Today, idea management is a decisive success factor for companies that want to sustainably increase their innovative strength. KIROI Step 7 offers a practice-orientated approach to not only collect ideas, but also to implement them effectively throughout the company. This makes it possible to activate the creative potential of all employees in a targeted manner and integrate it permanently into everyday working life.
Idea management as a holistic process
Many companies face the challenge of having ideas but often lacking the structures to realise them. This is precisely where KIROI Step 7 comes in, providing continuous support for ideas - from submission to successful realisation. Idea management is thus understood as a lively, dynamic process that strengthens the culture of innovation and ensures efficient processes.
In the automotive industry, moderated workshops regularly demonstrate the added value when proposals for production optimisation are implemented with support. Teams benefit from open dialogue, which breaks down barriers and opens up new perspectives. In the financial sector, agile approaches with KIROI step 7 enable the rapid implementation of customer-centred improvement ideas in the IT process. In retail, too, a digital platform creates transparency on which ideas from different branches can be evaluated and turned into innovative projects.
BEST PRACTICE with one customer (name hidden due to NDA contract) In a medium-sized production company, KIROI Step 7 was used to accelerate the implementation of innovations. Through workshops and targeted coaching, cross-departmental obstacles were removed. The result was a culture in which employees are actively involved and product developments are realised more quickly. Employee motivation increased significantly as a result.
Transparency and feedback as the key to success in idea management
Transparent communication channels are a central element of KIROI Step 7. They make it possible to visualise ideas and provide feedback. This makes employees feel valued and keeps them motivated to get actively involved. Regular feedback ensures that ideas are not lost, but are developed further in a targeted manner.
For example, a well-known retailer uses digital platforms to collect ideas across all locations and carry out quick evaluations. Feedback rounds were introduced in the software development area to strengthen team communication and accelerate innovation success. An industrial manufacturing company also benefited from moderated workshops that created innovative solutions across departments.
BEST PRACTICE with one customer (name hidden due to NDA contract) A mechanical engineering company improved its communication structure with KIROI Step 7. Thanks to regular innovation workshops, practical solutions were developed that were incorporated directly into the production process. Employees were more closely involved, which significantly shortened the innovation cycle.
AI-supported tools support scaling
Digital and AI-based systems help to turn idea management from an individual solution into a company-wide success. They enable automated processes, prioritise suggestions and ensure structured follow-up. This means that ideas do not lose importance, but are processed systematically and efficiently.
In the logistics sector, for example, a KIROI-supported digital portal was introduced, which teams from technology, warehousing and scheduling use to suggest innovative process improvements. Coordination between the departments improved measurably and the implementation rates increased significantly. In the IT sector, collaborative tools led to greater involvement of all employees in the further development of products and services.
Practical tips for the company-wide implementation of idea management
In order to implement idea management successfully, culture and communication are crucial in addition to technology. The following impulses can provide support:
- Encourage an open dialogue in which ideas can be shared without judgement.
- Define clear responsibilities for processing and implementation.
- Use workshops to strengthen cross-departmental collaboration.
- Establish a continuous feedback system that activates idea providers.
- Integrate digital platforms that make the suggestion process transparent.
For example, a logistics company helped to remove barriers to collaboration with regular cross-departmental workshops. This resulted in a digital ideas portal that ensured the participation of everyone and visibly increased the potential for innovation. In the healthcare sector, too, digital systems support the exchange of suggestions for improvement beyond traditional hierarchies.
My analysis
Idea management is becoming increasingly important in a competitive environment, as it enables companies to systematically utilise the creative potential of their employees. KIROI Step 7 creates the right basis for this by supporting ideas throughout the company and establishing a culture-promoting, transparent structure. This turns individual suggestions into a sustainable innovative force that generates measurable progress and motivated teams in different sectors. The consistent involvement of all employees and digital support tools are key success factors.
Further links from the text above:
Rethinking ideas management: KIROI step 7 for your company
KIROI step 7: Anchoring throughout the company
Revolutionising idea management: KIROI step 7 for sustainable innovation
KIROI step 7: Rethink idea management across the organisation
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