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Viewpoints about 'Social Product Innovation'
#PDPMchat Transcript - May 16, 2012
Check out the transcript from our recent #PDPMchat with co-sponsor, Planview, and see what the experts had to say about the results of 2012 Product Portfolio Management Benchmark Survey. These results will reveal the top pain points product developers are facing and how they are (or are not) addressing them. We've even included links to all resources mentioned.
Topics: Innovation, PLM Strategy, PLM Systems, PPM, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Social Product Innovation
Top 10 Innovation Viewpoints of Q1 2012
Somehow, it is April already and Q2 has begun. To share with our readers our latest viewpoints on innovation, at the end of each quarter we will be publishing a list of the top 10 most popular viewpoints. Which topics captured the most attention in Q1 2012?
Topics: Blog, Complexity Management, Complexity Reduction, Healthcare, Healthcare Innovation, Healthcare Product Innovation, Innovation, Innovation Articles, Innovation Authors, Innovation Blogs, Innovation Information, Innovation Viewpoints, Innovation White Paper, Kalypso Blog, Kalypso Viewpoints, PLM, Podcast, Pricing, Product Development, Product Innovation, R&D, R&D Leadership, R&D Management, R&D Management Framework, R&D Strategy, Social Media, Social Product Innovation, Value Management
#PDPMchat Transcript - March 21, 2012
Check out the transcript from our second #PDPMchat with co-sponsor, Planisware, and see what Nova model experts had to say about executing practical portfolio management. We've even included links to the resources mentioned.
Topics: Blog, Innovation, PLM, Portfolio Management, PPM, Product Innovation, Social Product Innovation
Open Innovation: Practical First Steps for B2B Companies
Considering an open innovation initiative? Don’t take it lightly. For B2B companies who face unique additional challenges, identifying and achieving value can be especially difficult. If your company sees the value and is ready to get started, here are four critical steps that will help ensure success. Read More
Topics: B2B Open Innovation, Co-create, Co-creation, Co-Development, Collaboration, Innovation, Michael Glessner, Open Innovation, Social Computing, Social Product Innovation
The Value of Open Innovation for B2B Companies
We hear a lot these days about applying open innovation concepts to improve innovation and product development processes. The value is clear for B2C companies, but B2B firms have different challenges and needs that have caused many to hold off. Despite the challenges, the open innovation payoff for B2B companies is significant if done correctly, especially in today’s resource-constrained R&D environments. Read More
Topics: Innovation, IP, Open Innovation, Product Development, Social Innovation, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Product Development, Social Product Innovation
Predictions for Social Product Innovation in 2012
What predictions can we make for the use of social media and related social technologies to improve product innovation? To help answer that question, we turned to the results of Kalypso’s annual Social Product Innovation surveys from 2010 and 2011. Read More
Topics: Collaboration, Innovation, Product Development, Social Computing, Social Innovation, Social Media, Social Product Innovation
Top 10 Innovation Viewpoints of 2011
2011 was a great year for Kalypsonian thought leadership. We published dozens of innovation viewpoints, blogs, podcasts and videos. Which topics captured the most attention? Check out our top 10 most popular viewpoints of 2011 to find out.
Topics: Blog, Consumer Goods, Innovation, Innovation Articles, Innovation Authors, Innovation Blogs, Innovation Information, Innovation Videos, Innovation Viewpoints, Innovation White Paper, Kalypso Blog, Kalypso Viewpoints, Medical Device, PLM, Podcast, Portfolio Management, Product Development, Product Innovation, Social Media, Social Product Innovation
Q&A with Bill Poston: Innovation Predictions, Favorite Things & Wishlist
Earlier this year Bill Poston shared his prediction for innovation in 2011. In this Q&A we find out how he fared, his view for 2012, and that he's not afraid to channel his inner Oprah for a list of favorite things.
Topics: 2012 Predictions, Bill Poston, Innovation, Innovation 2012, Innovation Articles, Innovation Blogs, Innovation Trends, Kalypso Blog, Kblog, Private Expert Networks, Product Development, Product Innovation, Reverse Innovation, Social Computing, Social Product Innovation, Spike
How Can You Sustain Results from a Social Product Innovation Initiative?
