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What is a primary goal of the 'Ideate' stage in Design Thinking?
What is a primary goal of the 'Ideate' stage in Design Thinking?
- Generate a high quantity of varied ideas (correct)
- Gather findings from participants' experiences
- Conduct focus groups to assess feasibility
- Develop a detailed project plan
Which of the following is a disadvantage of Design Thinking?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of Design Thinking?
- It minimizes organizational involvement
- It requires minimal time and resources
- It may lead to overconfidence in assumptions (correct)
- It provides effective testing early in the process
What do extreme users exemplify in the context of Design Thinking?
What do extreme users exemplify in the context of Design Thinking?
- Average consumers who frequently use a product
- Users with unconventional behaviors regarding a product (correct)
- Stakeholders interested in product development
- Consumers who prefer traditional services
Why are experiments valuable in the Design Thinking process?
Why are experiments valuable in the Design Thinking process?
When designing experiments in Design Thinking, which factor is crucial to consider?
When designing experiments in Design Thinking, which factor is crucial to consider?
What characterizes disruptive innovations compared to sustaining innovations?
What characterizes disruptive innovations compared to sustaining innovations?
What is a major challenge faced by established companies when trying to adopt disruptive technologies?
What is a major challenge faced by established companies when trying to adopt disruptive technologies?
What is the first step in driving early growth for a product?
What is the first step in driving early growth for a product?
Which of the following best describes the term 'Innovator's Dilemma'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'Innovator's Dilemma'?
Which factor is NOT critical for converting customer interest into a first-time purchase?
Which factor is NOT critical for converting customer interest into a first-time purchase?
How does an emergent technology facilitate the process of switching S-curves?
How does an emergent technology facilitate the process of switching S-curves?
Which common method is NOT typically used for market segmentation?
Which common method is NOT typically used for market segmentation?
What should an innovator consider regarding an incumbent's complementary assets?
What should an innovator consider regarding an incumbent's complementary assets?
Which of the following is a primary element of a good idea?
Which of the following is a primary element of a good idea?
What is one likely outcome when a firm focuses on sustaining innovations?
What is one likely outcome when a firm focuses on sustaining innovations?
What does the term 'Design Thinking' emphasize?
What does the term 'Design Thinking' emphasize?
What typical risk do established firms face when switching S-curves?
What typical risk do established firms face when switching S-curves?
Which element contributes to increased customer retention after the trial of a product?
Which element contributes to increased customer retention after the trial of a product?
Which attribute typically distinguishes the use of benefits sought in market segmentation?
Which attribute typically distinguishes the use of benefits sought in market segmentation?
What should be analyzed to determine how big a problem is?
What should be analyzed to determine how big a problem is?
What is the key aspect of the trial phase in customer acquisition?
What is the key aspect of the trial phase in customer acquisition?
What is one of the factors that underlie the performance of ideation?
What is one of the factors that underlie the performance of ideation?
Why is diversity considered important in the context of innovation?
Why is diversity considered important in the context of innovation?
What should prototypes be prepared for during testing?
What should prototypes be prepared for during testing?
When is the appropriate time to interview customers during the design process?
When is the appropriate time to interview customers during the design process?
What is a limitation of evaluative research when engaging with customers?
What is a limitation of evaluative research when engaging with customers?
What indicates that a prototype is ‘good enough’ during testing?
What indicates that a prototype is ‘good enough’ during testing?
Which of the following outcomes is NOT directly linked to promoting diversity in teams?
Which of the following outcomes is NOT directly linked to promoting diversity in teams?
What balance must be achieved in prototyping?
What balance must be achieved in prototyping?
What is the primary purpose of corporate accelerators?
What is the primary purpose of corporate accelerators?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of corporate accelerators?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of corporate accelerators?
How do corporate accelerators support startups?
How do corporate accelerators support startups?
Which statement best describes intrapreneurship?
Which statement best describes intrapreneurship?
