Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 24, 2023

In my opinion, an innovation mandate should go deeper and provide different insights, experiences or reference points, Innovation evolves, expands and gains momentum. License to Operate : License to operate refers to the organization’s social and environmental responsibilities and obligations.

Innovation 189

Innovation Technical Review Innovation Programs Collaboration 189

Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

Executive mindset transformation refers to the process in which senior executives and leaders alter their thought patterns, approaches, and attitudes towards business challenges and opportunities. Importance of Strategic Thinking for Senior Executives Strategic thinking is an indispensable element for senior executives.

Strategic Thinking 100

Strategic Thinking Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Technical Review 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

Executive mindset transformation refers to the process in which senior executives and leaders alter their thought patterns, approaches, and attitudes towards business challenges and opportunities. Importance of Strategic Thinking for Senior Executives Strategic thinking is an indispensable element for senior executives.

Strategic Thinking 100

Strategic Thinking Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Technical Review 100

Leapfrogging

MAY 8, 2024

Experiential Intelligence (XQ) refers to the ability to understand and apply past experiences to new and complex situations. By engaging in hands-on experiences, you can improve strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Leadership 188

Leadership Exercises Training Project 188

Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

Introduction to Strategic Thinking in Business The Importance of Strategy in a Disruptive World In today’s business environment, disruption is the new norm. With technology advancing at breakneck speeds and market dynamics shifting unpredictably, it’s crucial for you as a business leader to embrace strategic thinking.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Technical Review 100

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 26, 2023

License to Operate : License to operate refers to the organization’s social and environmental responsibilities and obligations. I work in supporting and building both the strategic and operational needs of an organization as an external advisor or coach.

Innovation Programs 147

Innovation Programs Innovation Policies Collaboration 147

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Setting the Stage for Success To set the stage for a successful strategic planning offsite, several key steps should be taken: Define Clear Objectives : Be clear about what you want to achieve during the offsite. Choose an Appropriate Venue : The location should be conducive to strategic thinking and free from interruptions.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team Exercises 100

Matthew May

AUGUST 28, 2015

I’ve always liked using good old paper and Post-Its, ever since I learned what was affectionately referred to as “the big paper process” when I was working with Toyota many years ago. After dozens of iterations I’ve finally settled on a format that people find simple, fun, and effective. This one is.

Strategy 0

Strategy Strategy LEAN Strategic Thinking 0

BrainZooming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Actively take part in identifying who to involve in the strategic planning process. Devote the appropriate amount of time to understanding a workshop’s design and strategic thinking exercises. Refer back to information sharing and activities earlier in the workshop. Greet workshop participants as they arrive.

eBook 74

eBook Strategic Thinking Exercises Engagement 74

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 9, 2023

I have summarized the key points of these four posts; click on the links referred to. All the elements of skills, processes, tools, capabilities and behaviours are essential in supporting an effective collaboration across sectors that need to be involved.

Collaboration 130

Collaboration Innovation Engagement Tools 130

BrainZooming

AUGUST 23, 2018

Two years ago, the company’s CEO, Jamie Dimon, identified Amazon Prime as reference point for launching a platform offering free services. Mike is a frequent speaker on innovation, strategic thinking, and social media. Free trades from a brand charging $24.95 per trade a year ago? More Posts - Website Follow Me:

Disruption 72

Disruption Strategic Thinking Exercises Competition 72

Innov8rs

MARCH 10, 2025

” In addition to the SDGs , Martijn’s team refers to two other sustainability frameworks, each offering a unique perspective on sustainable development: Doughnut Economics and the Planetary Boundaries Framework. Innovators must embrace strategic thinking and leverage structured methodologies to create real impact.

Innovation 52

Innovation Underperforming Technical Team Project Data 52

Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 21, 2023

Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our emotions, as well as the emotions of others. These digital coaches can offer personalized guidance and training on a range of topics, from communication skills and empathy to strategic thinking and goal-setting.

Exercises 118

Exercises Leadership Training Tools 118

Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Digitalization refers to converting analog processes into digital formats without necessarily changing how a business operates. It often requires changes to culture, operations, and customer engagement. For example, a retailer moving from brick-and-mortar stores to a fully digital e-commerce platform is undergoing digital transformation.

Tools 59

Tools Crowdsourcing Ideation Innovation 59

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

For example, if your team is heavy on big-picture thinkers, include activities that focus on detailed action planning to complement their strategic visions. Conversely, if your team excels in operational details, encourage activities that stretch their strategic thinking.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Technical Review Design 130

Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

XQ refers to the ability to draw from past experiences, learnings, and insights to make better decisions, solve complex problems, and navigate the uncertainties of the corporate world. Defining Psychological Safety Psychological safety refers to the shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking.

Innovation 113

Innovation Leadership Collaboration Agile 113

BrainZooming

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Providing a Template to Inexperienced Strategic Planners without Structure –Typical of most strategic planning processes, the facilitator showed us a three-column template to complete for a meeting next month. Each team is on its own to fill out the template.

eBook 63

eBook Strategic Thinking Groups Strategy 63

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Vision and Strategic Thinking Innovative leaders are visionary. Your strategic thinking allows you to create a roadmap to reach these new horizons. For guidance on adapting to feedback and fostering a resilient innovation culture, refer to innovation leadership strategies.

