Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Drives innovation and competitive advantage Identifies opportunities for differentiation and growth. For example, a technology company using Gap Analysis may discover that its software deployment speed is slower than competitors , leading to a plan for process improvements and automation.

Analysis 173

Analysis Strategy Strategy Development Team Review 173

Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In a world where thousands of startups emerge each year, companies looking to stay competitive need to engage actively with this innovation ecosystem. Startups often bring fresh ideas, new technologies, and agile development approaches, but identifying the right ones to collaborate with or invest in can be complex.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Software Review Software Innovation 52

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

The Winds of Change- Innovation Software facing the Innovators’ Dilemma In my research, I am getting a real sense that the current Innovation Management Software model is about to be upended and disrupted as per Clayton Christensens’ “Innovators Dilemma.”

Software Review 211

Software Review Software Innovation Technical Review 211

Idea to Value

MARCH 14, 2025

For team leaders, company directors, project managers , innovators and senior leadership, understanding the stages of AI maturity is essential for harnessing its power to drive innovation and efficiency. Built-in AI features within existing software enhance daily workflows. in their work. adoption to a fully autonomous A.I.

Software Review 131

Software Review ChatGPT Underperforming Technical Team Generative AI 131

Business and Tech

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Elizabeth Francisco, president of ResMan, offers expansive insights from being a woman in business to the rapid advancement of property management technology. Bias showed itself as I came up through the multifamily industry and then in technology with investors, peers, competitors, and prospective customers.

Technical Review 246

Technical Review Technology Management Underperforming Technical Team 246

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Technology is radically altering our need for innovation. We see increasingly innovation is feeding off the “ digital response rate ” Connecting technology and innovation is altering how we should re-access organizations ability to build out. That got my attention.

Software Review 189

Software Review Software Technical Review Innovation 189

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

I mprove strategic decision-making Use data to guide business development and innovation. Supporting Product and Service Development Guides innovation by revealing gaps in competitors offerings. For example, a fitness tech startup might analyze subscription pricing models across competitors to refine its pricing structure.

Analysis 130

Analysis Competition Strategy Strategy 130

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

For example, a software startup conducting a SWOT Analysis may identify its strong technical team (Strength), limited marketing budget (Weakness), increasing demand for automation tools (Opportunity), and growing competition (Threat). Technology and innovation Patents, R&D capabilities, proprietary software.

Analysis 130

Analysis Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team 130

Leapfrogging

MARCH 3, 2025

The technology enables you to analyze vast amounts of data, uncovering insights that traditional methods might miss. This might include data management systems, CRM platforms, and other enterprise software. This involves setting clear performance benchmarks, regularly reviewing progress, and making data-driven adjustments as needed.

Change 130

Change Artificial Inteligence Analysis Software Review 130

Idea to Value

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In recent years, more and more companies have realized the need for innovation as they’ve seen businesses all around them, and perhaps even their own business, being disrupted. According to McKinsey research , 96% of executives have made innovation a strategic priority, yet only 6% are satisfied with their innovation performance.

Agile 320

Agile Innovation Technical Review Software Review 320

Leapfrogging

MARCH 11, 2025

For example, Google has used OKRs since its early days , helping it scale rapidly by focusing on measurable innovation, product growth, and operational excellence. Challenging but achievable Encourages innovation and excellence. Technology OKR: Improve real-time tracking accuracy by 15%. Celebrate wins and learn from setbacks.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Software Review Technical Review 130

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.

Innovation Management 200

Innovation Management Software Review Management Technical Review 200

Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2023

The gender gap in tech is persistent, but it can be addressed by offering resources, fostering inclusive workplaces, and implementing policies that promote equity. The gender gap in tech remains due to a number of factors including lack of job security, gender bias, and work-life balance issues.

Technical Review 130

Technical Review Leadership How To Software Review 130

Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 1, 2023

I have called this the Composable Innovation Enterprise Framework – here is why and what went into this proposal that I feel should be adopted for managing innovation in the future. We need to shift our innovative thinking from static to dynamic.

Software Review 246

Software Review Innovation Software Design 246

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

I have been struggling for quite some time with innovation’s increasing difficulties in influencing growth and achieving real impact. I see many comments on the failure of innovation, in its inability to be at the core of an organization’s ambitions for growing and changing. ” constrained them.

Technical Review 208

Technical Review Innovation Software Review Artificial Inteligence 208

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. If you are not, then simply “click away” and certainly my best wishes by ignoring a very changing innovation world that we are all undergoing.

Software Review 222

Software Review Innovation Software Innovation Processes 222

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.

Software Review 52

Software Review Technical Review Strategy Strategy 52

Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

How much of your innovation budget and innovation efforts should focus on improving your existing business, and how much should seek to explore and transform your business for the future? But what does a well-balanced innovation portfolio look like? The 70-20-10 ratio was always an average though.