What is a common challenge faced by existing business units regarding innovation?
What is a common challenge faced by existing business units regarding innovation?
What role do partnerships and collaborations play in innovation?
What role do partnerships and collaborations play in innovation?
Which innovation method relies on feedback from customers?
Which innovation method relies on feedback from customers?
What is the goal of venture capital as a service (VCaaS)?
What is the goal of venture capital as a service (VCaaS)?
What primary benefit do corporate accelerators provide to business-to-business startups?
What primary benefit do corporate accelerators provide to business-to-business startups?
Which of the following is not one of the six key attributes of successful BEANs?
Which of the following is not one of the six key attributes of successful BEANs?
Which attribute relates to the necessity of monitoring performance as a motivator?
Which attribute relates to the necessity of monitoring performance as a motivator?
What factor is considered when measuring initiative risks?
What factor is considered when measuring initiative risks?
What do interdependence risks depend on in project development?
What do interdependence risks depend on in project development?
Which attribute of BEANs emphasizes the need for consistent behavioral reinforcement?
Which attribute of BEANs emphasizes the need for consistent behavioral reinforcement?
Which risk category pertains to who must adopt a solution before it is delivered to the customer?
Which risk category pertains to who must adopt a solution before it is delivered to the customer?
What element is crucial for evaluating the feasibility of taking on initiative risks internally?
What element is crucial for evaluating the feasibility of taking on initiative risks internally?
Flashcards
Design Thinking Steps
Design Thinking Steps
A process for problem-solving involving empathize, ideate, prototype, and test (and implement).
Extreme Users
Extreme Users
Users who demonstrate unusual behaviors in relation to a product, service or interaction. Their behaviors can expose hidden needs or problems.
Design Thinking Advantages
Design Thinking Advantages
Early testing, primary research insights, and senior management buy-in
Experiment Types
Experiment Types
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Empathy Techniques
Empathy Techniques
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S-curve market adoption
S-curve market adoption
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Disruptive Innovation
Disruptive Innovation
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Sustaining Innovation
Sustaining Innovation
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Innovator's Dilemma
Innovator's Dilemma
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Market Segmentation
Market Segmentation
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Geographic Segmentation
Geographic Segmentation
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Demographic Segmentation
Demographic Segmentation
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Attractive Market Assessment
Attractive Market Assessment
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Customer Acquisition
Customer Acquisition
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Early Growth Drivers
Early Growth Drivers
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Innovator Issues
Innovator Issues
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Good Idea Elements
Good Idea Elements
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Design Thinking Concept
Design Thinking Concept
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Customer Insights
Customer Insights
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Trends
Trends
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Conventions
Conventions
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Upside Consideration
Upside Consideration
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Value Proposition Testing
Value Proposition Testing
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Economic Engine Testing
Economic Engine Testing
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Ideation Performance Factors
Ideation Performance Factors
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Why is Diversity Important?
Why is Diversity Important?
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Prototyping Purpose
Prototyping Purpose
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When should you interview customers?
When should you interview customers?
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Jobs to Be Done
Jobs to Be Done
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Open Innovation
Open Innovation
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International Corporate Venturing
International Corporate Venturing
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VCaaS
VCaaS
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Partnerships and Collaborations
Partnerships and Collaborations
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Intrapreneurship
Intrapreneurship
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Corporate Accelerators
Corporate Accelerators
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Innovation Labs
Innovation Labs
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Crowdsourcing
Crowdsourcing
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Counter-Driven Innovation
Counter-Driven Innovation
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Why do companies launch corporate accelerators?
Why do companies launch corporate accelerators?
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Corporate Accelerator Benefits
Corporate Accelerator Benefits
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BEANs Attributes
BEANs Attributes
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Initiative Risk Assessment
Initiative Risk Assessment
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Interdependence Risk
Interdependence Risk
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Integration Risk
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Simple BEANs
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Fun BEANs
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Trackable BEANs
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Study Notes
The S-Curve Market
- When a product enters the market, initial adoption is slow, increasing to faster adoption until saturation.