Leadership 100

Leadership Roadmap Innovation Culture of Innovation 100

BrainZooming

MARCH 3, 2017

Yesterday, we identified the six types of strategic planning process activities we use to design a client’s strategic thinking workshop. To facilitate you going deeper into thinking about how these activities function within a strategic planning process workshop, here are articles in each of the six areas.

Strategic Thinking 40

Strategic Thinking Exercises eBook Underperforming Technical Team 40

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

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. The value of such gatherings lies in their capacity to refresh perspectives, encourage strategic thinking, and address complex challenges without the distractions of the office environment.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Design Exercises 100

BrainZooming

MAY 12, 2017

Everyone who is in a position to refer mentors to mentees needs to also vet people better. ” It’s a horrible assumption, if you think about it. Don’t worry if those people aren’t marketing themselves as leaders or guides. The ones who do aren’t always the support you are seeking and needing anyway.

Entrepreneurship 100

Entrepreneurship Collaboration Examples Marketing 100

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Consider incorporating the following elements into your training programs: Creative Problem-Solving : Enhancing the ability to think creatively and approach problems from various angles. Strategic Thinking : Developing the capacity to formulate and implement innovation strategies that align with business objectives.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Training Culture 100

Leapfrogging

MAY 8, 2024

Experiential Intelligence (XQ) refers to the ability to make insightful decisions and lead effectively based on the synthesis of past experiences. Activities may include role-playing, simulations, or hands-on projects that require collaboration and strategic thinking. What is Experiential Intelligence?

Training 100

Training Leadership Technical Review Agile 100

Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

A conducive environment is essential for fostering creativity, open-mindedness, and strategic thinking. For a deeper understanding of crafting a balanced and dynamic agenda, refer to our article on strategy offsite facilitation. It is also important to designate time for reflection and consolidation of ideas.

Leadership 100

Leadership Team Building Strategy Strategy 100

CMOE

OCTOBER 24, 2022

A manager requires long-term, big-picture skills such as: Strategic thinking: Strategic thinking involves leveraging one’s strengths and insights to ignite positive change and elevate a business’s competitive advantage. Tops Skills for Managers. Elevate Your Supervisor and Manager Training with CMOE.

Management 52

Management Strategic Thinking Training Leadership 52

BrainZooming

OCTOBER 15, 2015

While having a daily deadline has become less stimulating creatively over the years, I shudder to think of how much experience and the number of strategic thinking exercises that would have come and gone without any documentation if not for the Brainzooming blog.

Strategic Thinking 40

Strategic Thinking eBook Exercises Guidelines 40

Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

It requires a shift in your strategic thinking, urging you to anticipate changes and react with precision. For guidance on fostering strategic thinking within your leadership team, refer to 10 ways to get your leadership team thinking strategically and building the best business strategies.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Artificial Inteligence Change 100

Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

To avoid the pitfalls of a static strategy and ensure your business is future-proof, it’s essential to foster a culture of agility and strategic foresight. Cultivating a Forward-Thinking Mindset The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.

Disruption 100

Disruption Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team 100

BrainZooming

MARCH 26, 2024

When you are so deeply immersed in an environment that you lose any comparative reference, one thing becomes imperative. It’s easy, particularly after a significant passage of time, to not even realize what’s going on around you. You need an outside perspective to help you fully understand your reality and possibilities.

Strategic Thinking 52

Strategic Thinking Innovation 52

hackerearth

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

You need strategic thinking to plan the innovation transformation journey. You need strategists with extensive exposure to innovation programmes and deep understanding of your industry, the competitors, the market dynamics and the state of the art in reference to your domain. Strategists. Product experts.

Technical Review 68

Technical Review How To Software Review Innovation 68

BrainZooming

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Talking with various colleagues, clients, and potential clients recently, each discussion included a reference to innovation expertise. You’re the expert in innovation, what do you think?”. That started me thinking, “Am I an expert?”. Rapidly deploy effective strategic thinking exercises to spur innovation.

Tools 40

Tools eBook Ideation Innovation 40

Tullio Siragusa

MAY 1, 2023

The Role of Enterprise Architecture in the Circular Economy Enterprise architecture (EA) refers to the practice of designing, planning, and implementing IT infrastructure and systems to support an organization’s goals and strategy.

Technical Review 62

Technical Review Collaboration Design System 62

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.

Culture of Innovation 113

Culture of Innovation Culture Innovation Leadership 113

Ecosystems4Innovating

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It is so often just promising growth by liberally applying this, and not recognizing this requires fundamental changes in business design, resources and strategic thinking. That requires a more sustainable approach (referring back to my previous post) in fully considering any business ecosystem design.

Design 59

Design Collaboration Competition Comparison 59

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Importance of Strategic Planning Offsites A strategic planning offsite is not just another meeting; it’s an investment in your organization’s future. By removing distractions and dedicating time solely to strategic thinking, you create an atmosphere where creativity and big-picture thinking can thrive.

Roadmap 100

Roadmap Design Underperforming Technical Team How To 100

Boxes and Arrows

JULY 10, 2008

Remember, a toxic person is often manipulative and they may seem great on the surface, so check references. Peter Merholz talks of managers needing to be either "T" shaped "Bar" shaped, referring to the profile of skills they possess. Did they voluntarily leave the last job?

Underperforming Technical Team 62

Underperforming Technical Team Tips Creativity Agile 62

Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

This may include skills such as strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and communication. For further insights on defining organizational culture, refer to our article on what is organizational culture and why is it key for business performance.

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Underperforming Technical Team Culture Leadership Change 100