“Innovation is critical to navigating volatility and uncertainty,” according to Gartner.
Wilmington, Delaware — Planbox, the pioneering agile innovation management platform, today announced it has been recognized in the categories of Trendspotting and Idea Management Tools in the 2023 Gartner Hype Cycle for Innovation Practices.
According to Gartner, “Innovation is critical to navigating volatility and uncertainty. Executive leaders should study this Hype Cycle to understand the trends in practices that can help organize and execute innovation to maximize the value and impact of their innovation programs across the organization.”
Trendspotting:
Planbox’s recognition in the Trendspotting category underscores its commitment to deep, analytical foresight. In an era where change is constant and often rapid, the ability to discern meaningful shifts from transient trends is invaluable. Gartner emphasizes the use of “trend cards, radars, ideation tools, and design thinking” for capturing and communicating emergent trends. Emphasizing strategic intelligence, Planbox’s platform aligns with the ISO 56006 Standard recommendations, enabling businesses to not only identify but also evaluate and prioritize these trends. As highlighted in the Gartner report, such tools help “collect, evaluate and communicate information about trends.”
“In our rapidly evolving business environment, superficial trend-watching isn’t enough. Organizations must adopt a future-fit approach, fostering a profound understanding of underlying shifts, not just surface-level changes. Innovation isn’t about sporadic eureka moments; it’s about creating a sustainable ecosystem where ideas are nurtured, evaluated, and seamlessly integrated into strategic planning,” said Ludwig Melik, CEO of Planbox.
Delving further into the ecosystem of trendspotting, an expert solver network, such as IdeaConnection by Planbox, emerges as a pivotal asset. Such a network acts as a hub of knowledge and experience, providing insights that transcend conventional boundaries. Gartner describes this as “software that comes with people,” emphasizing the confluence of technology and human expertise.
“By integrating an expert solver network into the innovation ecosystem, organizations can harness diverse perspectives and deep expertise, ensuring that identified trends are not just observed but thoroughly understood and capitalized upon. This holistic approach amplifies the potential of trendspotting, turning insights into actionable strategies,” added Melik.
Idea Management Tools:
Innovation thrives in an environment where ideas are continually generated, assessed, refined, and implemented. Planbox’s inclusion in the Idea Management Tools category signifies its prowess in fostering this innovation ecosystem. Gartner suggests that deploying “innovation management tools alongside the applications that people already use” can immerse participants in a business context, igniting the spark for new ideas. Planbox seamlessly integrates into existing workflows, ensuring that innovation becomes a continuous, integrated process rather than an isolated event. By doing so, Planbox ensures organizations can “clearly communicate the value of participation” and foster a culture of innovation that drives growth.
Melik further added, “This recognition from Gartner reinforces our approach to innovation — a blend of analytical foresight and an ingrained culture of ideation. We’re honored to be seen as a catalyst, helping organizations transition from reactive adaptation to proactive evolution.”
Additionally, Planbox was recently recognized as a Representative Vendor in the 2023 Gartner Market Guide for Innovation Management Tools.
Gartner “2023 Gartner Hype Cycle for Innovation Practices” by Peter Skyttegaard, David Cearley, Tsuneo Fujiwara, Gunjita Mundeja, Christian Stephan, 24 July 2023.
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About Planbox
Innovation is at the heart of becoming Future-Fit. Built on ISO 56002 and AI, our end-to-end agile innovation management platform and services empower medium and large-sized organizations to become more adaptive, creative, and resilient. Planbox helps you turn creative ideas into winning projects and integrate everyday tools to collaborate smarter with your community of employees, customers, partners, startups, governments, academia, and expert solvers. Planbox has offices in Canada, UK, and USA, with customers around the world in over 140 countries.