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.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This analysis is widely used across industries, from business operations and project management to human resources and product development. 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.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Developed by management strategists C.K. For example, Apples core competencies include innovative product design, seamless software integration, and a strong brand ecosystem. For example, Teslas expertise in battery technology and electric vehicle engineering is a core competence that fuels its leadership in the EV market.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 25, 2022

A panel of retail experts share their insights on the future of retail technology, the challenges it poses, and how it can be utilized to improve the customer experience and boost profits. Lori Greiner: Due to the pandemic, there are different challenges facing small businesses today, depending on what that business is.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

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. The goal is to discover startups that can provide game-changing technology, services, or business models that align with a company’s strategic vision.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2025

For example, Apples success is built on a combination of strong architecture (seamless hardware-software integration), reputation (premium brand image), and innovation (continuous product evolution). Companies should: Monitor industry trends and technological advancements. Enhance customer loyalty and brand differentiation.

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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.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 3, 2025

The technology enables you to analyze vast amounts of data, uncovering insights that traditional methods might miss. Scalable Solutions : AI tools are capable of managing a large scope of work, allowing you to take on more clients and projects without compromising on quality.

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Planview

MARCH 26, 2025

When it comes to software delivery, the topic of outcomes often comes up. Are we achieving specific business results that make these massive technology investments worth it? For every dollar a typical company invests in software development, only about 25 cents supports the companys highest-priority business outcomes.

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IdeaScale

JANUARY 8, 2020

In our minds, technology and innovation are interconnected. However, for every technological advancement, there seems to be a learning curve or adjustment period as we try to figure out how to implement automation into our daily lives. Technology: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back? source: pixabay.com.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 27, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various industries, and change management is no exception. By integrating AI into change management processes, you can gain deeper insights into employee behavior and enhance the effectiveness of your change initiatives. Lead Successful Change Management Projects!

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 18, 2025

Acquisitions (buying existing companies or technologies). Key differentiators include: Product innovation and superior technology. For example, Apple differentiates itself through sleek design, seamless software-hardware integration, and strong brand loyalty. What dependencies or risks should be managed?

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Business and Tech

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Digital safety has never been more important in our increasingly technology-driven world, as the pandemic forces professionals and students to adapt to working and learning from home. . Additionally, companies should consider enforcing the use of password managers to store, generate, and manage their passwords.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 12, 2025

Change Impact Analysis is a structured framework designed to assess and manage the effects of organizational change. Change Impact Analysis in Change Management Effective change management requires careful planning and a thorough understanding of how modifications will affect different parts of an organization.

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Business and Tech

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In an expansive interview, real estate expert Steve Weikal explains how technology is changing the housing market for the better. Sometimes we joke that the real estate industry still runs off of a 41-year-old technology called the spreadsheet. The second thing that’s happening is we have all of this new technology.

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Technical Review Technology Management Software Review 130

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.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 20, 2025

The Four Key Factors in Porters Diamond Model: Factor Conditions The availability of critical resources such as labor, capital, infrastructure, and technology. Firm Strategy, Structure, and Rivalry The intensity of competition and the way firms are organized and managed. What level of technological development and R&D exists?

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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). Enhances Risk Management Encourages proactive solutions to potential threats.

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eZassi

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Product-Lifecycle Management 2.0 One powerful way to achieve these goals is by applying the principles of Kaizen —the Japanese concept of continuous improvement—to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). What is Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)? As prototypes are created, the design is continuously tested and refined.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 11, 2025

Objectives & Key Results (OKR) in Strategy OKRs play a crucial role in modern strategic management by ensuring that businesses focus on results-driven execution rather than just setting static goals. Technology OKR: Improve real-time tracking accuracy by 15%. Customer Service OKR: Increase customer satisfaction score by 5 points.

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TechEmpower Innovation

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Strategic Technical Advisor looks at the business and determines what makes sense from a technology perspective in the short-term and longer-terms. They look at the code produced on a regular basis to ensure that it’s high quality and right for you. Specifically, they pay attention to: Is our code scalable and extensible?

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Planview

JANUARY 16, 2025

As digital transformation accelerates, technology leaders face unique challenges in optimizing software development and delivery. This blog examines the underlying factors contributing to productivity challenges in software development and delivery within financial institutions.

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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. The Composable Innovation Enterprise framework aims to overcome the limitations of current traditional approaches to innovation (software) design.

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

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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.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 1, 2025

AI can be applied in various aspects of organizational effectiveness, from ai-powered organizational assessment to ai in performance management. Enhanced Talent Management : AI can assist in talent optimization by identifying skill gaps, predicting future talent needs, and recommending personalized development plans.

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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. Kanban Kanban is a visual workflow management method that uses a board and cards to represent work items and their progress.

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Can we manage innovation the way many still are? Innovation is struggling to really perform and unleash breakthrough products due to many ‘inbuilt’ inhibitors. Applying technology application to innovation opportunities needs a platform thinking approach. I think not. Risks are actually rising not falling.

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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. Ezassis technology discovery services are designed to uncover these opportunities through tailored research programs.

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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.

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Business and Tech

JUNE 28, 2023

Ana Wight General Manager of Retail, Lightspeed “When you integrate your payments with your commerce platform, you take out a lot of manual steps, a lot of errors.” There are a ton of pain points with legacy POS solutions,” noted Ana Wight, general manager of Retail at Lightspeed , a unified POS and payments platform.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 21, 2017

If you’re tired of not being able to compete with bigger companies in your industry due to a lack of research and development (R&D) budget, the good news is that’s no longer a problem. External Open Innovation: TechSmith Software creates screen capture and recording software that is used in over 30 countries.

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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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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Build a diverse advisory group consisting of internal leaders, industry experts, and external partners, such as venture capitalists or technology specialists. After each accelerator cycle, conduct a full review and refine the program to ensure future iterations are even more impactful.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A new partnership between Qmarkets and New York-based innovation and venture strategy firm Arable Ventures will provide a specialized innovation solution for enterprises across North America comprising both strategic consultancy services and dedicated software. About Qmarkets Managing innovation in large organizations is never easy.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Recently I was exploring the world of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and read an excellent Whitepaper from Aras Corp , one of the leading PLM solution providers. do need to bring innovation management into the 21st century where everything is transformed through a platform that allows total integration.

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