- Established companies struggle with "switching" to new S-curves when confronted with disruptive innovations.
- Disruptive innovations introduce attributes different from mainstream products, initially appealing to a niche market before competing with the core customer segments.
- Sustaining innovations improve existing products to meet the needs of core customers.
- Established companies face the "Innovator's Dilemma" when trying to adapt to disruptive innovations, potentially focusing on existing customers and short-term profitability.
Segmentation
- Companies segment markets by geographic location, demographics, psychographics, behavioral factors, and benefits sought.
- This detailed understanding enables companies to effectively target their marketing and development efforts.
Early Growth Strategies
- Build awareness of the product through advertising.
- Encourage trial use of the product.
- Ensure availability through suitable channels.
- Establish processes to enable repeat purchases.
Design Thinking
- User-centric approach to solving problems by understanding user needs.
- Iterative process of testing, feedback, and refinement.
- Focuses on continuous improvement of solutions.
Design Thinking Steps
- Empathize: Understand the user and their context through interviews, observation, etc.
- Define: Define the problem clearly, considering needs, trends, and alternatives.
- Ideate: Generate many ideas for solutions.
- Prototype: Create tangible representations of ideas.
- Test: Gather feedback and iterate on solutions.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Design Thinking
- Advantages: Allows early testing of assumptions, insights from primary research more readily available from third parties, buy-in from senior management.
- Disadvantages: Resource constraints (time), overconfidence, and organizational inertia may discourage the company from embracing it wholeheartedly.
Evaluating Research & Observation
- Extreme users are crucial to understanding how a product is consumed and what areas could be improved.
- Research should focus on the specific customer base and not assume the market is homogeneous.
- It’s important to determine who should be interviewed, what questions to ask, and ensure that customers give honest answers, as response rates can be quite low.
- Limitations of observation mean there's limited predictive ability.
Innovating Through Partnerships
- Open innovation: Collaborating with external parties to develop new products or services.
- Venture capital as a service (VCaaS): Partnering with venture capital firms to fund startups.
- Corporate accelerators: Supporting startups and fostering innovation within an organization.
- Intrapreneurship: encouraging employees within the organization to act as entrepreneurs.
- Dedicated innovation labs: Internal units focusing on innovation.
- Crowdsourcing: Sourcing ideas from a broad range of stakeholders.
Why Companies Launch Corporate Accelerators
- Close innovation gaps.
- Create a supportive environment for startups.
- Attract and retain talent.
- Access to resources, markets and credibility.
- Increase funding opportunities for companies.
Success Attributes for Initiatives
- Simple interventions that are easy to understand and apply.
- Engaging and rewarding activities for participants.
- Measurable results that allow for tracking progress.
- Easy integration with existing processes and routines.
- Regular reinforcement of new habits and routines.
- Be aligned with the company culture.
Risks/Evaluation For Initiatives/Projects
- Evaluating risks and feasibility of initiatives through criteria such as product feasibility, customer benefit, competitive landscape, supply chain, and project team expertise.
Interdependence and Integration
- Interdependence risk factors where success of one innovation relies on other successful factors.
- Integration risk factors: How does the innovation need to be integrated or implemented, in a multi-step process, before it's actually utilized.
- Consideration of whether and how innovation needs intermediaries before it's ready for the consumer market.
Design Thinking as Social Technology
- Creates a deeper understanding of consumers, allowing the design of tailored solutions.
- Generates a shared understanding around the importance of usability and the necessity of engaging customers.
- Allows designers to iterate solutions swiftly based on feedback during a live testing phase.
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This quiz explores the S-Curve market model, detailing product adoption phases, disruptive innovations, and the challenges companies face while adapting. Learn about market segmentation strategies that enhance targeting and marketing efforts. Challenge your knowledge on innovator dilemmas and growth strategies in a competitive landscape.
