Rethinking idea management means bringing a breath of fresh air into team collaboration. The sixth step of the KIROI method supports precisely this process. It shows how innovative ideas can not only be collected but also implemented in a sustainable way. In this way, your team creates a structured way to transform creative suggestions into measurable successes and to strengthen the power of innovation in the long term. The focus is on practical feasibility and employee involvement.
Why the sixth KIROI step is so crucial in idea management
Practical idea management is not limited to collecting suggestions. The sixth step in particular brings an important dimension into play: the targeted further development and implementation of the best ideas. This prevents many suggestions from disappearing unused in drawers. Instead, selected ideas are tested for their feasibility and trialled in agile work phases.
In mechanical engineering, for example, this step proved its worth when a team used targeted workshops to develop an innovation that significantly reduced material consumption. The employees were able to contribute their practical knowledge directly in order to streamline processes. A marketing department also used the method to systematically evaluate new campaign ideas in moderated brainstorming sessions and try them out in pilot projects.
In the healthcare sector, the structured support of ideas has led to more efficient patient management processes. This shows how KIROI Step 6 supports teams in not only realising creative potential, but also integrating it into their day-to-day work.
How your team optimises idea management with KIROI Step 6
The sixth step combines creativity and structure. To make idea management successful, teams should meet regularly to prioritise suggestions and check their feasibility. A good example is an IT department that used an automated ticket system to reduce repetitive tasks and thus create space for strategic developments. The tax department of an energy supplier established a systematic process that enables suggestions for improvement to be incorporated directly into the optimisation of billing processes.
The use of agile methods, such as sprints or design thinking workshops, to quickly test initial prototypes and obtain feedback has proven its worth. Communication at eye level and transparent responsibilities promote acceptance and commitment.
BEST PRACTICE with one customer (name hidden due to NDA contract) In a medium-sized logistics company, a structured idea management system was introduced with KIROI Step 6. Moderated workshops helped to identify challenges in warehouse management. The solutions developed noticeably reduced picking errors and sustainably improved internal communication within the team. This not only increased efficiency, but also boosted employee motivation.
Idea management as a continuous process with sustainable benefits
Idea management is not a one-off project, but a living process. The sixth step helps to bridge the gap between creative input and actual implementation. In the long term, teams and companies benefit from this systematic support because innovations are not only initiated, but also anchored in practice.
In the financial sector, for example, digital feedback platforms introduced with the KIROI approach have resulted in dynamic employee participation. Their suggestions for improvement flow quickly and transparently into decision-making processes. The automotive industry also uses these structures to drive continuous product optimisation based on employee ideas. And in the service sector, clear processes and agile adjustments help to make customer service and internal processes more efficient.
Practical tips for implementing idea management in your team
- Integrate regular brainstorming sessions into everyday project work and promote an open atmosphere in which criticism and change are welcome.
- Use transparent evaluation and selection criteria. This way, everyone involved understands how ideas are prioritised and pursued.
- Use digital tools for idea management to make suggestions permanently visible and document progress in a traceable manner.
- Give feedback on all ideas, even if they are not implemented, to maintain commitment and strengthen the culture of innovation.
- Carry out pilot projects to test the effectiveness of ideas before they are rolled out on a large scale.
My analysis
The sixth step of the KIROI method is a key factor for effective idea management. It goes beyond the mere collection of ideas and creates a systematic approach that combines creativity and the power of implementation. This creates an innovation process that not only produces solutions, but also promotes team motivation and strengthens the competitiveness of departments. Those who consistently utilise this step establish idea management as an integral part of the corporate culture and accompany their employees on the path to sustainable improvements and real progress.
Further links from the text above:
Idea management: KIROI Step 6 decoded for your department
Idea management 2.0: KIROI step 6 for your department
Idea management: KIROI step 6 for your department
Mastering idea management: KIROI step 6 for your department
Department optimisation: With KIROI step 6 to idea power
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