Big Ideas, Local Roots: Celebrating Our Innovation Partnership with Rite-Hite

Who is Rite-Hite and what do you do for them? Established in 1965, Rite-Hite® is a global leader in industrial safety, security and productivity solutions. The company has built a reputation for designing and manufacturing innovative equipment that enhances workplace efficiency.  From loading dock systems and industrial doors to safety barriers, high-volume low-speed (HVLS) fans and smart connected products, Rite-Hite helps businesses optimize safety and performance in their facilities. Headquartered in Milwaukee

Hanna Paul|
September 2, 2025
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How Siemens Employee Ideas Contests Generated Over 3 Billion in Savings

In today’s competitive business landscape, companies are constantly seeking ways to drive innovation while improving operational efficiency, and Siemens has mastered the art of crowdsourcing ideas from within to achieve both of these mandates.  Siemens is one of the world’s largest industrial manufacturing companies, employing over 300,000 people worldwide with a rich history spanning over 170 years. Their employee ideas program has become a gold standard in corporate innovation, generating

Coby Skonord|
August 25, 2025
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Portfolio Management Software in 2025: Top Tools for Maximizing ROI and Innovation

Portfolio Management Software in 2025

In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations can no longer rely on ad hoc processes to track and implement ideas. Portfolio management software has become essential for driving innovation, centralizing opportunities, and optimizing outcomes. Among the top platforms for 2025, Ideawake emerges as the #1 solution, thanks to its comprehensive feature set, intuitive design, and proven ability to deliver measurable results. Why Portfolio Management Software Matters in 2025 Portfolio management software

Jamen K|
August 24, 2025
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Best Idea Management Software in 2026 (Comprehensive Guide)

Best Idea Management Software

Innovation has shifted from being a competitive advantage to being a business necessity. The organizations that consistently outperform their markets are those that turn employee ideas, customer feedback, and partner insights into measurable outcomes. Yet most companies still struggle with one critical gap — they collect ideas but fail to evaluate, prioritize, and execute them effectively. The result is stalled innovation, missed opportunities, and disengaged teams. Idea management software bridges

Jamen K|
August 22, 2025
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Rebuilding from Within: How IDC Is Driving Innovation Across the AEC Industry – An interview with Executive Committee Chair, Brooke Grammier

Who is IDC and what do you do for them? The Innovation Design Consortium (IDC) was established three years ago by 41 of the largest and most prominent architecture firms in the United States. The consortium was formed in response to a growing concern within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry: while many sectors have advanced rapidly through technology, our industry has lagged behind. With significant investment from technology

Hanna Paul|
August 20, 2025
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How Nestlé’s Frontline Employees Helped Reduce Waste by 15%

Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, has long championed innovation. But some of its most impactful changes didn’t come from corporate R&D labs – they came from the floor of its factories, the frontlines of logistics, and the minds of its newest employees. To unlock these ideas, Nestlé launched a global idea management program, inviting employees at all levels to share their insights on how to improve operations, reduce

Coby Skonord|
August 1, 2025
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9 Hand Picked Innovation Conferences You Can Still Catch in 2025

9 Innovation Conferences

Still looking to learn and grow on your innovation and improvement journey in 2025? Although we’re already blasting off into Q2, here are 9 handpicked innovation conferences still happening in 2025 to help you and your team more effectively harness employee creativity and build more robust internal innovation ecosystems. 2025 Innovators Summit (5/2025, Chicago) The 2025 Innovators Summit in Chicago is designed for professionals seeking to accelerate their organization’s innovation

Coby Skonord|
April 14, 2025
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9 Stats to Create a Stronger Business Case for an Employee Ideas Program in 2025

Stats for Business Case

The most common reason that companies we talk to don’t move forward with an employee ideas program is centered around “we have other critical projects and priorities” to implement over the next 6 – 12 months.  What this really means 90% of the time is that leadership perceives the ROI of these other projects and initiatives to be higher than implementing an employee ideas program. Today, we’re sharing several heavy-hitting

Coby Skonord|
March 1, 2025
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How Adobe Increased Its Ability to Validate and Test New Ideas by 2,500%

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One of the most common issues that comes from running Hackathons, Innovation Challenges, or crowdsourcing ideas is that there are more ideas that potentially have a positive ROI than you can possibly pursue. But what if you could increase your organization’s capacity to validate and test new ideas and ultimately better prioritize the ones with the most promise? Meet Adobe’s Kickbox Program – An initiative that was designed to democratize

Coby Skonord|
February 9, 2025
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Google’s 20% Time Program – A Massive Success and a Cautionary Tale

Googles 20% Time Rule - a Wild Success and a Cautionary Tale

Challenges 20% Time Encountered As Google Scaled and Went Public  Although Google’s 20% Time Program produced massive ROI for the organization, it was never a formalized policy that was included in employee handbooks or actual company documentation.  As the company scaled and went public, quarterly earnings and a short-term focus started to conflict with the cultural mindset and norms of allowing employees 20% of their time to work on side

Coby Skonord|
December 30, 2024
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