Department optimisation: With KIROI step 6 to innovative ideas

Departmental optimisation is a central building block for companies that want to sustainably increase their performance and innovative strength. Step 6 of the KIROI method in particular helps to realise the creative potential of employees in a targeted manner and develop innovative ideas. This approach not only promotes efficiency, but also helps teams to actively shape and implement change. In this way, new impetus can be provided that goes beyond mere process improvements.

Department optimisation: impetus for creative and sustainable ideas

In many organisations, teams often experience challenges when implementing innovations in times of increasing demands. Here, departmental optimisation means looking beyond pure process optimisation and critically questioning structures and working methods. Step 6 of the KIROI method focuses precisely on this point: It is about releasing the internal power of ideas in a targeted manner and thus initiating sustainable changes.

This shows how AI-supported sensor technology can recognise quality deviations early on in production. This data-based innovation reduces downtime and conserves resources. Sales departments also often benefit from data-supported analyses that help to evaluate customer data in a targeted manner and make offers more precise. In human resources, on the other hand, the use of smart AI tools enables optimised application processes and individual development paths for employees.

These practical examples illustrate how departmental optimisation with a focus on innovative ideas opens up new opportunities and empowers teams to take action themselves.

KIROI step 6: Structured support for the development of ideas

The sixth step of the KIROI method gives teams a clear structure for collecting, evaluating and implementing ideas. Workshops and moderated sessions help all employees to contribute their experience and develop solutions together. This creates a creative environment that not only promotes selective improvements, but also develops sustainable innovative strength.

A practical example shows how a production unit has reorganised the cooperation between engineering and planning with the help of KIROI Step 6. Through joint workshops, downtimes were significantly reduced and reject rates lowered. The introduction of AI-supported sensor technology played a key role in recognising process deviations at an early stage and taking countermeasures.

In sales, the systematic use of the method not only increased customer loyalty but also opened up new sales potential. Innovative webinar formats and personalised offers were successfully implemented.

Customer service teams also report less routine work and greater motivation after an automated ticket system was introduced through the development of ideas with KIROI Step 6. This innovation increases efficiency and creates space for strategic tasks.

BEST PRACTICE with one customer (name hidden due to NDA contract) With the help of KIROI Step 6, a manufacturing company intensified the dialogue between production and quality management. The structured collection and implementation of ideas led to weak points being recognised early on and rejects being significantly reduced. As a result, departmental optimisation was supported in a targeted manner and processes were sustainably improved.

Active implementation: concrete tips for successful department optimisation

To implement the sixth step of the KIROI method effectively, it is advisable to

• Involve employees in workshops at an early stage so that different perspectives become visible.
• to evaluate ideas in a structured manner in order to prioritise realistic and value-adding solutions.
• Make results visible and communicate successes regularly to promote motivation.
• Use technological support such as AI tools or digital analysis processes in a targeted manner to strengthen innovative impetus.
• Coaching and moderation support to ensure that the change process remains focussed and sustainable.

For example, a logistics service provider developed new transport routes that halved journey times by analysing processes as a team. A marketing team used collaborative think tanks to come up with innovative campaigns that specifically retain new customers. In the area of human resources, the introduction of intelligent schedules led to a reduction in stress and motivated employees.

Such successes illustrate how departmental optimisation with the right support and a targeted mix of methods strengthens the innovative power of teams and consolidates it in the long term.

My analysis

Departmental optimisation is more than just improving processes. KIROI Step 6 makes it possible to unleash the inner power of ideas in teams and actively shape change. The combination of structured idea development, targeted impulses and methodical support helps companies to remain innovative in the long term. It is important to involve employees as active creators and to integrate technological tools in a meaningful way.

Practical examples from various industries show that investments in this type of departmental optimisation often lead to measurable efficiency gains, higher employee satisfaction and new business opportunities. Combining process optimisation with the promotion of innovation creates the basis for sustainable organisations.

Further links from the text above:

Department optimisation: With KIROI step 6 to idea power [2]

Department optimisation: With KIROI step 6 to idea power [4]

With KIROI Step 6 to the think tank [8]

Department optimisation: With KIROI step 6 to innovative ideas [6]

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