Free with Innovation Network Membership CEOs and senior managers across the planet are working to develop greater competency in the field of innovation and creativity in their organizations. They know that this ability will help them create a vibrant future … and, without it, they risk decline and perhaps even failure. This special kit has been assembled to provide innovation champions with the tools needed to make the case for innovation and to begin to create an innovation program that will support the organization's strategy and long-term development plans. If you are trying to get buy-in from senior management, this is one way to start. Please feel free to contact us if you would like further information. Executive Information Kit Contents Why Innovation? - This 7-minute PowerPoint presentation is packed with research findings, quotes from leaders such as the Vice Premier of China to the CEO of IBM, and specific insights into the importance of innovation to each stakeholder group. This presentation is great for managers who haven't quite gotten the importance of committing time and resources to developing a greater competency of innovation. Innovation Conversation Seeds - Innovation is a complex tapestry of people, strategy, tools, systems and processes, culture and context. This presentation invites conversation about what an innovation program might look like in your organization using twelve stimulating questions. It is great a way to engage people in an open exploration of what it takes to create a successful and sustainable innovation initiative. Asking these questions before launching an innovation program can save you time, money and goodwill and this elegant combination of questions and images makes it easy to facilitate discussions. Innovation Fable - This whimsical tale makes several powerful points: innovation, or any other change program, must come from within and fit the culture, strategies and system of each specific organization. This brief PowerPoint presentation could be shown at any meeting where innovation is part of the agenda. Innovation Mini-Survey - culture is a critical aspect of innovation and this mini-audit is designed to help you identify innovation gaps in your culture. Have all of your senior managers take it for a quick insight into where you might need to make changes. We also offer an online Survey of People-Practices in Innovation, which can be given to your entire organization or a division, for a more complete view of your culture. If you have questions about your innovation journey, please feel free to contact us.