Innovation & Agility
by Sparky Jones
1. Innovation cafes
1.1. Idea generation
1.2. Idea sharing
1.3. Themes
2. Operating structure
2.1. Entrepreneurial vs conservative
2.2. Autonomy
2.3. Rotating team leads
2.4. Remove rigid hierarcies
2.5. Create hubs
3. Embed innovation
3.1. Mission, Vision, Values
3.2. Risk culture
3.3. Mission statement
4. Incentives
4.1. Competitions
4.2. Campaigns
4.3. Remuneration
4.4. Team ideas
4.5. Case studies
5. Hire innovative people
5.1. Innovative qualities
5.2. Job descriptions
6. Family friendly
6.1. Environment for innovation
6.2. Rewards / Recognition
6.3. Innovation Zone
6.4. Idea Allowance
6.5. Dragon's Den
6.6. Streamline process
6.7. Resourcefulness
6.8. "Seed" & track
6.9. Championing
6.10. Meetings
6.11. Training
7. Embrace innovative technologies
7.1. Early Adopter
7.2. Social networking
8. Innovation Office
8.1. Chief Innovation Officer
8.2. Foster Entrepreneurship
8.3. Translate good ideas
8.4. Think Tanks
9. CEO Leadership
9.1. Innovation campaigns
9.2. Visibility
10. Embed innovation into the performance structure
10.1. Innovation KPIs
10.2. Meritocracy
10.3. Performance counsel
11. Regular Town Halls
11.1. Mine progress
11.2. Updates on innovation
11.3. Direct employee input
11.4. Public recognition