Copyright AL Consulting 2014 1 APPLY THEM, AND THEY WILL LEAD YOU TO SUCCESS 9 Essential Aspects You Should Know in order to Better Manage your Innovation Approach

Summary Introductory statement 1.Increase your MC 2.Define the specific organization 3.Communicate on the project 4.Train the people involved 5.Use a performing tool 6.Choose the right challenge 7.Define the recognition system 8.Think about the reward system 9.Practice the PDCA Conclusion Annexes Copyright AL Consulting 2014 2

Introductory statement This document is meant mainly for the leader, as it is his commitment and support on the application of the suggested 9 aspects, which are the conditions of success. Only the application of the chosen Actions generates progress The actions must be part of a system that defines the principles, the organization and the tools allowing to involve the concerned people. Not to burden the presentation, the details of certain points are obtained by clicking on links that refer to the content of resources menu of the IdeasMine tool. This presentation is meant to be a part of your communication plan Copyright AL Consulting 2014 3

Point 1 : Increase your MC2 Definition of the MC Motivation x Skills x Communication These are the factors of the Collective Efficiency (E) = Motivated and Competent People and which Communicate well with one another. As a leader, the more you increase your personal MC, the better the results of your business will be. Add the exemplarity Establish the Progress system which gives coherence to the proposed approach. Copyright AL Consulting 2014 4

Point 2 : Define the specific organization Appoint a facilitator who will report directly to you. It must be a manager with very good communication skills. Define the key roles State objectives and corresponding indicators. Copyright AL Consulting 2014 5

Point 3 : Communicate on the project The communication plan is defined by three elements: Target - Message Media Example :the information message of a new dynamic (Message) addressed to the leaders (Target) of the organization through a presentation meeting, conducted by the leader (Media) This plan aims to to show your commitment to aknowledge the contents of system progress, the reason of the challenges and the proposed systems of recognition and reward. It is the vector of the 2nd C of the E=MC Copyright AL Consulting 2014 6

Point 4 : Train the people involved The manager : his relational skills, the will to achieve and good business knowledge are essential for project success. He must adopt the same vision of innovation as yours (definition of innovation, incremental and rupture innovation and be able to communicate). Copyright AL Consulting 2014 7

Point 5 : Use a performing tool A good tool will let you gather Ideas, follow their evolution, and facilitate the implementation of the selected Ideas. IdeasmineTool has been developed with this aim in mind, and targeting the principle of simplicity (in set-up, in everyday use, and in Idea Management) Copyright AL Consulting 2014 8

Point 6 : Choose the right challenge 2 types of participatory innovation Induced innovation Spontaneous innovation For a good start, suggest a challenge for a short time span and a small group of people Example : A 8 to 10-people group among business employees for 15 days: What are our ideas to develop the "Innovative spirit of our employees ? Even better and more participatory: define with them the theme of the challenge and the wording of the question. Copyright AL Consulting 2014 9

Point 7 : Define he aknowledgement system Aknowledgement is essentially individual Ceremonies to congratulate the leaders, presentation of trophies (greater participation, better ideas of the period on various topics, etc..) These events are then given a specific internal communication and optionally external that can be found in the communication plan. Copyright AL Consulting 2014 10

Point 8 : Think about the reward system The reward is essentially collective Economic outcomes generated by the Innovation must be measured by indicators SQCDIE The gains achieved are shared at entity level with known rules, with the aim of strengthening the collective dynamics. It is important not to engage in a system of individual reward (in this case complications and perverse effects are guaranteed) Copyright AL Consulting 2014 11 !

Point 9 : Pratice the PDCA Copyright AL Consulting 2014 12 P DC A ACT : Narrowing the Gaps Setting the standard Drawing lessons Continue the progress PLAN : Prepare the QQOQCPC DO : Implement the prepared planCHECK : Assess to identify differences between P and D

Conclusion Better Manage the innovation is to obtain the best from your teams, talent, intelligence, initiative, creativity and passion of all those who benefit the progress and success of your business in the first place your employees. It is the objective of the system and the recommendations proposed in this document. Try and validate this innovative approach by using for you and your close team the tool we put FREE for three months (value $670) at your disposal for up to 10 people. This tool was developed with the principles set out in this document. Ask, right now, the establishment of a secure site only dedicated to your business by sending an email to : a.langlois@al-consulting.com 28/03/2014 Copyright AL Consulting 2014 13