In this clip from the webcast Five Steps to Create a Social Innovation Culture, Amy Kenly discusses the results companies can expect from a social product innovation initiative and how to sustain them. Sound like something you're doing? Check out the on-demand videos from the Social Product Innovation Summit 2011 at http://spikesummit.com to learn more. Read More
Topics: Amy Kenly, Innovation Strategy, Product Innovation, Social Computing, Social Innovation, Social Media, Social Product Development, Social Product Innovation, Spike, Video
Foundation for Open Innovation, Part 3: Managing uncertainty of technology development
When managing the invention and development of a promising new technology, how do you most effectively deal with the uncertainties that exist? How does a thoughtful manager handle this? This third post in a three-part series introduces ways to address the uncertainty and risk in Open Innovation.
Topics: Innovation, Michael Glessner, Open Innovation, PLM, PLM Strategy, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Social Computing, Social Media, Social Product Innovation, Strategy
Foundation for Open Innovation, Part 2: Where will breakthrough ideas come from?
For managers of R&D or engineering, generating breakthrough ideas is a critical initiative. I believe breakthroughs will come from both invention and innovation efforts. This second post of a three part series discusses how Open Innovation supports these breakthrough ideas.
Topics: Innovation, Michael Glessner, Open Innovation, Product Development, Product Innovation, Social Product Innovation, Strategy
Foundation for Open Innovation, Part 1: Invention vs. Innovation
How many times have you heard from a co-worker - “I’m not a scientist or engineer; I can’t innovate.” This frame of mind frustrates many forward thinking managers and stands in the way of systematic creative work, especially in technical environments. This blog post defines invention and innovation, setting the stage for a broader Open Innovation discussion.
Topics: Blog, Innovation, Innovation Articles, Michael Glessner, Open Innovation, PLM, Product Development, Product Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Social Networking, Social Product Development, Social Product Innovation, Spike, Strategy
2011 SPIKE Award Announcements
Featuring videos of the winners!
Did you miss the live 2011 SPIKE Award announcements? Don't worry, we recorded it for you! Watch the full presentation and hear from the winners themselves. Visit www.spikesummit.com any time to view all the presentations from the 2011 Social Product innovation Summit. Read More
Topics: Collaboration, Collaborative Innovation, Consumer Goods, CPG, Innovation, Product Development, Social Computing, Social Innovation, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Product Development, Social Product Innovation, Spike, Spike Awards, Strategy
Pick Your Fave for the People’s Choice Award
The second annual SPIKE Awards are less than one week away! The winners will be announced on Tuesday, October 18th during the Social Product Innovation Summit.
Topics: CDC Software, Cisco Systems, Diamond Candle, General Electric, Glaceau Vitamin Water, HopeLab, Madison Electric Products, People's Choice, Prize4Life, Product Innovation, Social Media, Social Product Innovation, Spike, Spike Awards, Spike Awards 2011, Spike Awards Winners, Spike People's Choice, Spike Summit
Social Product Innovation Summit - Bill Poston
Bill Poston invites you to the Social Product Innovation Summit on October 18th and to his session - Get Real: Practical Starting Points for Social Product Innovation. Register today at www.spikesummit.com. Read More
Topics: Bill Poston, Innovation, Product Development, Product Innovation, Social Computing, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Product Development, Social Product Innovation, Spike, Spike Awards, Strategy
What Forms of Technology Can You Use to Help Implement Social Product Innovation?
In this clip from the webcast Five Steps to Create a Social Innovation Culture, Amy Kenly discusses technologies that can enable a social product innovation strategy and support the innovation process. Sound like something you're doing? Register for the Social Product Innovation Summit 2011 on October 18 to learn more. Read More
Topics: Amy Kenly, Innovation Strategy, Product Innovation, Social Computing, Social Innovation, Social Media, Social Product Development, Social Product Innovation, Spike, Video
Digital Innovation
As the digital space continues to grow in influence, how will your company create a Digital Innovation approach that supports your business strategy and goals? Kalypso’s Digital Innovation approach can help you innovate how you connect with your consumers and shoppers, integrating digital into your marketing strategy and improving return on your investment. Read More
Topics: Brochure, Consumer, Consumer Engagement, Consumer Goods, Consumer Innovation, Consumer Insights, CPG, CPG Innovation, Digital Capabilities, Digital Innovation, Digital Marketing, Innovation, John Groene, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, NPD, Shopper Insights, Shopper Marketing, Social Media, Social Product Innovation, Spike, Strategy
What Processes Are Required or Need to Change to Support Social Product Innovation?
