There has always been a consistent call to automate the innovation process. Now it might turn into a stampede, based on real ‘digital’ need. We have made solid progress in the use of out-of-the box software for capturing ideas at the ‘fuzzy front end.’ We have developed pipelines and use product life cycle software systems … Continue reading “The Need to Automate the Innovation Process”
Tackling the culture and climate that is needed to create a thriving innovation environment is complex. In this post I can only touch on certain points to trigger that deeper examination and offer the stimulus and considerations it needs. Within the Executive Innovation Work Mat we have seven domains or components that need bringing together … Continue reading “Recognizing the conditions for changing innovation in culture and climate”
The Executive Innovation Work Mat methodology requires investigation and engagement across the seven domains or components that make up the work mat. The aim of any work mat discussions undertaken with executives focuses upon bringing out the parts necessary for innovation to happen and that needs an integrated approach and lasting engagement from senior management. … Continue reading “The environment for innovation does really matter”
When you begin to think through something that might change the present dynamics within innovation and its management it becomes exciting. When you develop an emerging answer, by recognizing one really critical gap that needs filling, it becomes hugely exciting actually. Not just in researching it, in debating it but in eventually constructing a sound … Continue reading “The Overarching Proposition for the Executive Innovation Work Mat”
I often get very frustrated at the huge loss of energy by many organizations in piecing together a more robust innovation structure. Somehow they lose it. They forget to think it fully through, rush to build some of the component parts and then spend a lot of their time, backfilling or bridging the gaps they … Continue reading “The thinking behind creating an open collaborative innovation framework”
The issue of “where does innovation fit?” is one of the most difficult ones to address in many organizations. It seems to fit uncomfortably for many. At the top of our organizations they ‘require’ innovation but will often not want the potential disruption this might entail. Yet the organization today is being challenged like never … Continue reading “Organizations are in a constant dilemma of the innovation fit.”
I often think of the parable of “The Elephant and the Blind Men” when I get into discussions about measuring innovation. What are truths, what are the fallacies? The parable implies that one’s often subjective experience can be true on your need, but not necessarily the other person’s view of their understanding of value. You … Continue reading “Measuring and motivating the innovation elephant”
I’m right in the middle of a launch of the Executive Innovation Work Mat approach, a series of seven blogs outlining a framework and structured approach to this. During the seven days these will document seven important “domains” that determine innovation success or failure. Each domain creates innovation potential, but sustained, successful innovation requires a … Continue reading “Seeking engagement for innovation change”
Several business organizations have committed to navigating complexity, fostering dynamism and originality in approaching innovation and business ecosystems. These have been addressing and adapting to these rapidly evolving changes by quickly spotting and seizing the potential of exploring new ways to undergo business. We all recognise that markets are changing, complexity is growing, and challenges … Continue reading “Examples of Businesses navigating complexity by fostering Ecosystems.”
When looking at radically different thinking and design in business, where Ecosystems become central, you need to ask yourself what industries would benefit from such an alternative design and thinking due to the changing complexities and challenges they are facing. Are these pressures in their known and emerging markets posing future threats for businesses and … Continue reading “New Business Designs can be delivered through a Business Ecosystem Approach.”
