Generating Innovative Ideas - Yohlar Power of 3 Bulletin

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Ground-breaking innovation stems from the generation of new ideas. But coming up with these new ideas can be difficult so here's a simplified framework to guide you:

1. Problem Identification: Begin by identifying the core problem or opportunity you seek to address. Use tools such as the Five Whys to do this.
2. Understand the Problem: Delve deeper to understanding the nuances and intricacies of the identified problem. You could do market research and complete customer empathy maps to help develop your understanding of the problem you are trying to solve.
3. Brainstorming and Ideation: Get a team together to come up with ideas. No idea should be off the table.
4. Idea Mixing: Look at different sectors, industries, disciplines and cultures for inspiration. Novel solutions often arise from seemingly disparate concepts.
5. Challenge Assumptions: Allow yourself to question the status quo and challenge your underlying assumptions and limitations. What could you do if they didn’t matter?
6. Vision and Impact: Envision the long-term impact and value proposition of your ideas. Think about how well they meet your own goals and visions.
7. Sustainability and Scalability: Assess your ideas for ones that can not only endure but also adapt and grow with changing needs.
8. Evaluate Constraints: Assess the constraints on your ideas and your ability to deliver them.
9. Experimentation: Refine your ideas through experimentation and rapid prototyping to learn and adapt.
10. Feedback and Iteration: Seek feedback early and often from stakeholders and users. Iterate on your ideas by starting the process all over again!

Think Like an Innovator: Harry Selfridge and Ingvar Kamprad

Discussing what we can learn from the achievements of two great retail innovators. Listen here.

Read about creating an inclusive and innovative culture here.

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