In this clip from the webcast Five Steps to Create a Social Innovation Culture, Amy Kenly discusses how social product innovation enhances or extends existing business processes, rather than creating more work. Companies should pick a specific starting point to drive value. Sound like something you're doing? Check out the 2011 Spike Awards and tell us your story! Read More
Topics: Amy Kenly, Business Processes, Enterprise 2.0, Enterprise Information Systems, Enterprise Technology, Innovation, Product Development, Social Computing, Social Innovation, Social Media, Social Media Events, Social Networking, Social Product Development, Social Product Innovation, Social Technology, Spike, Spike Awards, Web 2.0
Your Chance to Enter the 2011 SPIKE Awards
From the shores of Coronado, California Jenn Sunga invites you to enter the 2011 SPIKE Awards - the only awards program recognizing the best use of social strategies, processes and supporting technologies to improve innovation, product development and product management. Read More
Topics: Innovation, Innovation Events, Product Development, Social Computing, Social Innovation, Social Media, Social Media Events, Social Models, Social Networking, Social Product Development, Social Product Innovation, Social Technologies, Social Technology, Spike, Spike Awards, Spike Awards Winners
2011 SPIKE Awards: The World Series of Social Product Innovation
From Fenway Park Amy Kenly invites you to enter the 2011 SPIKE Awards - the only awards program recognizing the best use of social strategies, processes and supporting technologies to improve innovation, product development and product management. Read More
Topics: Innovation, Innovation Events, Product Development, Social Computing, Social Innovation, Social Media, Social Media Events, Social Models, Social Networking, Social Product Development, Social Product Innovation, Social Technologies, Social Technology, Spike, Spike Awards, Spike Awards Winners
How Can Companies Set the Stage for Success with Social Innovation?
In this clip from the webcast Five Steps to Create a Social Innovation Culture, Amy Kenly discusses how companies can create a culture for using social media in product development and innovation. Sound like something you're doing? Check out the 2011 Spike Awards and tell us your story! Read More
Topics: Amy Kenly, Collaboration, Collaborative Innovation, Cross-functional Teams, Culture, Innovation, Marketing, Product Development, Social Computing, Social Innovation, Social Media, Social Media Events, Social Networking, Social Product Innovation, Social Technology
Disrupting Ourselves with Open Innovation
Yesterday at the PDMA Conference on Social Product Development and Co-Creation, we heard from David Ritter, CTO of InnoCentive. David talked about using challenge-driven product development in a B2B environment to take advantage of resources working outside of the immediate sphere and accelerate innovation capacity.
Topics: Amy Kenly, Disruptive Innovation, Innovate, Innovation, Innovation Articles, Innovation Conferences, Innovation Events, Open Innovation, Social, Social Computing, Social Innovation, Social Innovation Culture, Social Media, Social Media Articles, Social Media Events, Social Models, Social Networking, Social Product Development, Social Product Innovation, Social Technologies, Social Technology, Spike, Spike Awards
The Need for Portfolio Management in the Co-Creation Process
I think Michael Norton, Jack Nickell, and Zach Smith said it best when they collectively claimed that co-creation is "opesociacollaberaticreatinnovatcrowdsourccommunitengagementifaction".
Topics: Co-create, Co-creation, Co-Development, CoCreatePDMA, Collaboration, Collaborative Innovation, Innovation, Innovation Strategy, Open Innovation, Portfolio Management, PPM, Product Innovation, Social Computing, Social Innovation, Social Product Development, Social Product Innovation, Social Technologies, Social Technology, Spike, Strategy
Who’s Your Crowd? The Use of Virtual Private Expert Networks
One of my favorite speakers on the #CoCreatePDMA Monday agenda was Ben Kaufman, the founder and CEO of Quirky. Ben is a fantastic speaker and clearly brings a high level of enthusiasm to his company and the idea of accessible innovation.
