7 Innovation Strategies
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7.1 Business Model Innovation
📖 Developing new ways to create, deliver, and capture value in a business.
“Create a subscription service.”
— Unknown, Unknown (1789)
Give customers regular access to products or services for a recurring fee.
“Use a freemium model.”
— Fred Wilson, AVC (2006)
Offer a basic version of your product or service for free, and charge for premium features.
“Create a marketplace.”
— Pierre Omidyar, eBay (1995)
Connect buyers and sellers in a single platform, and charge a fee for each transaction.
“Develop a platform business.”
— Geoffrey G. Parker, Marshall W. Van Alstyne, Platform Revolution (2016)
Create a platform that allows third-party developers to create and sell apps, services, or products.
“Use a razor-and-blades model.”
— King C. Gillette, Gillette (1903)
Sell a low-cost razor and make money on the sale of replacement blades.
“Create a bundle.”
— Unknown, Unknown (1930)
Offer multiple products or services for a single price.
“Use dynamic pricing.”
— Unknown, Unknown (1980)
Adjust prices based on demand, supply, and other factors.
“Create a new market.”
— Clayton M. Christensen, The Innovator’s Dilemma (1997)
Identify a new market opportunity and develop a product or service to meet that need.
“Use disruptive innovation.”
— Clayton M. Christensen, The Innovator’s Dilemma (1997)
Develop a product or service that is simpler, cheaper, and more convenient than the existing competition.
“Use open innovation.”
— Henry Chesbrough, Open Innovation (2003)
Collaborate with outside partners to develop new products and services.
“Use customer feedback.”
— Unknown, Unknown (1950)
Collect feedback from customers to improve your products and services.
“Use design thinking.”
— Tim Brown, IDEO (1991)
Use a human-centered approach to develop new products and services.
“Use lean startup.”
— Eric Ries, The Lean Startup (2011)
Iterate quickly and cheaply to develop new products and services.
“Use agile development.”
— Unknown, Unknown (2001)
Use a flexible and iterative approach to software development.
“Use artificial intelligence.”
— Unknown, Unknown (2015)
Use artificial intelligence to improve your products and services.
“Use machine learning.”
— Unknown, Unknown (2017)
Use machine learning to improve your products and services.
“Use blockchain.”
— Unknown, Unknown (2018)
Use blockchain to improve your products and services.
“Use the cloud.”
— Unknown, Unknown (2010)
Use the cloud to improve your products and services.
“Use big data.”
— Unknown, Unknown (2012)
Use big data to improve your products and services.
7.2 Product Innovation
📖 Introducing new or improved products or services to meet changing customer needs.
“Harness artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to optimize product features.”
— McKinsey & Company, McKinsey Quarterly: Innovation through AI (2020)
AI and ML can help businesses identify customer needs, personalize products, and predict future trends.
“Invest in research and development (R&D) to create innovative products.”
— Harvard Business Review, The Innovator’s Dilemma (1997)
R&D is essential for businesses to stay ahead of the competition and create products that meet customer needs.
“Use customer feedback to improve product design and development.”
— IDEO, The Field Guide to Human-Centered Design (2015)
Customer feedback can help businesses understand what customers want and need, and create products that are more likely to be successful.
“Create a culture of innovation within the organization.”
— Tom Peters, In Search of Excellence (1982)
A culture of innovation encourages employees to think creatively and take risks, which can lead to the development of new products.
“Use design thinking to develop new products.”
— Tim Brown, Change by Design (2009)
Design thinking is a human-centered approach to problem-solving that can help businesses create innovative products that meet customer needs.
“Partner with other organizations to develop new products.”
— Clayton Christensen, The Innovator’s Dilemma (1997)
Partnering with other organizations can help businesses gain access to new technologies, markets, and expertise.
“Use crowdsourcing to generate new product ideas.”
— Eric Von Hippel, Democratizing Innovation (2005)
Crowdsourcing can help businesses tap into the collective intelligence of the crowd to generate new product ideas.
“Use social media to promote new products.”
— Gary Vaynerchuk, Crush It! (2009)
Social media can be a powerful tool for businesses to reach new customers and promote new products.
“Use mobile technology to create new product experiences.”
— Steven Levy, In the Plex (2011)
Mobile technology can be used to create new product experiences that are more convenient, personalized, and engaging.
“Use data analytics to improve product development.”
— Thomas Davenport, Competing on Analytics (2006)
Data analytics can help businesses understand customer behavior and improve product development.
“Use virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to create new product experiences.”
— Matthew Ball, The Metaverse (2022)
VR and AR can be used to create new product experiences that are more immersive and engaging.
“Use blockchain technology to create new product experiences.”
— Don Tapscott, Blockchain Revolution (2016)
Blockchain technology can be used to create new product experiences that are more secure, transparent, and efficient.
“Use 3D printing to create new product designs.”
— Chris Anderson, Makers: The New Industrial Revolution (2012)
3D printing can be used to create new product designs that are more complex, customized, and sustainable.
“Use renewable energy sources to create new product designs.”
— Amory Lovins, Reinventing Fire (2011)
Renewable energy sources can be used to create new product designs that are more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
“Use biomimicry to create new product designs.”
