Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In the past few months, I have been writing consistently on the need to change our innovating process, thinking and designs into Innovation Ecosystem ones. This will be my initial view of how this needs to be shaped as the overriding architecture of an Innovation Ecosystem. Source: tmforum.org.

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Innovation Technical Review Design Collaboration 204

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 Trends Innovation Innovation Management 182

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 Underperforming Technical Team Artificial Inteligence 147

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 27, 2017

T he potential value of abundant data and information is greatly constrained by the technical challenges of storing, processing, sharing and analyzing it. The Innovation Perspective view here is this: For innovation, this is the looking across borders and connecting understanding. Inaccessible information. “T

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Technical Review Innovation Report Disruption 178

Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

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. Traditional Phases and Gates Processes Traditionally, the phases and gates model has been a cornerstone in structuring innovation management.

Generative AI 113

Generative AI Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Product Development 113

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 12, 2018

I want to offer some thoughts that need us all involved in innovation to think about as we finish out 2018. If you are frustrated with your current innovation process then read on. Much of the current innovation process you are currently working with is a Dinosaur, it should have disappeared long ago. I think not.

Software Review 222

Software Review Software Innovation Underperforming Technical Team 222

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Much of the innovation discovery journey is a disappointing one. Resources constantly “churn” and get depleted, waiting for others to be brought up to speed. Those not involved directly within the innovation project constantly remain skeptical or require more proof. Customers and employees are driving innovation.

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Report Innovation Survey Technical Review 212

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

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. Are you leveraging all the resources available and mentioned here?

Software Review 182

Software Review Technical Review Innovation Collaboration 182

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 26, 2015

I recall reading that up to now, each digital technology change was a separate era of change, to absorb and adapt towards, yet today we are facing something seemingly different, a collision, a whole mash-up of disparate technologies and systems, that seem to be heading for such an explosion of change, a post-digital transformation.

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Technical Review Technology Internet of things Innovation 100

Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 23, 2019

Innovation software is no different from the tides of change sweeping industries. There is a growing recognition of adapting different types of software that enables the ideation stage and can integrate into all the other parts of the innovation value chain. So often client solutions and their needs have considerable lag.

Innovation Management 200

Innovation Management Management Software Review Software 200

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 25, 2019

The suggestion in the report is there are two possible bottlenecks from the innovative perspective might be contributing to the forward-looking innovation investment and adoptions needed. This fits very much with the present needs of innovators, managing on the job, are struggling to scale and attract the right levels of investments.

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Policies Report Technical Review Innovation 182

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

IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

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. Mentors can also encourage innovators to look inside themselves, to understand themselves as leaders or project champions. Barrier busters are also determined.

Underperforming Technical Team 189

Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Project Technical Review 189

Paul Hobcraft

MAY 28, 2018

You often find resources are not focusing on advancing innovation; they are often spent on fixing what you have. Jeffrey and I believed, even more so today , that the innovation space needs a common starting point – a collaborative reference model.

Software Review 166

Software Review Software Technical Review Innovation 166

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

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.

Software Review 162

Software Review Innovation Design Technical Review 162

Qmarkets

JULY 25, 2024

Monitoring and Improvement: Continuously tracking the progress and performance of innovation initiatives, making iterative improvements, and learning from successes and failures. Successful innovation management goes beyond handling ideas. It encompasses identifying emerging trends and technologies that could impact the business.

Software Review 98

Software Review Management Strategy Strategy 98

IdeaScale

MARCH 27, 2019

Finding a better way of accomplishing necessary business tasks is low-risk, can lead to other types of innovations, and helps companies maintain and sharpen their competitive edge. Processes must evolve with changes in markets and technologies. Process innovation ensures that it does so effectively.

Software Review 113

Software Review Technical Review Innovation Competition 113

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The focus on innovation encourages attendees to think outside the box, embrace new challenges, and seek cutting-edge solutions in their professional roles. A speaker specializing in innovation can also highlight trends, emerging technologies, and industry disruptions, providing valuable context for future strategic planning.

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Technical Review Innovation Engagement Conference 100

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Why Innovation is a Critical Theme for Keynote Speeches Innovation remains a key driver of success in the business world, and as such, it is a critical theme for keynote speeches at corporate events. A focus on innovation helps companies to adapt to rapidly changing markets, embrace new technologies, and stay ahead of the competition.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Innovation Trends Engagement 100

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 26, 2017

The day before the main event I was included in the Industry Analysts visit to the Siemens Technology Center, at Neuperlach in Munich. We were provided a variety of insights in different presentations and demonstrations, of the technology they are working upon. Time to market suffers for one. Time to market suffers for one.

