A powerful yet simple way of developing an innovative organisation is to look at seven dimensions of innovation. It is important to develop each dimension at the same time. The synergy between the development of each of these dimensions rapidly develops and improves an organisation's innovative capacity.

We have found that organisations which are truly innovative excel in each of the following seven areas:

Application

How is innovation applied within the organisation? Is it in everything that is done?

Stimulation

What is it that stimulates innovation and enterprising spirit both internally and externally?

Direction

How is innovation being lead within the organisation?

Formality

How rigid is an organisation's approach to innovation?

Culture

Does the organisation encourage innovative and entrepreneurial attitudes?

Time

What is the vision and how is it relayed throughout the organisation?

Thinking

Is there a mix of left and right brain thinking and how is this encouraged and utilised?

These dimensions are incorporated into an Innovation Assessment which is designed to assist management to develop an innovative culture within their organisation ensuring growth is structured and profitable.

We help organisations prioritise and focus its innovation efforts on its most critical innovation challenges using the seven dimensions model.

For more detail please see the article dimensions of innovation