The topic of ideas management is becoming increasingly important in companies. A well thought-out approach is needed to systematically promote employee creativity and successfully tackle innovative projects. KIROI Step 7 offers a modern guideline for rethinking idea management throughout the entire organisation and thus creating sustainable momentum.
Idea management - the basis for company-wide creativity
Idea management involves much more than simply collecting suggestions. It describes a structured process that records, evaluates, develops and ultimately implements ideas. In particular, the long-term monitoring of ideas within the company increases the chances of successful implementation. KIROI Step 7 supports this by recognising obstacles at an early stage and eliminating them through continuous feedback. This means that idea management is not a one-off project, but a dynamic process that promotes the creative potential of all employees and increases innovative strength.
In manufacturing, for example, companies regularly demonstrate how disruptive blockades can be broken down through targeted workshops. This form of departmental optimisation leads to more efficient collaboration and shortens development cycles. In software development, on the other hand, transparent feedback is crucial in order to maintain the flow of innovation and gain wider acceptance for new solutions. Service providers also report that customer service can be improved through an increased understanding of internal processes.
BEST PRACTICE with one customer (name hidden due to NDA contract) a workshop format was established in an industrial company that systematically recognises and removes obstacles to the implementation of ideas. The accelerated project implementation improved cross-departmental communication and ensured a sustainable strengthening of the innovation climate.
KIROI Step 7 - Idea management as a continuous process
What makes KIROI Step 7 so special is its holistic approach to idea management. Instead of managing the process in isolation, KIROI accompanies the entire process from idea to realisation. The focus is on recognising obstacles and blockages at an early stage and breaking them down through moderation and appreciative feedback. This not only encourages employees to actively contribute suggestions, but also ensures that their ideas are taken seriously and acted upon.
Companies in the mechanical engineering sector have shown how regular feedback cycles shorten development times and promote the exchange of knowledge between departments. At software companies, managers report greater acceptance of new solutions thanks to the active involvement of employees in the ideas process. Individual retail companies, on the other hand, benefit from digital platforms that document suggestions transparently and manage them clearly.
BEST PRACTICE with one customer (name hidden due to NDA contract) the entire ideas process was analysed and optimised with KIROI Step 7. Through moderated workshops, previous obstacles to implementation could be visualised and tackled in a targeted manner. The result was a noticeable acceleration of innovation projects and a more intensive exchange between the specialist departments, which strengthened competitiveness overall.
Practical implementation of idea management with KIROI
Many companies focus on small, practical changes in order to get started with idea management. KIROI supports these steps with targeted workshops and creative impulses. In this way, the focus is placed on the employees, who contribute directly to process optimisation through their suggestions.
For example, one industrial company successfully developed a new process control system in production using this method. Bottlenecks in material procurement were significantly reduced by the teams directly raising questions and developing suggestions for improvement.
In the logistics sector, KIROI helps to optimise transport routes. Employees suggest more efficient routines, saving time and money and enabling the service to respond more quickly to customer requests.
Service companies also benefit from the increased transparency of internal processes thanks to KIROI, as processes are made leaner and more flexible. This often leads to improved customer service and greater satisfaction on both sides.
From idea to realisation - success factors in idea management
Success factors for effective idea management are an open corporate culture, clear processes and the involvement of all employees. Only when ideas are taken seriously, evaluated and valued can an atmosphere be created in which creativity can flourish. KIROI promotes this culture through systematic feedback and transparent communication.
Another key point is the continuous monitoring of idea development. This allows potential stumbling blocks to be recognised and eliminated at an early stage. Regular workshops and innovative digital platforms make the idea management process transparent and comprehensible.
In practice, there are often two challenges: Firstly, processes must be designed in such a way that they motivate employees to make suggestions. Secondly, there needs to be a clear person responsible for evaluation, prioritisation and implementation. Specialised idea managers can help here by coordinating the overall process and acting as an interface between departments.
My analysis
Idea management is a dynamic, ongoing process that systematically utilises the potential for innovation in companies. KIROI Step 7 offers a modern, holistic approach based on sustainable support and the active involvement of all employees. Idea management can be effectively supported through the targeted removal of obstacles, structured workshops and the use of digital tools. This results in creative solutions that contribute to actual positive change and secure competitiveness in the long term.
Further links from the text above:
Rethinking ideas management: KIROI step 7 in the company
Department optimisation: Unleash ground-breaking ideas with KIROI 6
Idea management 2.0: KIROI step 7 for company-wide ideas
What is idea management and what contribution can it make?
What is idea management: introduction and definition
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