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So here are the 6 useful ways on how to achieve a successful innovation program in the long-term:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/h3>\n1. Brand your innovation process<\/strong><\/h3>\nOur partners have proven that giving your innovation process a catchy name and logo is much more than a gimmick. It makes an abstract process or idea immediately tangible.\u00a0 It communicates seriousness and commitment.\u00a0 It makes it easier for innovation to become a part of your organization\u2019s language and culture.\u00a0 It provides a platform for getting people onboard and PR-ing successes.\u00a0 And, it becomes an expression of pride and responsibility.\u00a0 Well worth the effort.<\/p>\n
2. Take ownership of the process<\/strong><\/h3>\nSome of our partners describe their innovation process as their personal \u201cbaby\u201d. Parenting is indeed an apt metaphor. Labor pains, crawling, teething, sleepless nights, tantrums giving way to jubilation, creativity, wonder and a tremendous feeling of accomplishment.\u00a0 Sure, family and friends (AKA external consultants) can offer essential support and guidance. But, remember your innovation \u201cbaby\u201d is ultimately part of your organization\u2019s DNA and, success comes with time, patience and love. As they say, raising an innovation program isn\u2019t easy, but it\u2019s one of the best jobs around.<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0 Have fun!<\/strong><\/h3>\nInnovation, like marathon running, demands Herculean effort, buckets of stamina, sweat and the occasional strained muscle (usually the brain). But it should also be exhilarating, compulsive and fun. If it\u2019s not, something\u2019s wrong and needs to be changed.<\/p>\n
4. ROI – Return on Innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\nProfit, increased productivity, new products, and more motivated staff.\u00a0 Talking to our partners, we realize their innovation initiatives yield a diverse range of positive contributions to their organization. Some are easy to measure, like a more efficient internal process, some are dramatic like a breakthrough product launch, and some are subtle and cumulative, and seen in the way that teams think and work with each other. An innovation initiative in full flight has the potential to add enormous value: constantly checking return on the innovation investment and communicating successes will keep the cheques flowing.<\/p>\n
5. Buzz<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe know that innovation creates a buzz. But it\u2019s not trivial to keep the buzz going, so pro-active internal communication is critical to keep the buzz alive. Our clients have invested a lot of time, money and resources in internal communications, producing professional-looking internal advertisements for the entire innovation program; innovation coach awards, internal newsletters, events and lots more. AND they still think they could do better.<\/p>\n
6. A common language for innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u00a0<\/strong>When the Lord wanted to punish those involved in the ill-conceived Babel building project, he enrolled them all in Berlitz courses.\u00a0 We make a big point about giving everyone in the organization a common lexicon for innovation.\u00a0 And we hear the impact when our partners tell us how colleagues from different business units can get together to work on an innovation project and immediately have a shared set of terms and concepts (\u201cexisting situation\u201d, \u201cClosed Worlds\u201d, \u201climiting rather than diluting an idea\u201d, \u201cattributes and values\u201d, \u201cthema and rhema\u201d, \u201cfixedness\u201d, etc.) to help them. A multitude of perspectives enriched by a common language makes innovation a natural part of the organization\u2019s daily culture.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.65″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Our experience has shown us that making an innovation program sustainable and fruitful in the longer term requires an organization to focus on 3 Pillars: Results, Skills and Structures. Many of our most valuable insights have been learned directly from implementing these programs with our innovation partners (somehow \u2018clients\u2019 doesn\u2019t accurately reflect the true nature of our work together).<\/p>