Industry 187

Industry Technical Review Competition Technology 187

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. ” raises concerns about whether existing innovation software can keep up with the changing needs of innovators.

Software Review 130

Software Review Software Innovation Technical Review 130

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Evolution of AI in Business Strategy The journey of AI in the business landscape has seen a remarkable evolution, transitioning from a novel technology to a fundamental component of strategic planning. Human Resources: Leverage AI tools for talent acquisition and employee engagement analysis.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Strategy Strategy Technical Review 100

Gregg Fraley

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Why is this challenge so different from previous innovation challenges? Has there ever been a moment in time when so many new technologies are washing over us all at once? The elephant in the room is that the new technology requires a truly different approach. Have a cross-domain, diverse team. Have a cross-domain, diverse team.

Technical Review 55

Technical Review Ideation Big Data Innovation 55

Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

They bring stories of success and failure that can humanize the innovation process and make it more relatable. Their talks can be a catalyst for change, encouraging your team to pursue innovation with renewed vigor. By discussing the innovation process, they can: Ignite the spark of ideation and creativity within your team.

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Innovation Ideation Leadership Innovation Processes 113

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Effective leaders provide resources, create cross-functional teams, and ensure that innovation is aligned with business strategy. They remove barriers that stifle creativity and reward initiatives that contribute to innovation. Are there enough resources allocated for experimentation and development of new ideas?

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Training Innovation Culture 100

IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Its success is due to a mixture of transparency, willingness to discuss when ideas won’t work, and accepting failure as part of the innovation process. ” Hosted by what was at the time the agency’s Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies, the idea was inspired by funding rounds in the VC sector.

Crowdsourcing 130

Crowdsourcing Innovation Technical Review Resources 130

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Introduction to New Product Development In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences, the ability to innovate and execute new product development (NPD) effectively is a cornerstone of business success.

Product Development 100

Product Development Strategy Strategy Artificial Inteligence 100

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 3, 2018

This could be in a new plant, in where production should be situated, so it can be allowed to scale at a later date, in resources able to achieve scale or more importantly you scale according to the type of goods or demand so they can be readily available, closer to the market they are needed. Today we are struggling due to these legacies.

Innovation 222

Innovation Software Review Design Engagement 222

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 25, 2015

With the dizzy array of choices, combined with technology prowess and ‘plugging’ these into ‘seen’ customer needs, they are setting about disrupting existing businesses and establishing new ones, on an ever-increasing global scale. It seems this is the era of the digitally savvy entrepreneur. The whole world of business is changing radically.

Industry 100

Industry Technical Review Collaboration Technology 100

Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

However, with the advent of artificial intelligence in innovation management , these stages and gates are being reimagined. However, with the advent of artificial intelligence in innovation management , these stages and gates are being reimagined.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Innovation Management Management Technical Review 100

Qmarkets

JULY 22, 2021

However, there are various approaches for each step of the process which can be chosen based on what is best for your business and employees. Submission Arguably the submission phase is the most important step of the process. This is where your employees will submit their ideas and kick off the innovation process.

Idea Generation 98

Idea Generation Technical Review Ideation Idea Management 98

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Customer Satisfaction : Continual innovation leads to products and services that better meet customer expectations, fostering loyalty and repeat business. Begin your journey towards innovation culture transformation by investing in innovation training programs and developing strategies for innovation leadership.

Culture of Innovation 100

Culture of Innovation Culture Agile Innovation 100

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 22, 2017

We must think differently and that might mean whole innovation system thinking. Then we have system imbalance to contend with in innovation. Success to the Successful— Two or more efforts compete for the same finite resources. Now apply these to why innovation often fails, they constrain what we do.

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System Innovation Design Resources 147

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 7, 2015

The significant shifts deriving from technology change and digital disruption are not yet being translated into new innovation processes, frameworks or methods to extract the value of speed and unique insight and translate that out quickly into new products and services.

Innovation 100

Innovation Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Processes 100

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. Optimize resources by predicting potential challenges and bottlenecks.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Generative AI Technical Review Analysis 100