In today's business environment, **idea management** is becoming increasingly important. Companies that consistently absorb and implement creative impulses throughout the organisation create decisive competitive advantages. KIROI Step 7 offers a practice-orientated approach that not only allows ideas to be collected, but also provides long-term and holistic support. This turns **idea management** into a living process that transforms innovations into measurable success.
Understanding idea management as a company-wide support process
Companies often report that good ideas are available, but that difficulties arise in everyday implementation. A lack of transparency, unclear responsibilities or a lack of feedback ensure that suggestions come to nothing. This is precisely where KIROI Step 7 comes in and views **idea management** not as a one-off collection, but as an accompanying process. Every idea is transparently documented, evaluated and actively pursued. As a result, employees receive continuous feedback and remain motivated to continue contributing.
A good example is provided by a medium-sized production company that brought different departments together through moderated workshops and targeted coaching. Together, they were able to identify and remove obstacles to implementation. The result was shorter development cycles and significantly improved collaboration between departments.
Another example comes from the mechanical engineering sector, where targeted support in idea management helped to minimise material losses. By transparently recording all creative impulses, teams could be coordinated more efficiently and innovation potential could be optimally utilised.
In industrial production, too, it has been shown that structured feedback rounds increase the acceptance of changes throughout the company. Employees feel heard and see their suggestions implemented in concrete measures.
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The implementation of KIROI Step 7 enabled cross-divisional obstacles to be removed in a manufacturing company. The employees were actively supported through workshops and coaching. This improved the transfer of knowledge between departments and increased the speed of innovation. This led to a stronger culture of innovation and motivated teams that perceive idea management as a lively process.
Digital tools and communication as success factors in idea management
A key prerequisite for the success of company-wide **idea management** is the introduction of digital platforms. They enable the transparent recording, evaluation and tracking of suggestions. This allows employees to see the status of their idea at any time and receive prompt feedback.
AI-supported systems help to efficiently prioritise large volumes of proposals and scale the process. They automate routine tasks and create scope for creative work and targeted support for individual ideas.
Practical examples show how digital tools simplify cross-departmental collaboration. An industrial manufacturing company used a digital platform to improve the exchange of expertise between teams. This led to better integration of customer requirements and faster innovation cycles.
In the service industry, too, digital communication channels promote open dialogue and the generation of ideas across departmental boundaries. This creates a culture in which all employees feel that they are a valuable part of the innovation process.
Practical tips for a successful company-wide introduction
- Promote a culture of open dialogue in which ideas can be shared without judgement.
- Set clear roles and responsibilities for evaluating and implementing ideas.
- Organise regular moderated workshops to identify and remove cross-departmental blockages.
- Establish a continuous feedback system that activates and motivates employees.
- Integrate digital platforms that map the entire process chain transparently.
- Use experienced coaches to accompany and support teams through the innovation phases.
The role of transruption coaching in process support
Transruption coaching is an innovative approach that provides employees and managers with targeted support for projects relating to **idea management**. It is not just about professional support, but also about accompanying change processes and breaking down blockages.
In practice, companies have shown that accompanying coaching significantly reduces the obstacles to implementation. Employees are encouraged to actively contribute their perspectives and work together on solutions. This strengthens trust and motivation throughout the organisation.
An example from the manufacturing industry shows that transruption coaching has successfully broken down cross-departmental communication barriers. The teams were able to work together more quickly and turn ideas into concrete projects more rapidly.
My analysis
With KIROI Step 7, **idea management** has developed from an isolated suggestion scheme into a dynamic, company-wide process. Today, companies benefit from a culture that systematically makes creative impulses visible and provides long-term support. The use of digital tools, combined with moderated coaching and clear structures, significantly strengthens the power of innovation.
The consistent involvement of all employees promotes a shared understanding and a lively culture of innovation. As a result, not only are individual suggestions implemented, but the entire company becomes more agile, collaborative and sustainable. The practical examples in particular impressively demonstrate how diverse the benefits and impact of idea management are in everyday life today.
Further links from the text above:
KIROI step 7: Rethink idea management and unleash it company-wide[1]
Establish idea management company-wide: How to implement it successfully[2]
Idea management as a company-wide support process[3]
KIROI step 7 for company-wide innovation[4]
Implement KIROI step 7 company-wide[8]
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