Paul Hobcraft

JULY 30, 2020

It seems so simple doesn’t it – “bringing final ideas to market”. Here in Europe, it is often suggested that “Europe is the cradle of creativity”, perhaps but I think the United States is “the crucible of innovation”, it forges ideas and takes them to market far better.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Nondisruptive creation is when you create a new market without needing to tear down or displace others or your own business. There are no failed companies, lost jobs, or destroyed markets in its wake, opening a path to innovation where business and society can better thrive together.

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Tullio Siragusa

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Case for BOD Oversight Focused on Leadership: Good Leadership is Good Business I n most organizations, Board of Directors (BOD) have a myriad of oversight committees to ensure the company’s ethical, financial, and operational stability. Employees find themselves in distress, which ultimately diminishes productivity and engagement.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

Culture is shaped by a variety of factors, including the company’s mission, leadership styles, policies, work environment, and the behavior modeled by those at the top. The Impact of Culture on Performance and Innovation The influence of organizational culture on performance and innovation cannot be overstated.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 26, 2024

I have been concerned for quiet some time about the ‘state’ of the consulting industry when it comes to innovation. There are simply far too many out there offering pieces of the innovation equation. Positioning the cost and contribution of innovation in perspective and necessary returns.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 25, 2024

Innovative Leadership in Circular Economy Initiatives: Paving the Way for Sustainability In an era where sustainability is not just a goal but a necessity, the concept of a circular economy has emerged as a beacon of hope.

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Brunner

JULY 31, 2024

Brunner’s Initiative Highlights the Impact of Diverse Leadership for Future Generations Imagine stepping into a room filled with dynamic leaders shaping the future of media and marketing. At Brunner, we recognize the critical role that diverse leadership plays in driving innovation and success. She holds a B.S.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Setting the Stage for Success Importance of Leadership Team Offsites Leadership team offsites play a pivotal role in shaping the future of an organization. These retreats are not merely a change of scenery but a strategic move to foster innovation and alignment among the top decision-makers of your company.

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Idea to Value

MAY 5, 2017

After working with more than 100 clients, we have noted one of the most critical factors in the success of an innovation project: if you outsource all of the work on your innovation projects, they will fail. Yet, without training your team on the methods and tools of innovation, the breakthrough thinking will be resisted.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

Introduction to High Performance Leadership Teams Defining High Performance Leadership Teams High performance leadership teams are those that not only achieve outstanding results but also sustain these levels of success over time. It’s the bedrock upon which innovative and collaborative teams are built.

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Innovation Excellence

MARCH 22, 2024

Market risk – Will they buy it? Market risk – Test it with the customer. GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski Technical risk – Will it work? Emotional risk – Will people laugh at your crazy idea? Technical risk – Test it in the lab. Emotional risk – Try it with a friend. Technical risk – […]

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Cris Beswick

MAY 8, 2024

Innovation has often been treated as a cyclical phenomenon, eagerly embraced during prosperous times and relegated to the sidelines during economic downturns. More than 70% of senior executives regularly acknowledge that innovation will be among their companies’ top three growth drivers in the next three to five years.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Importance of Fostering Innovation in Leadership Defining Innovation Culture An innovation culture refers to the values, behaviors, and norms that ensure an organization not only generates new ideas but also executes them to achieve positive outcomes.

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The need for transformational innovation. Transformational innovation is increasingly needed to cope with the change needed in many organizations to find a new or repositioned value proposition. Transformational innovation is one of the hardest, if not the hardest, to achieve.

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IdeaScale

AUGUST 20, 2019

Innovation leadership is all about meeting challenges and overcoming obstacles in new and creative ways. This is where innovation leadership is most important, as a keystone for resilience. This is where innovation leadership is most important, as a keystone for resilience. What about your competitors?

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Idea to Value

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

However, adapting to this new environment doesn’t just mean investing in the latest hardware and software on the market. Starts with Leadership 4.0. uses close alignment with innovative technology to ensure that manufacturers can gain critical insights about day-to-day operations. Leadership 4.0 Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0

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CMOE

MAY 19, 2022

You can’t have strategy without leadership. Ultimately, strategic leadership is what makes the difference between success or failure. Why Does Strategic Leadership Matter? Remember: thinking, planning, and acting strategically should never be viewed as the sole responsibility of senior leadership.

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CMOE

MARCH 5, 2024

Effective leadership is foundational to the continued success of any organization. At the heart of such leadership lie two pivotal qualities: recognition and accountability. What is recognition and accountability in leadership? Why balance recognition and accountability?