— Janine Benyus, Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature (1997)
Biomimicry can be used to create new product designs that are more efficient, durable, and sustainable.
“Use the circular economy to create new product designs.”
— Ellen MacArthur, The Circular Economy (2013)
The circular economy can be used to create new product designs that are more sustainable and resource-efficient.
“Use design for disassembly to create new product designs.”
— Michael Braungart, Cradle to Cradle (2002)
Design for disassembly can be used to create new product designs that are easier to recycle and reuse.
“Use sustainable materials to create new product designs.”
— William McDonough, Cradle to Cradle (2002)
Sustainable materials can be used to create new product designs that are more environmentally friendly.
“Use recycled materials to create new product designs.”
— Kate Fletcher, Sustainable Fashion and Textiles (2014)
Recycled materials can be used to create new product designs that are more sustainable and resource-efficient.
7.3 Process Innovation
📖 Improving existing processes or creating new ones to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
“Standardize processes”
— Unknown, Best practices in process innovation (1950)
Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and efficiency in processes.
“Automate tasks”
— Unknown, How to innovate processes (1960)
Use technology to automate repetitive or time-consuming tasks, freeing up human resources for more strategic work.
“Use data to improve processes”
— W. Edwards Deming, Out of the Crisis (1986)
Collect and analyze data to identify areas for process improvement and make data-driven decisions.
“Involve employees in process innovation”
— Unknown, The Lean Startup (2013)
Gather feedback and ideas from employees who are directly involved in processes to improve them.
“Create a culture of continuous improvement”
— Toyota, The Toyota Way (2001)
Encourage employees to constantly look for ways to make processes better and more efficient.
“Use technology to connect processes”
— Unknown, The Future of Process Innovation (2019)
Integrate different processes and systems to create a more streamlined and efficient workflow.
“Outsource non-core processes”
— Michael Porter, Competitive Strategy (1980)
Focus on core competencies and outsource non-essential processes to specialized providers.
“Design processes with the customer in mind”
— Unknown, Customer-centric process innovation (2015)
Consider the customer’s experience and needs when designing and improving processes.
“Use agile methodologies for process innovation”
— Unknown, Agile process innovation (2017)
Apply agile principles to process innovation to enable faster and more flexible responses to change.
“Invest in process innovation training”
— Unknown, The importance of process innovation training (2020)
Provide employees with the skills and knowledge they need to effectively participate in process innovation initiatives.
“Benchmark against industry best practices”
— Unknown, Benchmarking for process improvement (2012)
Compare your processes to those of leading organizations to identify areas for improvement.
“Use process mapping to visualize and analyze processes”
— Unknown, Process mapping for process innovation (2010)
Create visual representations of processes to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
“Empower employees to make process decisions”
— Unknown, Empowering employees for process innovation (2018)
Give employees the authority to make decisions and implement process improvements.
“Establish a process innovation team”
— Unknown, The role of process innovation teams (2016)
Create a dedicated team to focus on process innovation and drive change.
“Use process simulation to test and optimize processes”
— Unknown, Process simulation for process innovation (2014)
Use simulation tools to model and analyze processes before implementing changes to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
“Create a process innovation roadmap”
— Unknown, The process innovation roadmap (2019)
Develop a long-term plan for process innovation to guide and prioritize initiatives.
“Measure the impact of process innovation”
— Unknown, Measuring the impact of process innovation (2017)
Track and evaluate the results of process innovation initiatives to demonstrate their value and make adjustments as needed.
“Foster a culture of innovation”
— Unknown, Fostering a culture of innovation for process improvement (2021)
Create an environment that encourages employees to think creatively and challenge the status quo.
“Use artificial intelligence (AI) to automate and improve processes”
— Unknown, AI for process innovation (2023)
Leverage AI technologies to automate tasks, make predictions, and optimize processes.
7.4 Marketing Innovation
📖 Developing new approaches to promoting and selling products or services.
“Lead with Value”
— Marcus Sheridan, They Ask, You Answer (2017)
Provide valuable content to customers that addresses their pain points and builds trust.
“Growth Hacking”
— Sean Ellis, Qualaroo (2010)
Use data-driven and creative methods to rapidly acquire and retain customers.
“Content Marketing”
— Joe Pulizzi, Content Marketing Institute (2001)
Create and share valuable, relevant, and consistent content to attract and retain a clearly defined audience.
“Experiential Marketing”
— Philip Kotler, Marketing Management (1992)
Create memorable and engaging experiences for customers to build emotional connections.
“Social Media Marketing”
— Gary Vaynerchuk, Crush It! (2009)
Use social media platforms to connect with customers, build brand awareness, and drive traffic.
“Influencer Marketing”
— Mark Schaefer, The Content Code (2014)
Collaborate with influential individuals to reach a wider audience and build credibility.
“Affiliate Marketing”
— Pat Flynn, Smart Passive Income (2008)
Partner with other businesses to promote and sell their products or services in exchange for a commission.
“Email Marketing”
— Neil Patel, Quick Sprout (2004)
Use email to nurture relationships with customers, drive sales, and build brand loyalty.
