Turning Ideas into Innovations: An In-depth Guide

Turning Ideas into Innovations: An In-depth Guide

While many online articles on turning ideas into innovations barely scratch the surface, this article goes in-depth to explore the complexity of the path an idea takes towards implementation, and the environment in which that idea is developed. The article discusses common roadblocks to innovation, including an overemphasis on ideation, innovation theater, the lack of a common language, and a shortage of innovation talent. The article then provides practical steps for turning ideas into innovations, including understanding customer needs, validating critical assumptions, creating customer value, analyzing and iterating, and managing the fuzzy front-end of innovation.

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Collaborative work management (CWM) tools help break down silos and improve sales team collaboration by offering features such as sharing win/loss announcements and sales document management.

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How to Develop an Efficient Innovation Strategy

Innovation strategy is key to sustainable innovation. This article presents a 4-phase Minimum Viable Innovation System plan to achieve quick wins in innovation projects, and a 7-step strategy for long-term innovation.

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Ask Interesting Questions

Interesting questions are key to standing out in the thousands of open innovation challenges available. They must engage and intrigue external and internal audiences, with a clear value proposition for all participants.

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