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 1, 2022

The Executive Innovation Work Mat as a compelling business case. After a series of conversations around the Executive Innovation work mat, Jeffrey Phillips and I decided there was a need to add one more to the series, one that makes the business case for the work mat, one that is more from the leaders perspective.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 24, 2020

Often innovation succeeds or fails by the personal involvement and engagement of a ‘selected’ few. Recognizing the types of innovation leadership might help you manage the innovation work a little better. So can you recognize the traits of your innovation leader? Are they a front-end or back-end innovation leader?

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Power of Resilience in Leadership: Building Mental Toughness for Challenging Times In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, global interconnectedness, and unforeseen challenges, the ability to adapt and persevere through adversity has become a hallmark of effective leadership.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

The Imperative of Culture Change Understanding the Stakes: Innovation and Business Growth Culture change within an organization is not just about altering the workplace environment; it is a strategic imperative. Innovation is not simply about new ideas; it’s about transforming those ideas into value-creating strategies.

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Innov8rs

JANUARY 16, 2023

If we are to discover a prosperous future path, innovation is no longer optional. With a potential recession in sight and inflation, layoffs, and other geopolitical issues challenging the ability to protect traditional forms of competitive advantage, innovation is our only option. How To Define A Strategy For Innovation In 2023. “A

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Cris Beswick

JUNE 11, 2024

Innovation has become one of the cornerstones of success because leaders know that failing to adapt and embrace new ideas risks their organisations being left behind by more agile competitors. It’s what I refer to as ‘Owning’ the innovation agenda.

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Innov8rs

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Innov8rs | Crises stifle innovation. Research by McKinsey and others shows that organizations that focus on innovation during crises outperform the market average. However, recent financial pressures have caused many organizations to make suboptimal decisions from an innovation perspective.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

Instead, a more holistic approach to leadership intelligence is required—one that includes Experiential Intelligence (XQ). The Importance of Innovation in Executive Leadership Innovation is the lifeblood of any successful organization. The integration of XQ into executive functions is a potent tool for driving innovation.

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Daniel Burrus

JANUARY 17, 2024

You only have two options when it comes to the future of technology in marketing: First, which is unfortunately appealing to many, you can hunker down, sticking to the old marketing tactics to drive sales. This strategy seems safe because others are taking the risks, not you.

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Daniel Burrus

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

They battle for mere slivers of market share that could just as easily go to the next company in line in the blink of an eye. In today’s economy, most organizations are locked in fierce competition with others in their industry. They compete for the same customer base, which results in them competing for rather slim profit margins.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 3, 2024

When companies leverage the diverse talents of their Asian workforce, they can evolve into more global, agile, and powerful hubs of innovation and growth.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, the ability to build a strong case, stay informed, and think critically is the key to unlocking success and driving innovation. Here, market trends evolve, new technologies emerge, and consumer preferences shift lightning-fast. For me, this landscape is marked by its dynamism.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

A culture that is adaptable, innovative, and collaborative can better withstand market fluctuations and respond to challenges swiftly and effectively. Conversely, be honest about the elements that are hindering your agility and resilience, such as resistance to change, lack of innovation, or poor communication.

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Jeffrey Phillips

APRIL 1, 2024

I've been reading and thinking a lot lately about what is described as a "culture of innovation". I think a culture of innovation is kind of like a unicorn: it would be cool if it existed, and some people claim to have seen one, but when you get up close it's just a normal animal that happens to be missing a horn.

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Planview

MAY 16, 2022

To me, this includes being connected as people around a common purpose; those people being connected to a shared strategic vision; and that vision being connected to the market and context it is in (which, of course, changes over time). Prioritizing Connection Within Our Leadership Team. We build together.

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 15, 2021

as a conversation between us, where we emphasise the important linkage between innovation and strategy. Our first conversation called the Fundamental building blocks for innovation success (13 minutes), links here , introduces the series and the areas of our focus. Achieving innovation alignment always needs clear framing.

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Legacy Innovation Group

APRIL 1, 2019

The Secret Formula for Achieving Market Leadership. Unless your business strategy is to be a fast-follower (an increasingly risky and dangerous strategy), you invariably have markets or market segments in which your objective is to be the Market Leader. 2 in every market it was in, or it would get out.

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Idea to Value

JUNE 16, 2021

Having worked for many years at one of the world’s top strategy consulting firms, we often encountered leadership teams who were not clear on which choices they needed to make to achieve their strategy, or even which strategy was correct for their goals. This tool can also be useful when developing an innovation strategy.

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