Using the Three Horizons Framework for Innovation

Innovation that fails to link to an organization's strategy often becomes an isolated, one-off event. The Three Horizon Methodology for Innovation Thinking offers a way to counter this by connecting present innovation with future possibilities. By exploring the three horizons - horizon 1 for identifying the existing system, horizon 2 for transition, and horizon 3 for the desired future state - organizations can frame their innovation needs and manage uncertainty through ongoing dialogue. This approach offers a valuable evolutionary perspective and looks for emerging winners, providing a more plausible and coherent set of activities projected into the future.