Here are some tools and resources
to help on your innovation journey.
Templates
The following templates may help you. Contact us for more information.
28-Day Innovation ProgramA one-page summary of the 28-day innovation program from "The Little Black Book of Innovation" by Scott Anthony.
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Innovation Buzzword BingoA one-page innovation buzzword bingo sheet to have some fun at your next innovation meeting.
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"Crazy Eights" WorksheetBrainstorm eight new ideas for innovation using this "Crazy Eights" worksheet as suggested in "Sprint" by Jake Knapp.
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Technology
Innovation software solutions can be great tools. But relying on them too heavily can be perilous. Don't overlook the importance of human involvement in innovation!
BrightIdea Innovation SoftwareBrightIdea enterprise innovation software for managing innovation portfolios.
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Wazoku Innovation SoftwareWazoku idea management software platform.
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Spigit Innovation SoftwareSpigit idea and innovation management software.
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Resources
If you're interested in the field of innovation, here are some links to read more.
Steve Blank's BlogHere's a link to the Godfather of innovation, Steve Blank.
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StrategyzerHere's a link to the pioneers of the Business Model Canvas, Strategyzer.
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Seth GodinThe master of marketing, Seth Godin and his blog.
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Books
Books are a great resource to pick up new ideas.
The Fifth DisciplineHere's a link to a great book called The Fifth Discipline that will help your organization learn faster than the competition for sustainable competitive advantage in the long run.
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The Innovator's DilemmaHere's a link to the Clayton Christensen's masterful work called The Innovator's Dilemma.
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The Lean StartupThe classic book that kicked off the Lean Startup movement. Here's a link.
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Agile
Consider implementing an agile approach to your innovation project, using the following tools.
Trello |
Burndown Chart |
Scrum |
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Use a tool like Trello to visualize and prioritize your work. Remember to limit work in progress to just a few tasks at once!
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Use a tool like Burndown for Trello to track your velocity and improve your productivity. Assign points based on value using their Chrome extension.
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Use the Scrum methodology to develop, deliver, and sustain complex projects.
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