15 Things you should know as an

INNOVATIONLEADER

Idea Management – Simplified.

Identify the top 5% of ideas that will drive 95% of new business results.

Collaborate with your employees, customers, and suppliers to collect, prioritize,

and take action on new ideas company-wide.

You’re a trail-blazer, risk-taker, difference maker.

But before you can turn those ideas into game-changers, there are a few things you should know.

Here are 15 things you should know about your company, yourself, and your ideas!

Co’s Strategic GoalsAt a high level, what is your

organization trying to achieve right now and in the future?

Your Personal GoalsAs both an employee and an individual,

what are your short- and long-term goals?

Target Markets Who is your company trying

to attract as a customer?

Core Competencies What does your

company do best?

Unique Selling Propositions What does your company

do differently than others?

Marketplace Competitors Who else is vying for your

customers and what do they do differently or better?

Communication Channels How does your company

collaborate internally?

Needs and ProjectsWhat is your companylooking for in terms of

improvements and new ideas?

But apart from information regarding your organization and self, you should have a deep understanding of the

ideas that you’re considering too.

SWOT

Do you know your idea inside and out, from its Strengths and Weaknesses to its

future Opportunities and Threats?

Potential Risks Apart from weaknesses that can be improved,

what problems or people could stand in the way of getting your idea implemented?

Likely Questions What are people likely to ask

when introduced to your ideas?

Implementation Time How long will your idea take

to bring to life, test, and scale?

Necessary Resources What resources are available,

and what else will be needed for your idea’s development life-cycle?

Key People Who else are you depending on

to make your ideas a success?

Key People Who else are you depending

on to make your ideas a success?

Making a difference in your organization shouldn't be hard.

But should an opportunity arise, even a seemingly great idea still needs to fit your organization.

Stay informed and ready to think and act as an Innovator. Time is always of the essence.

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