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The Innovation 'Function'

Imaginatik

In that vision of the “innovation funnel” the idea is at the end… the goal. Attempts to harness or direct that creative energy are not only futile, but actually impede the process. It’s just one tactic in an organization’s innovation program, but it’s a good one! The COO is focused on supply chain, etc.

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Why Innovation Maturity Matters

Imaginatik

For many companies, the desire to be more innovative is driven by a strategic issue – flat-lined growth, competitive threats, industry upheaval, etc. Over the past decade, I’ve watched the vast majority of innovation programs, and corporate innovation leaders, quietly disappear within 2-3 years of inception (often much sooner).

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Strengthening the Organization and Accelerating Value – a fresh look at Capability Building

Imaginatik

Embedding an effective innovation program in your company requires a fresh look at capabilities. We find that very few – if any – large companies are truly set up to enable innovation to do battle with how the business landscape is evolving. Where are these issues being considered within the current innovation process? •

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