or technology that they’ve observed anywhere (even in other industries) and others can use that as a touchpoint for learning.

Trends 157

Trends Technical Review Internet of things Policies 157

Tim Kastelle

MARCH 7, 2016

At the beginning of 2013, Tim Kastelle and I identified four key issues in innovation management for the time to come. Let’s have a brief look at each of them: Differentiating and integrative innovation concepts. Reinvention through business model innovation. Let’s remind: One size does not fit all.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 25, 2019

These being, firstly a decline in the level and speed of innovation , partly due to lower investments in research and development and also a continuing uneven adoption of innovation across individual economies and the world at large. Policy and Reality seem to mirror the same issues.

Technical Review 182

Technical Review Innovation Policies Report 182

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.

Software Review 98

Software Review Strategy Strategy Management 98

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.

Software Review 186

Software Review Software Innovation Collaboration 186

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Innovation is one of those activities that constantly “swim against the currents of the dominating culture of the organization” We cripple our creative process as it is often not visible or transparent; the innovative process can be seen as a “black box” by many in the organization; they only can judge the end result.

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Innovation Software Review Technical Review Creative Process 162

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 19, 2023

Combining these “building blocks” modularly in innovation stacks creates a unique design that adapts to your specific needs and goals. Today, innovation processes are partly designed this way but are more rigid and hold knowledge often as “islands” within a possible solution.

Technical Review 130

Technical Review Software Review Innovation Design 130

Qmarkets

JANUARY 27, 2025

From advanced AI-driven capabilities in startup scouting to significant improvements in user engagement and system accessibility, read on as we review how these innovations are propelling your own innovation strategies with Qmarkets in 2025 and beyond.AI-Enhanced Enhanced Startup Scouting Research.

Innovation 52

Innovation Technical Review Generative AI Open Innovation 52

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 14, 2023

The “ final perspective ” post proposed the Composable Innovation Enterprise Framework as a comprehensive approach to addressing today and the future complexities of innovation management. It suggests that innovation software might be facing a dilemma due to the pace of technological advancements.

Software Review 130

Software Review Innovation Software Technical Review 130

ITONICS

AUGUST 14, 2020

This technology is a well-known enabler of a variety of innovations serving the needs of humanity, be it in healthcare or mobility. However, how can one apply complex AI algorithms to steer innovation management in a company and add value to the business? Why AI in Foresight & Innovation Management.

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Innovation Management Management Software Review Artificial Inteligence 69

Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In this article, well explore what implementing ideas truly means and how it fits into the broader innovation process. Implementing Ideas in the Innovation Management Process Idea implementation is the critical phase where concepts move from planning to action, transforming innovative ideas into measurable outcomes.

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Software Review Ideation How To Underperforming Technical Team 59

Qmarkets

AUGUST 1, 2024

However, innovation is not a haphazard endeavor; it requires a well-structured approach to harness creativity and translate it into tangible results. This structured approach, known as the innovation management process, is essential for turning novel ideas into successful products, services, or processes.

Innovation Management 52

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IdeaScale

JUNE 22, 2021

Overview: Learn more about what an innovation management platform like IdeasScale can do for your organization. The COVID-19 pandemic threw many businesses into a stress test for their innovation committee and employee culture. Why Use IdeaScale? What Can IdeaScale Do? Almost anything.

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Technical Review Ideation Tools Culture 130

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?

Examples 52

Examples Software Review Innovation Technical Review 52

IdeaScale

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Seasoned innovation managers know that one of the best strategies is looking to feature requests obtained from customers for direction. Whenever you’re dealing with an influx of product feature ideas, requests, or similar data, you’re going to need ways to manage them. Organize New Feature Requests to Drive Innovation.

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Management Software Review Innovation Software 130

Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Many organizations find it challenging to turn their innovative ideas into reality. In fact, only 21% of organizations actually achieve their innovation goals, according to a recent report. While enterprises have the resources to drive significant change, they also face unique challenges that can make innovation a daunting task.

Software Review 98

Software Review Software Innovation How To 98

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.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Generative AI Technical Review Analysis 100

Qmarkets

JULY 25, 2024

Trend forecasting, a powerful tool for anticipating market shifts and consumer behaviors, has become a critical component of successful innovation management. But what exactly is trend forecasting, and how does it differ from trend management? Staying ahead of market trends can be the difference between success and obsolescence.

Trends 52

Trends Innovation Management Artificial Inteligence Management 52

IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

A manager would work with them to develop the business case. Managers often co-presented with the idea champion to the senior staff. This allowed the engineers to focus on the technical side of the equation where they felt most comfortable while gradually building their pitching and business skills.

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Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Handbook Project 189

Wazoku

MAY 12, 2020

Forrester Reveals The 13 Most Significant providers in Innovation Management “Wazoku has a differentiating vision for idea sharing and innovation collaboration.” Wazoku featured as one of the 13 Most Significant providers in Innovation Management in “The Forrester Wave : Innovation Management Platforms, Q1 2020”.

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