So here are the 7 useful ways on how to achieve a successful innovation program in the long-term:<\/strong><\/h2>Many of our most valuable insights have been learned directly from implementing innovation programs with our innovation partners (somehow \u2018clients\u2019 doesn\u2019t accurately reflect the true nature of our work together). We have found that the task is complex (obviously) and requires a combination of varied activities on several levels: individual, team and organizational.\u00a0 We have formalized our knowledge in what we call The Three Pillar Approach.<\/a> Here we will discuss a few examples of useful do\u2019s and don\u2019t\u2019s.<\/p>So here are 7 useful ways to implement a successful innovation program for the long-term:<\/strong><\/h3>1. Brand your innovation process<\/strong><\/h3>Our partners have proved that giving your innovation process a catchy name and logo is much more than a gimmick. It makes an abstract process or idea immediately tangible.\u00a0 It communicates seriousness and commitment.\u00a0 It makes it easier for innovation to become a part of your organization\u2019s language and culture.\u00a0 It provides a platform for getting people on-board and PR-ing successes.\u00a0 And, it becomes an expression of pride and responsibility.\u00a0 Well worth the effort.<\/p>
2. Take ownership of the process<\/strong><\/h3>Some of our partners describe their innovation process as their personal \u201cbaby\u201d. Parenting is indeed an apt metaphor. Labor pains, crawling, teething, sleepless nights, tantrums giving way to jubilation, creativity, wonder and a tremendous feeling of accomplishment.\u00a0 Sure, family and friends (aka external consultants) can offer essential support and guidance. But, remember your innovation \u201cbaby\u201d is ultimately part of your organization\u2019s DNA and, success comes with time, patience and love. As they say, raising an innovation program isn\u2019t easy but it\u2019s one of the best jobs around.<\/p>
3.\u00a0 Have fun!<\/strong><\/h3>Innovation, like marathon running, demands Herculean effort, buckets of stamina, sweat and the occasional strained muscle (usually the brain). But it should also be exhilarating, compulsive and fun. If it\u2019s not, something\u2019s wrong and needs to be changed.<\/p>
4. ROI - Return on Innovation<\/strong><\/h3>Profit, increased productivity, new products, and more motivated staff.\u00a0 Talking to our partners, we realize their innovation initiatives yield a diverse range of positive contributions to their organization. Some are easy to measure, like a more efficient internal process, some are dramatic like a breakthrough product launch, and some are subtle and cumulative, and seen in the way that teams think and work with each other. An innovation initiative in full flight has the potential to add enormous amounts: constantly checking return on the innovation investment and communicating successes will keep the cheques flowing.<\/p>
5. Buzz<\/strong><\/h3>We know that innovation creates a buzz. But it\u2019s not trivial to keep the buzz going, so pro-active internal communication is critical to keep the buzz alive. Our clients have invested a lot of time, money and resources in internal communications, producing professional-looking internal advertisements for the entire innovation program; innovation coach awards, internal newsletters, events and lots more. AND they still think they could do better.<\/p>
6. A common language for innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\u00a0<\/strong>When the Lord wanted to punish those involved in the ill-conceived Babel building project, he enrolled them all in Berlitz courses.\u00a0 We make a big point about giving everyone in the organization a common lexicon for innovation.\u00a0 And we hear the impact when our partners tell us how colleagues from different business units can get together to work on an innovation project and immediately have a shared set of terms and concepts (\u201cexisting situation\u201d, \u201cclosed worlds\u201d, \u201climiting rather than diluting an idea\u201d, \u201cattributes and values\u201d, \u201cthema and rhema\u201d, \u201cfixedness\u201d, etc.) to help them. A multitude of perspectives enriched by a common language, making innovation a natural part of the organization\u2019s daily culture.<\/p>
1. Brand your innovation process<\/strong><\/h3>\nOur partners have proven that giving your innovation process a catchy name and logo is much more than a gimmick. It makes an abstract process or idea immediately tangible.\u00a0 It communicates seriousness and commitment.\u00a0 It makes it easier for innovation to become a part of your organization\u2019s language and culture.\u00a0 It provides a platform for getting people onboard and PR-ing successes.\u00a0 And, it becomes an expression of pride and responsibility.\u00a0 Well worth the effort.<\/p>\n
