Innovation dies at the handover

Innovation projects often fail at the point of handover, when one team passes the project to another for implementation. This is because the second team lacks the context and insights from the first team, and may not feel the same sense of ownership or responsibility. To prevent this, companies should involve a diverse group of people early on in the project and plan for handovers in advance. This means creating a stakeholder map, figuring out who has a stake in each step of the process, and understanding the skills and resources required for the next step. By involving multiple stakeholders earlier, potential issues can be spotted before they materialize, leading to a faster finish.