Discover how to build a high-performing corporate innovation ecosystem by leveraging communities, clear strategies, and fostering trust and transparency.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

19.12.2024

Top 10 Most Popular Idea Management Software 2025

Discover the top 10 idea management software tools for 2025 that drive innovation and streamline collaboration. Full vendor comparison in the article.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

19.12.2024

Customer-Driven Innovation vs. Internal NPD: The Framework to Balance

Discover effective strategies to balance customer-driven innovation and firm-led new product development. Learn why the balance is decisive for innovation.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

28.11.2024

All-In-One Innovation Framework: The Blueprint for Managing Innovation

An innovation framework spurs the successful management of innovation and consists of five components: scope, governance, process, resources and portfolio.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

25.11.2024

Best Continuous Improvement Process - Definition, Process, and Tools

Discover the best continuous improvement process to enhance efficiency and foster a culture of innovation, containing working tools and techniques.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

08.11.2024

Innovation Management Certification: ISO 56001 and Online Training Options

Find out what is ISO 56001 and how organizations can use it to professionalize their innovation efforts. Explore free courses and innovation certification from the ITONICS Academy

ITONICS Innovation Blog

07.11.2024

Scenario Planning: Developing Pictures Of The Future

Discover how scenario planning empowers organizations to navigate uncertainty, anticipate future trends, and build resilient, future-proof strategies.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

05.11.2024

Continuous Foresight: Your Key to Anticipating the Future

Continuous foresight involves relentlessly monitoring change and determining how to respond. Learn how to integrate foresight into your business strategy.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

30.10.2024

Open Innovation at Würth Elektronik | ITONICS

Discover how Würth Elektronik scouts and evaluates relevant startups worldwide, forms successful collaborations, and integrates new technologies to accelerate innovation.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

23.10.2024

The 2025 Top Trends in Corporate Innovation You Can't Afford to Ignore

Discover the top corporate innovation trends of 2025 that demand measurable results, AI focus, and a shift towards bold ideas for sustainable growth.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

18.10.2024

Innovation Dashboards: Steering Template for Your Innovation Pipeline

Discover the innovation dashboard with all the key innovation KPIs you need to report and successfully manage your innovation pipeline.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

16.09.2024

The Best Innovation Process - Definition, Steps and Examples

Find innovation best practices and examples of innovation processes from different industries and backgrounds.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

12.09.2024

Game On: How Ericsson Fuses Fun with Foresight | ITONICS

Explore how Ericsson blends foresight and fun with VR gaming, AI, and research to shape the future of XR, AI, and 5G at ConsumerLab.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

06.09.2024

Crowdsourcing Done Right: The 10 Success Factors

Crowdsourcing allows companies to tap into the collective intelligence of external communities. It offers the greatest innovation pool - if done right.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

27.08.2024

The Secret Behind Elida Beauty's Resurgence | ITONICS

Discover how Elida Beauty, a Unilever subsidiary, revolutionized its strategy and surged ahead in the beauty market through innovation.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

23.08.2024

Innovation Methods in 2024 with the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ | ITONICS

What innovation methods are overhyped and what will actually benefit their company? We examine the 2024 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Innovation Practices

ITONICS Innovation Blog

21.08.2024

Chick-fil-A’s Innovation Strategy: Lessons Learned

How Chick-fil-A's innovation strategy connects teams and technology to drive corporate growth and break down silos.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

21.08.2024

4 Secrets of IKEA's Innovation Culture

What is IKEA’s secret to innovation? We asked one IKEA leader for practical tips on building an innovation community and got these four examples.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

16.07.2024

The Best Free Innovation Courses to Upskill in 2024

Discover free innovation courses and innovation management certifications in the ITONICS Academy.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

13.07.2024

How AI Is Transforming Design Thinking | ITONICS

Boost your company's growth by integrating AI into design thinking. Learn how AI enhances empathy, precision, creativity, and efficiency in innovation.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

06.07.2024

Heads of R&D and Their Changing Agendas: The Transformation Toolkit for 2024+

Explore the transformative shifts in industries and the evolving role of R&D heads as they navigate the fourth industrial revolution and drive innovation.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

06.07.2024

Enhancing Global Innovation in Manufacturing: Strategies & Tools

Navigate the challenges of modern manufacturing with strategic innovation and collaboration. Discover how to optimize global R&D.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

05.07.2024

What Type of Innovator Are You? | The 16 Innovation Modes

Discover your team's innovator type. Uncover strengths, address weaknesses, and stay competitive with our free Innovation Modes Quiz.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

02.07.2024

Innovation Operating Model to Promote Competitive Advantage | ITONICS

Leadership satisfaction with innovation practices is at a record-low 3%. Enhance your innovation performance with our Innovation Operating Model.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

02.07.2024

Enterprise Architects in Innovation Management | ITONICS

Enterprise Architects drive digital transformation, merging innovation and strategy to manage complexity and enable future-oriented growth.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

01.07.2024

What Type of Innovator Are You? | The 16 Innovation Modes

Discover your team's innovation mode. Uncover strengths, address weaknesses, and stay competitive with our free Innovation Modes Quiz.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

29.06.2024

Design x Foresight: How McKinsey Shapes the Future of Business

Unlock future success with McKinsey's Design x Foresight Approach—combining design thinking with strategic foresight to drive innovation and adaptability in business.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