2. Take ownership of the process<\/strong><\/h3>\nSome of our partners describe their innovation process as their personal \u201cbaby\u201d. Parenting is indeed an apt metaphor. Labor pains, crawling, teething, sleepless nights, tantrums giving way to jubilation, creativity, wonder and a tremendous feeling of accomplishment.\u00a0 Sure, family and friends (AKA external consultants) can offer essential support and guidance. But, remember your innovation \u201cbaby\u201d is ultimately part of your organization\u2019s DNA and, success comes with time, patience and love. As they say, raising an innovation program isn\u2019t easy, but it\u2019s one of the best jobs around.<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0 Have fun!<\/strong><\/h3>\nInnovation, like marathon running, demands Herculean effort, buckets of stamina, sweat and the occasional strained muscle (usually the brain). But it should also be exhilarating, compulsive and fun. If it\u2019s not, something\u2019s wrong and needs to be changed.<\/p>\n
4. ROI – Return on Innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\nProfit, increased productivity, new products, and more motivated staff.\u00a0 Talking to our partners, we realize their innovation initiatives yield a diverse range of positive contributions to their organization. Some are easy to measure, like a more efficient internal process, some are dramatic like a breakthrough product launch, and some are subtle and cumulative, and seen in the way that teams think and work with each other. An innovation initiative in full flight has the potential to add enormous value: constantly checking return on the innovation investment and communicating successes will keep the cheques flowing.<\/p>\n
5. Buzz<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe know that innovation creates a buzz. But it\u2019s not trivial to keep the buzz going, so pro-active internal communication is critical to keep the buzz alive. Our clients have invested a lot of time, money and resources in internal communications, producing professional-looking internal advertisements for the entire innovation program; innovation coach awards, internal newsletters, events and lots more. AND they still think they could do better.<\/p>\n
6. A common language for innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u00a0<\/strong>When the Lord wanted to punish those involved in the ill-conceived Babel building project, he enrolled them all in Berlitz courses.\u00a0 We make a big point about giving everyone in the organization a common lexicon for innovation.\u00a0 And we hear the impact when our partners tell us how colleagues from different business units can get together to work on an innovation project and immediately have a shared set of terms and concepts (\u201cexisting situation\u201d, \u201cClosed Worlds\u201d, \u201climiting rather than diluting an idea\u201d, \u201cattributes and values\u201d, \u201cthema and rhema\u201d, \u201cfixedness\u201d, etc.) to help them. A multitude of perspectives enriched by a common language makes innovation a natural part of the organization\u2019s daily culture.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.65″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Our experience has shown us that making an innovation program sustainable and fruitful in the longer term requires an organization to focus on 3 Pillars: Results, Skills and Structures. Many of our most valuable insights have been learned directly from implementing these programs with our innovation partners (somehow \u2018clients\u2019 doesn\u2019t accurately reflect the true nature of our work together).<\/p>
So here are the 7 useful ways on how to achieve a successful innovation program in the long-term:<\/strong><\/h2>Many of our most valuable insights have been learned directly from implementing innovation programs with our innovation partners (somehow \u2018clients\u2019 doesn\u2019t accurately reflect the true nature of our work together). We have found that the task is complex (obviously) and requires a combination of varied activities on several levels: individual, team and organizational.\u00a0 We have formalized our knowledge in what we call The Three Pillar Approach.<\/a> Here we will discuss a few examples of useful do\u2019s and don\u2019t\u2019s.<\/p>So here are 7 useful ways to implement a successful innovation program for the long-term:<\/strong><\/h3>1. Brand your innovation process<\/strong><\/h3>Our partners have proved that giving your innovation process a catchy name and logo is much more than a gimmick. It makes an abstract process or idea immediately tangible.\u00a0 It communicates seriousness and commitment.\u00a0 It makes it easier for innovation to become a part of your organization\u2019s language and culture.\u00a0 It provides a platform for getting people on-board and PR-ing successes.\u00a0 And, it becomes an expression of pride and responsibility.\u00a0 Well worth the effort.<\/p>
