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How to Lead Innovation in Government Agencies

IdeaScale

Innovation can start at any level of government. Innovation in government is what changes history. As we’ve figured out better, more efficient, and fairer ways to govern ourselves, our world has changed for the better around us. However, government-level innovation is by necessity a complicated thing.

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From Invisible to Visible: A Look at Transparency in Government Innovation

IdeaScale

One of the challenges to innovation in government is a lack of insight into what citizens have to offer in the way of innovative strategies. Governments are aware of the increasing need to capture perspectives and insights of citizens to spark the innovation process.

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How the GSAs 10X Program Advances Government Innovation

IdeaScale

Overview : Founded in 2017 off of a popular crowdsourcing initiative, the Government Services Administration (GSA)’s 10X program internally crowdsources ideas to design new approaches and launch new programs. The General Services Administration, or GSA, has the job of ensuring government employees have what they need to do their jobs.

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How Government Innovation Promises to Help Communities Fight Wildfires

IdeaScale

Firefighting agencies are responding with computer modeling, advanced topographic mapping, new fire management techniques, sensors, mobile monitors, infrastructure upgrades, and new government innovation programs. More innovation is needed, and government innovation, in particular, is working to keep wildfires in check.

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Five Aspects of Innovation Governance

InnovationManagement

The leverage point is to let innovation shine via effective governance discipline, but not adding too much complexity. In this article, we'll look at what innovation governance is, and practices to help you manage a successful innovation program.

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Deepening the Thinking Around the Innovation Mandate – part two

Paul Hobcraft

It should articulate how innovation will contribute to achieving these objectives, and what specific goals and metrics will be used to measure the success of the innovation program. Equally Innovation Governance becomes increasingly important for innovation. Addressing both makes good sense.

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Can Brands Meet the Challenge of Achieving a Sustainable Innovation Strategy?

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Overview: Sustainability approaches and innovation strategy go hand-in-hand, yet too often are seen as separate targets. Sustainability, ESG, and Innovation. Often you’ll find that the goals you most need innovation strategy for are ones that lend themselves to sustainability. Developing a Circular Process.

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