29.06.2024

The Origins of Lean and What It Means for Corporations Today

Explore the evolution of Lean methodology from its origins to its modern application in corporations, driving efficiency, agility, and innovation.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

22.06.2024

AI in Innovation: How to Build a Winning AI Opportunity Portfolio

A structured approach to harnessing artificial intelligence effectively across various industries and showcasing a practical, exemplary tool.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

21.06.2024

How Unilever Avoids Pilot Purgatory when Innovating with Startups

How Unilever overcomes the challenges of startup collaboration to drive growth and innovation, avoiding pilot purgatory, and ensuring scalable success.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

07.06.2024

The Optimal Innovation Strategy - Your Guide | ITONICS

How to craft an ideal innovation strategy by balancing ambition, industry dynamics, and company history to maximize future returns.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

04.06.2024

10 Factors For Evaluating New Technology | ITONICS

Discover 10 factors to consider when evaluating new technology. Consider different evaluation criteria and questions before implementing new technology.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

01.06.2024

How Automakers Can Get More from Every R&D Dollar with RQ Theory

Explore approaches to effective R&D budgeting in the automotive industry by applying the 'Research Quotient' (RQ) theory.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

31.05.2024

Startups Wanted: A Cost-Effective Route to Business Model Innovation

Explore the best route to successfully test and innovate entirely new business models by leveraging startup partnerships.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

24.05.2024

How to Set Up an Effective Phase-Gate Process for Ideation | ITONICS

A phase-gate process divides an ideation campaign or innovation project into distinct phases. Learn how to design a phase-gate process for ideation.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

23.05.2024

The Growth Mindset Behind Microsoft’s Innovation Journey

How Microsoft embedded a growth mindset deeply within its organizational culture to drive transformation.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

21.05.2024

6 Steps to Systematic Innovation of Business Models | ITONICS

Innovating business models is tough. We outline six steps required to validate business model assumptions and justify investments.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

10.05.2024

Reduce Complexity in Your Automotive Technology Portfolio

The potential complexity of technology portfolios in the future, poses a challenge for automakers. Explore ways to stay focused.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

03.05.2024

Leading R&D Teams in Times of Change: Insights for Directors and CTOs

Insights and guidance for R&D leaders and their teams navigating through times of change, focusing on agile innovation, AI integration and diversity.

ITONICS Innovation Blog

27.04.2024

Keeping up with Trends & Technologies: A Simple Guide | ITONICS

Learn how your company can keep up with relevant trends and emerging technologies. Discover 4 steps to scan, scout, and monitor trends & tech effectively.

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Corporate Innovation Ecosystem: 5 Communities, 6 Strategies, 7 Traits

Top 10 Most Popular Idea Management Software 2025

Customer-Driven Innovation vs. Internal NPD: The Framework to Balance

All-In-One Innovation Framework: The Blueprint for Managing Innovation

Best Continuous Improvement Process - Definition, Process, and Tools

Innovation Management Certification: ISO 56001 and Online Training Options

Scenario Planning: Developing Pictures Of The Future

Continuous Foresight: Your Key to Anticipating the Future

Open Innovation at Würth Elektronik | ITONICS

The 2025 Top Trends in Corporate Innovation You Can't Afford to Ignore

Innovation Dashboards: Steering Template for Your Innovation Pipeline

The Best Innovation Process - Definition, Steps and Examples

Game On: How Ericsson Fuses Fun with Foresight | ITONICS

Crowdsourcing Done Right: The 10 Success Factors

The Secret Behind Elida Beauty's Resurgence | ITONICS

Innovation Methods in 2024 with the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ | ITONICS

Chick-fil-A’s Innovation Strategy: Lessons Learned

4 Secrets of IKEA's Innovation Culture

The Best Free Innovation Courses to Upskill in 2024

How AI Is Transforming Design Thinking | ITONICS

Heads of R&D and Their Changing Agendas: The Transformation Toolkit for 2024+

Enhancing Global Innovation in Manufacturing: Strategies & Tools

What Type of Innovator Are You? | The 16 Innovation Modes

Innovation Operating Model to Promote Competitive Advantage | ITONICS

Enterprise Architects in Innovation Management | ITONICS

What Type of Innovator Are You? | The 16 Innovation Modes

Design x Foresight: How McKinsey Shapes the Future of Business

The Origins of Lean and What It Means for Corporations Today

AI in Innovation: How to Build a Winning AI Opportunity Portfolio

How Unilever Avoids Pilot Purgatory when Innovating with Startups

The Optimal Innovation Strategy - Your Guide | ITONICS

10 Factors For Evaluating New Technology | ITONICS

How Automakers Can Get More from Every R&D Dollar with RQ Theory

Startups Wanted: A Cost-Effective Route to Business Model Innovation

How to Set Up an Effective Phase-Gate Process for Ideation | ITONICS

The Growth Mindset Behind Microsoft’s Innovation Journey

6 Steps to Systematic Innovation of Business Models | ITONICS

Reduce Complexity in Your Automotive Technology Portfolio

Leading R&D Teams in Times of Change: Insights for Directors and CTOs

Keeping up with Trends & Technologies: A Simple Guide | ITONICS

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