2. Take ownership of the process<\/strong><\/h3>Some of our partners describe their innovation process as their personal \u201cbaby\u201d. Parenting is indeed an apt metaphor. Labor pains, crawling, teething, sleepless nights, tantrums giving way to jubilation, creativity, wonder and a tremendous feeling of accomplishment.\u00a0 Sure, family and friends (aka external consultants) can offer essential support and guidance. But, remember your innovation \u201cbaby\u201d is ultimately part of your organization\u2019s DNA and, success comes with time, patience and love. As they say, raising an innovation program isn\u2019t easy but it\u2019s one of the best jobs around.<\/p>
3.\u00a0 Have fun!<\/strong><\/h3>Innovation, like marathon running, demands Herculean effort, buckets of stamina, sweat and the occasional strained muscle (usually the brain). But it should also be exhilarating, compulsive and fun. If it\u2019s not, something\u2019s wrong and needs to be changed.<\/p>
4. ROI - Return on Innovation<\/strong><\/h3>Profit, increased productivity, new products, and more motivated staff.\u00a0 Talking to our partners, we realize their innovation initiatives yield a diverse range of positive contributions to their organization. Some are easy to measure, like a more efficient internal process, some are dramatic like a breakthrough product launch, and some are subtle and cumulative, and seen in the way that teams think and work with each other. An innovation initiative in full flight has the potential to add enormous amounts: constantly checking return on the innovation investment and communicating successes will keep the cheques flowing.<\/p>
5. Buzz<\/strong><\/h3>We know that innovation creates a buzz. But it\u2019s not trivial to keep the buzz going, so pro-active internal communication is critical to keep the buzz alive. Our clients have invested a lot of time, money and resources in internal communications, producing professional-looking internal advertisements for the entire innovation program; innovation coach awards, internal newsletters, events and lots more. AND they still think they could do better.<\/p>
6. A common language for innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\u00a0<\/strong>When the Lord wanted to punish those involved in the ill-conceived Babel building project, he enrolled them all in Berlitz courses.\u00a0 We make a big point about giving everyone in the organization a common lexicon for innovation.\u00a0 And we hear the impact when our partners tell us how colleagues from different business units can get together to work on an innovation project and immediately have a shared set of terms and concepts (\u201cexisting situation\u201d, \u201cclosed worlds\u201d, \u201climiting rather than diluting an idea\u201d, \u201cattributes and values\u201d, \u201cthema and rhema\u201d, \u201cfixedness\u201d, etc.) to help them. A multitude of perspectives enriched by a common language, making innovation a natural part of the organization\u2019s daily culture.<\/p>
Some of our partners describe their innovation process as their personal \u201cbaby\u201d. Parenting is indeed an apt metaphor. Labor pains, crawling, teething, sleepless nights, tantrums giving way to jubilation, creativity, wonder and a tremendous feeling of accomplishment.\u00a0 Sure, family and friends (AKA external consultants) can offer essential support and guidance. But, remember your innovation \u201cbaby\u201d is ultimately part of your organization\u2019s DNA and, success comes with time, patience and love. As they say, raising an innovation program isn\u2019t easy, but it\u2019s one of the best jobs around.<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0 Have fun!<\/strong><\/h3>\nInnovation, like marathon running, demands Herculean effort, buckets of stamina, sweat and the occasional strained muscle (usually the brain). But it should also be exhilarating, compulsive and fun. If it\u2019s not, something\u2019s wrong and needs to be changed.<\/p>\n
4. ROI – Return on Innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\nProfit, increased productivity, new products, and more motivated staff.\u00a0 Talking to our partners, we realize their innovation initiatives yield a diverse range of positive contributions to their organization. Some are easy to measure, like a more efficient internal process, some are dramatic like a breakthrough product launch, and some are subtle and cumulative, and seen in the way that teams think and work with each other. An innovation initiative in full flight has the potential to add enormous value: constantly checking return on the innovation investment and communicating successes will keep the cheques flowing.<\/p>\n
