Do you want to develop an innovation doctrine in your organisation?
Developing an innovation doctrine for a startup or an SME involves creating a set of guidelines and principles to guide the company's innovation efforts. Here are some steps to follow:
Define your innovation goals: Start by defining your company's innovation goals. What do you hope to achieve through innovation? Are you looking to develop new products or services, improve your existing offerings, or optimize your operations? Once you clearly understand your goals, you can develop a plan for achieving them.
Encourage creativity and experimentation: Innovation requires creativity and experimentation. Encourage your employees to think outside the box and develop new ideas. Provide opportunities for experimentation and testing, and be open to taking risks and trying new approaches.
Build a culture of innovation: Building a culture of innovation means creating an environment where creativity and experimentation are encouraged and rewarded. This involves fostering collaboration and communication, providing training and resources to support innovation, and recognizing and rewarding employees who contribute to the company's innovation efforts.
Prioritize customer needs: Successful innovation requires a deep understanding of customer needs and preferences. Make sure your innovation efforts align with your customer's needs, and involve them in the innovation process wherever possible.
Embrace technology: Technology can be a powerful tool for innovation. Ensure you stay current with the latest technology trends and tools, and explore how they can be applied to your business.
Monitor and evaluate your progress: To ensure that your innovation efforts are practical, monitoring and assessing your progress is essential. Set clear metrics and goals, and regularly review your progress to see if you're on track. Use this information to make adjustments and refine your innovation doctrine as needed.
By following these steps, you can develop an innovation doctrine that helps your company stay competitive and achieve its goals.
NOTE: 🙏🏼 Special Thanks to Chatgpt/Grammarly for helping to organise/revise all the text and ideas from my previous readings 🙏🏼
About Author
Afnan works as a Head of Development and Internationalisation at Gimara. He also worked as an RDI Specialist at LAB University of Applied Sciences. Previously, he worked as a coach and company coordinator at Arffman-Barona. He has Post-Doc from Sweden and a PhD in Product Development and Innovations from Finland. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree (PharmD) in Pharmaceutical Science from the University of Punjab, majoring in production. Afnan can take a holistic approach to innovation throughout any product and service development lifecycle. He can understand the market needs and develop a product that the market wants.
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