The innovation process frequently starts with a new idea, a flash of inspiration or a fresh perspective that can be difficult to engineer. In this article we outline some tips on how to help your people flex their creative muscles. Read More

At Sopheon it's all about relationships and we love interacting with our customers in person and online. One of our newer customers, DSM – a leader in chemicals with headquarters based in the Netherlands – is implementing Accolade,Innovation Management and Martijn Antonisse, Program Manager for the... Read More

We take a look at where the three horizons framework comes from and what it is, as well as some of the current thinking around it, to help you apply it to your innovation portfolio. Read More

Determining your innovation goals can be a challenge in itself, so here are some tips to help you focus on the problems that really need solving. Read More

In another extract from his Guide To Managing Innovative Projects, David Richmond explores the role of an innovation manager in project delivery and the coordination of various teams and stakeholders involved. Read More

Gartner research has found that 80% of executives say they have a gap in alignment between strategy and product development activity. Similarly, 79% of top managers say their company does not have enough high-value projects in their portfolio, according to research by the Product Development... Read More

Research has shown that innovation projects are much more likely to succeed when senior leaders are heavily involved and engaged. So here are several tips to make sure your leadership is behind the process from the start. Read More

The Economist recently published an article chronicling how Amazon leverages machine learning for competitive advantage. The biggest takeaway: it’s really about running their operations better, not a flashy attempt at inventing the future, even at a company that is nearly everyone’s poster child... Read More

Taking MIT's innovative approach to office heating as an example, we look at ways to redefine the problem you're looking to solve, to generate truly creative ideas. Read More

In this extract from his Guide To Managing Innovative Projects, David Richmond from Richmond Innovation looks at what sets an innovation project apart and explains how it embraces uncertainty, risk, change, agility and collaboration. Read More