5. Buzz<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe know that innovation creates a buzz. But it\u2019s not trivial to keep the buzz going, so pro-active internal communication is critical to keep the buzz alive. Our clients have invested a lot of time, money and resources in internal communications, producing professional-looking internal advertisements for the entire innovation program; innovation coach awards, internal newsletters, events and lots more. AND they still think they could do better.<\/p>\n
6. A common language for innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u00a0<\/strong>When the Lord wanted to punish those involved in the ill-conceived Babel building project, he enrolled them all in Berlitz courses.\u00a0 We make a big point about giving everyone in the organization a common lexicon for innovation.\u00a0 And we hear the impact when our partners tell us how colleagues from different business units can get together to work on an innovation project and immediately have a shared set of terms and concepts (\u201cexisting situation\u201d, \u201cClosed Worlds\u201d, \u201climiting rather than diluting an idea\u201d, \u201cattributes and values\u201d, \u201cthema and rhema\u201d, \u201cfixedness\u201d, etc.) to help them. A multitude of perspectives enriched by a common language makes innovation a natural part of the organization\u2019s daily culture.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.65″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Our experience has shown us that making an innovation program sustainable and fruitful in the longer term requires an organization to focus on 3 Pillars: Results, Skills and Structures. Many of our most valuable insights have been learned directly from implementing these programs with our innovation partners (somehow \u2018clients\u2019 doesn\u2019t accurately reflect the true nature of our work together).<\/p>
So here are the 7 useful ways on how to achieve a successful innovation program in the long-term:<\/strong><\/h2>Many of our most valuable insights have been learned directly from implementing innovation programs with our innovation partners (somehow \u2018clients\u2019 doesn\u2019t accurately reflect the true nature of our work together). We have found that the task is complex (obviously) and requires a combination of varied activities on several levels: individual, team and organizational.\u00a0 We have formalized our knowledge in what we call The Three Pillar Approach.<\/a> Here we will discuss a few examples of useful do\u2019s and don\u2019t\u2019s.<\/p>So here are 7 useful ways to implement a successful innovation program for the long-term:<\/strong><\/h3>1. Brand your innovation process<\/strong><\/h3>Our partners have proved that giving your innovation process a catchy name and logo is much more than a gimmick. It makes an abstract process or idea immediately tangible.\u00a0 It communicates seriousness and commitment.\u00a0 It makes it easier for innovation to become a part of your organization\u2019s language and culture.\u00a0 It provides a platform for getting people on-board and PR-ing successes.\u00a0 And, it becomes an expression of pride and responsibility.\u00a0 Well worth the effort.<\/p>
2. Take ownership of the process<\/strong><\/h3>Some of our partners describe their innovation process as their personal \u201cbaby\u201d. Parenting is indeed an apt metaphor. Labor pains, crawling, teething, sleepless nights, tantrums giving way to jubilation, creativity, wonder and a tremendous feeling of accomplishment.\u00a0 Sure, family and friends (aka external consultants) can offer essential support and guidance. But, remember your innovation \u201cbaby\u201d is ultimately part of your organization\u2019s DNA and, success comes with time, patience and love. As they say, raising an innovation program isn\u2019t easy but it\u2019s one of the best jobs around.<\/p>
3.\u00a0 Have fun!<\/strong><\/h3>Innovation, like marathon running, demands Herculean effort, buckets of stamina, sweat and the occasional strained muscle (usually the brain). But it should also be exhilarating, compulsive and fun. If it\u2019s not, something\u2019s wrong and needs to be changed.<\/p>
4. ROI - Return on Innovation<\/strong><\/h3>Profit, increased productivity, new products, and more motivated staff.\u00a0 Talking to our partners, we realize their innovation initiatives yield a diverse range of positive contributions to their organization. Some are easy to measure, like a more efficient internal process, some are dramatic like a breakthrough product launch, and some are subtle and cumulative, and seen in the way that teams think and work with each other. An innovation initiative in full flight has the potential to add enormous amounts: constantly checking return on the innovation investment and communicating successes will keep the cheques flowing.<\/p>
