Resources by Elliott Wilkins

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A cost reduction program is a coordinated effort to lower an organization’s cost base against a stated target, with an executive...
by Elliott Wilkins
10.02.26
7 min
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What corporate venture building is, how it differs from corporate venture capital, and the four structural reasons most programmes never...
by Elliott Wilkins
09.25.26
8 min
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Horizon scanning software collects signals from outside your organisation — research, patents, funding rounds, regulation, competitor...
by Elliott Wilkins
09.25.26
8 min
pestle analysis
Understand the external forces shaping your strategy. A practical guide to PESTLE analysis, its six factors, and how to apply...
by Elliott Wilkins
08.12.26
6 min
AI adoption challenges
Discover the top AI adoption challenges facing enterprises and discover practical strategies to scale AI initiatives and drive...
by Elliott Wilkins
06.09.26
8 min
process improvement methods
Explore top process improvement methods to boost efficiency and results. Learn proven strategies for impactful projects that reduce waste...
by Elliott Wilkins
05.17.26
6 min
startup_scouting
Discover how startup scouting can drive innovation for your business. Learn the different methods and strategies, and explore effective...
by Elliott Wilkins
05.14.26
6 min
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Lean innovation management helps organizations innovate faster and smarter. Learn how to reduce waste and increase impact across your...
by Elliott Wilkins
05.13.26
6 min
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Arguably, the principle of open innovation was first utilized by Professor James Murray in 19th century Oxford, England. Since then, the...
by Elliott Wilkins
04.29.26
6 min
online hackathons vs offline hackathons
Explore the differences and benefits of online hackathons vs offline hackathons, and learn how idea management software supports both...
by Elliott Wilkins
04.15.26
5 min
innovation KPIs
Discover how to set, track, and evaluate innovation KPIs that prove ROI and drive strategic impact. Learn how to measure innovation KPI...
by Elliott Wilkins
04.10.26
7 min
company innovation
Discover the different types of company innovation through real-life examples. Learn how leading businesses leverage idea management,...
by Elliott Wilkins
03.20.26
6 min
ten types of innovation
Explore Deloitte’s Ten Types of Innovation framework and learn how it can help your business achieve growth across products, processes,...
by Elliott Wilkins
03.19.26
8 min
implementation process
Discover how to structure a successful implementation process, from planning through execution, with tips for idea implementation and...
by Elliott Wilkins
03.17.26
6 min
Enterprise Innovation
Explore the top five challenges faced by enterprises in innovation and learn how effective innovation management software can help overcome...
by Elliott Wilkins
03.13.26
8 min
technology convergence
Discover how technology convergence is redefining how enterprises gain advantage by combining disparate technologies into unified...
by Elliott Wilkins
03.11.26
5 min
data-driven innovation
Discover how data-driven innovation helps organizations turn insights into action using analytics, trends, and customer...
by Elliott Wilkins
03.05.26
6 min
innovation theater
Innovation theater happens when companies put on the appearance of progress without creating real impact. Learn what it is, why companies...
by Elliott Wilkins
02.19.26
6 min
technology scouting in the transport industry
Technology scouting in the transport industry helps companies stay ahead by identifying and integrating emerging innovations. This guide...
by Elliott Wilkins
02.18.26
6 min
technology scouting in finance
Technology scouting in finance helps banks and insurance companies stay ahead of emerging fintech, regtech, and AI trends. This article...
by Elliott Wilkins
02.09.26
6 min
value innovation
Value innovation allows businesses to break free from competition by offering unique value at a lower cost. Learn how to implement this...
by Elliott Wilkins
02.08.26
6 min
continuous innovation
Learn why continuous innovation is essential for long-term success, how it works, and how businesses can implement it...
by Elliott Wilkins
02.06.26
6 min
Innovation process models
Discover the various innovation process models and how to choose the right approach for your business. Learn how innovation management...
by Elliott Wilkins
02.05.26
6 min
technology scouting in healthcare
Technology scouting in healthcare helps medical companies find and apply emerging solutions. Learn how structured scouting supports better...
by Elliott Wilkins
02.04.26
6 min
What Is the Difference Between an Invention and an Innovation?
