c6 innov metrics and perf measurement

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importance of measuring innovation

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alignment with goals
resource optimization
risk management
improvement

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Ensures innovation initiatives are aligned with business objectives.

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alignment with goals

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Identifies which projects or processes yield the highest returns.

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resource optimization

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Helps in recognizing early signs of potential failure.

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risk management

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Provides insights to refine strategies and drive better results.

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improvement

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types of innovation metrics

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input metrics
output metrics
process metrics
impact metrics

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focus on the resources dedicated to innovation

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input metrics

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examples of input metrics

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r&d expenditure
number of employees involved in innovation
training hours for innovation teams

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measure the results of innovation activities

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output metrics

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examples of output metrics

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number of new products launched
patent applications filed
revenue generated from new products

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track the effectiveness of innovation processes

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process metrics

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examples of process metrics

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time-to-market for new products
idea-to-implementation ratio
percentage of projects completed on schedule

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assess the broader outcomes of innovation efforts

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impact metrics

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examples of impact metrics

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market share increase
customer satisfaction scores
sustainability impact

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frameworks for innovation management

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balanced scorecard
innovation accounting
KPI Dashboards

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Incorporates innovation into strategic goals across financial, customer, internal
processes, and learning perspectives.

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balanced scorecard

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Focuses on tracking metrics during the different phases of innovation (e.g.,
idea validation, scaling).

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innovation accounting

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Uses key performance indicators (KPIs) to visualize and track innovation
performance.

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KPI dashboards

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Innovation often leads to intangible outcomes, such as brand reputation or employee morale.

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intangibility

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challenges in measuring innovation

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intangibility
time lag
complexity
customization

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The benefits of innovation may not be immediately visible.

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time lag

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measuring non-linear processes and outcomes can be difficult

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complexity

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one-size-fits-all metrics may not suit all organizations or industries

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customization

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best practices for innovation performance measurement

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define clear objectives
use a mix of metrics
benchmarking
regular review
engage stakeholders

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provide insights into an organization’s innovation performance.

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innovation metrics

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adapting metics

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adapt and adopt

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Metrics should reflect what is important for your specific industry or organization
(e.g., government agencies or non-profits might focus less on financial metrics).

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context matters

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Measure tangible results of innovation, such as patents filed, products
launched, or services improved.

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output-based metrics

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key innovation metrics

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output-based metrics
time-to-market
customer impact metrics
return on innovation investment (roii)

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evaluate the efficiency of bringing new ideas to the market

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time-to-market

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Assess how innovations influence customer satisfaction or acquisition.

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customer impact metrics

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Gauge the financial return generated by innovation efforts.

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return on innovation investment (ROII)

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flawed metric

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r&d spend as a percentage of revenue

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when designing innovation metrics, consider these steps:

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define objectives
customize metrics
iterate and test

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are essential in tracking the effectiveness of innovation efforts.

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metrics

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input metrics

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the number of ideas in the funnel
the idea acceptance rate
the idea kill rate

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impact metrics

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revenue from new products
quality of patents
gross margin impact from innovation