The One Word Answer to Why Innovation Fails
Innovation sounds easy, but it is not. The majority of enterprises report dissatisfaction with innovation performance. Three quarters of the CEOs of multinationals view external collaborative innovation as vitally important, but only half do it, and those only rate themselves as doing it ‘moderately well’. And remember - two thirds of organizational ‘change’ efforts fail. In case you are now asking yourself, why are these odds that low – we have a straightforward answer. It’s just one word.
How Surrounding Yourself with the Best Will Drive Business and Innovation Value
I spoke with Claudio Fernandez-Araoz, author of the new book “It's Not the How or the What but the Who: Succeed by Surrounding Yourself with the Best” about the linkages between HR and innovation perspectives to drive business value. It is a great read and is in-line with some of my thinking about the role of HR in driving innovation success in large corporate organizations, so I wanted to have a chat and gather his thoughts.
Why You Should Embrace Creativity Within Your Culture
As a company grows, its creativity typically tends to decrease. What can be done to prevent a decrease in creativity within an organization?
Pronto para Jogar o Jogo da Inovação?
Mais do que nunca, as empresas precisam engajar seus funcionários para garantir a viabilidade a longo prazo. Porém, sobrecarregadas com informações, o espaço de atenção das pessoas torna-se cada vez mais curto. A sua vontade de contribuir para as atividades laterais diminuiu, principalmente se estas são chatas ou criam ansiedade. E a inovação nem sempre tem graça... ou pode ter?
It Works! The ‘Results Equation’
We are moved by goals. The resolve to reach the finish line pushes us forward: at work, in life. Why then do we keep idea management initiatives alive when it’s not clear what results they deliver (if any)? And how often have we yearned for a formula that definitely makes it all happen?
Innovation Governance: Delivering on the Growth Promise
Innovation Governance delivers on the strategic intent of innovation. Yet few organizations seem to get Governance right. This live IM Channel One Roundtable Discussion, hosted by Imaginatik, explores the role of an Innovation Steering Committee in enterprise innovation: how to construct and manage it, measure innovation and use it to engage the hearts of employees, customers and leaders.
Seven Signs That Your Innovation Program is at Risk of Failure
There are plenty of examples of innovation program failure at large organizations. In this article, I examine the key markers that I have observed, that indicate a program may be in trouble and at risk of failure.
Inovação Ligada: 5 Fontes de Sucesso em Gestão de Desafio de Inovação Aberta
Métodos de inovação aberta e crowd sourcing, quando aplicados para o problema certo, podem efetivamente ampliar a busca por provedor de soluções para além dos limites de uma indústria. Este artigo apresenta a aplicação de um método de crowd sourcing de transmissão direcionada para identificar fornecedores de soluções não óbvios para um consórcio de indústrias alemão. A maioria das soluções apresentadas por este método eram desconhecidas para o consórcio. Esta avaliação demonstra o poder de crowd sourcing aberto para fornecer soluções de indústrias descontinuadas e quão eficaz crowd sourcing pode ser em inovação aberta.
The New Normal: From Product to Platforms and Processes
Platforms and processes, rather than products, will become the focus of new business creation as we move forward. The main characteristic of a handful of new trends in business – Collaborative consumption, Sharing, the Maker movement and the Circular economy – is that the value creation is less about adding some new feature to a product. Instead, the appeal of these models is that they can deliver more value for less by involving a number of stakeholders, including the users, in co-creating solutions.
Two Books for the Chief Innovation Officer
Organizations, embracing innovation, have taken the seemingly logical step of designating people to help “foment a culture of innovation.” Enter the chief innovation officer.
Innovation in and of the Board Room
Innovation and more of it has become the mantra of top management. The ability to innovate and thereby sustainably create value for the business is becoming the defining competitive advantage for companies which want to thrive in a globalized economy. So obviously, driving innovation is a key job for top management, the CEO and the C-Suite. But what about the Board? What role should it play in the innovation game – if any?
Levar o Treinamento para Inovação ao Próximo Nível: Integração com Redes de Funcionários
Nos dois artigos anteriores desta série, examinamos os benefícios de treinamento para inovação e as áreas de competências de inovação que podem ser ensinadas a funcionários de níveis médio a júnior. Nesta edição vamos abordar um tema importante que é muitas vezes ausente dos programas de treinamento / educação para inovação: Como construir redes eficazes de funcionários que apoiam os funcionários que foram treinados com novas competências de inovação.
