Innovation Wave Introduction



	Your company’s future growth will only come through successful innovation. You know that your company is not performing as well as its competitors, you know that something’s got to change - and you know that that means innovation. But where do you start? First, you need to:
	• • • • •	Decide what you and your colleagues expect from innovation. What does it actually mean for you? Is it about new products, processes, new business models, or a mixture of all these? What must your company look like to succeed? Set a level of ambition. Will changes be incremental or radical? Be clear on what you already do right when it comes to innovation. Understand what is holding back your company’s innovation performance. Find out which aspects of the organisation you need to address in order to achieve a shift in innovation performance.
	Only then can you find a solution that will work for your company and transform it into a truly innovative organisation. But where to go for help? The Innovation Wave® is a web-enabled tool designed to guide your organisation on its innovation journey. It has been developed by Dr Bettina von Stamm whilst running the Innovation Exchange, a networking initiative based at London Business School. Companies such as Boots, Centrica, Diageo, Lloyds TSB, Scottish Courage and Unilever have been consulted during its development In 2004 she founded Innovation Leadership Forum Ltd to continue its spirit. The Innovation Wave is modular in structure and enables you to investigate the five key areas that drive innovation performance: Vision & Strategy Leadership Processes Culture Physical Work Environment. It enables you to understand innovation in the context of your industry, and from the perspective of your particular organisation. The Innovation Wave package consists of: • a range of questionnaires to be completed by senior managers and employees • a facilitated discussion and feedback workshop • an action planning session • a follow-up workshop For more information please click here By using the Innovation Wave, you and your colleagues will: • understand what innovation means in the context of your company and the environment within which it operates • reach a consensus on your company’s innovation ambition • find out what is stopping your company from becoming more innovative • develop your own tailored innovation action plan designed specifically for your company • take ownership of your company’s innovation journey. For more benefits please click here Your innovation journey starts here. To find out more about how the Innovation Wave can help your company contact us.

		© 2003 Bettina von Stamm, Interactive questionnaire design by Viadynamics and The Toolworks