Topics: Amy Kenly, Co-create, Co-creation, Co-Development, CoCreatePDMA, Collaboration, Collaborative Innovation, Crowdsource, Crowdsource Innovation, Crowdsourcing, Innovate, Innovation, Innovation Articles, Innovation Culture, Innovation Leaders, Innovation Methods, Innovation Process, Innovation Strategy, Innovation Tools, Quirky, Social Computing, Social Innovation Culture, Social Media, Social Media Articles, Social Media Events, Social Product Development, Social Product Innovation, Spike, Spike Awards, Spike Awards Winners, Virtual Private Expert Networks
How Will You Create a Social Innovation Culture?
Like any new business initiative, incorporating social product innovation strategy and technology into existing innovation and product development processes is likely to encounter resistance and lack of support.
Topics: Amy Kenly, Co-create, Co-creation, Co-Development, CoCreatePDMA, Collaboration, Collaborative Innovation, Culture, PDMA, Social Computing, Social Innovation, Social Innovation Culture, Social Media, Social Media Articles, Social Media Events, Social Networking, Social Product Development, Social Product Innovation, Social Technologies, Social Technology, Spike, Spike Awards
Social Media and Product Development: What’s Stopping Us?
Many of us have seen those “Did You Know?” videos on YouTube. With millions of views, these compelling videos give facts and stats on globalization in the information age, demonstrating the pervasiveness of social media as a medium for collaboration, knowledge sharing, open discussion and relationship building.
Topics: Amy Kenly, Blog, Co-create, Co-creation, Co-Development, Collaboration, Collaborative Innovation, Enterprise 2.0, Innovation, Kalypso Research, Kalypso Spike, PDMA, Product Development, Product Development Teams, Product Innovation, Social Computing, Social Media, Social Media Events, Social Product Development, Social Product Innovation, Spike, Spike Awards, Web 2.0
Social Media and Product Innovation
Early Adopters Reaping Benefits amidst Challenge and Uncertainty
This white paper explores social product innovation trends, shares results and use cases from our research and provides practical recommendations for companies looking to get started. Read More
Topics: E 2.0, E20, Enterprise 2.0, FEI, Front End of Innovation, Innovation, New Product Development, NPD, NPI, Perspective, PLM, PLM Strategy, Product Development, Product Innovation, Product Launch, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Social Computing, Social Innovation, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Product Innovation, Web 2.0
Social Product Innovation: It’s More Than Facebook
If you think social media equals Facebook, watch this video. How are you using social media for product development? Read More
Topics: E20, FEI, Front End of Innovation, Innovation, New Product Development, NPD, NPI, PLM, PLM Strategy, Product Development, Product Innovation, Product Launch, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Social Computing, Social Innovation, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Product Innovation, Video, Web 2.0
Social Product Innovation
Utilizing Social Media to Enhance Your Innovation Potential
Social Product Innovation leverages the best available social media and social computing technologies to support product development, innovation and business goals, budget, programs and resources. Read More
Topics: Brochure, E20, FEI, Front End of Innovation, Innovation, New Product Development, NPD, NPI, PLM, PLM Strategy, Product Development, Product Innovation, Product Launch, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Social Computing, Social Innovation, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Product Innovation, Web 2.0
Spotlight on Spike Awards CPG & People’s Choice Winner Kimberly-Clark
Two weeks ago we announced the first annual Spike Awards winners. Kimberly-Clark took Spike trophies in both the CPG and People's Choice category. What makes their social product innovation story a double winner?
Topics: Blog, CPG, Kimberly-Clark, Open Innovation, People's Choice, Social Computing, Social Innovation, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Product Development, Social Product Innovation, Social Technology, Spike, Spike Awards, Spike Awards Winners
Interview with a Winner: Spike Award Winner Kimberly-Clark Speaks with Jim Brown on Why They Won
The Spike Awards celebrate the best use of social media and social technology for product innovation and development. Jim Brown of Tech-Clarity interviews Kimberly-Clark’s Stephen Paljieg on their Huggies MomInspired© program, which took top honors in the CPG category and won the People’s Choice. Read More
Topics: Huggies MomInspired, Jim Brown, Kimberly-Clark, Podcast, Social Computing, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Product Development, Social Product Innovation, Social Technology, Spike, Spike Awards, Spike Awards Winners, Steve Paljieg
Spotlight on Spike Awards Life Sciences Winner: Eli Lilly
As you know, last week we announced the first annual Spike Awards winners. Eli Lilly took home the Spike trophy in the Life Sciences category. Let's take a look at why they won.
