The topic of idea management is becoming increasingly important in many companies. It supports the systematic collection, evaluation and implementation of ideas in order to increase innovative strength and efficiency. Targeted support in individual steps is particularly important in order to successfully unleash the process in the department. One example of this is the sixth step of KIROI, which is analysed in practical terms below.
Idea management as a success factor in the department
Idea management refers to the structured handling of suggestions for improvement and innovations within a company[1][2]. This allows a lively culture of ideas to be created in the department, in which employees are actively involved. This generates valuable ideas that often lead to better work processes or new products.
Many companies report that idea management supports processes that not only reduce costs, but also increase employee motivation[6]. In practice, it has been shown that it is important to define clear structures and roles. Regular dialogue and transparent feedback play an important role here.
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An innovative idea management system was introduced in a production department that enabled employees to submit digital suggestions easily. The result was faster identification of weak points and a 15 % improvement in process quality within a year.
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A service company integrated the sixth step of KIROI to implement ideas after their evaluation phase together with the teams involved. This led to greater acceptance and improved coordination processes at departmental level.
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In one IT department, external support coaching helped the team to establish the KIROI process in the department in a targeted manner. This enabled complex innovation projects to be implemented more efficiently and internal communication to be strengthened at the same time.
The sixth step of KIROI: implementation and integration in everyday life
The sixth step of KIROI focusses on the implementation of the selected ideas after their evaluation and concept development. At this stage, the practical transfer into everyday working life and operational integration begins[1][7].
An important task in this step is the provision of sufficient resources and support from managers. They help to ensure that the measures are implemented smoothly and that acceptance within the team increases. Without clear coordination and follow-up, good ideas can otherwise easily fizzle out.
Practical examples from industry show how important it is to react flexibly to challenges during implementation. For example, a suggestion for improvement in production can initially be launched as a pilot project and then gradually transferred to other areas.
Accompanying coaching can provide employees and managers with valuable impetus during this phase. It helps to recognise resistance at an early stage and communicate it transparently. At the same time, it promotes trust in the process and the sustainable anchoring of innovations.
How to unleash the sixth step in your department
The following procedure is recommended in order to successfully implement ideas management:
- Define clear responsibilities - Who is responsible for implementation and monitoring?
- Introduce regular progress reports to visualise successes and make adjustments.
- Promote open dialogue so that employees can address any problems that arise at an early stage.
- Recognise and communicate successes in order to further strengthen motivation.
- Use methods such as agile approaches or design thinking to ensure adaptability.
External support, such as transruption coaching, can also help departments to develop suitable strategies and find practicable solutions, especially in the implementation phase.
Practical examples from various industries
In the automotive industry, teams reported how systematic idea management helped to shorten production times and increase quality through small process improvements[2].
A pharmaceutical company used idea management to bundle innovative approaches for product development across departments. This showed the importance of broad involvement of all employees in order to bring together different perspectives[3].
In the retail sector, the implementation of customer and employee ideas for product range changes resulted in noticeable increases in sales. There, the targeted implementation of KIROI Step 6 showed how important flexibility and the ability to react quickly are in order to meet market requirements[4].
My analysis
Idea management is an indispensable building block for sustainably promoting innovative strength and efficiency. A key success factor here is consistent implementation - and this is precisely what KIROI's sixth step does in the department. It brings the previously collected and evaluated suggestions into the day-to-day running of the company and thus ensures tangible improvements.
The process can be unleashed effectively through a clear structure, transparent communication and targeted support. Employees are involved as valuable sources of ideas and enter into a constructive dialogue. This creates a culture that supports continuous learning and change.
Overall, it is worth systematically anchoring idea management in order to better utilise the creative potential of the workforce and overcome challenges together.
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