What is the difference between an invention and an innovation? Learn the key distinctions and how businesses can turn ideas into...
by Elliott Wilkins
02.02.26
6 min
technology scouting in manufacturing
Technology scouting in manufacturing helps companies adopt external innovations faster. Learn how to can build a winning open innovation...
by Elliott Wilkins
01.29.26
6 min
idea matrix
Learn how to use an idea matrix to streamline decision-making in your innovation process. Explore what an idea matrix is, its role in idea...
by Elliott Wilkins
01.21.26
6 min
human-centered innovation
Discover the fundamentals of human-centered innovation, its key benefits, and how it compares to customer- and employee-centered...
by Elliott Wilkins
01.08.26
5 min
agricultural innovation
Explore the top trends, challenges, and real-world agricultural innovation examples driving transformation in farming and global food...
by Elliott Wilkins
12.11.25
6 min
product innovation examples
Explore product innovation examples from top industries and learn how to turn great ideas into repeatable results using structured...
by Elliott Wilkins
11.19.25
6 min
best innovation management software
Discover the best innovation management software for 2026. Compare top platforms by features, scalability, and enterprise...
by Elliott Wilkins
11.11.25
13 min
innovation in the construction industry
Explore innovation in the construction industry - trends, challenges, and technologies shaping the future of building and...
by Elliott Wilkins
10.24.25
6 min
retail innovation
Explore retail innovation trends, challenges, and strategies to drive growth in the retail industry through technology, customer insights,...
by Elliott Wilkins
10.06.25
6 min
innovation in education
In this article we explore how dedicated innovation management can drive innovation in education in 2025 and...
by Elliott Wilkins
09.24.25
5 min
strategic portfolio management software
Discover how strategic portfolio management software helps prioritize, monitor, and align initiatives across your enterprise. Drive better...
by Elliott Wilkins
07.18.25
5 min
software for employee engagement
Software for employee engagement can boost retention, performance, and culture. Learn which tools drive impact—and how to choose the best...
by Elliott Wilkins
07.09.25
6 min
idea prioritization matrix
Learn how an idea prioritization matrix helps innovation leaders evaluate, rank, and select high-impact ideas using a structured,...
by Elliott Wilkins
05.30.25
6 min
hackathon platform
Discover how a hackathon platform can drive innovation in your business. Explore the benefits, types of software, and why idea management...
by Elliott Wilkins
12.02.24
5 min
innovation in the workplace
Explore effective methodologies to nurture innovation in the workplace and learn how to create a culture that drives continuous...
by Elliott Wilkins
09.24.24
5 min
Managing Innovation
Discover effective strategies for managing innovation within corporations, focusing on people, processes and platforms. Learn how to bring...
by Elliott Wilkins
09.03.24
8 min
ideation techniques
Discover the top ideation techniques to fuel your innovation program. Learn how to leverage these methods effectively with the support of...
by Elliott Wilkins
08.26.24
6 min
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In recent years, the concept of crowdsourcing has become an increasingly common tool used in response to large scale crises and world...
by Elliott Wilkins
04.08.21
6 min
accelerate digital transformation
Qmarkets’ Innovation Standard Operating Procedures (SOP): In this series, we’ll explore practical guidelines on implementing innovation...
by Elliott Wilkins
01.09.18
5 min
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For several years now, the pursuit of innovation has been established as one of the top priorities for senior leaders at large...
by Elliott Wilkins
12.23.16
4 min
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In 2015, an overcrowded boat carrying a group of Syrian refugees capsized and sank off an island in Greece. At least 34 people, including...
by Elliott Wilkins
10.05.15
5 min
6 kpis
There are certain benefits to innovation software that are difficult to measure, and others that are quite obvious. This blog post will...
by Elliott Wilkins
05.12.15
3 min
Elliott Wilkins Author
Elliott Wilkins

As the Marketing Manager for Qmarkets, Elliott has spent the last decade totally immersed in the world of corporate innovation. In this role he has focused mainly on delivering strategic resources to support innovation professionals, including articles, guide books, webinars, reports, and events. With a background in Journalism Elliott has a passion for storytelling and loves collaborating with clients to help showcase the fascinating details of their innovation programs.