5. Buzz<\/strong><\/h3>We know that innovation creates a buzz. But it\u2019s not trivial to keep the buzz going, so pro-active internal communication is critical to keep the buzz alive. Our clients have invested a lot of time, money and resources in internal communications, producing professional-looking internal advertisements for the entire innovation program; innovation coach awards, internal newsletters, events and lots more. AND they still think they could do better.<\/p>
6. A common language for innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\u00a0<\/strong>When the Lord wanted to punish those involved in the ill-conceived Babel building project, he enrolled them all in Berlitz courses.\u00a0 We make a big point about giving everyone in the organization a common lexicon for innovation.\u00a0 And we hear the impact when our partners tell us how colleagues from different business units can get together to work on an innovation project and immediately have a shared set of terms and concepts (\u201cexisting situation\u201d, \u201cclosed worlds\u201d, \u201climiting rather than diluting an idea\u201d, \u201cattributes and values\u201d, \u201cthema and rhema\u201d, \u201cfixedness\u201d, etc.) to help them. A multitude of perspectives enriched by a common language, making innovation a natural part of the organization\u2019s daily culture.<\/p>
Profit, increased productivity, new products, and more motivated staff.\u00a0 Talking to our partners, we realize their innovation initiatives yield a diverse range of positive contributions to their organization. Some are easy to measure, like a more efficient internal process, some are dramatic like a breakthrough product launch, and some are subtle and cumulative, and seen in the way that teams think and work with each other. An innovation initiative in full flight has the potential to add enormous value: constantly checking return on the innovation investment and communicating successes will keep the cheques flowing.<\/p>\n
5. Buzz<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe know that innovation creates a buzz. But it\u2019s not trivial to keep the buzz going, so pro-active internal communication is critical to keep the buzz alive. Our clients have invested a lot of time, money and resources in internal communications, producing professional-looking internal advertisements for the entire innovation program; innovation coach awards, internal newsletters, events and lots more. AND they still think they could do better.<\/p>\n
6. A common language for innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u00a0<\/strong>When the Lord wanted to punish those involved in the ill-conceived Babel building project, he enrolled them all in Berlitz courses.\u00a0 We make a big point about giving everyone in the organization a common lexicon for innovation.\u00a0 And we hear the impact when our partners tell us how colleagues from different business units can get together to work on an innovation project and immediately have a shared set of terms and concepts (\u201cexisting situation\u201d, \u201cClosed Worlds\u201d, \u201climiting rather than diluting an idea\u201d, \u201cattributes and values\u201d, \u201cthema and rhema\u201d, \u201cfixedness\u201d, etc.) to help them. A multitude of perspectives enriched by a common language makes innovation a natural part of the organization\u2019s daily culture.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.65″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Our experience has shown us that making an innovation program sustainable and fruitful in the longer term requires an organization to focus on 3 Pillars: Results, Skills and Structures. Many of our most valuable insights have been learned directly from implementing these programs with our innovation partners (somehow \u2018clients\u2019 doesn\u2019t accurately reflect the true nature of our work together).<\/p>
So here are the 7 useful ways on how to achieve a successful innovation program in the long-term:<\/strong><\/h2>Many of our most valuable insights have been learned directly from implementing innovation programs with our innovation partners (somehow \u2018clients\u2019 doesn\u2019t accurately reflect the true nature of our work together). We have found that the task is complex (obviously) and requires a combination of varied activities on several levels: individual, team and organizational.\u00a0 We have formalized our knowledge in what we call The Three Pillar Approach.<\/a> Here we will discuss a few examples of useful do\u2019s and don\u2019t\u2019s.<\/p>So here are 7 useful ways to implement a successful innovation program for the long-term:<\/strong><\/h3>1. Brand your innovation process<\/strong><\/h3>Our partners have proved that giving your innovation process a catchy name and logo is much more than a gimmick. It makes an abstract process or idea immediately tangible.\u00a0 It communicates seriousness and commitment.\u00a0 It makes it easier for innovation to become a part of your organization\u2019s language and culture.\u00a0 It provides a platform for getting people on-board and PR-ing successes.\u00a0 And, it becomes an expression of pride and responsibility.\u00a0 Well worth the effort.<\/p>
