Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 2, 2024

My review of 2024 from a posting perspective has been a really positive one. Innovation inside the one company is (very) outdated and does not take account of the significant changes occurring in technology enablement or solving increasing complex challenges.

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Idea to Value

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

We refer to these as the key principles of innovative organizations. There are great many companies and leaders that obsess about their market share, competitors, or technological prowess. If your technology doesn’t create value for customers, they won’t buy it. Netflix refers to this as the organization being loosely coupled.

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The BMI Lab Blog

MAY 26, 2021

Sometimes, companies approach us with requests like “I have developed a new technology but how do I build a business around it?” or “Our technology is superior to our competitors’ – why don’t our customers see that?”. 5G refers to the 5th Generation of mobile networks, following the 4G or Long-Term Evolution (LTE) standard.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 26, 2023

I always find the post-New Year to be a reflective part of the year of reviewing, deciding, and then setting new goals. Innovation application and practice seem to have stayed stuck, largely due to how it is organized. This is a post about the sources of my knowledge that feeds my innovation passion. Let me start.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 24, 2023

They are different due to the circumstances and needs of each organization, but let me provide a suggested one to get the thinking you might have a need to validate or a need to revisit yours if you have one and begin to revise it. What should be in a “typical” innovation mandate?

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Jeffrey Phillips

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Geoffrey Moore developed the concept of the "whole product" in the 1980s and the concepts are still true today, especially in high tech fields. Whole product refers to the idea that the majority of customers don't want to buy untested, unproven technologies.

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Idea to Value

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

It does not need to be due to a lack of drive, creativity or passion for your project; sometimes the problem can be quite the opposite. Regularly review your ideas. As new technology becomes available, trends change, or new ideas come to light, you may need to alter your approach. Review your analytics.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

This is having a more connected set of components coming from technology, built into the value proposition. Our ‘need’ for technology has grown in recognition that it can solve our personal problems and situations and is quickly becoming the norm of everyday life. More and more people are asking constantly for platform understanding.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 7, 2022

As one of the world’s top experts on innovation and growth, Rita’s work is regularly published in the Harvard Business Review. They mistakenly think the term innovation refers to only big, multi-year, heavy investment, ‘revolutionary’ changes. Twitter: rgmcgrath. Tiffani Bova. What is your definition of “innovation”?

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 28, 2018

Let me provide a quick introduction along with some brief explanations : Innovation for me always needs common reference points. Jeffrey and I believed, even more so today , that the innovation space needs a common starting point – a collaborative reference model. A belief that has not changed.

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Software Review Software Technical Review Innovation 167

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

I am always guilty of investing time in the potential tools, technologies and concepts that might lead to a different future that is within all of our job remits but how much, at what cost and what benefit to the jobs on hand. Is that due to it being “too risky” or the appetite for change, is less but due to what?

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A speaker specializing in innovation can also highlight trends, emerging technologies, and industry disruptions, providing valuable context for future strategic planning. Reviewing Past Speaking Engagements Previous speaking engagements can provide insights into a speaker’s experience and audience reception.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 1, 2022

Recently caught up with Jacob Borgeson on the Tech Backstage Podcast. The Tech Backstage Podcast is a live streamed video podcast that goes behind the scenes with today’s leaders of industry to learn what technologies are solving business problems, and how Design Thinking applied to the future of technology is impacting the world.

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ITONICS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

A Technology Radar maps the technology direction of an organization; the identified, selected and evaluated technologies can serve as threats or opportunities for the future of the company. Why does a company need to have it’s own Technology Radar?

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 29, 2017

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 but one stood out for me, being introduced to Knowledge Graphs. This really excites me in its potential.

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Technical Review Data Artificial Inteligence Industry 192

Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 2, 2021

In large part, this is due to a tradition of compartmentalized disciplines in academia, where the social scientists have pushed a quantitative, value-neutral approach to study these systems in the misguided pursuit of establishing concrete laws similar to the laws of nature.

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IdeaScale

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The center was created in 2011 by the federal Office of Science, Technology, and Policy to foster innovation at NASA and throughout U.S. This is due to fear —of the unknown, change, the possibility that making the change might be too hard or take up too much time, etc. government departments. Evolve Your Story.

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Innovation in Practice

APRIL 27, 2017

Some people worry about technology costing people jobs and taking over the world as has been portrayed in many major motion pictures, such as the “Matrix” series. But in reality, a lot of the advances in technology have made our lives easier and safer, and well, cheaper. By Carol Ozemhoya, Contributing Editor at Vector.

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Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Marketing Technology 61

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

CVC units often focus on securing a competitive advantage by investing in startups with innovative technologies or business models that align with the corporation’s strategic goals. By engaging with and investing in startups, companies can gain insights into emerging technologies, trends, and business practices.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 24, 2022

” Recently in Stanford Social Innovation Review, an article on the “ Adoption of Innovation ” by Benjamin Kumpf & Emma Proud is well worth the read as adopting any innovation process is a tough, slow one. Innovation needs to function in a constant state of flux as what is going on impacts what is around them.