Annexes Improvement system Innovation: What are we talking about? Incremental Innovation Breakthrough Innovation The application areas of innovation The winning combination to accelerate progress Readings, cases and recommended websites Who are we? Conclusion 28/03/2014 Copyright AL Consulting 2014 14

The progress system Copyright AL Consulting 2014 15 Tools Principles Progres System Organization Project management (Gantt) Management control Project Space Communication Plan Surveys (google docs) SMIABP * - ** MRPG Webconferences PDCA (audit) Mental map Process and outcome indicators Roles Operating Rules *System for Management of Ideas, Actionss and Best Practices ** Method in Group Problem Solving Stakeholder satisfaction Incremental innovation Disruptive Innovation Pareto Principle

Innovation: What are we talking about ? What is innovation ? Innovation is the realization of an idea creative ofvalue (social, economic, environmental) that appropriates a public (employees, shareholders, customers, suppliers ...) as relevant to their needs or expectations expressed or hitherto unsuspected.

Incremental innovation The accumulation of improvement actions derived from accepted improvement ideas. For existing processes and everyone Can be partially materialized by the issuers themselves In general, do not require investment Is the breeding ground for breakthrough innovation A business culture where everyone has the desire to do better and better day by day

Breakthrough Innovation Ideas that allow a significant jump in performance within a short time after their implementation Generally requires a long preparation and a significant financial investment Rather reserved for specialists Sustainability difficult to achieve if continuous improvement culture is low Examples : A new product or service that enthusiasms the market A new management approach that boosts everyone's MC

The Application Areas of Innovation Economical Enhanced Product or Services or new to attract and retain customers Lean Process Social Wellness at Work - recognition Stress reduction Involved management and communicating better More autonomy Environnemental Factor of earnings (saving resources) Image factor Pride factor

The winning combination for Accelerating progress Time Incremental innovation + Maintenance at level + Disruptive Innovation Performance Small streams And are a breeding ground for sustainable breakthrough innovation Breakthrough innovation only The business of some.. Everybody 's BusinessOn all indicators (Economic, Social, Environmental) The period 2014-2017 The acceleration of progress arises from the combination Incremental Innovation + Maintenance at level + Disruptive Innovation DEEPENING THE GAP

Readings, cases and recommended websites Books The End of Management G. Hamel Editions Vuibert What Really Matters G. Hamel Editions Eyrolles Participative Innovation (Return the Human to the heart of the company) Muriel Garcia President of the InnovActeurs Association, Nadge de Peganow (Scrineo) Press files CapitalCom survey Journal of Management E-briefing Usine Nouvelle Recommended associations InnovActeurs ICDD Civic Innovation and Sustainability Copyright AL Consulting 2014 21

22 Who are we ? Some figures at the end of 2013: 1330 accomplished progress worksites (VSM Methods of Problem Solving, Participatory Innovation, Quality, 5s, Hoshin, autonomous teams, TPM, Kanban, SMED, Logistics) at more than 300 sites of our Clients. missions in the automotive industry (30%) but also in the chemical, electronics, food processing, medical, furniture, railway, services, 13700 people trained (75% Technicians Degree, Managers and Leaders) in 28 countries on 5 continents, 5 intervention languages (French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese) 15 to 60% improvement on key indicators of progress. AL Consulting Group is since 1991, the expertise of the implementation of Lean Management (Lean Manufacturing, Lean Office) and Lean Innovation. It is also since 2002, the application of LEAN concepts Design Product / Process and Supply Chain. AL-Consulting Group is an international team of senior consultants, experts methods engineers, organizations and tools for continuous and simultaneous improvement of safety, quality, productivity and time. copyright AL Consulting 2014

Conclusion Better Manage the innovation is to obtain the best from your teams, talent, intelligence, initiative, creativity and passion of all those who benefit the progress and success of your business in the first place your employees. It is the objective of the system and the recommendations proposed in this document. Try and validate this innovative approach by using for you and your close team the tool we put FREE for three months (value $670) at your disposal for up to 10 people. This tool was developed with the principles set out in this document. Ask, right now, the establishment of a secure site only dedicated to your business by sending an email to : a.langlois@al-consulting.com 28/03/2014 Copyright AL Consulting 2014 23