“Mobile Marketing”
— Eric Schmidt, Google (2007)
Use mobile devices to reach customers on the go, deliver personalized experiences, and drive engagement.
“Data-Driven Marketing”
— Avinash Kaushik, Occam’s Razor (2009)
Use data to understand customer behavior, optimize campaigns, and make informed decisions.
“Artificial Intelligence (AI) Marketing”
— MarTech, MarTech Today (2016)
Use AI to automate tasks, personalize marketing efforts, and improve customer engagement.
“Gamification”
— Gabe Zichermann, The Gamification Revolution (2011)
Use game-like elements to engage customers, motivate desired behaviors, and drive loyalty.
“Virtual Reality (VR) Marketing”
— Matthew Ball, EpyllionCo (2016)
Use VR to create immersive experiences that connect with customers on an emotional level.
“Augmented Reality (AR) Marketing”
— Tim Cook, Apple (2017)
Use AR to enhance the customer experience by overlaying digital information onto the real world.
“Conversational Marketing”
— Drift, Drift Blog (2015)
Use chatbots and other conversational tools to engage with customers in real time, provide personalized support, and drive conversions.
“Community Marketing”
— Jay Baer, Convince & Convert (2006)
Build and engage with online communities to foster customer relationships, generate leads, and drive brand advocacy.
“User-Generated Content”
— Seth Godin, Permission Marketing (1999)
Encourage customers to create and share content about your brand, products, or services.
“Personalized Marketing”
— Marketo, Marketo Blog (2011)
Use customer data to create tailored marketing campaigns that are relevant and engaging to each individual.
7.5 Organizational Innovation
📖 Rethinking the way an organization is structured and operates to improve performance.
“Establish a culture of innovation.”
— Harvard Business Review, “Innovation: The Key to Growth” (2004)
A culture that encourages and rewards innovative thinking is essential for organizational innovation.
“Encourage cross-functional collaboration.”
— McKinsey & Company, “The Innovation Imperative” (2011)
Combining insights from different perspectives can lead to breakthrough ideas.
“Create a dedicated innovation team.”
— IDEO, “The Field Guide to Human-Centered Design” (2015)
A team with the sole focus on innovation can help drive new initiatives and nurture ideas.
“Establish innovation metrics.”
— Simon Sinek, “Start with Why” (2011)
Tracking innovation progress helps organizations measure the effectiveness of their efforts and make informed decisions.
“Encourage employee creativity.”
— Google, “Innovation at Google: A Case Study” (2013)
Empowering employees to explore new ideas and take calculated risks can spark innovation.
“Celebrate innovation successes.”
— Innovation Management Institute, “The Art of Innovation” (2016)
Acknowledging and celebrating successful innovations motivates employees and reinforces the importance of innovation.
“Create innovation challenges.”
— Harvard Business Review, “Innovation as a Way of Life” (2015)
Setting specific innovation goals and challenges can focus efforts and drive progress.
“Establish partnerships with external organizations.”
— Deloitte, “Innovation Ecosystems: The New Paradigm for Growth” (2017)
Collaborating with external partners can bring new perspectives, technologies, and market insights.
“Encourage experimentation.”
— IDEO, “The Creative Confidence Workshop” (2018)
Creating a safe environment where employees can experiment without fear of failure fosters innovation.
“Implement agile methodologies.”
— Agile Alliance, “The Agile Manifesto” (2001)
Agile methods promote flexibility, adaptability, and continuous improvement, enabling organizations to respond quickly to changing market needs.
“Embrace design thinking.”
— Stanford University, “Design Thinking for Innovation” (2010)
Design thinking emphasizes understanding user needs and developing solutions that are both desirable and feasible.
“Create a learning organization.”
— Peter Senge, “The Fifth Discipline” (1990)
Organizations that continually learn and adapt are better equipped to innovate and respond to new challenges.
“Invest in research and development.”
— National Science Foundation, “Science and Engineering Indicators” (2012)
Investing in R&D is crucial for developing new technologies, products, and processes that drive innovation.
“Empower employees to make decisions.”
— W. Edwards Deming, “Out of the Crisis” (1986)
Giving employees the authority to make decisions can foster innovation and improve responsiveness to customer needs.
“Encourage diversity and inclusion.”
— McKinsey & Company, “Diversity and Inclusion: A Catalyst for Innovation” (2015)
A diverse and inclusive workforce brings a wider range of perspectives and experiences, leading to more innovative ideas.
“Foster a growth mindset.”
— Carol Dweck, “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” (2017)
Encouraging employees to believe in their ability to learn and grow can foster innovation and resilience.
“Leverage technology to drive innovation.”
— McKinsey & Company, “The Future of Innovation: How Digital Technology Will Change the Way We Create” (2016)
Harnessing technology can automate tasks, provide real-time data, and facilitate collaboration, enabling organizations to innovate more effectively.
“Develop a strategic innovation plan.”
— Boston Consulting Group, “The Innovation Playbook” (2014)
A clear and well-defined innovation plan provides a roadmap for organizations to focus their efforts and achieve their innovation goals.