Whilst some wait for a competitor or industry leader to announce a new technology on their website or for an innovation to make the news, others have already spotted it… in a scientific paper. Every paper is a sign, a glimpse of what is to come. But if no one picks up on it in … Continued
The other day, whilst reading a European Commission document on strategic foresight, I came across a sentence that got me thinking. Roger Spitz, a futurist and international bestselling author, once said: “The future does not exist today, so we have the opportunity to imagine it, shape it and navigate towards it.” And yesterday (21 April), … Continued
That was one of the most powerful insights we took away from the Strategic Innovation training course organised by Innobasque and facilitated by Valhalla. Over the course of two sessions, we explored models, methodologies and, above all, the need to build structures that enable innovation to move beyond being merely ‘aspirational’ and become ‘operational’. Beyond … Continued
For years, social media was seen as a showcase, a place to communicate. Today, those of us who work in information management regard it as a key source of strategic information, where many magazines, companies, associations and public bodies publish content before doing so on their own websites. Those who know how to listen and … Continued
Working with some of our technology-based clients, we have found that, among the many signals in the environment, patents have become a key source for anticipating where innovation is heading. Before a new product reaches the market, someone is already registering, protecting or improving it. And that trail—often invisible to those who don’t look closely—can … Continued
In recent weeks, the Iberian Peninsula has been under the influence of several storms—Goretti, Ingrid and Joseph—which have brought cold weather, rain and wind to almost the entire country. And, as always, while some were caught off guard by the storm, others were already prepared: they equipped their cars with the necessary supplies, changed their … Continued
Every year, hundreds of organisations regret having been too late to apply for aid, not having found out about new regulations or not having anticipated a change that directly impacts their activity.This is not due to a lack of capacity, but rather a lack of systematisation in the collection and analysis of information.The reality is … Continued
The more voices you listen to, the richer your vision becomes Those of us who work in the world of information and knowledge management know that the diversity of having different types of information sources is what truly enriches a good surveillance and ideation system. Each source of information provides a perspective, a story, a … Continued
There is a quote by Xavier Marcet, an expert in business strategy and innovation, that says: “Organisations that learn faster than their environment are the ones that survive” This quote sums up an essential truth: organisations that observe their environment, learn from it and transform information into knowledge develop a kind of ‘organisational intelligence’ that … Continued
At InTool, each person contributes something unique. In Laura’s case, her talent goes beyond the process of monitoring, intelligence and ideation: she has found her form of expression in knitting and creating with her hands. And, if you think about it, it’s not so far removed from what we do at InTool on a daily … Continued