2. Take ownership of the process<\/strong><\/h3>Some of our partners describe their innovation process as their personal \u201cbaby\u201d. Parenting is indeed an apt metaphor. Labor pains, crawling, teething, sleepless nights, tantrums giving way to jubilation, creativity, wonder and a tremendous feeling of accomplishment.\u00a0 Sure, family and friends (aka external consultants) can offer essential support and guidance. But, remember your innovation \u201cbaby\u201d is ultimately part of your organization\u2019s DNA and, success comes with time, patience and love. As they say, raising an innovation program isn\u2019t easy but it\u2019s one of the best jobs around.<\/p>
3.\u00a0 Have fun!<\/strong><\/h3>Innovation, like marathon running, demands Herculean effort, buckets of stamina, sweat and the occasional strained muscle (usually the brain). But it should also be exhilarating, compulsive and fun. If it\u2019s not, something\u2019s wrong and needs to be changed.<\/p>
4. ROI - Return on Innovation<\/strong><\/h3>Profit, increased productivity, new products, and more motivated staff.\u00a0 Talking to our partners, we realize their innovation initiatives yield a diverse range of positive contributions to their organization. Some are easy to measure, like a more efficient internal process, some are dramatic like a breakthrough product launch, and some are subtle and cumulative, and seen in the way that teams think and work with each other. An innovation initiative in full flight has the potential to add enormous amounts: constantly checking return on the innovation investment and communicating successes will keep the cheques flowing.<\/p>
5. Buzz<\/strong><\/h3>We know that innovation creates a buzz. But it\u2019s not trivial to keep the buzz going, so pro-active internal communication is critical to keep the buzz alive. Our clients have invested a lot of time, money and resources in internal communications, producing professional-looking internal advertisements for the entire innovation program; innovation coach awards, internal newsletters, events and lots more. AND they still think they could do better.<\/p>
6. A common language for innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\u00a0<\/strong>When the Lord wanted to punish those involved in the ill-conceived Babel building project, he enrolled them all in Berlitz courses.\u00a0 We make a big point about giving everyone in the organization a common lexicon for innovation.\u00a0 And we hear the impact when our partners tell us how colleagues from different business units can get together to work on an innovation project and immediately have a shared set of terms and concepts (\u201cexisting situation\u201d, \u201cclosed worlds\u201d, \u201climiting rather than diluting an idea\u201d, \u201cattributes and values\u201d, \u201cthema and rhema\u201d, \u201cfixedness\u201d, etc.) to help them. A multitude of perspectives enriched by a common language, making innovation a natural part of the organization\u2019s daily culture.<\/p>
\u00a0<\/strong>When the Lord wanted to punish those involved in the ill-conceived Babel building project, he enrolled them all in Berlitz courses.\u00a0 We make a big point about giving everyone in the organization a common lexicon for innovation.\u00a0 And we hear the impact when our partners tell us how colleagues from different business units can get together to work on an innovation project and immediately have a shared set of terms and concepts (\u201cexisting situation\u201d, \u201cClosed Worlds\u201d, \u201climiting rather than diluting an idea\u201d, \u201cattributes and values\u201d, \u201cthema and rhema\u201d, \u201cfixedness\u201d, etc.) to help them. A multitude of perspectives enriched by a common language makes innovation a natural part of the organization\u2019s daily culture.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.65″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.65″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Our experience has shown us that making an innovation program sustainable and fruitful in the longer term requires an organization to focus on 3 Pillars: Results, Skills, and Structures. Many of our most valuable insights have been learned directly from implementing these programs with our innovation partners (somehow […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":1693,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" Our experience has shown us that making an innovation program sustainable and fruitful in the longer term requires an organization to focus on 3 Pillars: Results, Skills and Structures. Many of our most valuable insights have been learned directly from implementing these programs with our innovation partners (somehow \u2018clients\u2019 doesn\u2019t accurately reflect the true nature of our work together).