Ready to Play The Innovation Game?
More than ever, companies need to engage their employees to assure long-term viability. Yet, overwhelmed with information, people’s attention spans have become shorter and shorter. Their willingness to contribute to lateral activities has shrunk, particularly if these are boring or create anxiety. And innovation is often no fun…or can it be?
Inovação Pode Ser Aprendida?
O primeiro artigo nesta série centrou-se nos benefícios gerados a partir de treinamento de funcionários em competências de inovação. Uma extensão natural dessa abordagem é agora se concentrar sobre o que o treinamento para inovação realmente significa para uma organização. Em outras palavras, o que realmente é o treinamento para inovação e, mais importante, a inovação pode ser aprendida?
The Growth Accelerator – Managing Innovation Based Growth
Growth is on the top of the management agenda as shareholders simply demand return on invested capital and current business is not delivering it. So what is the best route companies can take to achieve it? How can companies create and accelerate growth? To succeed companies must possess the capabilities and take a systematic approach to go beyond their core business.
Por Que Se Preocupar? O Valor de Treinar Seus Funcionários para Inovação
Muitos programas de inovação de sucesso estão estendendo suas ofertas para incluir esforços de treinamento para os funcionários em torno das habilidades de inovação. Este artigo (o primeiro de uma série de quatro) examina os benefícios de tal abordagem para as empresas, os líderes de programa de inovação e os funcionários que participam.
Fostering Collaboration for Innovative Excellence
Innovation can take on many forms. From ideas sourced from a single individual or event to massive projects that require the effort of an entire team, multiple departments and various thought leaders, excellence often stems from collaboration. As a business leader or manager, are you taking the steps today to foster this collaboration for best results?
Crowdsourcing Risco e Recompensa – Como Avaliar Opções para o Sucesso
Para adiantar em que posição estamos, sim – nós somos grandes apoiadores de acessar a sabedoria da multidão para muitas atividades – para o engajamento cidadão, inovação aberta ou crowdfunding. Dito isto, percebemos que é importante estar ciente do fato de que há riscos a serem considerados. Este artigo é uma resposta às preocupações levantadas por pessoas que encontramos ao longo do caminho de uma organização considerando crowdsourcing para atender a uma necessidade específica para a sua organização.
Challenge Question Formation for Crowdsourcing
Organizations that pursue the inquiry-led form of collaborative innovation often have an outcome in mind. They may seek the “low-hanging fruit” of immediately actionable ideas. They may seek ideas that help to re-envision the business. In this article innovation architect Doug Collins reflects on how the savvy practitioner manages the challenge question formation process to help the sponsor achieve their desired goals. The key? Knowing how to dial up and dial back the level of transformation incumbent within each question.
Sitting on Untapped Potential – The Power of Your Organisation’s Collective Intelligence
In the autumn of 1906, 85-year-old Sir Francis Galton made a fascinating discovery on the judgment power of crowds: The accuracy of groups is far greater than of individuals. It’s a well-known story yet worth recapping. Surprisingly, the central character is a fat ox.
Precisa de Inovação? Procure Seus Cientistas Loucos
“Cientistas loucos” – gênios quebradores de regras cuja resistência à convenção, por vezes, produz inovações radicais – são uma bênção e um desafio para as organizações de P&D. Estudos recentes sugerem como tais inovadores vigaristas podem moldar a cultura da empresa e o que pode ser feito para canalizar a sua influência.
What Is An Employee Innovation Network, And Why Should You Care?
As Innovation Program leaders look to expand their scope and influence across complex, global organizations, they are turning to the development of Employee Innovation Networks. This article examines what these networks can look like, and provides some high level overview of the value that they can generate.
Como Encontrar Atritos dos Clientes
Uma inovação é uma nova solução simples para um problema relevante. E por isso, no início da inovação você deve procurar problemas relevantes em vez de ideias. Mas como você os encontra?
New Report: Does HR Matter in Innovation? Is there Innovation in HR?
Many of the challenges faced by an organisation wanting to innovate boils down to talent management, areas often directly under the influence of HR. In this study, we explore whether HR has become a partner yet in innovation. We make the case that it is imperative for HR to be a driver, while also being innovative in its own domain.