Post on 09-Jan-2017
launch your own corporate Innovation Accelerator
full program & tools to
“Innovation initiatives are scattered in our organisation.”
“Innovation should not onlystart from R&D projects.”
“Our entrepreneurial people get no real support from us.”
“We need a structured process to guide our innovation teams.”
In general: For enterprises that want to structure & accelerate their innovation efforts.
Typical challenges to tackle:
Your corporate suits will experience the thrill to
work in multidisciplinary internal startup teams.
idea investment pitch
Example Accelerator Program (4-6 months runs)
scoping ideation #1
ideation #2
bootcamp#2
bootcamp#1
bootcamp#3
Decision Select focus domain(s)
Decision: Investment pitch
Go/No go
2 days 2 days 2 days 2 days
Decision 25 Participants
3 weeks “idea generation”with remote support
2 days
output bootcamp sessions
#1 - 5 concepts = 5 teams - Clear problem definitions
#2 - Minimal Viable Product - Validated problems
#3 - Mini business case - Pitch deck
output ideation sessions
#1 - Hundreds of ideas - New mindset/attitude
#2 - Idea clusters (=domains) - First prioritisation
open call: ideas & intrapreneurs
Example Accelerator Program (4-6 months runs)
ideation #1
ideation #2
bootcamp#2
bootcamp#1
bootcamp#3
Decision Select focus domain(s)
Decision: Investment pitch
iterate: use learnings & new ideas for next cycle
Investment in3-4 new ventures
Final output/next steps
- go-to-market - dedicated teams
Entrepreneurial skills- all participants
output bootcamp sessions
#1 - 5 concepts = 5 teams - Clear problem definitions
#2 - Minimal Viable Product - Validated problems
#3 - Mini business case - Pitch deck
output ideation sessions
#1 - Hundreds of ideas - New mindset/attitude
#2
2 days 3 days 3 days 3 days
Decision 25 Participants
2 days
Go/No go
scoping
3 weeks “idea generation”with remote support
- Idea clusters (=domains) - First prioritisation
open call: ideas & intrapreneurs
What to expect?Examples of tools & methods deployed at each stage
scoping ideation #1
ideation #2
bootcamp#2
bootcamp#1
bootcamp#3
Scoping Sessions• Together with the internal innovation lead • Set ambition level & expectations • e.g. “aim for adjacent offers for existing &
adjacent markets.” • Define succes criteria + expected outcome
Who can participate?• Start from an existing pool of people
vs open call to join in the organisation? • Talent development goals: Mindset &
entrepreneurial skills • Set up communication channels
Paris
ideation #1
ideation #2
bootcamp#2
bootcamp#1
bootcamp#3
Creativity rounds (Exploration)• Templates & tools to gather +1000 ideas • Triggers based on analogy thinking • Future thinking (radical, long term) • Inspiration shots (Disruption, Next Gen,…) • Technology inspiration • Starting from Consumer Needs & Problems • What-if scenarios
Out-of-the-box Mindset• Experience new mental frameworks • Principles of creativity & innovation • Brainstorming techniques • No judgement
Kuwait City
scoping
ideation #1
ideation #2
bootcamp#2
bootcamp#1
bootcamp#3
Build on first ideas• Smart copying from innovative ideas • Learn from competitors & startups • Hybrid brainstorming • Inspiration from upcoming trends • Participant create #amazeme decks to
look into non-conventional areas
Cluster ideas & prioritise• Learn to evaluate & structure ideas • Discover patterns & different domains
with opportunities • First selection of most promising concepts
scoping
ideation #1
ideation #2
bootcamp#2
bootcamp#1
bootcamp#3
Problem Validation• Main focus = to understand the assumed
problems-to-solve • Customer journey analysis & pains • Apply Lean Startup principles • Customer development • Structure hidden assumptions (tech, bizz,…)
1 team = 1 idea (domain)• Get-out-the-building for validation • Customer / user interviews • Learn how to interview users & validate
assumptions • Startup culture vs corporate world
scoping
ideation #1
ideation #2
bootcamp#2
bootcamp#1
bootcamp#3
Solution Prototyping • Validate key features by building first
iteration of Minimal Viable Product • Gather real world user feedback • Align with original innovation scope (adjust) • Prioritise features (value analysis) • In-depth research + market scan • Framework to structure experiments
Build-Measure-Learn• Learn new tools to tests & validate concepts • Interaction with startup world & entrepreneurs • Evaluate internal obstacles (stakeholder mgmt) • Get individual support from designers/coders/…
Berlin
scoping
ideation #1
ideation #2
bootcamp#2
bootcamp#1
bootcamp#3
Business Model Exploration• Last iteration on business model design • Explore revenue options (Decision tree) • Build mini-business cases (hands-on) • Learn from innovative & experimental
business models in other markets • Pricing & cost analysis (Resources needed)
Dry run Pitch• Presentation & Pitching techniques • Share feedback with other teams • Graphic design support to build visuals • Structure investment decision & next steps
scoping
The Big Moment Investment pitch for
C-level & innovation lead
Antwerp
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What clients say:
“It was really amazing to see how Board of Innovation has succeeded to even get production and cost saving minded paper industry people to creative ideas and out of the box thinking, concluding with very successful business case pitches for generating new revenue streams.”
- T. Kratochwill, Executive Director at Sappi Paper Industry, $6B, 13K people, 100 countries
“The O-I Accelerator project contains many learnings, combining team work, dedication, deployment and excitement . It brings many valuable insights to the company when dedicated teams start working on exploration and development of new valuable business concepts; From exploring market insights, industry wide researches and use of both internal & external focus groups to development of Business Models and Talent Management.” - R. Brouwer - Specialty Business Leader Europe at O-I Glass Industry, €7B, 21K people, Fortune500
“Board of Innovation brought a youthful but at the same time experienced perspective to the table which challenged even the most hardened business developer ”
- T. Kidd, New Business Development at DSM Life Sciences & Chemicals, €10B, 21K people
“ Fantastic experience in a structured and creative approach to free up minds to new biz models.”- C. Hillegeer, Senior Vice President Strategy at GDF SUEZ Energy & Utilities, €74B, 152K people, 70 countries
- Vice President R&D, LafargeHolcim Building Materials, $12B, 61K people, 51 Countries
“Plenty of learnings for everybody to take the very pragmatic projects they’ve put on the table and [BoI] helped them to push them through, in a very structured manner , but also forcing them to think in a very different ways.”
“I was really impressed by the workshop. Thanks to the excellent tools, real-life examples, and hands-on approach, BOI helped us shifting from a corporate mindset, to a startup mindset. ” - Dirk Kamphaus, Senior Product Manager at adidas AG Apparel & Sporting lifestyle, €14B, 53K people
Team with T-shaped consultants
Industrial Design/Engineering Innovation Mgmt/Business
Entrepreneurial
more info via www.boardofinnovation.com
Board of Innovation, at your service.
Innovation Consulting HR & Talent Development
• Innovation Strategy & Process • Disruptive Ideas • New Business Model design • Market validation & launch
Innovation solutions
Special programs• Corporate Innovation Accelerator • Guerrilla Club • Hackathon • Corporate Innovation Day • Lease an Entrepreneur
• Innovation & Creativity • Intrapreneurship / Lean Startup • Business Model Innovation • Design Thinking
Training programs
• Bootcamps (HR focus) • Leadership programs • Young Graduates programs
Talent Development programs
Questions? philippe@boardofinnovation.com