<\/p> Many of our most valuable insights have been learned directly from implementing innovation programs with our innovation partners (somehow \u2018clients\u2019 doesn\u2019t accurately reflect the true nature of our work together). We have found that the task is complex (obviously) and requires a combination of varied activities on several levels: individual, team and organizational.\u00a0 We have formalized our knowledge in what we call The Three Pillar Approach.<\/a> Here we will discuss a few examples of useful do\u2019s and don\u2019t\u2019s.<\/p> Our partners have proved that giving your innovation process a catchy name and logo is much more than a gimmick. It makes an abstract process or idea immediately tangible.\u00a0 It communicates seriousness and commitment.\u00a0 It makes it easier for innovation to become a part of your organization\u2019s language and culture.\u00a0 It provides a platform for getting people on-board and PR-ing successes.\u00a0 And, it becomes an expression of pride and responsibility.\u00a0 Well worth the effort.<\/p> Some of our partners describe their innovation process as their personal \u201cbaby\u201d. Parenting is indeed an apt metaphor. Labor pains, crawling, teething, sleepless nights, tantrums giving way to jubilation, creativity, wonder and a tremendous feeling of accomplishment.\u00a0 Sure, family and friends (aka external consultants) can offer essential support and guidance. But, remember your innovation \u201cbaby\u201d is ultimately part of your organization\u2019s DNA and, success comes with time, patience and love. As they say, raising an innovation program isn\u2019t easy but it\u2019s one of the best jobs around.<\/p> Innovation, like marathon running, demands Herculean effort, buckets of stamina, sweat and the occasional strained muscle (usually the brain). But it should also be exhilarating, compulsive and fun. If it\u2019s not, something\u2019s wrong and needs to be changed.<\/p> Profit, increased productivity, new products, and more motivated staff.\u00a0 Talking to our partners, we realize their innovation initiatives yield a diverse range of positive contributions to their organization. Some are easy to measure, like a more efficient internal process, some are dramatic like a breakthrough product launch, and some are subtle and cumulative, and seen in the way that teams think and work with each other. An innovation initiative in full flight has the potential to add enormous amounts: constantly checking return on the innovation investment and communicating successes will keep the cheques flowing.<\/p> We know that innovation creates a buzz. But it\u2019s not trivial to keep the buzz going, so pro-active internal communication is critical to keep the buzz alive. Our clients have invested a lot of time, money and resources in internal communications, producing professional-looking internal advertisements for the entire innovation program; innovation coach awards, internal newsletters, events and lots more. AND they still think they could do better.<\/p> \u00a0<\/strong>When the Lord wanted to punish those involved in the ill-conceived Babel building project, he enrolled them all in Berlitz courses.\u00a0 We make a big point about giving everyone in the organization a common lexicon for innovation.\u00a0 And we hear the impact when our partners tell us how colleagues from different business units can get together to work on an innovation project and immediately have a shared set of terms and concepts (\u201cexisting situation\u201d, \u201cclosed worlds\u201d, \u201climiting rather than diluting an idea\u201d, \u201cattributes and values\u201d, \u201cthema and rhema\u201d, \u201cfixedness\u201d, etc.) to help them. A multitude of perspectives enriched by a common language, making innovation a natural part of the organization\u2019s daily culture.<\/p>So here are the 7 useful ways on how to achieve a successful innovation program in the long-term:<\/strong><\/h2>
So here are 7 useful ways to implement a successful innovation program for the long-term:<\/strong><\/h3>
1. Brand your innovation process<\/strong><\/h3>
2. Take ownership of the process<\/strong><\/h3>
3.\u00a0 Have fun!<\/strong><\/h3>
4. ROI - Return on Innovation<\/strong><\/h3>
5. Buzz<\/strong><\/h3>
6. A common language for innovation<\/strong><\/h3>
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