Innovation
Innovation is the skill of introducing new things or
methods; it is a systematic approach in thinking, allowing organisations to improve
performance leading to increased profits.
Innovation does not just happen. There is no 'off the shelf program' to apply. The key to
success of companies renowned for their innovative culture is customising other companies'
approaches, applying well know systematic creative tools together with introducing
structures to support these processes in alignment with their own culture. Thus allowing
them to implement these processes to change thinking and drive different behaviours,
ensuring different results.
What do EMD Innovation consultants do?
Our research indicates that innovation starts when the senior executive team provides an
environment that stimulates creative thinking which becomes the 'norm', not the exception
to the way staff work.
EMD Workforce Development has had:
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Practical experience in how innovative
cultures have been established here in Australia and overseas. |
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Knowledge of innovative processes. |
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Expertise in culture change and management. |
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Wide exposure to innovation strategies across
industries. |
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Overseas study visits to leading educational
institutions and corporations. |
EMD will work with your organisation to
develop an appropriate approach to the introduction of an innovative culture by:
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Assisting with development of the necessary
structures and systems to support innovation. |
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The development of a customised innovation
training program for staff. The program has been specifically designed to give
participants hands on learning regarding innovation techniques through simulation. |
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Assisting with benchmarking in organisational
processes to generate innovation. |
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The provision of relevant literature and
resources. |
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Design of performance measures (KPIs) and
reward / recognition schemes to support a culture of innovation. |
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Assisting to convert innovative ideas into a
Business and Project Plan to ensure the benefits are realised. |
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Senior executive skills development in how to
generate innovation. |
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Step change improvement process / skills. |
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Audit/evaluation of innovation generation and
commercialisation process. |
Effectively this would mean:
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Reducing the learning curve in how to foster
innovation. |
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"Going to market" quicker. |
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Saving on resources used in the process of
developing a culture of innovation. |
What Next?
If you are interested in more information please give us a
call on +61 2 8399 0011 and ask to speak to one of our consultants.
Alternatively e-mail us at info@emdgroup.com.au or use the form on
our Contact Us page. |