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Technical Review Innovation Engagement Collaboration 183

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Introduction to the Startup Ecosystem Defining the Startup Ecosystem The term ‘startup ecosystem’ refers to the dynamic network of interconnected entities—individuals, organizations, and resources—that collectively contribute to the creation and growth of startups.

Technical Review 113

Technical Review Agile Collaboration Engagement 113

Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Innovation theatre refers to any innovation work which is done to show people that innovation is happening, but which doesn’t result in a tangible outcome. However, while launching the initiative is what they invest in, they don’t dedicate time and resources to then review and prioritise all of the ideas generated.

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Company Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Innovation 163

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. Thankfully the trigger was on my visit to their technology center.

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Industry Technical Review Competition Technology 187

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 12, 2023

I am suggesting a vertical and horizontal design applying innovation stack and building block approaches, all “housed” on a technology platform. We have the capacity through technology and human interactions for them to come together, exchange, and increase and accelerate innovative concept value. Nothing can work in isolation.

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Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Artificial Inteligence 148

Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Driven by technology, data analytics, and real-time responsiveness. Bidirectional Flows: From Dynamic Core to Other Ecosystems : • Pushing adaptations, new technologies, and market insights. Technology Integration: Highlight how technology permeates from the Dynamic Core into all other ecosystems.

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Technical Review Resources System Design 148

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 18, 2020

One really critical source of reference for tracking clean energy progress comes from the International Energy Agency (IEA). We need to accelerate innovation and technology adoption. The IEA assesses the status of 46 critical energy technologies and sectors and offers some general advice on how to get “on track” with this SDS approach.

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Policies System Innovation Technical Review 196

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A focus on innovation helps companies to adapt to rapidly changing markets, embrace new technologies, and stay ahead of the competition. Industry Insights Provide updates on the latest industry trends and technologies. Are they predominantly from a technical field, or do they have a diverse set of roles within the organization?

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Technical Review Innovation Trends Engagement 100

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 21, 2020

.” Brian Solis has been one of the industry’s most influential voices when it comes to humanizing disruptive technology trends and is the Global Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce. “We are entering what I refer to as a #NovelEconomy. Novel means new and unusual, and that accurately describes these times.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 29, 2018

We see mergers, closures, or once great beacons of industry shrink before our eyes due to new alternatives. We feel increasingly unsafe unless we happen to be one of those sitting in a technology-related business where growth has been extraordinary in recent years (e.g., Technology Education, University Partnership. Investment.

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Innovation Programs Innovation Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 222

Qmarkets

JULY 11, 2024

However corporate innovation is often the most complex and challenging due to its scale and scope. Many organizations face difficulties in establishing effective innovation programs, often due to misaligned strategies, unclear processes, and inadequate tools. It is a crucial element for companies to adapt, grow, and stay competitive.

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Software Review Strategy Strategy Technical Review 104

Idea to Value

JUNE 10, 2019

In 2001, she founded Sally Ride Science , a non-profit which continues to promote STEM literacy, with a particular focus on getting girls interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. In 1954, he was found dead due to a reported cyanide-based suicide. Her duty was to operate the robotic arm on the Challenger SPAS-1.

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Change Software Review Innovation Technical Review 256

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Responding to Modern Work Trends The modern workplace is characterized by rapid technological advancements, distributed teams, and a shift towards more agile and dynamic work structures. AI Integration Leverage technology for streamlined collaboration and data analysis. Agile Teams Adopt iterative processes and frequent communication.

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Collaboration Technical Review Agile Innovation 113

Idea to Value

MARCH 16, 2016

The reason why this win is so important is due to the complexity of the game of Go. This is the same technique used by Google, Facebook, Microsoft and other tech companies to teach their systems to recognise things in data the way a human would (such as recognising faces in uploaded pictures, or cats in youtube videos).

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Planview

JUNE 27, 2024

And according to Gartner®, “IT typically is aware of only a third of those due to decentralized ownership and sourcing.” 1 A comprehensive, centralized platform of technologies managed by IT helps ensure uptime, cost controls, improved utilization, and effective governance.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

AI technologies offer unprecedented capabilities in data analysis, pattern recognition, and predictive modeling, which can significantly enhance the efficacy of the Stages and Gates process. AI technologies include machine learning, natural language processing, robotics, and computer vision.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Innovation Management Management Technical Review 100

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Importance of Startup Innovation in Corporate Growth In today’s rapidly changing business environment, startup innovation is often at the forefront of technological advancement and market disruption. For a more comprehensive understanding, readers can explore our detailed overview of corporate venture capital.

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Innovation Collaboration Agile Technical Review 147

Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

With technology advancing at breakneck speeds and market dynamics shifting unpredictably, it’s crucial for you as a business leader to embrace strategic thinking. Having a robust strategy helps you anticipate and respond to changes, whether they come from emerging technologies, evolving customer preferences, or competitive pressures.

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