After being named the Innovation Farmer in Exago’s Innovation Guru Awards 2017, the Portuguese postal service CTT saw 50 trees planted in its name on November 25th as part of its prize. The Plant a Tree project is seeking to increase biodiversity and reduce the risk of fires, following the devastating forest fires across Portugal in recent years.
Lesson 1 from true innovation managers: set strategic, purposeful challenges
To mark Exago’s 11th anniversary, we have put together our clients’ pieces of wisdom to truly bring innovation together. This is lesson 1.
Here’s to 11 years making innovation come together
Exago has come a long way since we embarked on our innovation adventure 11 years ago. In that time, we have seen thousands of brilliant ideas come to life, and we couldn’t have done that without our greatest inspiration: our clients.
Connecting the dots for the future at the Web Summit 2018
We are around and connecting with business leaders to empower people within companies to build what’s coming next together. Get in touch to meet via the Web Summit app: Diana Carvalho and Andreia Dias.
How to look beyond product innovation in medium enterprises
One of the most common myths when leading idea management in medium enterprises is that you should strongly focus efforts on product innovation, as the ultimate goal is to have the next big thing. Though the reasoning is understandable, if you want to improve your odds of success, try not to miss the bigger picture.
Congratulations to the Altice innovation winners!
One of Exago’s longest-standing and most innovative clients, the multinational telecoms company Altice has announced the winners of the Altice Innovation Award 2018.
Good news for medium enterprises looking to innovate
Medium enterprises face challenging barriers on the path to good innovation management: limited resources to invest, lack of incentives and of innovation infrastructure, and shortage of innovation specialists are some examples. However, if you are leading innovation efforts in such a company, there are some good news too.
Finalmente! Exago Start innovation software is now in Portuguese
Recently launched in English and Spanish, the Exago Start innovation software is now available in Portuguese as well. Adjusting configurations for the best results, the all-new edition helps you kick-start your corporate innovation programme easily, empowering your teams to innovate.
Don’t miss out on the latest upgrades of Exago idea management software
Today, we’re announcing new features and improvements on Exago Smart and Exago Open to help innovation managers perform better, while increasing process efficiency and the thoroughness of the idea evaluation stage. This set of upgrades also includes new layout, language and technical developments to improve communication with and among users.
In innovation management, size doesn’t matter… or does it?
Medium enterprises fit right in the middle, between two very different realities. And so there are several barriers that these companies face on their path to good innovation management.