Topics: Blog, E 2.0, Eli Lilly, Enterprise 2.0, Life Sciences, Pharma, Pharmaceutical, R&D, Research Development, Social Computing, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Product Development, Social Product Innovation, Spike, Spike Awards
And the Winners Are…
The 2010 Spike Awards winners are revealed! Last night at the Spike Awards reception at the 34th PDMA Conference on Product Innovation Management Bill Poston revealed the winners of the first annual Spike Awards. This morning we officially announced the winners.
Topics: Bill Poston, Blog, Corrigo, E 2.0, E20, Eli Lilly, Enterprise 2.0, Innovation, Innovation Strategy, Kimberly-Clark, PLM, Product Development, Product Innovation, Product Management, Quirky, Social Computing, Social Media, Social Product Innovation, Spike, Spike Awards, Strategy
Chad Jackson of Lifecycle Insights Discusses Social Product Innovation
Chad Jackson, founder and President of Lifecycle Insights, an independent research and advisory firm, has joined the judging panel for the upcoming Spike Awards. In this podcast, Chad discusses how social and web 2.0 technologies can support product development and innovation. Read More
Topics: Innovation, Podcast, Product Development, Social Computing, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Product Development, Social Product Innovation, Spike, Spike Awards
Jim Brown of Tech-Clarity Discusses Social Product Innovation
Jim Brown has joined the judging panel for the upcoming Spike Awards, which recognize the best use of social media in product development. In this podcast, Jim discusses the state of social product innovation, answers some common questions and talks about some early results. Read More
Topics: Innovation, Podcast, Product Development, Product Innovation, Social Media, Social Product Innovation, Spike, Spike Awards, Tech-Clarity
Spotted on the Product Pulse
Spotted on the Product Pulse blog today: Planview throwing down the gauntlet for the upcoming Spike Awards.
Topics: Blog, Enterprise 2.0, Innovation, Social Computing, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Product Development, Social Product Innovation, Spike, Spike Awards, Web 2.0
Weekly Roundup: Social Media, Consumer Immersion, PLM & PPM
This week featured a number of great articles and updates on Kalypso’s various social media channels. Highlights from this past week: social media, consumer immersion, PLM and PPM.
Topics: Blog, CPG, Innovation, PLM, PLM Implementation, PLM Strategy, Portfolio Management, PPM, Product Lifecycle Management, Social Media, Social Product Innovation
Sound Like Something You’re Doing?
A couple days ago I posted about the search for Web 2.0 and social media innovators for the first annual Spike Awards. Our latest viewpoint published today contains a great example.
Topics: Blog, Consumer, Consumer Goods, Consumer Immersion, Consumer Insights, Front End of Innovation, Social Innovation, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Product Development, Social Product Innovation, Spike, Spike Awards, VoC, Voice of the Consumer, Voice of the Customer
Your Consumer’s Virtual World
A Whole New Consumer Immersion Opportunity
Social media and consumer immersion are both hot topics in the field of market research. This viewpoint examines the opportunity to blend social media and consumer immersion techniques to add a new dimension to traditional market research. Read More
Topics: Consumer Goods, Consumer Immersion, Consumer Insights, Consumer Products, Perspective, Social Computing, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Product Development, Social Product Innovation
Searching for Web 2.0 & Social Media Innovators
There's a lot of talk and research out there on the value of social media for marketing, branding, and PR. Amongst the 700+ people I follow on Twitter I'd wager that 90% of the tweets touch on this to some degree. But what about the use of social media for innovation efforts? That got us thinking here at Kalypso.
Topics: Blog, Consumer Goods, Innovation, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Product Development, Product Innovation, Social Computing, Social Media, Social Product Innovation, Spike, Spike Awards
Social Networking in Product Development & PLM
Spotted on Twitter today: Siemens PLM Software Blog.
Topics: Blog, Innovation, PLM, PLM Strategy, Product Development, Product Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Siemens, Social Computing, Social Media, Social Product Innovation
PDMA Blog Post: Do you use social media for product innovation?
Today PDMA posted a blog entry we penned on our social media and product innovation research initiative. What a great opportunity to get our survey in front of the exact audience we want to gain insights from. We're going to re-post it here.
Topics: Blog, Innovation, PDMA, Product Development, Product Innovation, Product Launch, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Social Computing, Social Media, Social Product Innovation