CHAPTER 5: IDEA DEVELOPMENT Flashcards

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is the process of generating, refining, and evaluating ideas to
transform them into actionable opportunities.

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Idea Development

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It is a key component in the entrepreneurial and
innovation process that bridges the gap between ideation and execution.

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Idea Development

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Importance of idea development

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  • Facilitates innovation and problem-solving.
  • Helps entrepreneurs align ideas with market needs.
  • Encourages creativity and strategic thinking.
  • Bridges the gap between raw ideas and executable business opportunities.
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Stages in Idea Development:

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  1. Idea Generation
  2. Idea Refinement
  3. Idea Evaluation
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  • Producing new and innovative ideas through brainstorming, research, and
    observation.
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Idea Generation

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  • Filtering and improving ideas to align with goals and feasibility.
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Idea Refinement

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  • Testing the practicality, viability, and desirability of the refined ideas.
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Idea Evaluation

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Role of idea development in Entrepreneurship and Innovation:

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  • Provides the foundation for business opportunities.
  • Supports competitive advantage by fostering unique solutions.
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Sources of Ideas in idea development

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Internal Sources
External Sources
Research and Development (R&D)
Benchmarking and Competitive Analysis

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: Ideas originating from personal experience, skills, or insights.

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Internal Sources

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Examples: An artist starting a digital gallery based on their painting hobby.

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Internal Sources

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Ideas inspired by external factors such as trends, market gaps, or customer feedback.

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External Sources

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Examples: A technology startup creating apps for remote learning during the pandemic.

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External Sources

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Systematic efforts to create new products or processes.
.

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Research and Development (R&D)

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o Example: Pharmaceutical companies investing for new medicines

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Research and Development (R&D)

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Studying competitors to identify areas for improvement or differentiation.

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Benchmarking and Competitive Analysis

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Example: A coffee shop adding unique blends after researching competitor menus.

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Benchmarking and Competitive Analysis

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involves bringing together diverse skills, perspectives, and
resources to enhance idea development.

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Collaboration

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Key Concepts of idea development

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Building Diverse Teams
Role of Mentorship and Networking
Crowdsourcing:

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: Including members with different expertise and backgrounds.

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Building Diverse Teams

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: Seeking guidance from experienced individuals and leveraging networks.

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Role of Mentorship and Networking

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Tapping into collective intelligence for innovative solutions.

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Crowdsourcing

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raw idea into a structured and actionable concept.

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Transitioning

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Steps to Transition:

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  1. Define the core value proposition.
  2. Align the idea with the organization’s vision and mission.
  3. Create a concise and impactful elevator pitch.
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A brief, persuasive speech to spark interest in an idea or product.

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elevator pitch.

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Challenges in Idea Development

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  1. Creative Blocks
  2. Resource Limitations
  3. Balancing Innovation with Practicality
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: Struggling to generate or refine ideas.

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Creative Blocks

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: Lack of time, funds, or tools.

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Resource Limitations

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: Ensuring ideas are both novel and feasible.

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Balancing Innovation with Practicality

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Strategies to Overcome Challenges:

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  • Use creativity techniques like SCAMPER or brainstorming.
  • Seek partnerships or funding to address resource gaps.
  • Conduct feasibility studies early in the process.