The process of developing or improving an existing innovation management system can seem daunting to even the most seasoned executive. The problem is there are so many “innovation management solutions” that it’s hard to know what firm or process to select. To that, we would suggest that you select the innovation management system that is just right for your organization. So how do you do that?



Here are a few basic tips:


One size does not fit all.
The key to successful innovation management is “adoption” if the system is not adopted it will obviously never work. Most of the cookie-cutter innovation management systems fail because they were not adopted due to the lack of relevance to your team members.

The solution.
Our firm is extremely sensitive to the different internal stakeholders that are involved in the successful deployment of innovation management. Because we honor their contribution and work with them to co-create a customized system, we achieve complete team adoption. This is extremely important and is a central part of our philosophy of innovation management.

The bureaucratic approach.
Most innovation management systems are old fashion and ultimately ineffective. Their approach is bureaucratic in nature and centered around complicated time-consuming systems and processes that no longer work.

The solution.
Organizations need to build speed and significantly improve the results of their innovation systems. We deploy a wide range of fast and fluid methods that drive collaboration while eliminating the inefficiency of old fashion bureaucratic approaches.

The fractional approach.
In order for an innovation initiative to work it must be complete. A holistic innovation management system includes all of the appropriate enterprise and digital tools, training and strategic management systems.

The solution.
We are a true “end-to-end” solution we provide team and leadership innovation consulting, training and strategic management. We also provide a wide range of adjunct services through our handpicked strategic partners. Because we do not resell any software or other solutions, we have no conflicts of interest in prescribing the best solution for your organization.

170 ways not to be innovative.
Our research has found over 170 different so-called innovation management systems. Many of these systems were actually risk management systems some were quality and even accounting systems that were repurposed and called innovation management. These systems do not work because they do not apply to innovation and they most certainly do not work in a digitally connected world.

The solution.
The only good innovation management system, is a system that has been handcrafted for your organization. There are no “just add water” solutions that will meet the challenges of today’s marketplace. Successful organizations are using the best of digital innovation, social media and internal stakeholder collaboration. Our 25 years of experience as innovators and thought leaders will provide you all the tools necessary to take your organization to a new level of success.



Partial list of our services

• The Innovation Superstar^TM training and certification
• RealOpen^TM innovation management systems
• Strategic innovation management consulting
• Innovation team training
• Innovation leadership training
• Innovation coaching
• Digital and social media consulting
• Vendor selection for innovation enterprise software
• Innovations scouting and crowd sourcing
• Team incentives and awards
• Innovation community incentives and awards
• Business growth strategies
• Contact point innovation systems
• Innovation in customer relations and customer service
• Technology scouting
• Strategic partnership programs
• Innovation driven CRM programs
• Replacing VOC systems with SOC systems
• Innovation retreats and custom webinars
• Executive innovation coaching
• Innovation audits
• NPD and FFE strategic consulting
• Online innovation submission portals
• Innovation mastermind groups
• Innovation leadership management outsourcing

What you can expect from our services.
Reduced innovation access cost
Increase revenues
Reduce costs while improving efficiencies across the enterprise
Best-in-class innovation practices
Increased access to external innovations
Improve internal collaboration with stakeholders
Improved customer connectivity
Access to breakthrough and incremental innovation

Free Innovation Scoping

We provide a free full hour consultation with a Certified Management Consultant
in order to review your current innovation management systems and goals. This
allows you to make certain that our organization truly possesses the state-of-the-art
skill set that you will need to succeed with your innovation initiative.

Fees

Unlike competitive consulting firms all of our projects are done on a flat fee basis.
We tell you in advance exactly what we will do, how much it will cost and how long
it will take. This eliminates the inherent conflict of interest associated with billable
hours. This also allows you to truly budget for your innovation initiative. All of our
services are provided in accordance with the standards of professional conduct and
ethics as set forth by the Institute of management consultants.

Why hire Certified Management Consultant (CMC®)?

The Certified Management Consultant (CMC®) designation is awarded to a select
group of consultants (only 10,000 worldwide) who have demonstrated that they
produce substantive results, adhere to the IMC USA canon of ethics, and manage
their practices professionally.

IMC USA participates in the 44-nation International Council of Management
Consulting Institutes (ICMCI), which sets the global standards of technical
competence and professional conduct. CMCs must maintain this level of
performance and stay current with global standards to be able to renew their
certification every 3 years.

Industries We Serve

The rules of innovation apply across all industries. However, our wide range of
industry experience provides a unique and special benefit to your organization. We
understand the market drivers and other environmental factors that affect your
organization. This industry-specific expertise allows us to deliver a world-class
customized training program.

Biotechnology Consumer goods and retail Electronics Energy Financial services Healthcare delivery Medical device industry Digital media Software Telecommunications Automotive Consumer packaged goods University technology transfer State agencies Chemical and process industries Fresh produce and farming Supply-chain management Purchasing Services industries Innovation management Private equity Aerospace and defense Consumer & industrial Hardware Manufacturing