Innovation 299

Innovation Software Review Project Resources 299

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Benchmarking is widely used across industries, from manufacturing and finance to healthcare and technology. For example, a software company might benchmark its customer support response times against competitors to improve service quality. Customer Feedback Survey responses and reviews to understand how customers perceive competitors.

Analysis 130

Analysis Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team 130

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Evolution of Product Development Product development has transformed significantly over the years, adapting to changes in consumer behavior, market demands, and technological advancements. By embracing agile, you position your business to be more adaptable, innovative, and ultimately, more competitive.

Product Development 100

Product Development Agile Software Review LEAN 100

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.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Technology Report Analysis 52

Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Every groundbreaking innovation begins as an idea, but not every idea is destined for success. In fact, studies suggest that up to 42% of failed innovations stem from a lack of market need. Organizations should evaluate the technical requirements, resource demands, and operational fit of an idea. What is Idea Validation?

Idea Management 52

Idea Management Software Review Technical Review Management 52

Leapfrogging

MARCH 12, 2025

Technology: Are system updates or new software implementations needed? Regularly review risks throughout the change process. Change is inevitable, but with the right approach, it can become an opportunity for growth and innovation. Will training be required? Processes: How will workflows be altered?

Analysis 130

Analysis Change Underperforming Technical Team Software Review 130

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 13, 2017

The 2017 report by Startup Genome recently came out (April 5, 2017) You can find it here “ Global StartUp Ecosystem Report 2017 ” which provides a 150-page review of the global state of startups. Silicon Valley happened due to a steady stream of investments since the end of the 2nd world war.

Technical Review 153

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Report 153

TechEmpower Innovation

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The team’s technical skills are solid, but they’re undermined by poor communication, especially around requirements and expectations. If you're grappling with this issue, identifying the specific cause can be difficult, especially if you don’t have a software background. This is where a technical review can be useful!)

Underperforming Technical Team 156

Underperforming Technical Team Development Team Review Software Review Technical Review 156

Business and Tech

APRIL 8, 2022

There are so many unique and wonderful ways for employers to embrace their new cultures—they can lean on software to enable and foster connection online. He also warns against what Harvard Business Review calls an “adrenaline shot” approach to change. You need the baseline: psychological safety,” he notes. People need to feel secure.

Competition 246

Competition Technical Review Software Review CTO 246

Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 26, 2023

You need to discover your innovation pathway. I started posting my thoughts on innovation in August 2010. I always find the post-New Year to be a reflective part of the year of reviewing, deciding, and then setting new goals. This is a post about the sources of my knowledge that feeds my innovation passion. Let me start.

Software Review 182

Software Review Innovation Technical Review Collaboration 182

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.

Innovation 225

Innovation Technical Review Report Software Review 225

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. At Ezassi, we specialize in helping organizations streamline the idea-to-implementation process with our suite of Innovation Management Products and Services.

Software Review 52

Software Review Software Technical Review Ideation 52

Idea to Value

JANUARY 14, 2022

What does this have to do with innovation? However, what if a company is trying to develop a fundamentally different innovation to the market? In this case, a company might have its core business model which is working well, but have an innovation which could fundamentally improve processes and delight customers.

Software Review 244

Software Review Technical Review Marketing Change 244

Idea to Value

JANUARY 8, 2018

In today’s dose of inspiration, I wanted to give you an insight into one of the most innovative technologies of the past few years which has the potential to revolutionise entire industries: machine learning. If you want to be a startup on the cutting edge of buzzwords, you have two major avenues right now.

Artificial Inteligence 168

Artificial Inteligence Video Software Review Learning 168

Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

This new management method makes it nearly impossible for innovation teams to fail at delivering multiple challenging innovation projects faster, with less risk and lower required budgets. Most innovation experts often say that traditional management processes are not the way to run innovation projects. And this is true.

Project 258

Project LEAN Management Innovation 258

Idea to Value

JUNE 10, 2019

I wanted to write an article celebrating the works of the most influential gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual innovators, inventors and scientists throughout history. All of the LGBTQ innovators, inventors and scientists currently working around the world. However, there was a problem. George Washington Carver. John Maynard Keynes.

Change 262

Change Software Review Innovation Technical Review 262

Planview

JANUARY 16, 2025

Financial institutions are at a critical juncture, balancing the need to innovate quickly while ensuring operational stability. As digital transformation accelerates, technology leaders face unique challenges in optimizing software development and delivery. Regularly review WIP limits to prevent overloading teams.

Software Developers 52

Software Developers Software Development Software Review Software 52

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? Moving to the edge : Organizations are becoming more agile by adopting an “edge” approach.

Design Thinking 147

Design Thinking Technical Review Design Technology 147

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 24, 2022

The three degrees of ecosystem design- the innovating equation. In any ecosystem thinking and design, we do need to find this “sweet spot” for encouraging more innovation. Ecosystems create stronger barriers for competition to duplicate due to the inherent complexity within the network.

Design 182

Design Technical Review Software Review Innovation 182